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I began writing in 1987; since then I have written over 2,000 articles, profiles, interviews. reviews, and news bites. I have also written press releases, done publicity work for concert series and most recently an independent record label, and I have co-authored

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Attitudes: Mistaking lack of common sense for stupidity: 6 of 30
Some of the most intelligent people of their time - Albert Einstein - learned in books and universities lacked common sense. Einstein was so distracted by his scientific projects that he forsook the common events of daily life like eating or putting on his socks. Common sense has absolutely nothing to do with the intelligenc... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Native mascots: Right or wrong?: 3 of 15
In an age where political correctness rules over all words and language, it seems like all a person has to do to stir up some controversy is state that they do not like the name of something. Thus was the case in recent years over Native names for sports teams. In many cases it was not the name that was really at issue but t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts The benefits of sewing your own clothes: 3 of 15
I don't but my mother does and has since before I was born. While I have bought some of my clothes many of them came from my mother. The best part about her making my clothes is that they are in a style and design that I like and more importantly they fit; even though she lives over a thousand miles away. And besides that sh... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Musicians: Free ways to promote your music: 1 of 5
The internet age has made it considerably easier for bands and musicians to promote their music for little or no money. With the advent of places like social networking sites and music sharing sites music artists can spread the word much further than the local pub or neighbourhood. Social networking sites like My Space allow... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Arguments for and against movie remakes: 14 of 59
Using money as an excuse for making the same movies over again doesn't work because no matter what kind of movie you plant to make, it will cost money and usually a lot of it. Film producers and directors constantly trying to outdo each other with special effects and computer generated graphics and animation is only a part o... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Johnny Cash: 3 of 12
His attire, whether it be o or off the stage, was as simple as his greeting. For the man who became known as "The Man in Black" would greet fans with four simple words, "Hi, I'm Johnny Cash". He was a simple man who came from simple beginnings, but led a complicated life. Cash was born JR Cash on February 26, 1932 in Kingsla... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Musician reviews: John Coltrane: 1 of 4
He was born John William Coltrane, but he frequently went by Trane. His life was short; his career even shorter and wrought with difficulty. j John Coltrane was born in Hamlet, North Carolina. His father was a tailor, his grandfather was a preacher. When Trane was only 13 years old his father, uncle, and both grandparents di... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Reba McEntire: 1 of 4
As a competitive barrel racer - the only event open to women - she was destined to follow the family tradition as a champion in rodeo; her grandfather was a world steer roping champion and her father was a three time steer roping champion. It was the rodeo that made her a champion but not in the way she expected. A performan... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Should the draft be reinstated?: 16 of 60
While admittedly the current United States military is spread rather thin throughout the world, there is no reason to re-institute the draft that was used during previous violent encounters. However, there are a number of compelling reasons to institute the policy held by many countries around the world and require at least ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Fear: 6 of 21
Ted Bundy and his murder spree today are topics for inclusion in crime scene drama television series. More than once the CBS Wednesday night crime drama "Criminal Minds", a show where the FBI Behavioural Analysis Unit helps solve crimes by profiling the criminal, has told of Bundy and his criminal escapades on more than one ... More..