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Here are a few things about me:

-I hate writing these "About me"s (but Helium seems to really want us to take them seriously).
-I write and edit children's books for a living. It's not a bad way to spend the day.
-I'm open to most any writing or editing opportunities,

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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 19 of 275
The older mentality was that couples should not live together until getting married. Many couples spent their first night sleeping in the same bed on their wedding night. I've often wondered to myself how many brides or grooms laid next to their new spouse just hours after the wedding and pondered if he or she would be snori... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How to pitch a knuckleball: 1 of 14
The knuckleball is one of the most difficult pitches to throw in baseball. But if thrown right, it's even harder to hit. Imagine those old cartoons where Bugs Bunny or some character pitches a ball and it circles, loops, stops in mid-air, then speeds up and zooms off again, leaving Porky Pig baffled. A great knuckleball look... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Should I sell my house or rent it out?: 1 of 13
This is a question almost every homeowner asks themselves at some point. My wife and I have been carefully considering this question for several months, as we look ahead to moving from our condo to a house. I'm not a financial planner, and you should always seek professional advice before making a big decision like this. But... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals The basic rules of soccer: 1 of 13
Before taking the field for your first soccer game you should understand a few basic rules that govern the sport. Once you have the basics down, the rest will come to you as you continue play and learn the game. Here are the basics you need to get started. KICKOFF. The game begins with what's referred to as a "kickoff." On t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: The rise and fall of Rudy Guiliani's presidential campaign: 1 of 12
Throughout most of 2007, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani was considered the front runner for the Republican nomination for president. At that time, John McCain's Straight Talk Express was struggling, and some pundits even thought he might withdraw from the race. His campaign was broke and his staff began to flee. How tim... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Does American Idol showcase contestants with real talent?: 2 of 23
Undiscovered talent can only be kept secret for so long. When it comes to Pop music, the music industry tends to generally be on the ball. A&R reps have been known to sign truly talented performers in their young teens. As well, once an artist begins to develop a "buzz," the industry swoops in like buzzards, and soon a biddi... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 28 Weeks Later: 3 of 30
The precursor to 28 Weeks Later, 28 Days Later, was frenzied, gripping, and chilling tale of an epidemic outbreak on the British Isle. Unfortunately, the sequel is unable to recapture the magic of the original. Both forced and predictable, the franchise made a wrong turn with this edition. 28 Weeks Later is set, well, 28 wee... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Recommended non-slasher horror films: 2 of 20
Horror movies don't always need buckets of blood and machetes to chill viewers to the bone. In fact, many films that appear on "Scariest Movies of All Time" lists have a very limited amount of blood. "The Exorcist" is not a slasher film at all, but rather a demon possession horror film. "The Amityville Horror" focuses more o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football What's your most memorable Super Bowl moment?: 1 of 10
I was ten years old on January 26, 1986 when the Chicago Bears won Super Bowl XX. Some kid in my grade who's name escapes me was having a birthday party/Super Bowl party. Even for ten, this kid was smart enough to realize that if he didn't incorporate the Super Bowl into his birthday party no one was going to be there. For w... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals How to be a good referee in soccer: 1 of 10
To be a good referee in soccer, obviously the most important thing is to be fair. You need to treat each team with the exact same standards. Each play must be called objectively. But beyond that, here are a few other tips to help you become a great soccer ref. MAKE SURE BOTH SIDES UNDERSTAND THE RULES. Before the game starts... More..