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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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Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Make it an earth-friendly holiday season: 14 of 33
In today's hurry scurry world finding time to shop for the holidays is often a difficult task. By the time a person has the time to shop the stores are closed. For those who live in snow regions getting out in the cold and snow is often a daunting task. But in the internet age shopping can be much easier and better for the en... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Mariah Carey: 3 of 7
This singer songwriter revived her career a couple of years ago with albums number ten and eleven. In the process she set herself at the top of one musical record and near the top of another. Mariah Angela Carey was born on March 27 in Long Island, New York to a New York City Opera singing Irish mother and a Venezuelan fath... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Which are deadlier: Hurricanes or tornadoes?: 8 of 18
Having grown up in Hurricane territory I have seen the damage that can be done by a Hurricane. We have all seen video footage of the aftermath from Tornadoes and Hurricanes; but few people who live outside the area have a true understanding of the damage that can be done.A tornado is a funnel cloud that may or may not actuall... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Teaching your child to ride the school bus safely: 5 of 11
If a child has been taught how to behave properly while riding in a car or on the public transportation system them the child has the basic skills for riding the school bus in a safe manner. Along with riding the bus is the proper navigation from home to the bus stop and back again once school is over.My dad used to teach mob... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Moments that change your life: 117 of 234
While I was in college I had the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program - not just once but twice. Being what is known as a non-traditional student hitting the bar every night to get pissed was not my idea of fun.While walking the streets I came upon a duo playing music - mostly Beatles songs - on a street corne... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Strange names for babies with celebrity parents: 11 of 22
A common name with an uncommon spelling is almost as difficult as having an unusual or difficult name to begin with. But what one culture or people believes to be a strange name may not be strange at all in another culture or country. There are times when Americans think that anything not American is weird or strange and this... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Low budget publicity for musicians: 5 of 10
The cheapest form of publicity for a band is actually free. It's called word of mouth.Having your friends and family talk about your band is the best way to let people know about what you do.If you have musician friends who have gigs set up; talk to them. See if they will let your band open for them. Even if it is only a song... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Best classical music CDs for children: 4 of 8
Young children, especially very small ones, listen to the music of their parents. If the parents listen to classical music then so will the child; at least until peer pressure arrives. Television watching also plays a part in this process. In many European countries children are not left with a baby sitter while the parents g... More..
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering What is an MC?: 4 of 8
An MC or emcee is much more than just a talking head. MC stands for Master of Ceremonies and the MC is responsible for making sure the proceedings or event keep moving along in a smooth manner.An MC's duties include the introducing of other participants in the event and filling in the gaps when necessary. The job of an MC can... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Tina Turner: 3 of 6
She was born Anna Mae Bullock in the small Tennessee town of Nutbush on November 26, 1939 to a Cherokee/Navajo mother and an African American father; but to the world over she is better known as Tina Turner. For some 50 years Turner has been strutting her stuff on stage with a big hairdo, in high stiletto heels and short cost... More..