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I am a marketing coordinator for a land design firm but have worked as everything from a pipefitter on a submarine to an historic district tour guide. In addition to writing, I keep busy with my pets, my family, and cooking.

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Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety Take aspirin daily?: 1 of 20
For many people, an aspirin a day is part of the plan to reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. In 1989, the landmark Physicians' Health Study I showed that 325 mg. of aspirin taken every other day reduced the incidence of first heart attacks in men by 44%. Since then, physicians have been routinely prescrib... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Superfoods to include in your diet: 1 of 10
What exactly is a 'superfood'? According to nutritionist, Penny Kris-Etherton, Professor at Penn State's Department of Nutritional Sciences, superfoods are those "that have a high nutrient density or contains bioactive components with proven health benefits." For the lay person this translates into foods that have more punch ... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Trucking law: Truth in Leasing: 1 of 7
Business owners strive to be successful and they work hard to make an honest profit. Trucking owner-operators are no exception. Sometimes, however, despite their best efforts to protect their business and make a living, problems arise with the lease with their carrier. The most common problems experienced by owner-operators w... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Vegetarian Thanksgiving menu ideas: 2 of 12
For many American families, Thanksgiving is the biggest gathering day of the year. It is certainly the biggest food holiday. Thanksgiving Day presents the opportunity to catch up with one another, take stock of the previous year, and of course, eat until we are ready to burst.Although, the traditional star of the Thanksgiving... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Why the South lost the Civil War: 2 of 8
From the opening shot at Fort Sumter, South Carolina to the Southern surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, the American Civil War lasted 1,458 days and cost more than 620,000 lives. There has been no greater number of casualties suffered in any other American conflict and no more lasting impact on the fabric of our na... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to use the Family History Library System for genealogy: 1 of 4
Documenting our family's history and the connections between the generations is one of the most popular pastimes. Luckily for the amateur and the professional genealogists as well, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), popularly known as the Mormons, has developed a records depository that spans hundreds of y... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: A primer on partition actions in California: 1 of 4
When entering into an ownership agreement for the purchase of real estate whether with family, friends, or business partners, the idea of the co-tenancy ending in dispute does not typically enter into the discussion. The majority of sales and the distribution of proceeds do not require the presence of the court. However, in c... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Tips for a stress-free holiday: 4 of 14
As children, we look forward with barely contained excitement to the holiday season. The thoughts of presents, special cookies and candies, visits to relatives, and cheerful decorations make this the best time of the year. As we grow into adults, the season with its flurry of activities and increased expenses and expectations... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Product reviews: Teakettles: 4 of 14
After decades of being rated second in the hot drink department, tea is becoming popular again. The healthful properties of tea and the availability of more flavors and types of tea have worked together to increase its market share over the past few years. With this resurgence, the debate about the process of making tea has a... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Health benefits of sexual activity: 2 of 6
Doctors and fitness experts say that in order to maintain good health a person needs to eat a diet low in sugar and saturated fats, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. What should be added to the list of healthy 'to dos' is have sex regularly and often. According to medical research, having sex on average two to three t... More..