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Shelly McRae has an associates degree in general studies from Glendale Community College, with a major in graphic design. She also studied interior design and technical writing. She writes for numerous sites and continues to expand her interests, including

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Home & Garden > Architecture What green building means: 3 of 19
From the pre-historic days of cave dwelling to modern day high-rises, humans have sought shelter from the elements, thinking that the earth's forces of wind, rain and sun were adversarial, that to build shelters to stand against these elements was to conquer nature. But early man, in building shelters, turned to the earth fo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Easy green tips: Paper, plastic or neither?: 3 of 18
Consumers require bags in which to carry their goods from the purchasing point to their homes or offices or other destinations. It's what the bags are made of that has become a point of debate among the environmentally concerned. The most obvious example of this argument takes place at the supermarket. You, the consumer, are... More..
Sciences > Astronomy The history of the Apollo program: 1 of 6
In 1961, then President John F. Kennedy made a statement to the American people. "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth. No single space project...will be more exciting, or more impressive to mankind... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Guide to better penmanship for kids with learning difficulties: 1 of 6
Children with learning difficulties often have class time devoted to developing their fine and gross motor skills. Handwriting is a fine motor skill that many children have difficulty mastering. There are, however, a few tricks that parents and teachers can use to help the learning disabled child improve their penmanship. Fo... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Choosing color knobs for wood cabinets: 1 of 6
Cabinet knobs are like jewelry. They enhance, enchant, and delight the eye. While copper, silver, and gold metals are traditional hardware for wood cabinets, there are a wide variety of colors and materials available in today's market. With all these options to choose from, you can dress up your cabinets to suit any design s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology History of the Republican Party: 1 of 6
In the year 1854, on July 6th, the Republican Party was formed by anti-slavery activists and activists for free land grants from the government. It wasn't until 1856 that the Republicans became a recognized national party, but was considered the third party. The Democrats and Whigs made up the two-party system at the time. O... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Best trees to plant to fight global warming: 4 of 23
Trees fight global warming by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) as part of photosynthesis. This absorbing and storing prevents a substantial portion of the gas from rising to the upper atmosphere and trapping heat. The trapping of such gasses as CO2 is being attributed to the environmental issue of global warming. T... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The medicinal properties of honey: 3 of 17
A cup of warm tea with honey will soothe your sore throat. Don't care for tea? Then just take the honey. Honey has antimicrobial properties that actually kill the bacteria that cause your sore throat. It will also alleviate bronchial discomforts such as coughing and congestion. The antimicrobial properties found in honey are... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values US elections 2008: Race and gender issues in the presidential election: 8 of 45
In 1984, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson ran for the Democratic nomination for the presidential candidacy. In that same year Geraldine Ferraro was chosen to run as vice president with presidential candidate Walter Mondale on the Democratic ticket. Jesse Jackson was not the first black person to make a bid for the nominatio... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture What to look for when buying a mattress: 2 of 11
Your mattress needs to be more than just comfortable. It needs to be resilient, durable, a health aid, and easy to care for. A poor quality mattress will leave you fatigued, achy and angry. Take the time to find the mattress that will suit your sleeping style to ensure you feel refreshed, healthy, and happy as you greet the ... More..