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I am a successful, nationally published writer currently living in Charleston, West Virginia with my beautiful girlfriend and our cat. My writing credits include ComputerScene Magazine, Home Business Journal and various Internet publications.

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Business > Small & Home Business The pros and cons of designing your own small business web site: 1 of 5

IN today's competitive business atmosphere, more and more businesses are taking steps to control costs associated with marketing their business. This is especially true when it comes to small businesses and their websites. For some, the chance to have complete control over their web marketing efforts is what drives them to d...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Managing downtime: 1 of 3

Managing downtime requires creativity, which shouldn't be a big problem since all of us are pretty creative. To get your creative energy flowing, here are some tips for managing your downtime. Work on new or existing projects of your own. I would bet a dollar there isn't a freelancer alive who doesn't have some sort of work ...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Getting started with computer scrapbooking: 2 of 5

A GUIDE TO DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING It seems that everywhere we turn, computers and technology are changing the way we do things. From business to hobbies, our daily lives are being transformed by new advances every few months. The same is true with scrapbooking, thanks to advances in software and other technologies. TRADITIONAL...
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Should laws be passed to limit gun ownership further: 6 of 13

There are several reasons that more gun laws should not, under any circumstances, be passed. Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum, these reasons should come not from political beliefs, but from simple use of logic. Unfortunately, many anti-gun extremist organizations fail to use logic and instead choose to...
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) How to find out if your personal information is available on the Internet: 3 of 6

A GUIDE TO PERSONAL INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET Research methods have come a long way, thanks to technology and the Internet. Internet search engines such as Google.com and Ask.com, and online encyclopedias such as Wikipedia.com are fast replacing the local library as the starting point for term papers, historical reference ...
Business > Advertising Tips for organizing a media event: 1 of 2

Regular media events should be a part of every business marketing plan. They are the best source of free publicity for you, your business or non-profit organization and can often lead to additional opportunities such as speaking engagements, presentations, etc. Here are several things to keep in mind when organizing your med...
Business > Nonprofits How to more effectively recruit volunteers: 4 of 6

A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT Volunteers are the lifeblood of every non-profit organization, and effective volunteers can go a long way in reaching organizational goals. Although many view volunteer recruitment and management as a hassle, the task need not be difficult. The following steps will help...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Tips for improving your blog design: 10 of 12

6 TIPS FOR IMPROVING BLOG DESIGN Got a blog? Nowadays, it seems that everyone does. In fact, according to blog authority Technorati (www.technorati.com), they are currently tracking over 108 million blogs. Of course, it is important to note that Technorati does not track all blogs. In a world gone blog mad, it is important t...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over yourself: Making the transition from thinking to writing: 48 of 53

Writer's block comes in many forms. One of those forms is the inability to actually put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. They may have a great idea for a book, article or whatever the case may be. But when it comes to sitting down to write, they stare haplessly at the screen, trying to figure out the first step. The caus...
Business > Customer Management The key to great customer service: Empowering your staff: 17 of 17

EMPOWERING YOUR STAFF LEADS TO BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE How many times has this happened to you? You purchase an item at the local big box department store, only to get home and find out there is a problem with it. While the problem is not a major issue and you may want to keep the item, you call the store to inquire about a ...