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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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Personal Finance > Smart Spending Everyday things can become new again: 10 of 27
When people think about becoming more environmentally friendly the first thoughts that come to mind are recycling bottles and paper, driving a vehicle with better gas mileage, or using less toxic chemicals when cleaining. But there is another way to help the planet by turning old items from around the house into new ones to u... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice A first-time traveler's guide to Russia: 3 of 8
As someone who has traveled to Russia not once but twice; here are a few ideas on how to have a good trip. In planning for a trip to Russia plan on packing EVERYTHING! The provinces of the former Soviet Union are modern cities, but about 40 or 50 behind those of the United States. Unless you plan on being recognized and singl... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Is chess a waste of time and intelligence?: 19 of 48
Chess is a game of strategy and planning. It is a game that requires the player to consider options and to contemplate the consequences of actions taken. Chess is a game of patience and contemplation that is not for the fleet of action. However, chess is a game that is not reserved for the elite but it is a game for the intel... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remember me: 12 of 30
Remember meWith smiles and laughterAnd with a songIn your heartRemember meWith a smiling faceAnd eyes that laughFor thatIs howI remember you!Remember mewith a songin your heartAnd a smileOn your lipsRememberThe funThat we hadAnd the songsThat we sangFor I remember youWith smiles and laughterAnd a song in my heart. More..
Business > Advertising Advertisers: How to work with the press: 4 of 10
The two largest items to be considered when an advertiser is working with the press is deadline and target audience. One of the biggest mistakes advertisers (along with beginning writers) is not to consider the target audience of the publications, radio stations. or television television being approached. For example you woul... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Writing with a partner: The benefits of tag-team writing: 4 of 10
Tandem or partner writing can be a great benefit when it comes to writing a non fiction book. By dividing the work load much more information can be gathered in a shorter period of time. A case in point is when I was asked to write a history of a congregation that had lasted 125 years. As the project progressed the person who... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How to keep score for baseball: 2 of 5
While there are official rules for keeping score in baseball, each scorer also has their own personal touch as to how they may indicate certain pieces of information when keeping score of a game. In keeping score for a baseball game there is a fair amount of information that must be recorded in a small space; therefore, symbo... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) Is So You Think You can Dance better than American Idol?: 2 of 5
"So You Think You Can Dance" and "American Idol" are produced by the same people. One is not necessarily better than the other, only different. In fact, one of the judges for "So you Think You Can Dance" Nigel Lithgoe is the executive producer for both of the programs. In a sense comparing the two programs is somewhat like th... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band profile: Faith Hill: 2 of 5
Every fall and winter for four months she has millions of fans who know nothing about country music. She has the honour of kicking off the Sunday night football games each week.Audrey Faith was born on September 21 in Jackson, Mississippi and adopted by the Perry's. She began singing at the age of three and her first public p... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Musical possibilities beyond the traditional guitar, bass and drums trio: 2 of 5
The English rock band Keane and the winners of the American Idol spin off The Next Great American Band The Clark Brothers have showed us how bands can make it without the traditional rock band line up of guitar, bass, and drums. In the case of Keane, the trio employs a lead singer, a piano player, and a drummer. There are no ... More..