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I have a degree in English Literature from Aurora College (University) and a Certificate of Web Design from Columbia College.

I am on Elance.com and I have written ebooks, articles, press releases and designed business cards and brochures for clients there.

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Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Readers share favorite quotes: 3 of 36
Whenever I need inspiration to write, I open up Google and put quotes about.... For instance, I am writing a book about a woman who wants to move her son out of the slave states and so I put in 'quotes about slavery' and this is one of the first quotes I found: Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impu... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Sick? When should you stay home?: 2 of 23
Loyalty and reliability are hallmarks of every office environment and even though sick days may be part of your benefits package, taking one is often frowned upon. We have some contradictory policies. On the one hand, there are companies that offer sick days - days you are able to call in sick and still be paid. On the other ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving How to have a stress-free family Thanksgiving dinner: 2 of 22
It's amazing how we forget: Thanksgiving is the last Thursday of November. Every year. It doesn't move. It never changes. And yet, every year, millions of us find ourselves in stressful preparation of the Thanksgiving meal. It doesn't have to be that way. While you cannot control everything that happens on the day, part of ha... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Ways to make pizza a healthy meal: 3 of 24
Healthy pizza? It's almost an oxymoron. All that cheese, the grease, the fatty meats. Pizza isn't designed to be healthy. It's designed to be gooey and filling - an almost guilty pleasure. But if the guilt is too much to bear, there are ways to redesign a pizza so it better fits into a healthier, more delicious lifestyle. E... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success How to write a press release: 4 of 28
If you're promoting and activity, business, or even yourself, a good press release is an essential and invaluable tool. A well constructed press release can get you noticed in a small amount of time A press release should accomplish one of three things: 1. It should get you a mention. If nothing else, your press relea... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills Tips for batting with runners in scoring position: 1 of 7
RISP It's a somewhat new baseball stat that's going around - Runners in Scoring Position. It means a runner who is on second base and could possibly score if the next batter gets a single as opposed to the player being on first base and just advancing to another base. The baseball lineup is a crossroad of science and hope. ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget How to create and stick to a wedding budget: 4 of 26
Congratulations, you're getting married! The excitement is overwhelming and it should be. Here, out of all the billions of people roaming the planet, you've found one who loves you at the exact same time you love them. You've made the choice of creating a life together and now you're about to begin.Believe it or not, planning... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget 10 hidden wedding costs: 4 of 20
You want your wedding day to be magical - but even magicians have to work at their craft and for you to have a wonderful, memorable wedding will take some work on your part and often starts with the budget. Budgeting for a wedding take compromise, integrity and sometime long conversations. Creating a budget is the base for yo... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Do Disney movies contain subliminal messages?: 2 of 9
Hidden messages and images are nothing new to Disney. In fact, scores of visitors at both theme parks make a game of finding all the hidden Mickeys placed all over the parks. They are hidden in the rides, in the sidewalk, even in the food. The idea of hidden Mickeys have taken on such a life of their own that people spot ones... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best Thanksgiving movies for kids: 2 of 9
The cooks are in the kitchen preparing the Thanksgiving feast. The sports fans are in the den watching the multitude of football games that are on the tube. Everyone has something to keep them occupied waiting for the moment when they all gather around the table - everyone but the kids. For the most part, the kids are kind of... More..