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About me - Niki Howlett

I was born on 1-29-1987.

I got married on 8-22-2009.

I'm a manager at a movie theater.

I have a BA in communication from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

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Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Is the freshman 15 a myth?: 1 of 8
The freshman 15 is definitely not a myth. I think it has been revised to the freshman 40. When I started college, I was about 150 pounds. I started to live off of a vending machine and constant soda. I think my final weight at the end of the year was around 170 pounds. One of my friends gained 50 pounds in her freshman year. ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Nightmares: 2 of 15
When I was about five years old, I had a reoccurring nightmare. My Aunt Lynn used to babysit me from the end of my mom's maternity leave until I was in kindergarten. She had a huge pasture in her backyard. She used to have horses, but once they died, she decided to just get a couple of dogs. The pasture was large enough for m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should Election Day be a national holiday?: 13 of 26
Holidays generate more revenue for businesses and not just because they need to buy presents for everyone they've ever known. People (except a lot of customer service representatives like myself) get the day off from work. What else do they have to do but go out on the town, see a movie, go to dinner, and do some shopping.If ... More..
Business > Nonprofits The benefits of donating musical instruments: 4 of 8
When I was in fourth grade, I decided that I wanted to be in the school band. Like most girls, I chose the flute. Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. I played the flute in concert band, pep band, and marching band for eight years until I graduated from high school.Children can benefit in many ways from learning music... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Strange Wilderness: 1 of 2

Strange Wilderness premiered on February 1, 2008. It stars Steve Zahn as a host of a television show which he inherited from his father. The show is called Strange Wilderness and is an animal documentary show resembling The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. His production team includes many actors from Grandma's Boy, another Happy Ma... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) How to get kicked out of a movie theater: 1 of 1
You've probably seen someone get kicked out of a movie theater at least once. If you're lucky enough, you've probably been the one escorted out. Sometimes you know exactly why they got removed from the theater and sometimes you don't. I've worked at a movie theater for a quarter of my life. I've seen many customers get kicked... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Movie predictions: X-Files: 1 of 1
X-Files fans have been waiting six years for the return of their favorite characters, FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. After years of speculation, filming has begun on the X-Files Untitled Sequel.You may remember The X-Files as the cult-hit show on the Fox Network which first aired in 1993. The show centered around Agen... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to watch TV on the computer: 9 of 14
Watching TV on your computer is simple. You just have to know where to look. It also helps if you have a fast Internet connection. Dial-up is not recommended for watching TV, especially if you're streaming it. I would just use a regular TV if you have dial-up.If you are fortunate enough to have high-speed Internet, you need t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Fairway Solitaire: 11 of 16
Games can be addicting, but this game takes the cake. I tried the free 60 minute trial and ran out my time in one sitting. Fairway Solitaire is a card game with a golf theme. Unlike the traditional solitaire that comes with your new computer, this game requires you to remove cards by clicking a card either higher or lower tha... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to find a person's contact information online: 3 of 4
Who's contact information would you like to find? The Internet is a great place to search. It can be a lot faster than a regular old phone book. Technology is your friend. You should learn how to use it. First you need to decide where on the Internet to look.ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL?Try YellowPages.com. ... More..