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Welcome, I hope you enjoy our visit. You are some of my favorite people. I like to watch you, as you help me grow. That's what is so fascinating about writing. I can include you in my life and write my way into yours.

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Autos > Buying New Cars How to read a new car window sticker: 2 of 18
You need a car. You want to buy a new car, but when you get to the lot, the salesperson leads you around to what they want you to buy. But, you have the knowledge to show them what you are looking for. You are armed with information that will help keep you from the emotionally driven purchase the salesperson is counting on.Wo... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Top comeback predictions in money for 2008: 1 of 8
The economy of the U.S. will stabilize, and possibly show some recovery in 2008. England and France are questioning the U.S. Federal Reserve reaction by reducing interest rates on January 21. But, the effect at home will make a difference for the common earner. Reducing Federal Interest Rates vs. Stock Markets and World Marke... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism We can unlearn prejudice: 8 of 55
I don't know that it is possible to completely unlearn prejudice, but it is possible to unlearn much of it. I grew up in small town American Plains. The population was nearly 100% Caucasian. I simply had very little exposure to other cultures. In the 60s and 70s the civil rights movement was just starting to make significant ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sprinklers: 6 of 40
Playing in the SprinklerWhen rainfalls upcaughtin whirl winds,whipping waterwashesoversmall bodies.Wildhalf cladcreaturessmall humansflail armslike water fowl,jump overspraying jets.Laughteron a lateJuly afternoona young motherscreamssodden joy,as sprinkleris turnedon her. More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 29 of 193
I Am A MiracleAs a child I had difficulties with acceptance issues. I married at sixteen, pregnant and determined to make it work. My husband was emotionally abusive. The only place I felt safe and valued was in church. After two and a half years of feeling degraded by my husband's behavior, I became the first person in my fa... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The most beautiful horror movies: 2 of 13
In the world of horror beat the hearts of many sub-genres. The marriage of terror with psycho-drama, science fiction, thrillers, and classic monsters and ghosts stories bring us movies that transcend some the most artistically the ugliness of fear.One such movie from the Science fiction/ psychological thriller is "The Cell." ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Amityville Horror: 2 of 13
My Thumbs Are Up for the original version of "The Amityville Horror."The movie version of "The Amityville Horror" has been released twice. One was after the publication of the book by the same name in 1979 staring James Brolin and Margot Kidder. The second was released in 2005 staring Ryan Reynolds and Melissa George.Both ver... More..
Sciences > Geology & Geophysics What is a lahar?: 2 of 13
Lahar is an Indonesian word meaning mudflow or debris flow from the slope of a volcano.According to the United States Geologic Survey a lahar is a mudflow and/or debris flow along the slope of a volcano. In order to be classified as a lahar the flow must contain a large content of volcanic rock. The rock content gives the flo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Michael: 4 of 25
Etymology: Michael from the Hebrew means "who is like God?" Notice that the connotation is not a statement. It is a question. This may possibly be answer both affirmative and negative at the same time as man is said to be created in God's image, yet does not have divine nature with God.Origin and History: The original Hebrew ... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Bird facts: Barnacle goose: 2 of 12
The Barnacle Goose, or Branta leucopsis as it is known scientifically, is a beautiful bird of the northern Arctic islands. They prefer to breed on the cliffs high above their primary predators, the Arctic fox and polar bear. Unfortunately, these birds often do not live long past their first few days of life. As with most gees... More..