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I've been writing for quite a few years now - first reports as a software engineer, and then computer manuals as a technical writer. I am a member of the Society for Technical Communication (STC), and IEEE Professional Communications organizations.

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Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 2 of 135
Insert imagination hereChildren today sometimes forget there is a world apart from their PlayStation. It's a world that has been around for many years, and is filled with toys that are fun to play with for hours on end. Many don't even take batteries!I recently heard that the Toy Museum inducted the lowly wooden stick as this... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance How to make your computer faster: 1 of 53
How to make your computer faster 5 tips to speed up your computer You have a computer. You were happy with it, but lately it seems... slower. Is it you, or is it really taking longer to do things? Here are 5 easy things you can do to speed up your Windows computer. #1. Make sure you have free space on your C drive. Every ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to manage your debt: 1 of 33
How to manage your debt - Making the most of what you have Nearly everyone has debt. Not everyone has a plan on how to get out of debt. Even people with only a small bit of debt will be happier when it's paid off. Let's look at how to accomplish that in a fast, and relatively painless way. How much debt do you have? This has ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to cope with being flat broke: 2 of 50
5 tips for making the most of having no money It finally happened - you are tapped out, cleaned out, sans cash, penniless, and flat broke. Its funny how there are so many ways to say it but none of them make it sound better. Not having any money is one of the worst feelings in the world. What is the worst part about being f... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to get out of debt: 3 of 69
The faster way to get out of debtYou get into debt by spending. You get out of debt by not spending. Well that plus a bit of planning on how to maximize what money you have available to pay off your debts.The first thing to do is to stop getting farther into debt. Here are 4 easy steps you can follow.1. Pay cash for everythin... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Are high costs preventing younger players from trying Dungeons and Dragons?: 1 of 19
First off we are talking about the paper and pencil version of the game here, not the online or computer version. These days, that sort of thing has to be said up front.Any successful game seems to be exploited to the ends of the earth these days. You like miniature gaming with Warhammer? Here's the online game, the extended ... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Should government pay for all medical care?: 2 of 31
Should government pay for all medical care? The short answer is no. The long answer is that the government should provide basic and necessary medical care to all people if at all financially possible for the country. The difference between basic and all medical care is the point of problem here. Basic medical care is the ca... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Should parents bring baby to the movie theater?: 1 of 14
Should parents bring baby to the movie theater?You buy your ticket, stand in line for that tub of popcorn and a drink to ward off all that salt, get your ticket torn, and then find a suitable seat. This is the movie-going ritual we all enjoy from time to time. Parents need to enjoy it as well. But they need to be considerate ... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Nutritious lunch box ideas: 3 of 39
Do you have fond memories of sitting around the lunch table at school as a child eating your lunch out of your lunch box? Most of us remember those days, and we remember envying the kids with the cool lunch boxes and the tasty lunches. You can help make sure your child is the one that other children envy around the lunch tabl... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Should businesses be required to pay for health care insurance?: 2 of 26
Should businesses be required to pay for health care insurance?You might as well ask should businesses train employees, give them the proper tools for the job, and hire enough people to do the job. If a company doesn't do any of those 3 things, they are essentially shooting themselves in the foot. The same is true for health ... More..