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Robert Mann has been published widely both in traditional print and online, and has been interviewed by such notable entities as the Wall Street Journal's Real Estate Journal, the San Jose Mercury News, and Forbes In-Flight Radio. Mr. Mann has a BA and MA

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Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Should the FDA update standards to ensure the safety of sunscreen products?: 1 of 4

There has been considerable hype lately about health risks posed by sunscreen itself. Organic sunscreen aside, almost all commercial brands carry potential hazards. No government agency or private organization has stepped forward to provide universal standards for safety and effectiveness. Currently the consumer must find th...
Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) How birdwatching can be an educational family activity: 4 of 14

Families can turn their birdwatching into meaningful learning and even research through Project FeederWatch. Facilitated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Project FeederWatch involves volunteers across the nation helping scientists monitor bird life in North America. The final result is a comprehensive report and publicatio...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Far away: 80 of 187

flecks of memory of the Khumbu in the high Himalaya borne on a wind of rustling prayer flags and bells around the necks of yaks bridges washed away by forgotten monsoons stone streets that double as streams smoke filtering through a stone roof that lacks a chimney the sage-like smell of burning sunpati present even when I bl...
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Good online resources for weather: 1 of 1

A sensor-free or virtual home weather station is becoming an attractive option for those with the weather bug. The two main choices are between a PC-based program or a standalone weather station receiving signals from a service. Both can be very accurate when the weather readings are taken in close proximity to your home or ...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections US Elections 2008: Obama tries to explain his spiritual mentor, the Rev. Wright: 5 of 8

The Reverend Jeremiah Wright married Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, baptized their two daughters and gave Obama the title for his book, "The Audacity of Hope." According to ABC News, he also exhorted blacks to sing "God Damn America" instead of "God bless America". Obama turned down the endorsement of Nation of Islam le...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inevitable: 75 of 116

I set up a desk for my little boy next to mine which has proved more rewarding than I imagined the parallels are uncanny spill-proof insulated coffee mug Pooh sippy cup latest mortgage offers and free magazines latest coloring books and papers gathered from anywhere jar of pens tub of crayons checkbook silver VW piggy bank (...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The front porch: 43 of 62

Easter morning oak trees glow before the risen sun cricket hymns remain in the distance high overhead a hawk circles smell the warm lumber of the porch run your fingers over the damp velvet of the morning glories
Business > Business Strategy How the SME can gain competitive advantage through technology: 5 of 6

How can the SME gain competitive advantages through technology? In our current economy, the speed at which consumers can compare prices and review products mandates competitive advantages for market share. Unfortunately, human initiative and speed alone no longer suffice to put a business at the top of a given market. Techno...
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Protecting yourself from the sun: 5 of 6

Though many common cancer rates continue to fall, melanoma rates are on the rise. When seeking both comfort and the best protection possible from the sun, are swim shirts or sunscreen the best solution? From the simple freedom of movement standpoint, sunscreen comes closest to acting as a second skin. There are no clothing-d...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Adding decorative touches to your garden: 6 of 7

Gardens can come to life with light and sound using solar garden decorations. Advances in miniature solar panels have paved the way for solar fountains, garden decorations, outdoor lighting, and a host of other options that compliment a yard both day and night. A trademark of many gardens and patios is the solar lantern stak...