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I am a journalist and freelancer in Central Iowa, where there is always so much going on that I can hardly stand it. I love to write and explore new things. In my free time (what's that?) I like to travel and keep up on the latest happenings in the sports

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Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Hollywood girls gone bad: 1 of 28
It's every man's dream! Beautiful girls and questionable morals can make for quite an exciting combination! Britney, Jessica, Paris, Lindsay, Nicole the list could go on and on. Yeah, they could settle down, but when you're young and rich, why not live it up a little bit.So what if the whole world thinks you're a - well, what... More..
Local Guides > Orlando Theme park reviews: Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Florida: 1 of 21
The Magic Kingdom is the gold standard in the theme park world. Every year, it repeatedly takes home the prize as the most visited theme park ever built, and the competition isn't even close.In fact, some years, the stiffest competition is its sister parks. Yeah, of course there is room for improvement, but changes must be ca... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Top 5 horse breeds for trail riding: 3 of 38
It has been said there is nothing so good for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse, but choosing which horse becomes a critically important part of that equation. What makes a for a good trail horse? I decided to ask breeders and ranchers from one end of the United States to the other for their thoughts. Above all, t... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Longest rivers on earth: 1 of 12
Romance, myths, conquests, commerce - the world's longest rivers all of have something in common; they capture our imaginations. Indeed, rivers are a lifeline for much of the world's population. The major rivers especially seem to be able to entrench themselves into our culture and psyche. All of the longest rivers, on each c... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Uses of potable water: 1 of 8
It has started wars, divided friends and neighbors, and been at the center of human consciousness since there were humans. It stirs passions and causes celebrations. And it is not politics, religion, or relationships. It is potable water. Though there are many applications for the world's most sought-after commodity, many peo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is global warming a hoax?: 6 of 40
Places in Asia just experienced their coldest winter in the last 40 years during 2008. Iowa was in a deep freeze that started in November and lasted through the middle of March.Yet just recently, people across the world turned off their lights in order to combat what?If you answered high energy bills in the wake of the coldes... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Should there be mandatory classes in schools: 2 of 12
"I'm never going to use this stuff!"Experienced teachers have heard this complaint countless times, but none more so than teachers of mandatory classes. Many times students resent being forced to take certain classes that do not coincide with their interests at the time. They usually are not very shy about expressing their op... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Is the US economy in a recession?: 2 of 12
It is not hard to see that many in the United States are hurting. That is undeniable. With fuel prices and food prices at all-time highs, the auto and housing markets in a severe slump, it has been a tough year.We've been told about how bad the economy is. We've all heard about the recession the United States is in and how te... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Does private or public education serve society best?: 2 of 10
Which is better, a public education or a private education? In some ways, the choices are not too appealing. On one hand, the government is in control. And time and time again, it seems the only thing more impressive than the government's ability to get its hands into everything is its ability to make a mess out of them. On t... More..
Local Guides > Orlando Best areas to stay in Orlando, Florida: 1 of 5
Yes, for most people, vacationing in Florida includes a nice, comfortable (and more importantly air-conditioned) hotel room. But while there is plenty of urban jungle to deal with, the area also offers some of the finest camping in the state.Here is a ranking of the top five camping areas in the Central Florida area. We'll st... More..