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Martha started her career working on the production side of the newspaper/magazine industry working for such publications as The Thrifty Nickle, The New Mexico Independent and as a Production Coordinator for Reddy Communications, a consulting/information

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Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Vegetarian options in fast food restaurants: 2 of 5
Vegetarians face unique dilemmas when it comes to ordering food at restaurants that do not specialize in vegetarian dishes. For a vegetarian, eating at a fast food restaurant can be more of a hunt for food than hunting live game can be for our carnivorous friends. Vegetarians are growing in number and so some restaurants are... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Ways to calm down after an argument: 30 of 69
As human beings, we have a tendency to react to our emotions before we think about the repercussions of our actions. After an argument, all too often people tend to choose ways of calming down that do more harm than good. This can be a dangerous thing. One argument can take months, and even years, to overcome if handled impr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Do prisons reform criminals?: 26 of 58
No, prisons do not reform criminals and they were never intended to do so. Prisons are built to warehouse human beings. The fact that there are programs offered to prisoners is because if you do not give them something productive to do, it makes it harder to control them or they will find other, more non-productive things to... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Easy do-it-yourself food gifts for the holidays: 5 of 11
Living in New Mexico, we are afforded the ease of growing and processing red chile. This is one of the easiest garden crops to grow in the southwest, but it can be grown in other places also. You can just buy the plants from the nursery. Plant the seedlings spaced out around 18 inches between each plant. If you're planting s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should the federal government bail out homeowners facing foreclosure?: 7 of 15
We are debating whether our fellow citizens, taxpayers and the victims of a banking system that in the 1990s we were all assured was overregulated to the point of being unable to compete in the world arena should be helped. As a result of deregulation and the belief that a bank can be "too big" to fail, through greed and mis... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Shrimp: 20 of 41
This Mexican recipe for Margarita Shrimp incorporates four things that make a great shrimp recipe - margaritas, shrimp, jalapenos and the grill! I promise you won't be diappointed. Great dish for football parties. Skewered Mexican Margarita Shrimp Note: This recipe requires marinating over night. 1 Colossal or Jumbo Shrimp, ... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Mexican salad ideas: 7 of 14
This is a beautiful Mexican salad that keeps well for days. The colors of the peppers are so festive that it brightens up any table. The flavor of the jicama is sweet and starchy, similar to the potato, coupled with the mild flavor of the peppers and the savory flavor of the cilantro in the jalapeno dressing this salad is a ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Vegetarian Thanksgiving menu ideas: 6 of 12
On Thanksgiving Day, many of us look forward a variety of foods that are rich in the earthy spices that fall brings to mind. Vegetarians are no exception. Vegetarians also enjoy the Thanksgiving Day holiday, including the array of wonderful food, but vegetarians also have an added advantage for partaking of the Thanksgiving ... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Fish stew: 4 of 8
This recipe for a Mexican favorite, fish stew has a unique flavor that is brought about with the unique addition of beer in the stock. The chipotle chilies and adobo sauce give the dish a smokey taste that immediately draws the attention of others that want to find out what you are cooking. It is a very satisfying and hearty... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Foreclosures and the current economy: 3 of 6
If you have been paying attention, there appears to be due diligence by our government in listening to leaders in the financial community about what can be done regarding the current state of the economy. There seems to be a lot of people in very nice suits pointing fingers at each other and using ten-letter words to explain... More..