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Alyx Grayson has been a writer for over 20 years. She was the editor of her college newspaper, worked as a technical writer for America Online, developed multiple freelance projects for online and print magazines. Alyx holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Has the trend toward Reality TV improved the quality of television shows?: 3 of 87
The trend towards reality television caters to short attention span of television viewers and the need to divert themselves. The ability to laugh at one's self has always been important. In old days, fools and jesters held an important place in the royal courts. Today we have situation comedies and reality television to make ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life The boomerang kids: 5 of 47
Parents of boomerang children become intimately familiar with the clich: if you love something, set it free; if it comes back, it's yours. Twenty and thirty somethings who once longed to flee the nest are returning in droves. The AARP Bulletin illustrates that over 11% of adults over the age of fifty live with their parents ... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Understanding sleep disorders and sleep disorder treatments: 1 of 9
A sleep disorder is more than the occasional sleepless night. Sleep disorders result in persistent daytime sleepiness, difficulty sleeping, snoring, headaches and fatigue. While different sleep disorders prevent a good night's sleep in different ways, it is important to identify the origin of the sleep problems in order to tr... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History Was America founded as a Christian nation?: 12 of 78
America was founded by many people of different faiths and personal beliefs. They understood what it was to be oppressed. In their native countries they were the minority and they were driven out. But when they founded this country, they believed in essential liberties. They believed in freedom of the press, because they felt... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My spiritual journey and my relationship: 17 of 52
Every person's journey begins and ends alone, you may encounter others along the path, but ultimately every one walks alone. In my faith, I believe that all paths eventually lead to the same destination. All gods are one god and all goddesses are one goddess and that each is merely aspects of one divinity. I believe in the h... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Uncovering a money-related secret in my marriage: 6 of 16
Secrets and lies can poison a marriage. Secrets or lies about money in a marriage add insult to the injury. In 2005, a financial discrepancy in the bank account revealed a money transfer of $200 dollars from our joint checking account to another checking account. My husband handled the day to day finances, but I handled the y... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community How massive multiplayer online games have affected the gaming community: 8 of 21
The invitations on boxed PC games are brilliant and charming. The worlds one enters and actively interacts with are as dazzling as the mind's eye is capable of producing. It is unfortunate that this dazzling world can be as addictive as any sugary sweet product or ounce of heroin sold. This was a problem I faced and would str... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Earth Day activities for children: 7 of 17
Earth Day activities for children must include elements of the natural world whether it's a craft, a field trip or a movie. The following three activities are a great way for elementary aged children to learn more about Earth Day and what it means to them and the world.Earth Day Scrapbooking and CollagesThis is a great activi... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) How science fiction has influenced the development of new forms of robots: 3 of 7
Science fiction pushes modern preconceptions to their limits and challenges scientists to meet those newly developed preconceptions. In ancient Greece, Homer told stories of the Iliad and the Odyssey and of great machine like creatures. In 1818, Mary Shelley challenged the literary and scientific world with the creation of an... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit 6 credit card truths: 7 of 14
Credit card truths are hard to swallow, but necessary in a world where financial mismanagement of credit cards can leave families foundering in debt. Credit card companies are businesses. They provide credit as a way to make money. The more money a consumer spends on their credit cards, the more the bank makes in interest and... More..