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Thanks for stopping by. That guy you see over on the right hand side of your computer screen is the most curious person you will ever meet - virtually or otherwise.

I use this curiosity in my work as an independent marketing strategist, writer-for-hire and

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Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling How to compost: 1 of 32

Compost has been used by farmers and gardeners since the early Roman Empire, but it’s been around since planet Earth started cooling down after the Big Bang. It’s made up of organic materials which have been exposed to the natural elements and have decomposed. As a group, gardeners are very cr...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Why computer games are not a waste of time: 1 of 14

At one time or another, everyone has thought about what it would be like to be someone else. This vicarious fantasizing is based on the absolute certainty that NFL player Tony Romo's life is probably more interesting than yours. Daydreaming about winning an NFL game on an 80-yard pass with 22-seconds ...
Food & Drink > Fast Food Fast food restaurants serving the unhealthiest food: 1 of 13

You Want Fries With That? Here's a hot news flash. Eating a lot of fast food will make you fat. "Ah, but wait!" the more libertarian among us shout. If you eat a lot of ANYTHING and get no exercise, you will also lose the battle of the bulge. Of course this is true. However, is there any scientific correlation between the co...
Business > Website Optimization & Strategy Best way to get a website for your business: 1 of 12

From the largest, international conglomerate to the corner flower store, just about every business has a website. Many of these sites have little impact on the success of the businesses that own them, but most enterprises feel that having a website is as important as having a company phone number or a business card. With the...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres The growing popularity of Multiplayer Online Games: 1 of 12

If you have any doubts that the future of computer gaming rests with the "Massively Multiplayer Online" games, you might want to ask Spiderman for his opinion. Wait. There's no need! He and all his Marvel colleagues are packing up and moving online. In a very large, or maybe a better term is "massive," press announcement in ...
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry Should TV be allowed to show adverts aimed at children?: 1 of 11

The red cup with the iconic "Coke" logo emblazoned on the side sitting prominently in front of the four "American Idol" judges has become a part of the set. Coke is a part of the action as they critique the talents of wannabe singers while billions watch with electric anxiety. This is one of the best examples of a "product p...
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Ginger and its use to reduce nausea: 1 of 11

For centuries, there has been anecdotal evidence suggesting that ginger reduces the effects of nausea. Often, when someone uses the term "anecdotal evidence" in describing the results of a non-prescription therapy, the underling message is; "this is a folk remedy that a lot of people have used successfully, but nobody really...
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables The nutritional value of sweet potato: 1 of 10

When was the last time there were sweet potatoes on the dinner table? Most people would have to think hard about this question. Most likely, the last time sweet potatoes were a part of a meal, was last Thanksgiving or perhaps Christmas. While they are a holiday staple, the farmers who grow sweet potatoes want this vegetable ...
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) Physical education and the need for exercise: 1 of 10

Increasingly, parents are asking if it is more important for their kids to be healthy or intelligent. Very few would argue that in a global economy, when their children are competing with counterparts in China and India, academic achievement is more critical than ever. At the same time, health experts such as the CDC estimat...
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Obesity: What is the real cause?: 3 of 24

If there was any doubt that "sugary" drinks have become the new cigarettes among the health conscious, you might want to cast your gaze to the Empire State. That's where Governor David Paterson has proposed a new soda tax. New York's chief executive has suggested an 18% sales tax on soft drinks and other non-diet sugary beve...