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I'm a Freelance Writer living in the Silver State in Reno, Nevada, The Biggest Little City In The World.

I recently accepted a position at Suite 101.com as a Contributing Writer, I write travel articles for RezHub.com and write articles for EHOW.com and Dailyarticle.com

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Autos > Fuel Economy How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle: 31 of 90
We're all in the same boat with gas prices! Have you looked around on the freeway and seen the ridiculous quantity of SUV's prowling our highways and byways? I own one too! What a poor idea on my part, but hey, it is what it is. I also own a family sedan as well, and it has become our primary source of transportation. The ga... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Inflation bonds 101: 2 of 5
1) What are Inflation bonds? The inflation bond was first introduced in 1997 by The United States Treasury Department. An inflation bond basically defined, is a bond that provides protection against inflation. So, the investor benefits from inflation protection as long as the investors inflation rate equals the Consumer Pric... More..
Autos > Classic Cars Classic car reviews: 1970 Dodge Hemi Superbee: 2 of 5
The year 1970 was a historical year for the muscle car. All major American car builders were going all out to produce the most radial and powerful cars the world had ever seen. General Motors had its Camaro's and Chevelle's. Ford had the Mustangs and limited edition cars such as the Cougar Eliminator. Not to be outdone the C... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Is snoring a problem?: 11 of 23
Is snoring a problem? Yes, for many people it can be a very serious and potentially life threatening condition. Severe snoring is usually always a sure sign of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that commonly effects people who are overweight. When you have this disorder you stop breathing in the middle of the n... More..
Travel > United States Travel destination: North Lake Tahoe, Nevada: 1 of 2
North Shore, Lake Tahoe on the Nevada side sits upon the pristine shore of sparkling Lake Tahoe less then an hours drive from Reno. Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America. Incline Village is the hub of activity on the North Shore and is a bustling community that's constantly abuzz with activities for the enti... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Kapalua Resort: The most luxurious golf resort in Hawaii: 1 of 2
Kapalua Resort is the most luxurious resort in Hawaii and has three world-class golf courses, the state's largest staff of PGA professionals, some of Maui's most stunning views, and a state-of-the-art Golf Academy, Kapalua is considered by many as the "golf mecca of the Pacific." There is no better place in the world to expe... More..
Travel > United States A golfer's guide to Anna Maria Island, Florida: 1 of 1
Anna Maria Island, once a secret-day-trip-get-a-way destination for locals and the affluent is now a not-so-secret, but still spectacular, scenic, white sand, golfers paradise. First thing to note on Anna Maria Island is the beautiful, tropical weather that makes the entire island so popular with outdoor enthusiasts and golf... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Funniest comedians of all time: 20 of 39
SAM KINISON was without a doubt the funniest stand-up comedian I ever saw. He was a boy evangelist and used to shout fire and damnation! But when he grew up he saw the world in a different light. He became a stand-up comedian and later started appearing in movies and on TV. The first time I ever heard of Sam Kinison was one ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Summertime cruising: Convertible safety: 7 of 13
Summertime cruising in a convertible is awesome! But unless you live in Florida or Southern California people in most states have to deal with changing weather patterns throughout the year. This makes owning a convertible for the rest of us less practical. Many people overlook these considerations when buying a convertible. ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Current stereotypical images of black women in the media and how to fight against them: 12 of 22
In American society, we are more then adept at creating, maintaining, and rationalizing stereotypes. The image were are constantly shown of black women in the media and on television is the aggressive, pushy black women who always lays down the law. While portraying black women as successful and intelligent is positive, char... More..