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I have had several poems published in local newspapers. I have had several poems published in local newspapers. I also have I was also one of the first Helium writers to publish an article through Marketplace.

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Home & Garden > Architecture How to communicate your ideas with an architect: 6 of 6
Do you know in your mind what your dream home looks like? Are you an environmentalist interested in green building? Perhaps you are just starting out and want a small home for you and your spouse. Are you interested in having a home with Gothic columns? You have know what you want before selecting an architect.Another importa... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Computers: 6 of 6
Computers and I have a love-hate relationship. I love exploring the internet. I hate how slow my dialup connection is (I can't afford high speed). I love how easy the mouse makes things. I hate it when the little ball gets stuck.(I've switched to an optical mouse) I love how it only does what I tell it to do. I hate that it o... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Financial warning signs your elderly parents need help: 6 of 6
Many elderly parents find handling their financial affairs difficult. There are a few reasons why: For some, it is a manner of income. If they receive Social Security alone, it usually doesn't pay enough. While they may receive cost of living increases yearly, it rarely keeps up with the cost of living. If they receive part B... More..
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Tips for thawing a frozen water pipe: 5 of 5
To thaw a frozen water pipe, First, turn the cold water tap on at each sink and tub in your home. This does two things. If even a small trickle of water comes out of the faucet, it can actually thaw your pipe. Second, if you have the water running, you can determine when your pipe has thawed out.If no water comes out of any t... More..
Sciences > Medical Technology The differences between an MRI and a CT scan: 5 of 5
Both the MRI and the CT scan are imaging devices that help a doctor look inside the body to help detect injury or illness. Both can produce 3D images but there are more differences than similarities when it comes to these machine.A CT scan uses X-Rays to create it's picture of the inside of the body. More advanced then a regu... More..
Health & Fitness > Brain & Nerve Conditions Different types of epilepsy and first aid: 3 of 3
Epilepsy has been in my family for generations. My grandmother, my sister, myself, my son, and my daughter all have Grand Mal seizures. This is the type of seizures that most people recognize. It usually begins with an aura (not the kind some people visualize around others). An aura signals to the victim that a seizure is abo... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards What is the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard?: 3 of 3
Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCP and Discover, did something rare among competing companies. They joined forces to find a better way to protect their customers and provide security for their payment cards.Together they formed PCI(Payment Card International Security Standards Council). They first met in 2005 to design a... More..