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J.L. Eck likes to write and loves his family. He will be returning to college this spring and is stoked about it.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 47 of 390
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. Boy... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds The Dodo and how the now extinct bird met its end: 2 of 13
A flightless fowl, large in size and odd in appearance, once lived on the island of Mauritius. It was not an Ostrich, or an Emu. Nor was it a Penguin or a Giant Coot. It was called the Dodo, or Raphus cucullatus. This was indeed a large bird, weighing in near 50 pounds. It rummaged through the f... More..
Autos > Brakes & Tire Repair Are snow tires necessary?: 1 of 6
Winter weather can create difficult situations in which to drive. The better the tires you have on your vehicle, the better chances you have avoiding an accident in such weather. Snow and ice can turn a set of "decent quality" tires into a seriously hazardous situation. A set of economy tires with basic str... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Green driving tips: 1 of 5
As the average price of fuel in general rises, the cost of global warming rises, and economies fall, people worldwide are looking for new ways to reduce cost and reduce the size of their carbon footprint. It is often possible for someone to drastically reduce the impact of their carbon footprint by making a simple, but... More..
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) The importance of taking your car for regular servicing: 2 of 8
If you like your car enough that you wish to keep it around for a while, it is important to have it serviced regularly. Taking your vehicle to have it serviced is not only important for the longevity and performance of your vehicle, but also for the environment. You may want to take your vehicle to the licensed d... More..
Autos > Engine Repair What happens when a car or truck backfires: 1 of 4
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 races due to the terrible trauma imposed upon them. If it is a really prominent backfire, the ... 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 end... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) How to take back America from self-interested politicians: 5 of 18
The nation's representatives are selling out to the group that has the most money, completely disregarding the interests of the citizens. International, corporate, and personal interests have taken over the political system. There has even been recent allegations of political positions being for sale to the highe... 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 th... 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 list of information and resources 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: Inbound lin... More..