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T. M. Meacham is a part-time freelance writer living in the Philadelphia area. She works full time at a publishing company while pursuing a Masters in English & Publishing.

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Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Paganism explained: 2 of 7
Paganism is a very general term blanketing many non-Christian and non-organized beliefs. There are as many branches of paganism as there are cultures and languages in the world, and each pagan is responsible for her or his own view and beliefs. A pagan is not necessarily tied to one doctrine, although can be if she or he cho... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > St. Patrick's Day Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: 13 of 26
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day is a tradition I learned about while I was very young. Born into an Irish-American family, I was sent to school wearing as much green and shamrock regalia as possible-even when I went to prep school and had to wear a uniform. As I've grown older, I have realized that Irish-Americans tend to cele... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management The pros and cons of working two jobs: 9 of 18
Working two part time jobs has its pros and cons. For some, there is no other choice due to lack of available work or living in an economically depressed area as I do (I live in Michigan). With a college degree and management experience, I scrape by at $8.50 per hour with two part time jobsand I'm doing much better than most... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Assessing the Irish dating scene: 1 of 2
These astute observations make it sound as though Irish men are acting more like American men. That whole approaching a woman from behind on the dance floor kind of thing is just the kind of slime that happens frequently here. No matter where you live, hopefully you can find a better place to go, where men don't have the opp... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will Hillary Clinton ever be president?: 35 of 57
Hillary Clinton will be president, but not in 2008. Right now, the country needs a more moderate president to drag it out of the war and other messes instigated by Republicans and Democrats alike. A candidate such as John McCain is more likely to succeed in 2008. However, that doesn't preclude a total loss for Hillary. In 4-... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Northern Ireland: The difference in beliefs: 4 of 6
The difference in beliefs in Northern Ireland is rooted in history. Initially, it was the Pope who granted England the right to all of Ireland, and the mostly-Catholic native Irish population of course disagreed. This papal edict was used as a justification for the English occupation of Ireland for centuries. It wasn't until... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Coffee drink basics: Understanding the ingredients that form different coffee drinks: 2 of 3
The most important resource available to you at your local independent or chain cafe is your barista, that is, the professional who will prepare your beverage. Baristas know the ingredients of all drinks, and with a few simple details, they can help you select a beverage. Determine: -Whether you want a hot or cold beverage -... More..
Business > Business News & Issues How Starbucks achieved its amazing success: 3 of 4
Starbucks achieved success due to the innovation of Howard Schultz and all of the participating partners. Starbucks ensures fair practices and payouts to coffee farmers for their products, and all partners working twenty hours per week or more (yes, that include baristas) are eligible for benefits, stock options, 401K, and f... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Role playing games explained: 10 of 12
Role playing games, or RPGs, is a very broad title to describe many sub-types of games, similar to the way 'religions' describes Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. While the three religions have common elements, their services take very different formats and each use different texts. All RPGs have one theme in common: charac... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Accessories Dogs as fashion accessories: 17 of 17
Celebrities such as Paris Hilton now carry small dogs around in handbags as fashion accessories. Before Hilton did this, I encountered many chihuahua owners who would carry their chihuahuas around in purses. Most of these pet owners weren't trying to be glamorous, they simply enjoyed spending time with their pet and recogniz... More..