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My writing career began in 2005 with the publication of my first short-story and a non-fiction piece in Vortex, the annual literary journal of Scottsdale Community College. Publication is addictive! Since then, I have written articles and short stories featured

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Sciences > Botany How to become a botanist: 11 of 12
Plants have intrigued people for thousands of years. Their many varieties provide everything, from aesthetics to materials for our basic needs. Plants have provided mankind with everything from food and medicines to clothing and shelter. Botanists study every variety of plant, from the tiniest bacteria to the largest plants ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues The minimum cost of friendship: 21 of 22
There's an old saying, the best things in life are free. That isn't true about one of life's greatest gifts, friendship. Friendship is not free, though it doesn't have to cost a lot of money, really none at all. We aren't talking about an investment of money. Friendship requires investments of a different kind. We invest in ... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Why budgets fail: 22 of 22
Fail? There are no failures in budgets. If you stay within your budget in a category, congratulate yourself. If you miss it, congratulate yourself. You have uncovered a category to focus on for next month. Above all, don't quit. The only failure in budgeting is to quit. The trick is how to keep going. Be aware of the stumbli... More..
Computers & Technology > PDAs & Handheld Devices 2008 buyer's guide to handheld PDAs: 6 of 6
For 2008, the latest in handheld PDA's is all about doing it all. Today's cell phone has to do more than take pictures and play a variety of catchy ring-tones. It has to connect to the web for Internet access, download e-mail in real time, keep track of all your appointments, let you make last minute changes to your presenta... More..
Computers & Technology > PDAs & Handheld Devices What to look for in an handheld organizer: 5 of 5
Picture a business meeting, mahogany table surrounded by snappy suits and leather accessories. Suddenly, the smell of testosterone wafts through the air as the latest gadgets are displayed, quickly accessing e-mail, appointment reminders, and text messages. "Beam me" has become a verb and we're not talking Star Trek episodes... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See: 5 of 5
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (New York: Random House, 2005)Random House, 2005) is a book about friendship. It is also a book about trust, a book about love, and a book about betrayal. The novel is set in 19th century China at a time when foot-binding is still in practice and women are subservient and kept in an inferior st... More..
Computers & Technology > PDAs & Handheld Devices The best PDAs for your money in 2008: 4 of 4
When shopping for a PDA, a busy student, a soccer mom, and a seasoned executive all have something in common. Everyone wants a good deal. That doesn't mean buying the cheapest PDA you can find, but it does mean finding the most value for your dollar. Though some products are better than others, much of your decision will dep... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Science projects involving the sun, moon and earth for elementary school students: 3 of 3
Kids dream about moon and stars and exploring distant planets. These simple experiments use easy to find materials you might already have around the house and are a great way to introduce your kids to the concepts surrounding the sun, moon, and earth. FOLLOW THE SUN Here's proof that the earth changes position in a simple ex... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Magical realism in One Hundred Years of Solitude, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: 2 of 2
Magical Realism is a favorite form of literature to young and old alike, whether in children's literature or fiction in the fantasy genre. It is the author's ability to tell a story with real characters in a way that allows us to identify with their emotions. Their stories are our stories. But in order to tell the story, we ... More..
Sciences > Physics Physics science projects for middle school students: 2 of 2
Kids love to play tricks on their friends and physics provides the perfect opportunity. While some of the experiments might look like magic, all of them follow the physical laws that we live by every day. The study of physics encompasses everything we do that has to do with matter, space, time, and energy. CANTILEVER BRIDGE ... More..