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With years of experience in the advocacy and non-profit sector-victim advocacy, criminal justice advocacy, alcohol and drug dependency counseling, HIV/AIDS intervention-and experience in corporate business management, career counseling, education, teaching

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Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 6 of 138

There was little sound reaching my ears as I lay curled in a ball on the mattress in the corner of the little storage shed that had been my home for the prior three days. I held my hands over my belly, wondering what affect the lack of nourishment would have on the unborn baby growing inside. It was colder than usual for Apr...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Right here, waiting: 2 of 44

One Truth What kind of love is strong enough To stay through all the lies What kind of love lasts long enough To still hold you when you cry What kind of love would still reach out To show how strong love can be When you walked away, left only doubt In the wake of broken dreams One day this love will amaze you Maybe then you...
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Freelancing online: 1 of 22

In the internet age, many business models are changing to accommodate the technology and habits of consumers who now acquire the majority of minor research and information by using the internet. There aren't many industries that have not been impacted by the exponential growth of the internet. I am a writer and editor, and h...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should bisexuals be considered homosexuals?: 1 of 21

In this world, there is nothing that is absolute. There are no blacks and whites, but rather varying degrees of gray that on the ends might mimic the extremes. Human sexuality and attraction is yet one more of those gray areas. Attraction factor is a big determining factor to what humans like to call: sexual orientation. Gay...
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Tea tree essential oil and its uses: 1 of 17

The melaleuca alternifolia plant is from the myrtle plant and tree family, and these plants are known for their topical anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. This plant, more commonly called the Tea Tree plant, is used by aboriginal tribes to chew on the leaves to help alleviate headaches and to pack food in the leaves ...
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Quick tips for spring cleaning: 1 of 17

Spring Cleaning Isn't the Only Spring Need for Your Home! Each season for your home comes with new responsibilities to prepare your home for the season. As the winter months fade away and spring blooms, these tips will keep your home and things in great shape for spring! Spring is springing, and the flowers will soon be bloo...
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Generating ideas for online article writing: 1 of 15

As a freelance writer, I often find paying writer's jobs on the internet, and then I read the submission guidelines, check out what the site or publication has published in the past, and then research a bit and write a query or article and submit it on spec. It's relatively easy to decide what to write about when the publica...
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging How to succeed as a freelance writer: 1 of 15

When I quit my day job to become a freelance writer, I had nothing to fall back on but my desire to work from home and succeed. I nearly didn't. The first year I freelanced, I barely made enough money to live. Borrowing to make ends meet, termination notices on bills, and lots of Ramen noodles for dinner later, I have now co...
Education > Secondary School Issues The problem with public education: 3 of 43

Currently, I home school my twelve year old son. Yet, just two years ago, you would have heard me say, "I don't think home schooling is the best choice for any child." In part, I still believe this. When the system works like it is supposed to, I do believe that a child attending a public or private school with other childre...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Understanding copyright law: 1 of 14

The United States Copyright Office has a wealth of information about copyright laws and procedures, but the question still remains about whether or not you should register a copyright when you create something tangible that qualifies for a copyright. To determine this, let's first look at what the US Copyright Office says a ...