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I have been a professional writer in magazines and newspaper for almost two decades. My work involves the environment and the outdoors including fishing, camping and all manner of non-extreme outdoor sports. I have been published in Outdoor Canada, Ducks Unlimited

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Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Mouth-watering fish: 1 of 31
Fish is a simple healthy food that tastes great. A good cook knows that when it comes to fish, there's no need to complicate cooking or add ingredients that could ruin the unique flavour and texture of a treat of fresh fish.Basically there are two kinds of fish flesh no matter whether they come from, fresh or salt water.Slow ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Are you a racist?: 6 of 92
Am I a Racist? You can bet your last dollar I am. Very few people outside of the sheet wearing circle will admit to being a racist, but if we are honest with ourselves we will admit we all have a little racism within us. And what is wrong with being a racist? If you care to read a little further I will try to explain my posit... More..
Sciences > Geology & Geophysics A beginner's guide to rock collecting: 1 of 11
I would compare the search for rocks and minerals to a treasure hunt. It is a fascinating hobby that can last a lifetime. Few people can claim never to have bent down and picked up a rock, just to admire its sheer beauty or to discover what caused the flash or sparkle that caught your eye. Collecting is as easy as stooping to... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Tips for keeping your kitchen clean when you cook: 3 of 31
As a chef, I have learned how to keep a kitchen clean. You never know when the health inspector, boss or even a customer will wander in. That having been said, there really is no better reason for keeping your kitchen clean than to avoid food contamination. Keeping a kitchen spotless as you work isn't that hard. For starters,... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Creative meatball dishes: 2 of 18
Spicy meatballs are my families' favourite food. Personally they are one of my most favourite meals to prepare and serve for myself as a snack, for meals and to take to potlucks or serve as finger foods at parties. They take a little time to prepare but they store well and can be presented in so many ways.The formula below is... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write an essay introduction: 1 of 9
Having been a writer for a few decades my mentors taught me you must catch the reader's attention in the first sentence. If you can't do that, you will never sell your work because the first person to see your efforts (the harshest critic by far) will be your editor. This same rule applies when writing an essay. The differenc... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Top ten sweets: 5 of 33
The use of the word "sweets" means a lot of different things to many different people. As a male, I might start with Rita Hayworth or Sandra Bullock. My wife on the other hand might be thinking of Leonardo DiCaprio or Sean Connery as her favourite "sweets". Presuming of course we are talking about food, this pastry chef has o... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to make healthy foods more palatable: 6 of 30
Taste buds are a finicky bunch. What is one person's ambrosia is another's mud pie, and I don't mean the dessert kind! The trick to the healthy body and a happy palate is keeping your mind open and tongue excited. Trying new foods makes for an adventure filled culinary lifestyle but tantalizing both your taste buds and your b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Repercussions from the US recession on the rest of the world: 5 of 24
Currently the new president has identified a serious and unsustainable level of debt in the US. The current stimulus packages and outright bailouts that have been developed to lessen the effect on the US population due to the effects of the economic downturn, dare I say recession, have reverberated around the world.Like the b... More..
Food & Drink > Tea Can drinking tea help you lose weight?: 2 of 9
There is no proof that tea will help a person lose weight. It is time the public faces facts regarding weight loss. There is no secret formula held back by the drug companies, there are no ancient elixirs, there isn't even a magic pill to help you lose weight. There is only one true and proven fact about weight loss: Put fewe... More..