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I am an avid reader and published writer and poet. I have published almost four hundred articles, to date. I also do PR work for local businesses.

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for Bible study enthusiasts: 1 of 7
If you are buying a gift for a Bible Study Enthusiast the bottom line is that you are buying for someone who loves to study God's Word. There are a number of great tools, and your choice of gift will depend on the existing depth of the recipient's Biblical understanding. There are a few tools that no serious Bible scholar sho... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 34 of 193
Life was easy for me. I was sheltered growing up. I got married at 21, had my first two children, graduated from college, and landed a nice job.I never ventured outside the safety of my life's bubble. I wasn't socially illiterate, but I wasn't a social butterfly either.Then, I landed a job as a financial crimes investigator. ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Indie music: Past, present and future: 2 of 11
Eclectic, powerful, emotional and driven. That's what Indie music brings to the stage. You feel it when the band starts the beat. True enough, Indie stands for any independent label, but what once was a sub-genre has developed a style all its own. Attracting young bands of all styles, from all walks of life, Indie music has r... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Leaders of the Abolitionist Movement: Henry H. Garnet's frightening call for murder: 1 of 5
Henry Highland Garnet was among the first black abolitionists to call slaves to use any means necessary to free themselves from their oppressors. Looking at his life and work, one may assume that Garnet was a black separatist. Later in life he emerged as a voice calling for blacks to leave America for the West Indies, Mexico,... More..
Local Guides > Atlanta The top universities in Atlanta: 1 of 5
Atlanta offers some of the best learning opportunities available in the southeast. A variety of public and private colleges, universities, technical schools, and learning centers offer diverse learning opportunities and encourage the healthy exchange of ideas. Among the top universities in Atlanta are Georgia Institute of Tec... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Tips for buying a Bible as a Christmas gift: 3 of 13
Tucked in the corner of my room is a small brown box. It snaps shut, no lock. Inside the box are three Bibles that I have used until the soft pages have become tattered and the binding of the best, leather-bound is falling apart. I don't intend to ever throw these Bibles away. One day, they will become gifts of spiritual post... More..
Travel > United States Myrtle Beach in the summer: 1 of 4
Whether you are looking for serenity at sunrise, or fun in the sun, Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular beach destinations in the South. The powerful waves of the Atlantic cool you off between sunbathing and parasailing along the beach. For the speed demon in you, crank up a jet ski and do some wave running on your own. C... More..
Local Guides > Atlanta Things to do in downtown Atlanta: 2 of 7
Downtown Atlanta is a mecca of activity for residents and visitors. The best things to do in Atlanta center around Underground Atlanta and International Drive.Underground offers live music, shopping, and restaurants. It is well known for its atmosphere and has been revamped over the past few years to keep the area fresh and e... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Snopes.com: 5 of 15
Snopes.com is among my most frequented websites. Every week there is a new urban legend in my inbox. Some of the emails sound very convincing. The only way I can tell the real needs from the fictitous emails is to visit Snopes.com and check it out.This week's forward accused Starbucks of slighting American troops. Like all ur... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Early civil rights activists: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings, a woman who knew her rights: 3 of 9
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings Brown was an early civil rights activist. Her actions took place in 1854, one hundred years before the modern Civil Rights movement. Elizabeth Jennings Brown's actions, given they took place before the Civil War, were more courageous than the celebrated action of Rosa Parks. On July 16, 1854, the t... More..