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Yes, I am Alicia. I have written ever since I could remember. I found this site by acciendent, I must admit. I was looking for a site where I could write my stories. You have seen dozens of these kinds of sites. None of them seemed to have done any justice.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Search Issues How Google got the name "Google": 2 of 9
It's amazing that over ten years ago, two men came together to do a research project only to create one of the largest search engines used today. The two men created Google. When they formed the project, it wasn't called Google. So, how did Google get its name? Some people may find it interesting that when Larry Page and Ser... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I am a mother: 10 of 44
Guess what? I'm a mother! That's right. I see you all staring me down wondering how I could have ever done such a thing. I hear the gossip behind my ears. You're talking to one another like you are better than me! I'm a mother and proud of it. I remember you all in the hospital with your noses up like you were so much better... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: Help bring about change locally: 4 of 17
Whether you want to admit it or not, our world is polluted with all out waste causing a massive amount of pollution to the ozone causing global warming which is melting all the ice caps. Yes, that is a lot to intake, but there is hope, and it begins with you. You can start right at home with recycling and conserving. You can... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) What would you do if you won the $370 million lottery in Ohio?: 6 of 25
Does anyone have the right to own so much money? I don't know, but I wish I could get my hands on that lotto! With $370 million dollars there are quite a few things I would indulge. 1. First thing I would do when I got my hands on the money is walk around somewhere. I'll find a complete stranger and hand them one million dol... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms How the elementals relate to modern life: 3 of 12
We have all heard of elementals. I am sure we are all aware of what elements are. Earth, air, fire, and water. I was first introduced to elementals through video games and card games like "Magic". I also learned about them through wiccan beliefs. If you ask a wiccan how elementals relate to modern life they would be able to ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Unusual encounters: 57 of 227
Sara was a curious little girl. She loved to take walks all over her farm, talking and playing with all the little farm animals. Behind the fields was a little wooded patch. Sara's mother told her she was never allowed past those trees. Sara was never to step foot outside the fields. This made Sara even more curious than she... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Beyond the trees: 16 of 62
As stories often go, this one begins simply with, "Once upon a time" In a far away world in a far away time there was a land full of enchanted creatures and magical beings. The world was right out of a fairytale, one for the books. The land was green and the oceans pure blue. There were beautiful sunsets that dipped behind t... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse & Addiction (Other) Euthanasia: is it murder: 5 of 18
My life is my life. I choose what I want to do with it. It is not up to anybody except me what I want to become of my body and mind. I should be well educated about everything I put into it and decide from there if it is worth it. I am the one who has to live with the outcomes. Since when was it the governments role to decid... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights The benefits of dream interpretation and journaling: 4 of 14
Dream journaling does more than just interpret meanings. It is also a gate way into lucid dreaming. It is a helpful technique to help begin to control your dreams. For anyone who has trouble remembering dreams there are a few things they need to do to begin. Every night before bed they should tell themselves that they are go... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Christmas 2007: Hottest new animation DVDs: 2 of 7
Every child and every adult can admit to enjoying the occasional animated film. Animation has come such a long way in the past couple of years that it is hard not to like. For Christmas this year, why not get your loved one a movie the whole family can enjoy? 1. Shrek 3 The number one animated movie on everyone's list is Shr... More..