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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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Travel > South & Central America Travel destinations: Tamarindo, Costa Rica: 3 of 5
Sometimes you just want to hang up your tie and suit and get away from the bustle, noise, and go somewhere exotic and new and someplace that has it all! Unspoiled white sand beaches, clear blue waters, magnificent natural surroundings, fabulous wildlife and near perfect weather, makes Tamarindo the most popular vacation dest... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Understanding the dangerous effects of ephedra: 5 of 8
EPHEDRA IS VERY DANGEROUS! It's popularity exploded because it worked for energy boosting and weight reduction, but at what cost? It's essentially speed! It was used in illegal substances twenty years ago such as Cross-Tops and Blackbeauties. Ephedra was proven to be an effective supplement for loosing weigh, curbing appetit... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture The history and function of the cupola as an architectural detail: 19 of 29
The word cupola comes from Latin and means "little cupo" or little dome. Cupolas are originally based on 8th century Islamic architecture. They are essentially miniature structures on top of a much larger structure. Cupolas can be constructed of many types of materials, but predominantly they are assembled of wood and decora... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What my garden taught me - the hard way: 58 of 88
Our little war with dandelions We finally bought that big house on the hill. We wanted that big, big, lawn and garden too! We got both. We did research. We were prepared! The critters that creep and crawl were not going to spoil our lawn and garden. We geared-up for pesky gophers and those bothersome moles. We studied about ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Scottsdale's most luxurious golf resorts: 2 of 3
SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA is a golfers paradise, partially due to the weather, but even more so because of the quality and majestic beauty of the courses and the areas dedication to provide the nations finest golf resorts. One course that stands out in the crowd with so many magnificent courses to choose from is The Golf Club at Ea... More..
Travel > United States Maui, Hawaii during the winter season: 2 of 3
I just can't imagine any better time to visit Maui then throughout the winter season. The first spectacular event that can't be missed is Halloween on Maui which is dubbed, "A Taste of Lahaina," and Halloween on Maui is considered the "Mardi Gras of the Pacific." Halloween is one of Maui's top nightlife activities with thous... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health An overview of holistic medicine for your dog: 8 of 11
Times they are changing, and how we feel about and treat our loving pets has changed as well. Twenty years ago if you even suggested giving your dog vitamins and supplements to maintain their good health you would have been laughed out of the room. We have taken our pets out of their natural environments and exposed them to ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Folklore and mythology: 16 of 21
Many people overlook the genius of J.R.R. Tolkien when it came to lyrical talents. We all know he could weave a heroic tale like very few others. But his poetry and songs were magical. Each of his mythical beings, elves, dwarves, and orcs sang songs about life, battle, nature. These lyrics are in "The Hobbit", but abound in ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Daily tips and tricks to maintain your blood sugar level without medication: 10 of 13
Being diabetic feels like a curse. The Pharmaceutical companies keep coming out with so called wonder drug after wonder drug, until it's proven that actually the side effects are more harmful then the disease they were design to treat. A prime example is Avandia, proven by Johns Hopkins Medical Center to be linked to heart f... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending The cost of convenience: A comparison between prices at convenience stores and other stores: 54 of 69
Convenience stores are not convenient financially! Why do stores like 7-11 and Quickstop even exist? Because lots of people hate the long lines and inconvenience of shopping in large outlets when they are after a few simple items. Americans are so time conscience that they will pay higher prices to save time and the hassle o... More..