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I am a writer with eclectic interests and specialties, including business, finance, technology, music, food, and travel. I am a regular feature writer for ECT News Network, which publishes E-Commerce Times, LinuxInsider, and TechNewsWorld, and I work as a

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Small-town living: 1 of 32
Village People: A Portrait of New Concord, Ohio Scots-Irish immigrants founded the village of New Concord along the banks of Findley's Creek in the hills of southeastern Ohio in 1828. The creek's thin trickle still snakes between the town's buildings and under its streets, down to the wetlands across the railroad tracks and ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Off the beaten path: 7 of 85
Food, Fun, and Community: Ohio Farmer's Markets Nothing beats heading out early on a Saturday morning, canvas bag in hand, to explore local farmer's markets. All over Ohio, small towns, suburbs, and cities host markets; some are open only during the growing season, and some all year. Here are some of Ohio's farmer's markets ... More..
Entertainment > Film Making & Production Distribution options for independent films: 1 of 6
Snag This: New Service Lets Users Link to Documentary Films Documentary films have long played second fiddle to dramas and other wide-release motion pictures. Now, though, SnagFilms will give broader exposure to this genre. Using this service, people can upload full-length documentary films onto their Facebook or MySpace pro... More..
Travel > Canada Canada's most romantic getaways: 3 of 9
A Loaf of Bread, a Jug of Wine, a Fresh Nectarine, and Thou: Picnicking in Ontario's Orchard Country One of the best ways to spend a summer day in and around Niagara-on-the-Lake, a little resort town along Lake Ontario, is to have a picnic. And travelers needn't worry about bringing picnic foods with them. Everything needed ... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Insider tips on 401K investing: 2 of 6
Insider Tips on 401(k) Investing: Getting the Most from your Retirement Dollars Millions of Americans have 401(k)s, and yet for many people, navigating the world of these employer-sponsored retirement plans can be daunting. To help you out get the most out of your 401(k), here are tips from several experts about what to do a... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to identify and overcome the major barriers start-ups face in building an executive team: 2 of 5
How to Identify and Overcome Major Barriers Start-ups Face in the Building of an Executive Team In order to succeed, a start-up requires the very best talent on its executive team. Unfortunately, however, it's not always easy for new, unproven companies to attract top executive talent. Start-ups must show that they have some... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss What you need to know when shopping for abdominal exercise equipment: 5 of 6
What You Need to Know When Shopping for Abdominal Exercise Equipment We'd all like to have six-pack abs. Unfortunately, however, they don't just happen; they take work. And that means cutting calories, getting plenty of vigorous aerobic exercise to burn calories, and using an ab exercise machine to strengthen abdominal muscl... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss What you need to know when shopping for back exercise machines: 2 of 2
What You Need to Know When Shopping for Back Exercise Machines A strong back is vital to a happy, healthy life, and a variety of back exercise machines can help you to strengthen this central part of your body. Exercising the back can provide relief from back pain, prevent back injuries, and help in the healing process after... More..