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Freelance writer who's written web pages, guides, e-courses, articles, product descriptions as a copywriter. Also write fiction and poetry and have 5 children's books being published by US publisher, the first of which was released in December 2008. Find out

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Sciences > Water & Oceanography How to reduce human water consumption: 1 of 31
Water is truly the elixir of life, making up 60-70% of our bodies.We need water to stay hydrated, to keep clean, and to fight disease. Water flushes toxins from the body, lubricates joints and muscles, regulates body temperature, controls weight and generally promotes good all-round health. Without water, we'd die.We use wate... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Dog names: Choosing the right dog name: 3 of 56
Choosing the right name for your dog is important. You're likely to use that name some 35,000 times in the course of your dog's lifetime, so it makes sense to choose one that works.Of course, your dog doesn't care what you call it. Dogs respond to tone of voice, repetition and rewards. They're creatures of habit and like to b... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Countering depression without using prescription medication: 1 of 10
Want to get rid of the blues? Here are five ways to do it that won't cost you a penny!1. Find Your FlowThese days tennis balls travel so fast that top-flight professional players can't even see them. They react instinctively, a result of hours of practice and intensive training.Sports psychologists call it getting in The Zone... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Examples of metaphors and how to use them: 4 of 35
A metaphor is a word that directly links two seemingly unrelated things, like God and a fortress as in "a mighty fortress is our God". Metaphors are figures of speech used in poetry and various other types of creative writing. They're employed in the same way as similes, but without the words "like" or "as". One of the most f... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry The art of haiku: 2 of 17
Haiku is a form of short Japanese poetry containing exactly 17 syllables.In the traditional Japanese form, these syllables were all written on a single line. Today, however, it has become the norm to spread the syllables across three lines of text in a 5-7-5 pattern, especially when written in English:Where can you inquirewhe... More..
Entertainment > Music Education The legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: 2 of 11
Mention the name "Mozart" almost anywhere in the world and you get instant recognition.And that should come as no great surprise. Mozart began writing pieces for the keyboard at the age of five and churned out masterpiece after masterpiece until his untimely death at the tender age of 35. In all, Mozart composed more than 600... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Winter: 37 of 193
Winter PackagingFreezing rain shrink-wraps lofty spruce trees,Bends birches back, unable to bear the icy burden,Spreads shrubs sideways, makes driveways rinks,The whole world weighted down, waiting forDeliverance;Yesterday's snow glazed over and preserved,Hiding in its crusty crunchy shell,Wrapt in transitional meditation,Uny... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Ten tips for better music practice: 2 of 10
Practicing an instrument shouldn't be a chore. Here are 10 top tips to make practice more enjoyable, keep you sane and let you get the most out of all that hard work.1. Stay CoolAlways practice because you want to, and not because you feel you have to. The right attitude will help you get a lot more done, and in a shorter spa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How far should you push your children to succeed?: 38 of 168
Most children need rules, guidelines, advice and steering in the right direction. The tricky part is how to know whether you're pushing them into doing something or giving them the guidance they need to get there on their own.Parents want the very best for their children. In many cases they want their children to have access ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should chaining dogs outdoors be legal?: 5 of 21
In legal terms, a dog is the property of its owner.On the one hand, he has the right to do with it as he sees fit. On the other hand, a dog is a sentient being that deserves to be treated with proper care and diligence. So is chaining a dog outdoors acceptable at some times and not at others?Here's a typical example of how so... More..