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I think of myself as a warrior, a clown, a poet and a mystic. I have sailed the rolling seas through a sudden tempest, flown solo through a thunderstorm, walked through the dark forest late at night, stood alone atop a Mayan temple as the sun quietly set

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Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Fire safety: How to keep the fire inside your fireplace: 7 of 17
Lounging in front of a blazing fireplace is a great way to relax on a cold wintry night. A wood fire is beautiful, enchanting and exotic, that is, when it stays inside the fireplace. If it escapes from there, it can become dangerous, especially if you're not paying attention or something unpredictable occurs. Here's some inf... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The secret keys to happiness: 48 of 114
What is contentment? I think it means choosing to accept your life for what it is and not wanting it to be any different. It's easy to believe that happiness should be the real purpose behind your life. After all, if you're happy, what could be better than that? Everyone likes being happy! But, happiness is a fleeting emotio... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Game website reviews: Miniclip.com: 3 of 7
My first impression of the Miniclip website is that it's easy to understand. Going from screen to screen presents no major challenge. The games load quickly. The game categories are Latest games, hot games, Christmas Games (seasonal), Action Games, Sport Games, Shoot Em Up Games, Multiplayer Games, Puzzle Games, Platform Gam... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters 10 Ways to build a resume you are proud of: 20 of 46
A true work of art can appeal to something deep inside you, leaving you feeling amazed with appreciation, wonder and awe. A resume should be no different. It should cajole, persuade and captivate the reviewer. For me, a good resume is akin to a welcome breeze of fresh, cool air on a hot, August night. You may only get one ch... More..
Autos > Hybrids Hybrid: Overview: 9 of 20
What on Earth is a hybrid... Hybrids are powered by two unique engines: 1) an internal combustion engine, and 2) an electric engine. An internal combustion engine is a fancy technical term for a car powered by gasoline or diesel. An electric engine is powered by batteries, like a golf cart, except with this engine, you can s... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to identify needs vs. wants when reorganizing costs: 13 of 26
How To Save Money By Identifying Your Wants Versus Your Needs. Lately, making ends meet is becoming a nationwide challenge, but, if you can separate what you want versus what you need, you can successfully reorganize your spending habits (to spend less, right?). What is a need? A need keeps you alive, right now, in the vital... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Features of a successful indie computer game: 4 of 8
What makes an indie computer game successful? Successful indies are often associated with the bottom-line results of sales, reviews and fan devotion. What exactly does it take to bring an indie into the limelight? There's a wild and somewhat unpredictable variety of symptoms foretelling why an indie may or may not become suc... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Software reviews: Microsoft Project (project management software): 4 of 8
I worked for a small independent business located in California. The company recently folded when our wonderful boss passed away, but I'd like to share with you how MS Project helped to make our company name in a very competitive business. Our office staff, about 20 full and part-time people, performed research and developme... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Bellatorus: 4 of 8
This turn-based battle game is much like life... you plan, you work and if you're lucky, things go your way. The luck is in the draw of the cards. Sometimes, fate favors you with good fortune, sometimes not. And then, there is your opponent, who seeks to destroy you... may the best gamer win. To win, you must be the first on... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Game website reviews: Disney channel games: 4 of 8
I'm a Disney fan. I love Disneyland and Disneyworld. I like a lot of the Disney movies. The whole Disney experience helps me feel like I'm experiencing part of my childhood again. So, when I think of anything related to Disney, I have high expectations. My bias may have caused my adverse reaction to this website. With all of... More..