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My writing is reflective of my life experiences. I love to write about the world,about life, politics, health issues, parenting and a host of other issues. I also enjoy writing poetry and fictional short stories and have received an Honorable Mention for one

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Assessing child abuse risk factors: 27 of 92
The bottom line regarding child abuse, is that its occurrence crosses all gender, race, societal and economic lines. The Administration of Children and Families estimate 3,503,000 children received an investigation by CPS agencies in 2004 as follows: 62.4 percent of victims experienced neglect, 17.5 percent were physically ab... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Monosodium Glutamate (MSG): Effects on health: 3 of 10
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer commonly used in foods we eat every day. MSG has been used for close to one hundred years to enhance the flavor of foods. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) classified MSG as a food ingredient and has deemed it "generally recognized as safe." Glutamate is a natural substance... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Low budget ways to entertain kids in the summer: 4 of 12
Ah, summertime. Life just seems to take on a slower pace during the summer. You've waited months for your family's activity level to diminish so you can slow down, relax and have some quality family time. You've committed to finding some low cost activities for the kids and you also want to find activities the family can enjo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Presidential candidate Barrack Obama speaks on the war in Iraq: 2 of 6
Senator Barak Obama, one of the two remaining Democrats seeking the nomination for President, laid out his plans for withdrawing troops from Iraq and his view of current U.S. policy in the Middle East.During the Democratic debate in Los Angeles on January 31, 2008, Barak Obama outlined his plan for troop withdrawal from Iraq ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Part-time and flexible working hours: 1 of 3
You've been a stay at home parent for a while and want to dip your toes back into the workforce waters. Unless you are working full-time, you'll probably only need child care for a few hours a week, possibly on varying days and with a varying schedule. It's difficult to find part-time child care that is reasonably priced. Man... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Home buying: The importance of contractor inspections: 1 of 3
A home buyer should insist upon a home inspection being performed! In fact, a satisfactory result of the home inspection should be a contingency of the offer to purchase a home.If the home inspector finds problems or situations that need to be addressed that the seller is not willing to correct, the offer to purchase could be... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Common difficulties that working moms face: 11 of 31
All mothers share in the common task of parenting their children and the inherent responsibilities of nurturing, teaching, guiding and loving them. The term "working mothers" is really an oxymoron! All mothers are working mothers! For the sake of argument we will assume the term "working mothers" refers to mothers who work ou... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance AAA membership: Is it worth it?: 10 of 27
AAA today is not your father's program! AAA has expanded serves in the areas of Automotive, Travel, Financial and Insurance and more. Members can also subscribe to their free newsletter for updates on their programs and announcements of their latest savings and revamped programs.Automotive. AAA members may receive discounted ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Tips for overcoming objections during a job interview: 3 of 8
Objection #1: You don't have enough experience in this field.Your response: I realize I don't have as much experience as some other applicants. I am willing to learn what is needed to perform the job effectively. I do have training and experience in several other related areas upon which I can draw as I learn the specifics of... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) If children behave badly, who's to blame: Parents or child?: 39 of 103
Have you ever gone out to eat and witnessed a child or children acting up? Worse, where the child is throwing food, screaming, etc.? The first thing that probably runs through your mind is that the child is a spoiled brat. But, there is no such thing! If a child behaves badley, disobeys, picks on other children, defies author... More..