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Sci-fi novelist Patricia Gilliam is the author of the Hannaria Series: Out of the Gray (April 2009) and Legacy (Nov 2009). She has also written over 1,000 non-fiction articles and 40 fiction short stories since 2006. Outside of writing, she and her husband

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Best part-time jobs for teens: 2 of 14
Having a part-time job as a teen can be a whole lot more than doing a meaningless job for extra money. If you plan it right, it can be an experience that can benefit to you for the rest of your life. I want to offer you a few ideas on where to start your search:1) Consider small businesses first. Not only is the atmosphere us... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit Advantages of ownership over working in a business: 1 of 7
Lifestyle should be your consideration when deciding whether to work a traditional job verses starting your own business. Both options have their lifestyle advantages and disadvantages, and the good news is there's also nothing preventing you from doing both when you're first starting out. In fact, that's how most successful ... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit Testomonies: Experience of being an entreprenuer: 1 of 7
Reflections of a Free Lunch Kid-The Beginnings of How I Got Out of PovertyIn elementary school, there were some of us who had these little orange punch cards we handed the lunch lady every day instead of the $1.25 that the other kids did. I remember I thought it was weird even in 1st grade that the little orange circles that ... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Is Wal-Mart as bad as its opponents say it is?: 1 of 7
While I do think parts of Wal-Mart's business model have strayed away from what Sam Walton probably would have wanted, I have what I think is an even-minded view of it as a business. There's aspects of what they're doing that are smart, and other things that I think they're taking for granted when it comes to their customers.... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Staying positive in a negative world: 18 of 122
"Why are you so darn happy all the time?" a co-worker of mine asked me once about a year ago as she passed my cubicle.The question caught me off-guard, not only because it seemed to come out of nowhere but because of the tone she asked it. It was a mix of curiosity and annoyance. I found it kind of funny because I used to loo... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to start your own business: 9 of 61
Having your own business has a lot of benefits, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming on where to even start. I just want to share with you some things that have worked for my husband and me and hopefully give you enough advice to where you'll know what you need to do next:1) Know why you want to have a business.Having a bus... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Does attending church matter?: 7 of 47
As someone who did not start going to church on a regular basis until I was 19, I can tell you that attending church does matter. It's not about the physical building-it's about being with other believers the way God instructed and intended. Like a lot of other activities in the Bible, the local church was designed to help yo... More..
Education > Homeschooling Good reasons for homeschooling your children: 5 of 33
We live in a world that is changing rapidly, and creating a customized education for your child can be a very appealing concept. If you plan correctly, you have the ability to provide your child not only with a solid foundation in subjects typically taught in public schools but to add material that could help them have an edg... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education: How to achieve your learning goals: 4 of 26
Learning is a life long process if you want to be successful, and sometimes as an adult it's harder to make learning a priority in your life. It's worth pursuing however.Right now there's still a message in society that your education ends with your final diploma or degree. Several independent studies have shown that somewher... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Is your partner marriage material or not? How to find out: 3 of 19
In an environment where sadly half of marriages end in divorce, I believe one of the problems is people don't put as much thought into marriage as they should. When we use the word "love," it can mean very different things. The range can be everything from an intense emotion to a choice to love someone despite circumstances. ... More..