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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 > Exercise Tips How to get a good workout without running: 2 of 33
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 wor... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Guide to low fat picnics: 1 of 13
"Low fat" and "Picnic" are not concepts that typically wind up in the same paragraph! A picnic usually implies fried chicken, potato chips, soda pop, brownies, it's hard to imagine coming up with a low fat version of those foods. Planning a low fat picnic will mean breaking with tradition and designing a nourishing feast of... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The youth of today are not ready for the challenges of tomorrow: 5 of 48
The modern world is a place of ever increasing complexity, yet our culture is shifting toward a more ignorant population, less prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. The scientific, technological, economic and political arenas today are significantly more complex than in our past. Furthermore, these areas are developing m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Best free game sites on the web: 2 of 16
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 t... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school teachers get merit pay?: 3 of 22
Elementary school teachers do not make enough money to compensate them for the critical task they've taken on, but using merit pay to supplement their income is not the answer. It may seem like a good idea, encouraging teachers to adhere to a higher standard and rewarding the most successful individuals, but unfortunately in... More..
Computers & Technology > Cameras Best digital cameras for capturing unforgettable moments: 2 of 10
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 E... More..
Relationships & Family > Gift Advice Unique and creative holiday gift ideas for seniors: 2 of 8
A very unique (if moderately expensive) gift idea for a senior citizen you love is a "cat-genie." No, this is not a little bottle emitting an incorporeal kitty when rubbed! The cat genie is a self-cleaning litter box that disposes both solid and liquid wastes down the toilet or out the washroom drain. Solid wastes are diss... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 78 of 297
Yes, if the tenets of people's faith do not influence their actions, then they are not truly faithful and the question is moot. However, people must be cautious about what they blindly accept. It has been demonstrated that some "faiths" have overt political agendas, and it is unwise for people to vote in a particular fa... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Commentary on long-distance moving: 19 of 69
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 ... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Can you trust the honesty of online dating site participants?: 16 of 53
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... More..