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I am currently pursuing a career in writing. I have written several books, none of which have been published as of yet. You can Google JLEck and find the sites which I have published material. I am also a member of HatedNation-Google it! My blog site is titled

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 73 of 393
When I was younger, my stepfather and I had very little in common. I really annoyed him with all my questions and constant chatter. He tried and tried to give me things to do that were interesting enough to keep my attention. I usually hurried to finish whatever it was and returned to him with more questions and chatter. ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to stay safe when visiting theme parks: 3 of 11
Having fun and making memories are two of the goals of the millions of people that visit theme parks every year. There is one more goal that everyone should have when traveling to these parks:Safety. Most that visit coasterland U.S.A. probably think more of what souvenirs they want to get or which rides they will wait in endl... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) What is disc golf: 2 of 6
A game that has made a name for itself in the recent past is Disc Golf. This is a game that evolved from the basic principles of frisbee blended with the rules of golf. Local and National Parks have become sanctuaries for the game which intertwines Frisbee throwing ability, golfing aptitude, and the will to hike miles all the... More..
Autos > Engine Repair What happens when a car or truck backfires: 1 of 3
When a car or truck backfires, people duck and cover. The noise coming from the vehicle can cause fellow motorists to wonder if they have been shot at. Cars swerve and animals flee. Elderly people clutch their chests as their heart tries to stop due to the terrible trauma imposed upon them. If it is a really prominent backfir... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Search Issues How to improve your website's Google ranking: 2 of 5
Improving your website's Google ranking can be time consuming, tedious, and rather expensive. It can also be very rewarding. The following is a list of information and resources that will help to ensure that your website ranks high in a Google search and has the opportunity to be found by those that you want to find it. 1: I... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Looking at the future of online poker: 1 of 2
On-line poker has become hugely popular in recent years. Many new websites which are dedicated to playing and advertising the game have sprouted up. They sparkle on the screen, mimicking the glitz of a Vegas casino. Millions play the on-line phenomenon. A portion of those who play, do so for fun. Many play in hopes that they ... More..
Autos > Engine Repair How to change an automatic transmission to manual: 1 of 1
Changing an automatic transmission driven vehicle to a manual transmission driven one can be an arduous task. The rewards to having more takeoff power and better fuel economy may be outweighed by the difficult task ahead. Only a person having mechanical skill and aptitude should even attempt this conversion. Even then, you ma... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) How to take back America from self-interested politicians: 10 of 18
The United States is more and more becoming a country run by those that have the most money for their cause. Often, our representatives are selling us out to the group that has the most money, completely disregarding the interests of our citizens. International interests and lobbyists have taken over our ailing system. I... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues How can we ever know if a species is truly extinct in the wild?: 5 of 9
Extinction of a species occurs when there are no more living representatives of the species. Probably the most famous extinct animal on the Earth would be Tyrannosaurus Rex. There are plenty of skeletal examples of the creature to prove that it existed, but there is no doubt that this giant predator is extinct. It is much too... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Small town politics: 8 of 10
Johnny sat on the steps of Town Hall awaiting his parents. He was unsure of the outcome of this fateful day, but he was sure that it would always be remembered. Thoughts rambled in his mind. He wondered what he would do from here. He wondered if he would be able to do anything to make this all just go away. He wondere... More..