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Michelle L. Devon is a four-book, multiple print and online published author, freelance writer and editor, award-winning poet and a professional dreamer...

With years of experiences in the advocacy and non-profit sector-victim advocacy, criminal justice advocacy,

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Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling How can people learn to cope with adult ADD when they didn't know they had it?: 1 of 8
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder is a condition that probably began in childhood and continued undiagnosed until adulthood. Only now are therapists and doctors truly beginning to have some understanding of the condition and how it can affect an adult's life, but if you have dealt with Adult ADD, even if you didn't know the c... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Hair care tips for oily hair: 1 of 8
A common misconception about oily hair is that it is caused by an oily scalp. The exact opposite is usually true. A dry scalp causes the oil glands in the scalp to produce more oil, and once on the scalp, this excess oil transfers to the hair itself. Therefore, to treat oily hair, one of the best things to do is focus on the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Tips for successful on-line writing: 4 of 31
Writing for websites is very different than writing for print publications, and to be an effective writer for web content, you need to know the differences and learn to embrace them. If the only writing you have ever done was for print publications or your own blog, learning to write web copy and web content means you almost... More..
Jobs & Careers > Blogs & Online Writing Jobs How to succeed as a freelance writer: 2 of 14
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... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee The difference between coffee and espresso: 2 of 14
Coffee and espresso both come from the same bean, and both are ground and both are brewed by using hot water, but their sameness ends there. Let's explore the differences between coffee and espresso: How Coffee is Brewed Coffee beans are roasted and then ground. The grounds are placed in a filter of some sort and hot water i... More..
Sciences > Chemistry How to make fake blood: 1 of 7
Fake blood costs a small fortune for the good stuff when you buy it in the squeezable tubes at the store. While you can buy Halloween fake blood for cheaper, it tends to be thin and watery and it won't last the night. If you're looking for some good Halloween fake blood, the best choice is to make your own! Making fake blood... More..
Business > Advertising Tips for creating buzz about your products: 1 of 7
It's time to start generating some buzz about your business, service or product, but you don't know where to start. The first place for most businesses and products to get noticed in today's technological world is on the internet! This article will help you start creating a buzz for your business or product using the power o... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Dealing with day to day debt while unemployed: 3 of 20
How to Manage Debt While Unemployed Unemployment is on the rise, layoffs are becoming commonplace, and many Americans fear for their job or downsizing of their company. The best way to deal with debt while unemployed is to plan well for that eventuality before becoming unemployed. However, not everyone is able to do this, li... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrity death: How will Anna Nicole Smith be remembered?: 4 of 26
It seemed everywhere I looked yesterday, I found photos of Howard K. Stern and old and new, thin and heavy, young and old pictures of Anna Nicole Smith. Why? Neither Howard K. Stern (and we are using this middle initial I'm assuming to avoid any confusion with radio shock jock, Howard Stern, whose middle initial I don't know... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee The best way to store coffee: 2 of 13
How To Store Coffee and Keep it Fresh Brewing the perfect cup of coffee starts with choosing the right coffee beans, the right grind and the right method of brewing, but even if all these things are perfect, the coffee won't be any good if it has not been properly stored. That said, let's look at the proper way to store coff... More..