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I am a Marketing Communications Specialist and the unofficial graphic designer for the company I work for, but since selling my first article through Helium's Marketplace last year, I've added freelance writer to my repertoire. I particularly love researching

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Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How models are the illusion of beauty: 1 of 17
Have you ever looked at a fashion model in a magazine or catalog and marveled at the perfection of it all - cellulite-free thighs, even-toned skin, and perfectly toned abs - and thought to yourself, "If only that could be me?"Well, don't. Making a model look fantastic often involves more wizardry than even Harry Potter is acc... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: They don't make music like they used to: 1 of 15
"Whatcha got coming out of your earphones?"That was my thirty-something male coworker the other day, when he stopped by my desk the other day to ask me a question. I don't own an iPod (they make people socially detached and catch on fire!) but I do subscribe to a website that allows me to download up to three songs from any a... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Why cats purr and what they are saying when they meow: 3 of 43
Why do cats purr? It's a mystery that, remarkably, scientists haven't figured out yet.For cat owners, the melodic humming sound that radiates from their feline's throat area usually occurs when the cat is happy. However, cats also purr when they're sick, scared, or stressed. Female cats will purr when giving birth. Mother cat... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to prevent holiday weight gain: 2 of 22
Remember last holiday season's TV commercial for a well-known cereal that featured a little girl mistaking her mother, bursting at the seams in a red bathrobe, for Santa Claus? I'm sure many of us related to that advertisement and wondered if it was possible to get through the holidays without feeling and looking as stuffed a... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Music therapy for every day: 1 of 11
If laughter is the best medicine, then music may be a close second. The notion that music can improve medical conditions such as Alzheimer's and depression has been a topic of close study for the past few decades. Dr. Oliver Sacks explored the effects of music on the human mind in his 2007 book "Musicophilia: Tales of Music a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why society needs to slow down: 2 of 21
During the past few days while driving I was tailgated relentlessly three times and cut off once, despite the fact that I was driving at or slightly above the speed limit in all incidences. I am increasingly amazed at the rudeness, disregard for the safety of others, and impatience of people who seem to all be competing in an... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Is television worth watching?: 6 of 49
Remember the good old days? If you came of age anytime between the 1940s and the 1990s and your family owned a television set, you probably do. Perhaps you squealed with delight when Elvis or The Beatles appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show", laughed at Lucille Ball's antics on "I Love Lucy", or became captivated with who shot J... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Ladies, beware: Men to avoid ... forever: 2 of 16
Comedian Steve Harvey made waves on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" when he discussed the dating advice that he dispenses to women in his book "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man." One of the reasons, he says, that most women fail in relationships over and over again is that they have "set the bar way too low" in determining what kin... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Assessing Martha Stewart: 1 of 8
Martha Stewart is everywhere. She has her own daytime television show, a radio program on Sirius radio, a magazine (Martha Stewart Living) that is still going strong after 25 years of publication, a new cookbook, and partnerships to sell Martha Stewart branded merchandise with several retail giants. And that's just the tip of... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to find someone who loves you and your pets: 11 of 87
For many single people who are pet owners, finding someone special who also loves animals is a no-brainer, non-negotiable quality. And who can blame them? For most owners, their pets are a loving member of the family, and an indispensable facet of their life.While there's no guarantee you'll find love with another animal pers... More..