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Writing has been a core part of my life ever since I first learned how to put sentences together. In school I excelled in Language Arts and Literature. In my freshman year of high school I became the Editor-in-Chief of our newspaper Southern Exposure. I retained

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Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Snoring may be slowly killing you: 1 of 7

Sleep apnea affects 80 million North Americans with 30% of those under the age of 40. The National Council of Sleep Disorders attributes 38,000 cardiovascular deaths per year to sleep apnea.Snoring may be annoying to the person sleeping beside of or down the hall from the sufferer of sleep apnea, but it can be detrimental to...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas 2009: Gift ideas for dad under $10: 1 of 7

It's hard to shop for the dad who has everything. It's even harder when you're trying to keep the cost under $10.00. When shopping on a budget for your dad, here are some great gifts to keep in mind. 1. Util-key 6-in-1 tool is brought to you from Think Geek (www.thinkgeek.com/interests/dads/6d98/). It has a self-locking feat...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips 6 tips to cure writer's block: 3 of 13

Finding a cure for writer's block that works for you is as simple as putting your mind to it. From small steps to question and answer session, there are many writing opportunities to beat the block. 1. Small Steps When fighting writer's block the smallest steps can achieve the most. Put down the paper and pen or close the la...
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging 5 practical how-to tips for bloggers: 1 of 4

Whether you want to utilize your blog as a personal journal or to showcase your vast knowledge in a particular subject matter, you can successfully blog with these five, practical tips! 1. Create a Business Plan Deciding to post a blog requires a business plan, especially if the overall goal is to make money. The first step ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips to help you write faster: 4 of 11

Writers rely on many talents to complete their work. One of which is their speed and efficiency for getting their thoughts out of their mind and onto paper or the computer screen. There are many ways this can be attained, some of which include organization, a structured writing routine, warm-ups, goal setting and rest. 1. Se...
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging The art of blogging: 3 of 8

Blogging is a promotional tool used by many professionals and non-professionals. Those that work the blogging system know that it takes more than a What did I do last summer blog entry to attract and keep readers. The more readers you have, the more popular your blog. The more popular your blog is the higher potential income...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Christmas 2009: Hottest toys for 1- to 2-year-old kids: 1 of 2

Toys and Christmas go hand in hand. The challenging part is figuring out what to buy for the one or two year old in your life. To make it a little less challenging, here's a list of 2009's hottest toys. 1. Little Tikes Toys for Toddlers a. Climb and Castle Slide Its easy 10 minute assembly makes it an easy "put together" pro...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write character driven stories: 1 of 1

Before you can learn how to write a character driven story you must know the difference between a plot-driven and a character driven story. Plot driven is where your main plot drives the character's actions. Every major scene is action packed and you leave out as much as possible of the character's emotions, needs, flaws, pe...
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing How to market your novel before it's published: 1 of 1

How to market your novel before it's published What is required of an author to market/promote their book has changed enormously over the years. Currently authors are required to be witty, charming, superb in their craft, and above all marketing suave. As an author, the internet is the greatest marketing tool available and y...
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Am I vitamin D deficient?: 7 of 11

With over 75% of all Americans suffering from a vitamin D deficiency it is important that everyone, especially women, understand the link between breast cancer and vitamin D. Studies show women with low levels of vitamin D have a 222% increased risk for developing breast cancer. Blood levels of vitamin D at the time of diagn...