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A firm believer in living every day to its fullest, I am a former reporter and a creative writer. My published works include poetry, short stories, numerous news articles, and some guest columns. As a member of a major political party executive committee I

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Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Should US workers be guaranteed more vacation time?: 1 of 23
Afraid to ask the boss for time off during the current economic climate? Or perhaps willing to take one, but unable to because your employer doesn't offer paid vacation? You must be in the USA which woefully lags behind Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Germany, France and Italy in average number of paid vacation d... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Reasons why some people seek conflict in their relationships: 1 of 8
Does it seem that you or someone you love is always suffering through some relationship conflict? They may be suffering from low self esteem. While it is normal for every relationship to have its ups and downs, it is not normal for every relationship to have more downs than ups. When this happens it is time to look for the re... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Should Christians be discouraged from celebrating Christmas publicly?: 5 of 34
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." These are the words of the first amendment of the Co... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Is Publish America a legitimate publisher?: 2 of 13
Publish America advertises itself as a free but legitimate publisher while denying that it is a vanity press, however the manner by which it conducts business contradict its claims of legitimacy. Possessing many traits common to vanity presses, and offering few services common to legimitate publishers, Publish America has bro... More..
Business > Marketing Etiquette mistakes at business events: 1 of 6
The phrase "etiquette mistakes at business events," may bring images of Chris Farley jerking at his sinking trousers to mind, but the majority of the business etiquette mistakes are not as obvious as that. Most people know to avoid making too many trips to the company bar and hitting on the boss's wife. Below I've listed ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Are Democrats raising more money online than Republicans because they are more popular or Web-savvy?: 5 of 7
A Gallup poll, released in May of 2009, supports the theory that Democratic Party fund raising success is a reflection of the party's standing among voters, weakening the argument that the party's success at fund raising is merely a reflection of superior Internet skills rather than an actual increase in the party's popularit... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) How to detect an Internet dating scam: 10 of 10
Using the internet as a social networking tool can be a rewarding experience if you approach internet dating with patience and caution, but modern technology has made internet dating much safer. The key is to safe and happy internet dating is to use the resources at your disposal. Like off-line dating, the key to buidling a ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Special moments: 10 of 10
Snowflakes danced on their way from heaven to earth, twirling and spinning in the magical silence that slips out when the last of the party goers have fallen asleep and the night shift has yet to begin their journey home. Above, the sky was a magical curtain of black velvet through which pinpricks of light escaped, breathing... More..
Local Guides > Austin The best restaurants in downtown Austin, TX: 6 of 6
Austin is a city that sparkles with life, and the downtown reflects that unique artistic senergy best in the fantastic restaurants you'll find downtown. My favorites are reflect that special blend of modern and historical and are located in historical buildings downtown. They also have their own unique history to go along w... More..
Business > Marketing Easy steps for creating events for non-profit organizations: 4 of 4

Event planning is always exciting and challenging, and when the event is for a non-profit organization (NPO) the challenges are greater, but so are the rewards. Know the organization's goals The main goal of the organization will affect the event. A fund-raising event for scientific research may need to be geared toward a s... More..