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Shown here with my husband, I'm happy to announce we just had our third year anniversary. Also a thirty-something, I run several internet websites including The 80s Music Connection.It's my most popular website and includes new wave band info, links, a trivia

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Religion & Spirituality > New Age Therapies Crystal healing: Does it work?: 2 of 21
Have you ever felt attracted to pick up a certain stone or crystal? You feel drawn to something that calms you upon its touch. You simply feel more balanced and peaceful while it's in your pocket. Or maybe a certain ring gives you energy as you wear it through out your day. That is crystal energy at work. You don't have to se... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft The belief in fairies and other supernatural beings: 5 of 24
The belief in fairies has a very long history. They have been found in myths and legends from many countries and ancient cultures. The ancient Greeks called fairies Moerai. The ancient Egyptians called them Hathors, and in Russia they were called Domovoys. But modern legends and myths arise from the ancient beliefs of the Cel... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Tips for finding TV and movie memorabilia for sale: 1 of 3
Ever wanted to own a piece of your favorite movie or T.V. show? Maybe you've seen a movie prop or costume on display in places like Planet Hollywood or the Hard Rock Cafe. Wouldn't it be incredible to own your own piece of Hollywood? But where do you start?Buying TV/Movie Memorabilia On EBayOne of the first places to start is... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Tips for learning how to play the harp: 1 of 3
Playing the harp is joyful, and anyone can do it. You can discover the joy of how to play the harp just by wanting to learn how. After 1 year of self-teaching, I have learned several things to pass onto the beginning harpist.The best beginning harp instruction book I used is "Mel Bay's Basic Harp For Beginners". There is also... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Great bands of the eighties: 13 of 34
From being a college DJ to working in a New Wave/Alternative Club, I got to see and hear some of the great bands of the Eighties. But what is missing from the current revival is the true underground genius of the time. In the mid-eighties, rap started onto the top 40 charts giving New Wave a run for it's money. This caused th... More..
Education > Education (Other) Technology in today's classroom: 5 of 10
Technology in the classroom has to be connected to thinking for the new century. Teachers are often struggling with little or no technology in classrooms in many states. Budgets have been cut drastically, and teachers have been assigned double the amount of expectations in respects to testing and accountability that often com... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) An introduction to Renaissance Faires: 4 of 7
Why do you go to Renaissance Faire?My family and friends ask this question wanting an answer they can understand. But it's truly hard to explain why someone chooses to make "playing faire" a hobby. It could be the dressing up and becoming someone else. It could be leaving your normal life to enter another world. It could be t... More..
Food & Drink > Liquors & Spirits The best brands of cider: 7 of 10
I first discovered cider during my college years. I had the chance to visit my sister in England. While out with my her friends they gave the instruction, "Right, you have a choice. You can chose to drink a pint of something, or we'll hold ya down and pour it down you." Since this was at a Cider/Beer tasting festival, I chose... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Sylvia Browne's psychic gifts being challenged: 9 of 12
Sylvia has a high record of being accurate. She has never claimed to be 100% accurate. From what I could see, there wasn't a mention in media accounts that the parents actually paid 700 dollars for a reading. It looks like the boy's parents appeared on the Montel Williams show and asked for help in 2003. Montel usually will t... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A current-events mystery: 9 of 10
The Missing Website of Harkley Middle School Section I:The Characters:Mr. ElknerMichelle HaldenVictor QuangStephanie LopezPeter McKurleyMr. JonesSection II: "Peter, where is your outline for your web page? It's due today." Mr. Elkner looked at me as I slumped in my chair. "I don't know Mr. Elkner. I just haven't finished it y... More..