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I'm a professional broadcaster by trade but have always loved writing on the side. I've been a professional comedy writer and copywriter in the past. I enjoy writing as a hobby especially creative writing from commentary to attempted novels and screenplays.

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Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Are paranormal and supernatural activities on the increase?: 1 of 25
It certainly seems there has been a recent increase in paranormal and supernatural activities. Local and national news programs and newspapers have been reporting on things like ghosts, spirits, and haunted locations on a regular basis lately. And the internet is filled with stories, pictures, and videos of unexplained phenom... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Good reasons to go to minor league baseball instead of major league: 1 of 17
There are several reasons to go to minor league baseball games instead of major league baseball games these days. First and foremost is for the savings, especially with the current situation of the economy. The second reason you'll enjoy a minor league baseball game is for the chance to see up coming baseball stars of the f... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews The best new TV shows of 2008-2009: 1 of 12
Are you completely lost watching 'Lost'? Have you grown tired of voting for the next flash in the pan on 'American Idol'? And when exactly does Jack Bauer take bathroom breaks on '24' anyway? If you're ready for some new entertainment on your television screen, here is a list of some new shows to check out on the major net... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things you need to be a celebrity: 3 of 35
One might think that to become a celebrity in this day and age you need to have a special talent or learned ability that makes you a more interesting and tantalizing person. You should have the ability to use your God given gift to record a hit record or film a blockbuster film to become famous. But as we've all seen in the t... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts How the Snickers candy bar got its name: 2 of 21
The Snickers candy bar is named after a horse, of course. Invented by Frank Mars in 1930 and named after his favorite horse, Snickers, it was the second of a long line of successful candy bars created by the Mars family.Frank C. Mars learned how to make candy from his mother when he was only a child and he was already selling... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Board game reviews: Scrabble: 2 of 18
Scrabble is one of the most popular family board games of all time. It's the ultimate word game for 2 to 4 players of any skill level. It's been around for decades and has stood the test of time. While many games collect dust in closets and attics, Scrabble continues to thrill gamers even in a decade of electronics and comput... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf How to keep score in golf: 1 of 8
"If you don't keep score, how will you know whose winning?" As you make your way from hole to hole on the golf course you'll be carrying that little scorecard around with you and that little pencil. Keeping score is one way to keep track of your overall progress as a golfer. It gives you a target to shoot for the next time ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Paranormal investigator or ghost hunter?: 1 of 8
Paranormal investigators and ghost hunters are quite similar in many ways. They both use their talents and expertise to investigate and document the existence of spirits and other paranormal phenomenon. The many tools they use to aid in their search are also quite similar. The only difference between the two comes down to wha... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Pranks: 2 of 15
It was April Fools' Day in 2004. I was working as a promotions director at a local radio station. My boss, a huge Boston Red Sox fan, was in the studio on air doing his usual midday radio shift. As I was sitting at my desk in my tiny little office, I decided I would create an elaborate April Fools' Day joke to play on my boss... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Proving the existence of spirits: 2 of 14
For thousands of years generations of people have been telling stories of seeing and communicating with spirits of those who have passed. These claims have been documented in just about every country, every religion, and every culture throughout time. History shows that people have always believed in an afterlife. The proof l... More..