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I began writing for the web in January, 2007, although I have been writing for myself since I could hold a pencil. I've finally discovered the joys of not only getting my work read (and getting paid for my efforts) but receiving feedback from readers so that

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Education > Distance Learning Computer skills required to become a distance learner: 5 of 14
If you have the computer skills necessary to find distance learning courses on-line, select one, register for the program, and pay for it then you almost certainly have the skill necessary to complete the courses. There are, of course exceptions.Word processing and using e-mail are pre-requisites for on-line learning. They ar... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) General rules for the game of darts: 4 of 11
Beginning players quickly discover the fun and challenge of throwing darts through straightforward dart games like Cricket, Chase, and 301. These fundamentals form the groundwork for more complicated rules. You can play these games with any number of people, either singly or on teams.Lines divide a dart board into pie-shaped ... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Are great singers born with their talent?: 22 of 57
There is no straight answer to whether you must be born with the talent to become a great singer because, while it is necessary that you have a certain amount of in-born, musical capacity, that is never going to be enough to be considered great. It isn't just the talent that you need, it's also the drive to work and practice ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Best ways to get married on a budget: 29 of 75
Try to remember that the wedding is not about impressing your family and friends but about actually marrying the love of your life. My husband and I got married in the living room of our new house in the middle of the afternoon, with a carrot cake and some snacks and drinks for after on the deck. There was a multi-disc CD pla... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore How to identify a zombie: 6 of 15
It is very simple to identify a zombie, as it happens. There are a few key distinguishing characteristics that you should note before you knock off that possibly-undead head. Keep an eye out for them, when considering destroying a zombie. Taking care to identify the undead clearly may well save you a nasty trial and some jail... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes MP3s: Wonderful and convenient, but are they fueling a breed of loners?: 6 of 15
Since the transistor radio, personal music devices have always been accused of creating a society of loners plugged in to a machine rather than their neighbors. This reputation was undeserved 75 years ago and it is undeserved by mp3 players today.The Internet and mp3s have, on the contrary, fostered much more community around... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Freemasonry is a cult: 2 of 5
Freemasons, or the Masons, are no more a cult than any other fraternal organization. The Lions Club, the Elks Club, and the Moose Lodge all have their secret rituals and oddly-named hierarchies. Yet all of these groups exist for very similar reasons.You don't join a fraternal order ("friendly society") because you want to get... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Slip ups: When you use profanity around your kids: 2 of 5
Sometimes, naughty words pop out when you least intended them - like when you hammer your thumb instead of the nail or when you drop that jar of tomato sauce that was for tonight's dinner. And inevitably, your little one is going to be there one of those times. Even if you are an angel and never use those four-letter words, t... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Video Killed the Radio Star, MTV's first aired video: 2 of 5
In 1981, MTV aired its first music video - The Buggles's Video Killed the Radio Star. I remember being excited to see it. My brother, sister, and I had been hearing about MTV and were thrilled about the concept. Imagine actually seeing the bands playing their songs! Remember, VCRs were very expensive and rare at the time and ... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Ensuring you get your rent deposit back: 5 of 12
Getting your full security deposit back when you move out of your apartment starts when you move into a rental unit. Do a thorough examination of the property with your landlord or property manager. This will help protect you when it's time to move out.Make sure that the scuffs, scrapes, and nail holes are all marked on the c... More..