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I am passionate about writing and enjoy the research behind it. I love being knee deep in papers in order to write that perfect article, informative piece, editorial, or book. Helping people is in my nature and writing lets me do that.

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Entertainment > Movie Genres Good chick flicks: 5 of 40

What is it about a "chick flick" that we like so much? What makes a movie a "chick flick"? What are some of the best "chick flicks" out there? To determine the best we have to discover what it is that we like about the "chick flick". For me it is the ability of the movie to make you laugh and cry, sometimes simultaneously. H...
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Guide to the characters of Ugly Betty: 1 of 6

In 2007, ABC had a breakout hit in the quirky and original comedy Ugly Betty. Fans of the show are left alternately laughing, crying, and gasping in awe at the moves the characters make. And what characters they are. The plot follows the ugly duckling, Betty Suarez, through her dealings with friends, family and co-workers. B...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights A history of the Women's Right Movement in the US: 1 of 4

Only eighty seven short years ago, women were considered no more important than cattle in this country. They had no rights to property or to their own bodies. They were merely property, to be bought and sold, to make an advantageous match for their families. In the "land of the free", women were not even considered full citi...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Assessing the real cost of moving: 3 of 9

One in five people will move this year alone. Moving can be an expensive process, not only financially ,but in time and effort as well. Most people look at moving from a strictly financial point of view. The cost of moving from this stand point varies. If one moves oneself from one location to the other, the cost involves ga...
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures History of the Kiwanis: 1 of 3

The Kiwanis Club is a worldwide service organization that has been doing charitable works for nearly one hundred years. They do many service projects every year, from helping the elderly to promoting literacy projects. However, the Kiwanis Club did not start out this way. It was originally started as a men's social club. The...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Best exercise for a tighter, firmer rear end: 5 of 14

Unfortunately being what some people would call "fluffy" and others would call "thick" is no longer deemed acceptable in this day and age. While I think that this is a dreadfully unhealthy view of the world, I also know the pressures that are out there for everyone to be the 3 T's - tight, toned, and thin. In that vein I hav...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: You're having a bad day when: 31 of 82

You're having a bad day when... You wake up at 6 a.m. in order to get ready to go to work. Then you walk out the door of your apartment and as you walk away and hear the click, realize that both your house keys and your cell phone are both still inside. The apartment office is not open yet so you must wait until after work i...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to learn to crochet: 8 of 20

Learning to crochet is not only easy, but fun as well. There are several ways to learn how to crochet. This article will outline several of the easiest ways you can learn. The easiest way to learn to crochet is to find a friend or relative who already knows how to do it. They are usually more than happy to share their knowle...
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Biography: Bam Margera: 2 of 5

Brandon "Bam" Margera was born to parents Phil and April Margera on September 28, 1979 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of two children. He was given his unconventional nickname by his grandfather because of his habit of ramming into things with his head. Although Bam is most well known for his work on MTV ...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Dos and don'ts of hiring movers: 5 of 11

Moving can become a great headache, especially if one is forced to deal with a moving company that has failed to live up to their part of the bargain. There are many do's and dont's to observe when hiring movers for the big day. Do make sure the company is reputable. Ask the company for references, if they have a good histor...