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I've spent about an hour trying to write something clever in this space and the end result has been absolutely nothing.

There's no way I'm just going to write the same old stuff. You know: that I'm 38 years old, a high school English teacher for 10 years,

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Travel > United States Traveling with kids in Oahu: 6 of 23
After spending three days golfing and surfing, my wife, who passed the days tending our children, wondered what had happened to the "family" vacation in Oahu until I provided her with a list of family friendly destinations on Oahu for tourists with children under six.WAIKIKI AQUARIUM2777 Kalakaua AveQueen Kapiolani ParkHonolu... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) A brief history of Canada Day: 3 of 11
On July 1, Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday. On that day in 1867, the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario formed a federation of four provinces. Because Canada's complete independence from Great Britain happened gradually, Canada Day differs from Independence Day celebrations in other count... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Guide to the best board games: 5 of 18
Wanting to spend more time as a family without breaking the budget? Try family game night. Whether you choose family board games or classic board games, strategy board games, or fun board games, it doesn't matter. Still not convinced? Why not get some vintage board games or educational board games from your childhood or blast... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sonnets: 15 of 53
Chocolate, a tasty treat; it goes downThe throat with smoothness and a deliciousFeeling of pure glee. Eliminate frown!Welcome smile. To deprive is maliciousTo the taste buds and the soul. Let us notForget the impact on the belly. Aye!Let us not eat too much, for stomach rotWill soon occur. I know it's hard to try,But limit yo... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Sars: Symptoms and treatment: 4 of 14
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a respiratory illness spread through droplets from an infected person's sneeze or cough, was first reported in Asia in February, 2003. It spread quickly throughout China and surrounding countries. SARS outbreaks have occurred in over two dozen countries in North America, South America... More..
Travel > Transportation (Other) Getting to and around Jamaica: 2 of 7
One of the largest and most popular Caribbean Islands, getting to and around Jamaica is relatively easy; remembering what you do there might not be.GETTING TO JAMAICAAir TravelMost international travelers arrive by air to either Kingston or Montego Bay. Upon arrival you'll need to clear customs. Jamaica requires citizens of C... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Avoiding pitfalls and mistakes in writing short stories: 4 of 13
None of my short stories has ever been published. Some publishers, four-hundred and twenty-two to be exact, don't recognize genius when they see it. There are millions of lesser-skilled writers who are perhaps jealous of my amazing short story writing success. Today, I present them with a gift, the gift of knowledge.Remember ... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans FHA minimum-down-payment change for 2009: 5 of 16
An FHA mortgage is a federally insured loan offered by FHA qualified lenders. These loans have historically allowed individuals to purchase homes who otherwise would not have been able to. An FHA insured mortgage offers incentives such as a low down payment and lower credit requirements. It is not, however, the new go to oppo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Organizing a 4th of July hot dog eating contest: 5 of 15
This 4th of July, invite your friends over for a unique American celebration, one that captures the true essence of patriotic overindulgence: a hotdog eating contest. If organized properly, your carnivorous friends and colleagues will heap praise on you forever. These organizing tips should expel most problems associated with... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What I should have known about essay writing: 2 of 6
My 10th grade English teacher told me I wasn't very good at writing essays. She didn't use those exact words. It's just that every essay I got back had a D' written in red ink at the top and something about needing to support my thesis statement throughout. She didn't actually tell me how to go about doing that, but when I he... More..