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I am a writer, educator, and public speaker. I am passionate about the written word, my country, self-reliance, compost, organic gardening, telling stories and family.

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Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 40 of 270
Many people around the world have the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Of course, there are millions of people on this planet who do not have these rights. However, in the USA, we have some laws that some folks argue are invasive and are none of the federal or state government's business. Seatbelt laws a... More..
Computers & Technology > Email Threats How to protect your email and files on your computer from prying eyes: 4 of 15
To protect your e-mail, files and computer, turn it off when you are not using it. Cover the processor unit with a kevlar compound hood which can lock. The key to the lock should be on your person at all times, maybe as an amulet, or inserted gently under the skin of your forearm. This is the only way. Or, if you're a normal... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams Is your trash can a treasure chest for identity thieves?: 8 of 23
X marks the spot! Well, in this case, the 'X' is more of a lid with a handle on the top. For identity thieves who are looking for buried treasure, your garbage bin can be as valuable as old Long John Silver's treasure chest. Let's just take a look at some of the things a determined identity thief might find in the garbage bi... More..
Computers & Technology > Spam Wiki spam explained: 1 of 2
Wiki spam is actually pretty simple, but can be incredibly irritating. First off, what does this word "Wiki" mean? Simple: a cooperative website wherein the members can add to the content on said site. So what does Wikipedia mean? It means a collaborative encyclopedia. Facebook, MySpace, and even Helium can all be classified... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) How to keep your child safe from inappropriate websites: 2 of 3
Today's world is a maze of inter-connections as ubiquitous as the cells in a human body. One of the tools for connecting with the world around us is the Internet, of course, but many argue that the Internet is mostly a mis-used tool. While it is an overgeneralization that the Internet is "mostly" a mis-used tool, there are s... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues At what age do you give a child a cell-phone?: 33 of 42
When deciding when to give a child a cell phone, there are a few things to consider. The first thing you need to do is decide what constitutes a need for a cell phone. Why would this child need a cell phone? This does not mean why would a child want a cell phone. "Everybody has one," is not a a valid reason to supply your ch... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews LimeWire: Filesharing made easy: 5 of 6
LimeWire is a person to person file sharing software that is growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. Why is this site getting so many hits? There are several reasons... read on! They guarantee a clean installation. They declare there will be no malware tied up in the files that are shared. There is no bundled software tha... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues The fuss about YouTube: 13 of 15
YouTube: the tool of the modern-day exhibitionist. Is it a desire for fame? A desire to be noticed? A need to express oneself? The off-chance that your video will become the viral video of the hour? For whatever reason, YouTube has become a massive endeavor. The greatest evidence of this thing's size is that it has just been... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software What is the MP3 format?: 5 of 5
You mean you have an iPod, but you don't know what MP3 means? This was the shocked question that I asked my friend. He had been using MP3's for his music needs for something like two years at this point, but it turned out he didn't understand the very technology he was addicted to. Come to think of it, I don't really underst... More..