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I grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona. One of the important people that got me interested in writing was my 7th grade English teacher, Mrs. Linda Besnette. I've written on and off for years, and have to admit that secretly, I enjoyed my college term papers. Writing

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Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips How to get a good workout without running: 1 of 24

Although running is a very efficient form of exercise, it is certainly not the only way to get fit. There are many healthy alternatives that provide a lower impact or lower intensity workout. Since running exercises almost every muscle group, it's important to include a variety of exercises when designing an alternative work...
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Commentary on long-distance moving: 12 of 52

Preparing for a long distance move can be daunting, but it is incredibly important to begin planning 3 to 4 months in advance to budget effectively and avoid costly last-minute mistakes. When my family recently moved from California to New Jersey, we executed several stages of planning to make sure we were comfortable while ...
Computers & Technology > Camcorders & Digital Video Recorders Best digital cameras for capturing unforgettable moments: 2 of 6

The best digital camera for capturing unforgettable moments is definitely the Canon Elph series. The most important thing about these cameras is that they are extremely small and light, which means they slip easily into a purse or coat pocket. Unforgettable moments invariably happen at completely unexpected times; with an El...
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Best free game sites on the web: 6 of 12

One of the best websites for online free games is pogo.com. There are tons of free games in several categories: word games, card games, arcade games, board games, sports games, and puzzle games. Some games are interactive, while others you can play by yourself. Each game you play earns points. You can win cash prizes by trad...
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems How to rid your home of ants: 4 of 8

There it is again, you get up in the middle of the night and you find a little black river of Argentine ants trailing across your bathroom floor and into the trash can. Or maybe you're cooking dinner when you notice a two way flow of these critters going along the ceiling into your pantry. If you're very unlucky, when you in...
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Formal hairstyles for women with short hair: 1 of 2

If you have short hair but want to dress it up for a special occasion, there are a few useful tricks you can employ to change your look from your everyday style. Depending on the situation, you may want a decorated look with barrettes and other accessories, or you may prefer a simulated "up-do" that is simple and elegant. Th...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Great appetizers: 25 of 48

A great appetizer not only tastes great, it looks great too. All too often, a truly marvelous dip or spread winds up looking picked over 5 minutes after you bring it out to serve. The knife has smears of goop, and the crackers get into a disarray. Here's a really easy fix that I learned in a class on tapas and mezes. Try ser...
Entertainment > Music Education How to develop an appreciation for classical music: 11 of 20

New to classical music but interested in exploring it? In that case, there are three basic strategies that will help you ditch the popular misconception that classical music is relaxing, boring, or will put you to sleep. Nothing is further from the truth, but to discover this you must: 1) Turn off the radio and go buy a few ...
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Can you trust the honesty of online dating site participants?: 28 of 48

On-line dating sites can be very useful for some people to connect with potential dates, but unfortunately, one cannot trust on-line dating site participants any more than one can trust random people at singles bars or nightclubs. This is not to say that there are no trustworthy people out there on-line, just that people sho...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 124 of 199

The key ingredients to grasping a second chance in life after a major setback are threefold: 1) Nurture and care for yourself. 2) Do not fight against reality. 3) Keep moving forward. It is common, when confronted with unjust or difficult circumstances in life, to let vital daily routines slide into the background; regular s...