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Thank you for stumbling mind-first into my e-proliferation arena. Reveling in the vastness of the internet's reach is an exciting adventure, and it has reignited my compulsion to create.

Spanning the decades, my self-induced writing haze started during my

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Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking An overview on hiking in Flagstaff, Arizona: 5 of 6
- Take a Hike: Unlock Treasures of Nature in Flagstaff - Hiking feels right in Flagstaff, Arizona. It's a strenuous and rewarding activity that fits in with the rough-and-tumble pioneer spirit upon which the city was founded. On Independence Day in 1876, a party of explorers carved a Ponderosa Pine flagpole and erected it ne... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Tips for entering a Helium writing contest: 6 of 7
Every mistake is a lesson. Take my article here, for instance. I was becoming frustrated because I wanted to enter an article in the Sizzling Summer Writing contest, and clicked one too many times in the wrong place and voila! I inadvertentlly submitted my humorous Fourth of July piece here. It goes without saying that this ... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods The best way to store leftover pizza: 8 of 9
"The best way to store leftover pizza" You don't need to be a pizza scientist to know that the absolute best storage facility for pizza is one's stomach. Occasionally, this desirable digestive spot can run out of room. That's when we need to be creative, and figure out where to store the pizza that did not fit. Because there... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Ways to make pizza a healthy meal: 23 of 24
"Ways to make pizza a healthy meal" Enjoying pizza with a healthy pizzazz is easier than you might imagine when you think outside of the proverbial pizza box. Whether or not pizza is a "healthy meal" can be determined by the toppings. But before scrutinizing what's on top of the pizza, the first step to transforming unhealth... More..
Business > Marketing The basic laws of marketing: 9 of 9
THE FOUR Ps OF MARKETING Product, Price, Promotion and Place are the four key factors that represent the foundation of successful marketing. When all four of these essential elements are interfacing and working harmoniously with each other, success will become achievable. Without them, marketing can evolve into a seemingly i... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) The best tv shows not available on dvd: 8 of 8
TV SHOWS THAT CANNOT OFFER INSTANT GRATIFICATION ON DVD The bad news: There are some great TV shows that cannot offer instant viewing gratification because they are not available on DVD. The good news: Almost any obscure or short-lived TV show you can conjure up is available on DVD these days. With that in mind, the list of ... More..
Business > Business (Other) How to add your phone number to the Do-Not-Call Registry: 4 of 4
HOW DO I ADD MY NUMBER TO THE DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY? This is an excellent question for someone who does not want their phone to ring, buzz or beep incessantly from telemarketing calls. Recent rumors that the infamous "do-not-call" list was going to expire plagued worried citizens, and was the topic of many stressful conversat... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American Food of the Revolutionary War time period: 3 of 3
- Revolutionary War Food for Thought - General George Washington enjoyed sipping spruce beer, a revolutionary concoction brewed from spruce twigs, turtle soup and pickled oysters during the Revolutionary War era. In the field, a soldier's daily menu featured bread, meat, and a "gill" of dry beans as the primary main courses.... More..