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Rebecca Livermore has been a freelance writer for over 15 years. She has written hundreds of magazine and web articles and ghostwritten two books. Her work has been published in three anthologies.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Pride personified: 1 of 2
Long, long ago, in the Land of Judgment, there lived a girl. Her name was Pride. Pride was a very ordinary looking girl except for one peculiar feature: a twenty-foot-long wooden beam which protruded from her right eye. "I wish I could see myself more clearly" she muttered to herself as she gazed into the mirror. But the twe... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Chinese New Year recipes: 1 of 2
Chinese New Year Food Recipes for Health and Prosperity China is big on symbolism and superstition. While I'm personally not superstitious, I still like to keep the following symbols in mind when preparing Chinese New Year food. Chinese New Year Food: Chicken Chicken symbolizes happiness and prosperity, so it makes an excell... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods How to prepare tostadas: 1 of 2
Mexican food doesn't have to be complicated or take a long time to prepare. Tostadas are one of the easiest Mexican foods to prepare. Here's how to prepare tostadas. Step 1: Crisp the tortilla. Tasty tostadas start with a crispy corn tortilla. Traditionally, the tortilla is crisped by frying in vegetable oil or lard, but if ... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food A look at international McDonald's restaurants: 1 of 1
Westerners living in or visiting India enjoy a wonderful variety of food: dahl (a variety of spiced lentils), curried vegetables, wonderful breads baked in clay ovens, and McDonalds' fries and shakes. Yes, that's right; McDonalds in India provides westerners with a little taste of home. Just don't expect the menu to be the s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture Experiences: Massage parlors in Thailand: 1 of 1
Before going on a recent trip to Thailand, a friend warned me to stay away from Thai massage parlors. Thailand has a reputation for "dirty" (sexual) massage, but in my experience, most massage parlors in Thailand are "clean" and not in any way sexually oriented. In fact, although I'm sure they exist, I did not see any massag... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Intercessory prayer: A lonely calling: 1 of 1
Generations of intercessors have endured loneliness, despair, and discouragement. The very nature of intercession calls you to spend time alone, doing something many people don't understand. The loneliness can either devastate or strengthen you. Here are some ways to work through it and come out stronger in the end. 1.Know t... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils How to use Google to create forms and surveys: 1 of 1
Google has a number of fantastic, free services. In addition to the popular Google search engine, widely used Google services are Gmail and Blogger. Many people have also taken advantage of Google calendar, docs, and spreadsheets. Each of those Google options allows you to share spreadsheets, calendars, and documents with ot... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture The high suicide rate of Asian Americans: 1 of 1
At least according to popular opinion, Asian Americans are more likely to ace an SAT, work in a high-paying job, and stay married for life than Americans of most other ethnicities. Unfortunately, Asian Americans also have another not so wonderful distinction; they are much more likely than the average American to commit suic... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations Guide to vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Denver: 1 of 1
Mercury Cafe is one of the best vegetarian/vegan restaurants in the Denver area. The food is excellent, and the atmosphere is also unique. Not only can you eat great vegetarian food at the Mercury Cafe, you can also be entertained with music and dance. The menu isn't the only "green" thing about Mercury Cafe. Mercury Cafe is... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible reviews: The One-Year Bible, by Tyndale House Publishers: 1 of 1
Many people start off the New Year with a goal of reading through the Bible in a year. There are many different Bible reading plans out there which can help with this. If you want to use a simple Bible reading plan/checklist, simply do a Google search for "Bible reading plan" and you'll come up with numerous ones to choose f... More..