Currently, I am attending college full time to obtain my Masters degree in English (Minor in Journalism). I have been an active member of Helium for two years. I am soon to be a graduate from the 'Long Ridge Writers Group' http://www.longridgewritersgroup.com/,
+ more bio informationThere are few websites that are openly available to just anyone that has the yearning to establish themselves as a no nonsense writer. Among the small mass of sites that allow anyone to contribute content, even fewer of them actually remit any compensation in the form of money for your talents. That being said, coming across... More..
It is unlikely that we may soon witness robots floating through cubicles in the near future, but technology is definitely on the rise, even in high rises. Texting with a Blackberry phone in one hand, and surfing the web with the other is something that is beyond normal in the office today. Though we are not exactly emulating... More..
Every year around the end of March, people of all walks of life become frazzled or impatient about taxes. Whether it is because you have not done those lawful filings, or you have yet to receive your refund, we have all been there. Some of us, however, have already gotten that tax refund that others are watching the mailboxe... More..
Skin care regimes are so often overlooked, and under appreciated. It is easy to browse the aisle of a local store and yearn for some of the neatly packaged products that glaringly catch your eye. The problem, though is usually the all too steep price tag. Sometimes it does cost a fortune to look well taken care of. It's is d... More..
The Great Barrier reef is the largest Coral Reef in the world. It is located off of the Australian coast and is a whopping 1,257 miles long! Along these long miles of glittering oceanic waves, there are various types of reef. Reefs are formed by limestone skeletons and located mostly in shallow areas of water, preferring the... More..
Sunlight strikes metal, creating a golden aura, with slivers of light that cast a glow upon famously engraved words. "Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof," are scrawled across the Liberty Bell which peers down from a historic steeple in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Though it is worn, and ... More..
The bejeweled spectacle that is the feather in Nashville's hat is the glorious, wondrous week-long event that is chocked full of stars, and even bigger stars of country music. Each year, for one week in June, Nashville hosts what is considered the greatest event in the genre. Beginning with the CMA (Country Music Association... More..
A Goddess or a maiden that is pure, untarnished, angelic even. What would a man, especially one that is a gilded warrior, wish to be awarded more? That which is unobtainable, the chaste beauty that no other man has had the pleasure of. A woman with a body made for sin, yet a mind that is virtuous and innocent, such was the c... More..
With luxury and ease, we are able to get business (and play) done at the touch of a button, or using a hands free Bluetooth device. Thus traveling and commuting are made far simpler than they were even five years ago. For these conveniences we may thank the PDA (or Personal Digital Assistant) smart-phones. These come in all ... More..
seeing as how teenagers are hard to buy for to begin with, you need to be pretty sharp to score points with a tomboy. If she is really into one main sport, that is easy. Soccer is pretty popular with girls these days, so hooking her up with maybe some athletic equipment is one idea. If you're in the dead of winter, how about... More..
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