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I write poetry and short stories, mostly in the gothic and dark fantasy genres. I have authored two books which has been published (Mirrors of Darkness and Light, and Mirrors of Madness and Sight, 2006 and 2008, respectively). I've been published in Poesia

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Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving 7 tips on saving money: 4 of 135

No matter where you stand on the financial ladder, there are things you can do to save money. These involve small lifestyle changes, not massive cutbacks. You will see immediate results and have cash in your pocket. The following are seven suggestions I have put into practice: 1. Eat out less. This includes the coffee you ha...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should pharmacists be forced to violate religious beliefs by selling the morning after pill?: 5 of 54

I don't know about you, but I don't recall ever asking my pharmacist for religious instruction. A pharmacist is simply the person who mixes the medicines prescribed to me by my physician. I have no idea what her/his religious beliefs are, because I believe that everyone has the right both to choose the religion their own rel...
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Reasons not to believe in God: 22 of 117

I remember my grandmother telling me, "You shouldn't study psychology. It will make an atheist out of you." I was appalled. I thought, "Learning will make an atheist of me?" It turns out that she was right. Education often tends to drive god out of the realm of "reality" and into the realm of myth where he/she/it belongs. Th...
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 40 of 180

Some on the "No" side of this debate have said that living together before marriage decreases the odds of getting married. I would whole-heartedly agree to that, but I would also add that such a situation is hardly a bad thing. If living with someone before marriage makes a person realize that it would be a bad idea to marry...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 45 of 199

I have found that life rarely cooperates with the plans anyone makes. What does a single life matter to a seemingly non-chalant universe? The fact is, it doesn't matter at all. We as individuals are the ones who see to it that our own goals are met - that our own carefully-laid plans don't fail. Things happen that throw a wr...
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Top five books everyone must read and why: 18 of 74

Narrowing the choices down to only five is quite difficult, but here's my shot at it. I've chosen books from different genres which have either radically changed my way of thinking, or which are such intense, well-written pieces of fiction that they must be read by all. I feel as if I am leaving out other indispensable reads...
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence The smoking debate: Free choice or not: 10 of 22

It's only been fairly recently that the general public has become aware of the consequences of smoking. Tobacco was a huge cash crop in the New World, and for years, smoking was the thing to do. Look at the movies from the '50s and '60s. Everyone is smoking! At that time, it was not considered unethical, immoral, or anything...
Computers & Technology > Web Design Getting started with domain name and hosting services: 8 of 17

It's very difficult to find just the right web hosting service, especially if you're creating your business (or personal) website for the first time. There are literally thousands of options, some free, some for a fee, and many info sites are full of technological jargon which further muddies the waters. I've tried a number ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is it appropriate for gay couples to adopt children?: 24 of 50

In the state of Arkansas (where I reside), gay couples cannot adopt children. In addition, the American Family Council is trying to get legislation passed which would ban gay couples even from becoming foster parents. According to a September 2007 AP article ("AG Will Reject Gay Foster Parents Ban" by Andrew DeMillo), Jerry ...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno): 15 of 30

I was very excited about getting to see this movie. I did find the title to be a bit misleading, however. "El Laberinto del Fauno" translates from the Spanish into "The Faun's Labyrinth," not "Pan's Labyrinth." I was expecting a movie about the Great God Pan of Greek mythology, not a faun. However - once that misconception w...