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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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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should teens be given a curfew by parents?: 9 of 56
Sometimes local governments take the question of imposing a curfew out of the parents hands and create one for them. The idea is that the curfew will not only protect the child from the evils that roam the streets late at night; but, also protect the town from children up to no good. But sometimes the question of curfew is l... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Guide to free credit reports: 2 of 12
In Oct, 2001 the Fair Credit Reporting Act was passed. This bill allowed consumers to receive one free credit report per year from each of the three credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. By providing these free credit reports, the government had hoped to ensure that the credit reporting agencies were... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss End-of-life communication: On saying goodbye: 8 of 45
The most important things that you can say in your goodbye message to a loved one is: I love you and know that you love me. My father was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in January. By the end of March, he was gone. I started saying my goodbye to him the moment I learned of his diagnosis and ended it at his funeral. Eve... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Is God an invention of man's mind or true being?: 24 of 121
The question is: "Is God an invention of man's mind or true being?" My answer is: Does it really matter? The belief in a supreme being or beings has existed throughout most of recorded history. Most religions have the same central theme. That is, that a being or beings greater than ourselves created our world and then overse... More..
Sciences > Medical Technology Different types of body thermometers and how to use them: 2 of 10
Since there are several places on your body that you can take a temperature; there are many different types of thermometers. Below find a list: An oral thermometer: This is usually made of glass. It has a narrow metal bulb at the end. It is has the temperature range on the side and a small ball of mercury inside. The oral th... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why some married women have affairs: 29 of 136
You say "I do" and you hope that it will last forever. But sometimes that dream ends abruptly. Things start to go wrong. You and your spouse are fighting constantly. You have between you but regrets. And, he shows up, he doesn't have to handsome or rich; he just has to pay a little attention to you. The question is why do so... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards How does a credit card work: 4 of 18
You apply to receive a credit card from a store or a bank. After running a credit check, the company will determine if you are creditworthy. They will look at your credit history; your payment history; your outstanding debt and your income. If they decide to give credit; they will establish how much money they will let you b... More..
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) How to jump-start a car battery: 4 of 18
There are two very important safety tips you need to know before trying to jump start your car. First it is important to place the Positive (+) on the Positive post and the Negative(-) cable either on the negative post or ground. If you reverse them you can blow up your battery. Second, be careful not to let the positive bat... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds After you've eloped: How to include family in your wedding celebration: 4 of 17
If you are a woman who has decided to elope expect disappointed from your Mom when you get home. A lot of mother's look forward to their daughter's weddings almost from the time the girl was born. Ideas and plans form in her head she just knows what her daughter's wedding will be like. This is probably why you eloped in the ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Imagining a world without computers: 9 of 36
The topic of this article is "imagining a world without computers". My response is imagining has nothing to do with it: I grew up in a world without computers. And you know what? Families spent more time together. Kids had imaginations. You didn't have to fear that a stranger thousands of miles away may entice your young dau... More..