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Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success How to be more successful than 99.99 percent of writers

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Successful writers persevere. The slim minority of really successful writers understand how competitive the writing market is. Perhaps the worst thing that can happen to a writer is to be published without understanding the industry. Most authors are quickly relegated to the 'one hit wonder' category of having only a singl... More..

Education > Adult Education Teaching technology to senior citizens

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Teaching technologies to seniors can be a daunting task. In some cases there's so much resistance that it simply isn't possible. With some seniors an instructor has no hope of succeeding because of an age related reduction in mental capacity. For those who are able it's important to understand their point of view when they ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Play yards and playpens: Too confining or safe play?

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Playpens become too confining when they're used to restrain a child. While many children are content to amuse themselves for a few hours, others are basically under house arrest. The worst example I saw of this was when I was asked to babysit one little boy in the neighborhood. I had no idea what I was walking into. Let's ca... More..

Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Which will end first in the US: Elephants being used in the circus or animals being used to test cosmetics?

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Elephants will be eliminated from the circus long before we end animal testing of cosmetics. To begin with, it's harder to take the issue of animals testing makeup seriously. Whenever I buy lip gloss or eye shadow that 'has not been tested on animals,' my first thought is how much extra work this makes for me. My dog is ver... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Are there two Gods: One for the poor and one for the rich?

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It often seems like there are two different gods for the rich and the poor. Many people assume money IS the god of the rich. These are often the same people who are incredibly poor. The Bible says the love of money is the root of all evil, yet most rich people treat others with dignity and respect. Money is not usually the ... More..

Creative Writing > Satire Satire: The Internet

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I call him 'my celebrity.' He doesn't hang out with just anybody. All those hysterical fans show up and mob him. Thank goodness I'm not like that. We have a quieter, more dignified relationship, built on mutual respect. We met on-line. He was looking for advice on promoting his latest project. I had written a blog about pi... More..

Arts & Humanities > Business of Writing (Other) Book promotions: Selling your book after it's published

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Self-published authors who suddenly learn all their book marketing and promotion is up to them may have the unfortunate tendency to become stalker authors. This is one of those 'hope to never see or be one' kind of things. An author who becomes a stalker is a sad thing indeed. There was a Newhart episode with Tim Conway, wh... More..

Arts & Humanities > Business of Writing (Other) Steps to winning the pen struggle

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Winning your personal struggle with the pen begins with ceasing to see it as something outside of you. As a writer the pen is one of the most powerful tools you possess - regardless of the form it takes. You may equate the idea of a pen with a computer keyboard or even a stylus, but the purpose is the same. The pen is whateve... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Advertisements

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The reason for watching advertisements is the same for viewing any other video production. Entertain me: make me laugh or cry, appeal to my sense of irony or give me a moment of escapism. Advertisements should be made from bloopers or outtakes from other popular media. Then they might actually appeal to a younger marketing de... More..

Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to care for a mistreated or abused dog

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Mistreated or abused dogs often require special treatment. The nature of that treatment depends on the kind of abuse or neglect the dog went through. It may also depend on the temperament of the dog's breed. Individual dogs vary in their personalities. Some are more forgiving and willing to trust humans again, while others ... More..

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1. Humor: Advertisements
2. Teaching technology to senior citizens
3. How to be more successful than 99.99 percent of writers
4. Steps to winning the pen struggle
5. Which will end first in the US: Elephants being used in the circus or animals being used to test cosmetics?
6. Book promotions: Selling your book after it's published
7. How to care for a mistreated or abused dog
8. Play yards and playpens: Too confining or safe play?
9. Are there two Gods: One for the poor and one for the rich?
10. Satire: The Internet

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