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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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Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit I am tall. Where can I find trendy clothes for my size?: 1 of 3
Not all women have the gift of being tall. Many people would love to be taller. However, being a tall woman isn't all that it's cracked up to be. The main issue is clothing.Women who stand heads above the rest usually have a difficult time finding trendy clothes that fit well. Shopping for clothes that has a timeless style ca... More..
Arts & Humanities > Citizen Journalism Podcasting's role in citizen journalism: 1 of 3
Citizen journalists have a voice through written media, but with podcasting, the audience can actually hear their voices. A podcast is an audio broadcast available for free download on the internet. With this technology, citizen journalists are able to create their work into an audio experience to reach listeners and engage t... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles How old is too old to wear a mini skirt?: 8 of 22
Mini skirts are ultra chic and stylish and look great with the ballet style shoes that are currently in style. But is there an age limit to mini skirts? Can a woman be too old to wear a mini skirt? Age doesn't matter when it comes to style. But there are several factors to consider before stepping out in public while wearing ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology The importance of the Epic of Gilgamesh: 4 of 11
The Epic of Gilgamesh answers the age old question of "where do we come from and where are we going?" Because people have asked this question since the beginning of mankind, stories were made up to explain the answers. People have always wanted to know how the world and the cosmos worked and The Epic of Gilgamesh explains it ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Citizen Journalism Citizen journalism and the use of the thesaurus: 3 of 8
A citizen journalist should always have a thesaurus on hand when writing. Using the perfect word or words when creating upbeat and engaging sentences is crucial to good writing. The thesaurus is a blessing for finding an exhaustive list of synonyms to match the word you want to change. It is important to know how to use a the... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) The secret to cleaning bathrooms: 6 of 15
The secret to cleaning bathrooms is having the right products and a little elbow power to get the job done. A sparkling clean bathroom is the first things guests notice when visiting your home. If the bathroom has grime buildup and hair on the sink, your guest will be disgusted and won't want to come back. There is nothing mo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Helium rating process: Why lists are popular: 2 of 5
I first started writing my articles in the form of lists on Helium. I have since changed my format and noticed that my rankings are going down. I rank articles higher who have well-developed paragraphs and follow Helium guidelines. Still, it seems that the majority of people on Helium are rating up the lists. So why are lists... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) A guide to cooking and eating instant Ramen noodles: 2 of 5
Instant Ramen noodles cooked like a professional is delicious and loved by the whole family. Instead of eating it like the package suggests, try this original and special variation for a low sodium meal with an Asian flavoring:1. Purchase your favorite flavor. The chicken flavor Instant Ramen noodles is by far the best choice... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics How do calories help build muscles?: 2 of 5
Are you looking for ways to bulk up? What about those Spartans from the movie "300," wouldn't you love to look like one of those guys? In order to build muscle, you must have a high caloric intake in order to create the muscle. To build new muscle, you must consume more calories than you burn. Then you have to weight train to... More..
Arts & Humanities > Citizen Journalism Are online citizen journalists free of traditional restraints?: 5 of 12
There are many restraints and a lot of red tape in the world of traditional and professional journalism. These issues include: accreditation, bias, editors, grammar, and endless topics. On the other hand, online citizen journalists are free from these issues and are able to write under their own terms and in their own time. H... More..