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My writing career began many years ago in high school. I entered a short story writing contest for the local newspaper and placed third. Completing my thesis in graduate school gave me confidence in my abilities to thoroughly research a topic, ferret out

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Sciences > Psychology Introduction to operant conditioning: 4 of 16
There are several different types of learning discussed in psychology literature. Operant conditioning, also known as instrumental conditioning, produces behavior that occurs on its own instead of being cued by external events. Simply put, lifting your hand to hail a taxicab or depositing money in a soda machine to get a sod... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) What you need to know before you renovate your kitchen: 2 of 8
According to Money Magazine website, kitchens are the most likely room to be re-modeled by new homeowners. Realtor Magazine reports people who remodeled kitchens in 2005 received an average return on their investment of 84.8% to 98.5%. Kitchens remodeled in metropolitan areas received upwards of 100% of their investment. Alt... More..
Travel > Asia Travel diaries: Tokyo, Japan: 1 of 4
Maiko, my travel guide, picked me up at the hotel in Tokyo at 8:30 a.m. for today's adventure. We boarded the train at Shinjuku Station. Switching trains 4 or 5 times, we arrived at Shibamata 45 minutes later. On the way, we passed many apartment buildings, built quite closely together. They appeared tiny. Many of them had a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Unique and personal gifts for new moms: 9 of 34
When someone becomes a new mom, we customarily take a gift to celebrate the occasion. As moms usually receive "baby-related" gifts, wouldn't it be nice to take a gift that focuses on and pampers the new mother? Read on for some creative gift ideas for new moms. -TIME AND LABOR. Tell the new mother you will provide 2 hours of... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips An indoor fitness routine for the cold-weather months: 8 of 30
An indoor fitness routine can keep you in shape during the winter months. After all, how many of us want to go outside when those winter winds are blowing? Getting creative about moving your body indoors burns calories and assures those muscles stay toned. Keep reading for some fun ideas to banish those winter blahs. As with... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Buddhism: Introduction to the Nirvana: 4 of 15
According to Buddhist philosophy, the Third Noble Truth states that one can be free from suffering by attaining a state called "nibbana". Known in Sanskrit as "nirvana", it means, "to extinguish". Upon reaching nirvana, one has achieved a continued state of bliss. To arrive at nirvana, all karma must be rectified. No more ba... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 37 of 136
I had many favorite playthings when I was young. My toys were nothing like the playthings of today. Back then, my toys were truly interactive. They encouraged sociability, taking turns, making eye contact, and waiting patiently. Plus, the toys I played with usually required some physical activity. Here are some of the toys I... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Want to stay fit? 10 simple ways: 4 of 14
If you are living and breathing in the 21st century, you've probably been concerned about your weight or health at some point. Alas, the rat race just takes over our lives. Where on earth are we going to find the time to get/stay fit? And how? Luckily, there are some fairly simple ways to stay fit while making only minor adj... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories The art of the handbag: 2 of 7
This may sound dramatic but, as a woman, I know how important my handbag is to my life. It's with me practically no matter where I go. It's not so much that it's attached to me but that I am attached to it. A multitude of handbag styles and related items are available. Not only do our bags have purposes, they are just plain ... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Knowing how to speak another language helped me have the most romantic adventure of my life!: 5 of 17
Speaking French on the exotic island of Martinique- I never dreamed I would have such a romantic adventure. But with just a few weeks' review of the basics of French, I felt ready for our vacation: a cruise of Western Caribbean islands. It turned out to be one of the most romantic, interesting adventures I've ever experience... More..