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If you live in Kentucky and have ever received a speeding ticket, then you've probably heard my voice. I recorded the voice-over dialogue on the Kentucky State Traffic School video.

For seven years, I worked as the morning news host on an NPR affiliate station,

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Easy ways to learn to meditate: 7 of 67
Anyone can meditate. The simplest way for beginners is to meditate while you're going to sleep. It helps you to slip quickly into restful, deep sleep. Once you're more comfortable with meditating, you can meditate in the early morning when you wake up by sitting on a comfortable cushion or even sitting in your office on a cha... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Kids crafts: Paper bag monster puppets: 1 of 9
This lesson plan is from my summer arts camp program "Puppet Making" for elementary students. It incorporates creative arts and language arts.Children love making puppets and creating stories to act out scenes. The grosser or scarier the monsters are, the kids become more involved. This is a project for both boys and girls. T... More..
Education > College Study Tips College essays: Taking the mystery out of writing: 1 of 9
The easiest way to write a college essay is when you write what you know. What if your professor assigns an essay on a subject with which you are unfamiliar? You will need to plan, organize, and prepare. Use the mnemonic "pop" to remember this method.The "pop" method is easy and you're guaranteed to land an "A" paper every ti... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts St. Patrick's Day crafts and activities for kids: 1 of 9
St. Patrick's Day 2008 is on a Monday this year. Liven up your regular Monday routine with crafts and activities for kids that will spark creativity and ignite enthusiasm. The crafts section is written with adult supervision in mind. The activities section is great for three or more kids.CRAFTSThere are so many crafts that yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Citizen Journalism Citizen journalism: English language or American English?: 1 of 9
The difference between the English language and American English is the proper usage of English versus the way Americans speak. For the citizen journalist, a blend of both is required. Proper usage of the English language is grammar, punctuation, and writing style. American English is the slang we use in our culture.The citiz... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Things you need for your first baby: 3 of 22
Finding out that you're pregnant for the first time can be exciting and then you think about everything you have to buy. It is overwhelming. As a mother of two children ten years apart in age, it seemed like starting all over when shopping for the second child. Stores have much more to choose from than ten years ago, yet the ... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Loss Ultimate guide to growing healthy long hair: 2 of 14
Beautiful, healthy, long hair is an asset most women would love to have. It takes some time to achieve the results you want, especially if you're starting from very short hair, but in the end, it's well worth the effort. With experience of having long hair and growing it out twice within the last five years, I've got plenty o... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day How to give a creative and original Valentine's Day gifts: 1 of 7
This Valentine's Day, give a creative and original gift. Store bought gifts are great, but a truly one of a kind gift is one that you make yourself. If you're not crafty, don't stress out, there is something here for you to choose from.Creative Valentine's Gift for the Book LoverCreate a book that contains poems, list of reas... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to lower your electric bill: 7 of 45
During the coldest winter months and the hottest summer months, the electric bill can be outrageously expensive. There are a few small minor things you can do to help lower the cost. Making a habit of reducing electric usage can shave off big bucks on your next bill. Turn off the lights if no one is in the room. Myth Busters... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Tips for homemade food gifts: 6 of 36
A delicious homemade food gift is a personalized treat for anyone.. You can't go wrong with food because everyone loves to eat. If the person you're cooking for loves fudge brownies or even meatloaf, you can whip up either dish in an hour or less. Most dishes and desserts take about an hour total of preparation time plus coo... More..