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I was born and raised in Morganfield, Kentucky. I attended the University of Evansville (UE) where I was fortunate enough to study under the late Dr. Caroline Dow who was one of the most brilliant women I have ever met. I received a B.S. degree in advertising

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Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Should books have ratings like movies to warn parents about inappropriate content?: 1 of 74
What is inappropriate and who will decide? If we allow a ratings system on books, we will be accepting yet another nail in the coffin of freedom of speech in this country. It is the responsibility of parents, not the government, to decide what is and is not acceptable for their children.Books and other forms of writing are pa... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 2 of 107
Have you ever felt so depressed that not only was it difficult or even impossible to get out of bed, but you also believed that ending your life was the only way to escape he emotional pain you were feeling? Have you ever been so high on life that you spent your last penny, digging yourself deeper into debt with the absolute ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sin: 4 of 141
Where could I beginTo try to explainOur supposed sinThat day in the rain...The sheets were soaked with paintThe canvas smeared with bloodThe story of our painWords poured in a floodPoetry and paint and sinAnd everything we've doneThinking we could somehow sinWhen Fate's already won...The moment we gave in that dayShe turned h... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Should restaurants be required to list calories and fat grams on their menus?: 5 of 163
Since the only way to require restaurants to list calorie and fat gram information on their menus would be through government regulation, I do not feel it is necessary. After all, no one has to eat at any particular restaurant, or to eat at restaurants at all. Increased government regulation in this area would require unneces... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Positive emotional effects of body fragrance: 2 of 60
Fragrance is an often overlooked accessory. Just as completing your look with the perfect handbag, jewelry and other accessory items can make you look and feel better, so can the application of your favorite body fragrance.The emotional benefits of body fragrance are many. First and foremost, you get the boost to your confide... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Making a house into a home: 1 of 22
A house is just a building. A home is what you make it with your own personal touches. Making a house into a home involves infusing the house with your own unique sense of style, making it personal, and creating a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere.Infusing a house with your own unique sense of style includes everything from th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Should you begin Helium articles by repeating the article's title?: 3 of 58
Beginning an article on Helium by repeating the title is not only unnecessary, but it is also unprofessional and makes the writer appear amateurish.No professional writer begins an article or any other form of writing by repeating the title. How many newspaper articles have you read where the first sentence is exactly the sam... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreamscape: 1 of 15
Taste of salty sea airMoonlight on your gownSoft breeze in your hairAs you look slowly downSee the emerald ringThe one he gave to youAnd hear the voices singNothing you can doEnjoy the dream tonightOf the ship at seaIn that pale moonlightHere again with meI know you plan escapeI'll have to let you goWhen dreams again take sha... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Homophobia: My views: 2 of 28
Homophobia is nothing more than a form of prejudice, and all prejudice is rooted in ignorance. For homophobia to be truly eradicated, the ignorant among us will have to do that which they have been unwilling to do for so long; examine their own hearts and minds and find the real reasons for their fears.More often than not, if... More..
Business > Advertising Advertising and the importance of originality: 1 of 13
Advertising is a small window of opportunity in which to create interest in a product, service or brand. Because that window is so small and because consumers are inundated with so many competing advertising messages on a daily basis, originality is a vital element of a successful ad.We pass brightly colored ads on bus stops ... More..