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Hi, writers! I'm Matt from Minnesota. I take life as it comes. I get ideas to write from what I've experienced personally and know about firsthand and also some ideas come from strange places that I must investigate thoroughly before I understand enough to

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Human imperfection: 2 of 121

Healing power is more than medication. Western style medicine has put a lot of their healing eggs in one basket with the use of pharmaceutical drugs and OTC medications. Drug stores now carry hundreds of varieties of pills, syrups, lozenges, lotions, and countless other meds that provide some sort of relief from discomfort f...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Growing up: 2 of 25

So many times during the their youth people are asked "What do you want to be when you grow up?". Usually the answer is given one of two ways. The ecstatic response "Police officer!" or "Firefighter!" or "An astronaut!" may sound cliche, but it's common of the young children in this country to wish to fill the shoes of the a...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Did the NFL do the right thing by issuing more stringent rules on managing player concussions?: 1 of 7

National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell issued a ruling Wednesday which declares regulations regarding concussions. The new policy states players cannot return to football activities, either during practice or game time, if they have suffered or show symptoms of a concussion. According to the policy change: "Once...
Entertainment > Music (Other) Is listening to music at work calming or distracting?: 20 of 64

In a typical indoors, low key, busy workplace setting, oftentimes the only sounds to be heard are of phones ringing, people chatting away, or that annoying sound of a person typing nonstop at their desk for the entire day. All these sounds can become very distracting, and can make for a stressful day's work. Is there an opti...
Computers & Technology > Cell Phone Reviews Cell phone reviews: T-Mobile MyTouch with Google: 1 of 3

The consumer market for mobile devices is no longer a one trick pony. During the summer of 2009, T-Mobile introduced the myTouch 3G as their second effort to compete in a field previously dominated by Apple's iPhone. I bought my very own myTouch 3G in October. The cost of the phone was affordable, and with it I upgraded my m...
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Preparing your boat for spring and summer: 1 of 1

The start of summer is an anxious time for boat owners. Here, in northern Minnesota, we celebrate the state-wide Fishing Opener on the first weekend of May. This holiday also unofficially marks the beginning of boating season for enthusiasts across the more than 10,000 lakes available. Specifically, the usually quiet and sti...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Drink recipes: Nutty ice tea: 1 of 1

The next time you are invited to, or host, a St Patrick's Day party or event, try to contribute something a little away from the norm of green domestic beer or traditional Irish beers. You can get creative and add a twist to the drink menu by preparing a Nutty Irishman. This simple cocktail speaks true to Irish roots and wil...
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) Getting fit without spending money: 15 of 25

Getting fit without spending money- The times, it seems, have changed. Have you noticed it? Likely, you are very keen to today's economic misfortune, as we are all dealing with higher costs in just about every facet of living expenses. Extra expenses, like gym memberships, are being cut in an order to save money. Sounds like...
Education > Primary School Issues How to communicate effectively with your child's school: 3 of 5

A parent's involvement in their child's education is a very important component of that child's curricular development both now and in the future. A child needs their parent's guidance and support through the many years of school up until graduation, and even still when that child becomes a young adult and enters college. Ge...
Sports & Recreation > Football Players Brett Favre returns to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2010 season: 3 of 5

The Minnesota Vikings got their man. Brett Favre reported to Mankato Tuesday, August 17th nearly a year to the day that he came out of retirement in 2009. The arrival of the veteran quarterback is not a surprise to Vikings fans or the media alike, as he is currently under contract to play this season. However, an a...