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I am (among other things) a blogger, freelance writer, and internet marketer from Ohio. I started writing not only as a creative outlet, but also as a way to generate a little extra income.

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Education > Educational Philosophy Education (or lack thereof): America is getting dumber: 8 of 64
There has been a cultural shift in America in recent years. With political correctness guiding our decisions there have been a lot of changes in the way we do things, and not always change for the better. Education is one of those areas.In many areas there has been more focus on how our children feel than there is on how they... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Early morning tips for stress-reduction: 3 of 24
I'm a night owl. I have been for years. I viewed mornings as a necessary evil. I wanted to be able to work and earn money to support my family, and I wanted my evenings free. That required learning to get up in the morning.If you do have to deal with mornings, it doesn't make sense for every morning to be a time of stress. Ho... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Common web design mistakes: 2 of 16
There is a lot of software that is available that make it possible for virtually anyone with a computer and an internet connection to have a web site. In business, it's almost expected of you to have a web presence. However , a poorly designed web site may say things about you and your business that you really don't intend. H... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change The case against the Kyoto protocol: 1 of 8
The Kyoto Protocol was an attempt to develop a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce global warming. Unfortunately, it falls short of it's goals. Desperate for an agreement, members of 160 nations made numerous compromises, and ended up with a treaty that was full of loopholes, sets unreasonable go... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 41 of 308
Whenever discussions of religious influence on politics in the United States arise, the discussion quickly moves to the issue of Separation of Church and State, and usually as a discussion about how religious beliefs should have no influence on political decisions. The concept of the separation of church and state first came ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Understanding and reasoning with a smoker: 3 of 22
As an ex-smoker, I can tell you there is nothing you can say that will make a smoker quit. You can preach, and moralize, and legislate, but you can't make them quit. The only thing that can get them to quit is them. They have to want to do it.I smoked for years. At the time I quit, I was smoking over a pack a day. I knew it w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Why college football is more popular than professional football: 3 of 20
I love college sports. For any sport, if given a chance to choose between a college game and a professional game, I would choose college. Why is that?Spirit!For football players at the professional level, the "game" has become the "job". While many still compete to win, and take pride in the level of their play, much of the s... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Tips for improving restaurant service: 6 of 39
A misconception among business owners that the type of restaurant you have determines the level of service. That is a monumental misunderstanding of the basics of customer service. The amenities and extras may improve as you move up the expense ladder, but customer service should not change. Your guests will talk to their fam... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Deciding if a business degree is right for you: 6 of 39
You're ready to take the next step in your education and get a college degree. The question is, in area are you going to get your degree? With so many to choose from, it's not always an easy decision. One thing to consider is usability. Will you be able to use your degree once you get it? You don't want to spend that much tim... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards The credit card trap: 4 of 26
Someone once referred to using credit cards as "spending money you don't have on things you don't need, to impress people you don't like". There are a lot of myths about credit cards, most of which are not true. The biggest myth is that you need them at all. Young adults are told to get a credit card, and buy something on cre... More..