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I am college graduate with a business diplma in accounting. I am a poet and free lance writer. I write novels for young adults in the science fiction and fantasy genre. I am married with no children. If someone would like to e-mail you can do so at skersten@rogers.com

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Mackenzie: 1 of 11
WILLIAM LYONS MACKENZIEMackenzie was born March 12, 1795 in Dundee, Scotland and immigrated to Canada, at twenty- five in 1820. He worked on the Lachine Canal in Quebec, wrote for the Montreal Herald from 1820 1824. He moved to Dundas, now Hamilton, Ontario, in 1822, managed a store and operated a library. In 1823, he moved t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Has the fantasy genre become stagnant?: 3 of 29
Has the Fantasy Genre Become Stagnant? If you know where to find the hidden gems, the world of fantasy and speculative is your kingdom. With speculative fiction's massive scope the possibilities are endless so pick your kingdom, being it another plant, lost world, or battling creatures on Earth hang on for a magic carpet ride... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Breakfast on the go: 4 of 26
High Energy Breakfasts to Go As we lived a fast paced lifestyle we don't always have time to sit down and eat. This doesn't mean that we can't eat a healthy breakfast on the go for under 400 calories. Here are some healthy options. Breakfast on the go. Take a slice of whole wheat bread, a stick of string cheese and a cup of... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Food & wine: How to pair the right wine with your meal: 3 of 15
Before deciding on a wine or wines five basic questions must be answered: What types of wine do you like ,French or German or Italian or Spanish or North American? Do you want a Dry, Very Dry, Sweet, Sparkling or Rose, full body, or medium body Wine? What price range can you afford for the wine, as wines start at ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Characteristics of fantasy literature: 5 of 23
What is Fantasy? This is a difficult question to answer for what do you include in its definition. For fantasy belongs to the genre of Speculative Fiction which includes: Fantasy Science Fiction Horror Fantasy is a sub genre that uses magic and other supernatural elements as a primary eleme... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The Athenian victory at Pylos during the Peloponnesian war: 1 of 4
THE BATTLE OF PYLOSBattle of Pylos[1] was a naval battle fought in 425 BC, one of the many battles fought, during the Peloponnesian Wars that raged between Sparta and Athens during 431 404 BC. It was here that the Athenians gained the upper hand and defeated the Spartans. The Athenian fleet was driven on the banks of the peni... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants The facts about poinsettias: 1 of 4
POINSETTIAThe Poinsettia belongs to the botany family Euphorbiaceae.It Binomial name is Euphorbia Pulcherrima.Euphorbiaceae has 300 genera and 7500 species, one of which is the flowering shrub we call the Poinsettia. The name comes from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first US Ambassador to Mexico, who introduced the plant into th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Roman Coins: 2 of 7
CURRENCY OF COINS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Around the fifth century BC lumps of bronze called Aes Rude were used as money or currency. These were transformed later into bars of bronze known as Aes Signatum and the cast coins were called Aes Graves (269 BC). These pieces weight about a pound. Hence they were heavy, cumbersome and i... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Do you believe that aliens have already visited our planet?: 14 of 44
ARE THEIR ALIENS LIVING AMONG US ?What does the government classify as alien species?Perhaps they are of the Taxonomic Group, a subdivision of a genus considered as a basic biological classification, or are they an Organism, or are the human race such as the Hobbits of TRR Tolkien's Lord of The Rings or are they a Heinz's 57 ... More..
Sciences > Astronomy 57 alien species: Are we alone in the universe?: 38 of 115
ARE WE LIVING AMONG THE 57 ALIEN SPECIES?What does the government classify as alien species?Perhaps they are of the Taxonomic Group, a subdivision of a genus considered as a basic biological classification, or are they an Organism, or are the human race such as the Hobbits of TRR Tolkien's Lord of The Rings or are they a Hein... More..