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Most recently I have been writing heavily on the topics of fresh foods, agriculture, construction, software, and hardware. I have also been developing tutorials and training on Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project Standard 2003.

I was trained as a photo-journalist

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Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Why shoplifting in New Jersey could cost you more than you think: 5 of 11
Dropping merchandise into a pocket and walking out of a store is the classic example of shoplifting. But in New Jersey there are other less obvious instances where you can be charged with the crime. If you change or alter a price tag and then proceed to purchase the item at the lower cost, that too is a shoplifting offense. ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Organized religion or God: 5 of 11
Many people spend a lot of years in a spiritual confusion left over from the influences of their caregivers, theologians and society. For many the fog never really lifts, and they enjoy a mostly happy life living within the inherent constraints of the experiences and thoughts and teachings of their influential elders, and ot... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Assessing the health concerns about nonstick cookware: 2 of 4
With the recent discovery of PFOA in monitoring wells in New Jersey we have another early warning of the dangerous decline toward unsafe drinking water in the country and evidence of the faulty reasoning of a government agency that says it knows nothing about the dangers of the substance. Yet it is okay to continue using coo... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Beer: A beginner's guide to ale styles: 2 of 4
Beer, as bread, is intimately linked to human life. Indeed they both rely on grain, water and yeast and the art of their creation has long been considered to be complimentary. In his book, "Beer," Christopher Finch relates that there are scientists who believe early man gave up nomadic life in order to grow grains for beer p... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Computing in the construction industry: 1 of 2
There has historically been a certain amount of resistance to computer technology within the construction sector. While astute construction managers who have the best interests of their construction businesses at heart tend to be bullish about adopting computer technology, the rank-and-file are not so enthusiastic. Perhaps t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Women in construction work: 1 of 2
In the first week in May we get reminded of all the contributions women make to construction as Habitat for Humanity (HFH), with Lowe's as a sponsor, promotes National Women Build Week. The reality is though that women are doing a lot of building for Habitat, all the time, and the bulk of it isn't happening during that week.... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) The basic principles of tiling: 1 of 1
Tile evokes a feeling of permanence and luster. More and more it is considered an upgrade to other materials and it is easy to care for. Whether you are tiling a wall, a shower or a floor the process demands your attention in four areas: planning, surface preparation, installation, and finishing touches. In the planning stag... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Business blogs that really help: 1 of 1
The internet is littered with the rotting remains of business blogs. You have all clicked upon their titles, your mouth watering with anticipation of discovering a new perspective or finding that elusive answer you just know is buried somewhere in those billions of internet pages. Instead you land on a pile of useless inform... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My most magical hike: 6 of 10
There are places where adult time seems to stand still while the child that's been lost along the way comes out to play. These places are almost magical in their quest to amuse and surprise us, and when we leave them we feel like we're leaving an old friend, even though we may only have known them a few short hours. When a v... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Tall buildings: Construction progress in Dubai: 2 of 2
Dubai has consistently amazed the world with its building projects. In no area has that been more evident than in the construction of tall buildings - very tall buildings. The completion of the 1,053 foot-tall Burj al Arab in 1999 is soon to be eclipsed by the Burj Dubai. At 1,900 feet it is said to be the world's tallest bu... More..