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Born and raised in Rochester, New York, freelance writer Lynn Smythe obtained her bachelor's degree in Geology from the University of Rochester. She has worked in the past as an Environmentalist for Palm Beach Counties Department of Environmental Resources

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Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Astrological medicine principles: 1 of 2
ASTROLOGY Astrology is a form of divination which attempts to predict ones future based upon the influence of the positions of the stars and planets on the object whose astrological chart is being created. The key concept of astrology is as above, so below. That is, what happens on earth (below) is keyed to what is happening... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Webbleyou.net: 1 of 2
A NEW BLOG SITE WebbleYou is a fairly new blog site that may be of interest to freelance writers, or anyone else that is looking to start their own blog. They pay their blog authors 70% of any revenue generated from their blog. Revenue can be generated in a couple of ways: from Google AdSense ads that are placed on your blog... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Middle Ages: The apothecary: 1 of 2
"The word apothecary, in the Norman period of English history, designated anyone who kept a shop or store of such nonperishable commodities as spices, drugs, comfits and preserves. During the later Middle Ages the term was restricted to those who prepared and sold drugs. Not until the end of the 18th century were the profess... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making How to start a bead society in your free time: 1 of 1
How to Start a Bead Society in Your Free Time There seems to be a sudden increase in the number of glass and bead artists who are creating fused glass items and jewelry that incorporates this glass. Some of my favorite fused glass artists include Sarah on-line, Tamara Baskin and Amy Bajorek Kappler. They are my idols and one... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) The art of glass fusing: 1 of 1
There seems to be a sudden increase in the number of glass and bead artists who are creating fused glass items and jewelry that incorporates this glass. Some of my favorite fused glass artists include Sarah Creekmore, Tamara Baskin and Amy Bajorek Kappler. They are my idols and one day I hope that my own fused glass creation... More..
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Monk herbalists of medieval times: 1 of 1
INTRODUCTION At larger monasteries one monk may have been assigned the duty of herbalist. It was the herbalist's duty to study the many medicinal herbs grown in the monastery. The herbalist would also be responsible for the preparation of the various ointments and lotions that the monastery's physician would have used while ... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Bouquet garni chicken in wine sauce: 1 of 1
Bouquet Garni Chicken in Wine Sauce Crock Pot cooking was extremely popular back in the late 1970's and early 1980's. In the past few years there has been a resurgence in preparing meals with crock pots, as people discover they can often start their meal before going in to work and let it slowly cook all day. There is nothin... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Planetary healing theories: 1 of 1
ANCIENT HEALING THEORY At one time it was believed that the earth was at the center of our universe. We now know that the sun is at the center of our solar system while the other planets revolve around the sun. The original seven planets of ancient astrological texts were the sun, Mercury, Venus, the moon, Mars, Jupiter, and... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Root doctors and rootworking: 1 of 1
Root doctor is a folklore term for a healer that uses plants, especially the roots of herbs, for their magical, healing and spiritual powers. Root working is an ancient southern tradition originating from West Africa and the Caribbean and brought to North America by slaves. Root working combines elements of herbal folklore, ... More..
Computers & Technology > Radio & Audio Devices Product reviews: Philips Micro System Stereo: 1 of 1
For the past few years my husband and I have been buying our own Christmas presents, wrapping them up, then hiding them in our walk-in closet until Christmas Eve. It might sound a bit unromantic but believe me, getting EXACTLY what you want is fantastic! No more getting tacky gifts that you have to pretend to be excited abou... More..