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My name is Kelly and I was born on 2/19/83. Reading and writing are my passions, but I have many other addictions such as online games. I am finally putting these passions into career mode by working for the Community Newspaper Company (Gatehouse Media) as

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Home & Garden > Architecture Why the arch was so important in the history of architecture: 1 of 5
McDonald's doesn't have the only famous arch in the world. Many other structural beauties also adorn themselves with these curved doorways and windows, such as The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. In order to understand the great significance of the arch in structural terms, we must first learn what an arch is. WHAT IS AN A... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Yeah Yeah Yeahs: 1 of 5
The No, No, Nos is more like it. Though the group called the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were nominated for a Grammy Award for their single, "Show Your Bones", it comes to no surprise to me that they lost. Though the band does have a distinct sound, to me it just isn't appealing. The alternative rock labeled band was formed in 2000 with... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Meeting the foreign exchange student: 3 of 14
At a little more than 5 feet tall, with long, well-toned legs and a thin yet curvaceous body, she was a blonde bombshell ready to cause an explosion at Apponoquet High. All the guys would oogle at her assets as she passed them by in the hallway. Her looks were so intimidating, most guys were too afraid to talk to this Russia... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Meeting the king and queen: 3 of 14
"Call the next pair of villagers!" King Haeden shouted. Moments later, a stout middle-aged man and his plump wife entered. They bowed to the King and Queen, as all loyal subjects must do. King Haeden addressed the man. "Let me ask you a question, sir- what is your name again?" "My name is Trekkin Hobart your majesty," the ma... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Debunking stereotypes about gay and lesbian relationships: 2 of 9
Physical and emotional violence is only a portion of the things gay and lesbian couples are faced with. In addition to these atrocities, they must also ignore the different stereotypes associated with homosexual couples. GAY RELATIONSHIPS ARE ABNORMAL AND UNHEALTHY This is probably the most popular belief gay and lesbian cou... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair (Other) How going to the salon is like therapy for women: 2 of 9
Going to the salon is like seeing a therapist. You come in feeling stressed out, not only about your tresses, but about life in general, and leave feeling lighter, both physically and mentally. When you first walk into a salon, you are greeted by other women. Automatically you feel comfortable since you are surrounded by oth... More..
Sciences > Zoology How whales evolved: 3 of 13
Whales are extraordinary creatures which are said to be evolved from land beasts 50 million years ago. Even today some whales still have a tiny leg or two attached to their enormous bodies, a reminder of what they once were. Some people, however, reject the following ideas that may link whales to these beasts of long ago. Od... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: Does the expense of the gift equal the amount of love?: 8 of 34
Ah, Valentine's Day. Love is in the air. You are eating dinner by the fireplace as he hands you the ring-sized box and you can hardly contain yourself. You start unwrapping with glee and slowly open the box. And there it is! A shiny, gorgeous... heart shaped pin made of cubic zirconia your grandmother would love. I guess tha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Farewell gifts: What to give as a tangible goodbye: 4 of 17
As the song goes, it's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday. The day has come where a loved one is moving away, and you need that something that they will treasure forever as a token of your relationship. The good thing is that it's not so hard to find that special something. The first idea is a no-brainer with a twist. Invol... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Cooking uses and healing properties of sage: 4 of 17
Sage is a fragrant herb with a silvery-green look to it. It grows up to 50cm in height with its woody stem and oblong leaves. Aside from its pleasant blue flowers that it produces in the beginning of summer, there are many reasons why people enjoy sage. Some revere the leaves and shoots for its cooking uses, though it wasn't... More..