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My education includes computer training, writing nonfiction articles and story fiction. I am currently pursuing freelance writing and posting articles online.
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Local Guides > San Diego Zoo reviews: San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA: 1 of 10
San Diego Zoo is a 100 acre home to over 4,000 captive animals and have major zoological research facilities. Double-decker, guided tour buses, can show you 75% of the park which is surrounded with exotic trees and plants from all around the world. Their botanical gardens feature over 700,000 plants. Botanical bus tours are o... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to attract wildlife in your garden: 2 of 17
Gardening is a productive activity that enhances the beauty of your home, and attracts wildlife that is vital for the healthy pollination of your plants. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, are great pollinators. Californians are lucky. They live in a state that is capable of growing numerous vibrant colored plants and tr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Should our politicians be held to a higher moral standard?: 17 of 129
Politicians are expected to uphold their moral code of ethics more seriously than average working class citizens. I measure moral ethics on two levels. On the first level, there is right and there is wrong; universal agreement is reached when everyone recognizes the difference between black and white. On the second level, the... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Authors Is J.K. Rowling turning the Harry Potter series into dark literature rather than youth literature?: 5 of 36
Although many dramatic developments of the Harry Potter series are considered dark literature, I believe J.K. Rowling intended to hook her readers through youth literature. The major characters are not adult. Readers identify with an orphan named, Harry Potter, who escapes from unloving stepparents, and is invited to attend... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Should the NFL change the overtime rule?: 4 of 16
I think the NFL should change the overtime rule. I have never cared for sudden death in overtime. I don't think it is a fair rule. Let us compare and contrast baseball and football. In a tied baseball game, the contest is continued into the tenth inning. Both the visitors and home team get another chance to score, and each s... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Fighting the childhood obesity epidemic: 5 of 19
Parents should encourage their children to participate in as many sports as possible. It starts with kids playing on the slides and swing sets at their playground. School playgrounds and recreational facilities are important foundations that help prevent childhood obesity. Not every child is going to enjoy every sport. Childr... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > St. Patrick's Day Foods traditionally eaten on St. Patrick's Day: 3 of 10
Corned beef and cabbage is served in Ireland, but only to live up to the expectations of tourists. The Irish consider beef as a delicacy, and they shun processed foods. For many years, the Irish only used cattle for milk and they used sheep for wool. They didn't eat a lot of beef. They used more chicken and pigs for their cro... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to make Halloween greeting cards: 2 of 5
How to Make Halloween Greeting Cards Artistic Approach Most Halloween greeting cards are comical. Open up a card and see a cartoon of Frankenstein and the Wolfman. You feel like laughing. Even if their portraits are done seriously, you know you're getting invited to a Halloween party. You can't help yourself from gigglin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention How involved in Mexico's drug problems should the US become?: 5 of 10
President Obama visited Mexico last April and he praised Mexican President Calderon, who has directed a constant vigil to imprison dangerous drug lords and stop horrific violence. Calderon has an impressive record capturing drug czars, but escalated violence may be beyond the power of any civic official. Mexico has invested o... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Understanding the effects of crystal meth on the brain: 1 of 1
Understanding the Effects of Crystal Meth on the BrainCrystal Meth is a slang term for methamphetamine. The classified psychostimulant contains chemical compounds that over work the central nervous system. It is an odorless addictive man-made drug and easier to get than cocaine. It looks like clear crystal ice or glass. Meth ... More..