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ABOUT ME (Professionally):

I am a 50-something world traveler, writer, digital camera teacher, and photographer. I am a regular contributor to our province's two senior newspapers.

I have been a writer/reporter/journalist for most of my life; I recently became

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Travel > United States Philadelphia and Hollywood: How to find the places where movies were shot: 3 of 3
"There goes another one," the dark-haired woman says as she sips her double latte. Her friend looks up at the steps stretching far out ahead of them."Will that never end?" the other woman asks. "You should have seen the old guy who tried yesterday. He almost needed an ambulance." The ladies chuckle and turn their backs on the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Camera product reviews: LensPen: 2 of 2
The LensPen by OptexLook at your camera phone, or your Nintendo DS screen, or your digital camera's lens. Is it covered in oily smears and fingerprints? Nearly everyone carries an electronic device with a lens, an LCD screen, or both, and many are in desperate need of a cleaning. Most of us don't carry around lens wipes or ti... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Using an Expodisc to set white balance in a digital camera: 2 of 2
It hangs around your neck like some dramatic piece of modern art. It spins in the sunlight, its faceted face glinting with promise."What is it?" your fellow shutterbugs will ask as they run their fingers lovingly across the odd disk."It's my new ExpoDisc," you'll say. And then add, a tad smugly, "Don't you have one?"Remember ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to plan for a family heli-hike adventure: 2 of 2
There is simply no more memorable or more breathtaking way to experience a mountainous location than via a helicopter tour. Add a 3-4 hour hiking trek, and you and your children will be talking about your family heli-hike adventure for years to come.Most heli-hike adventures are located in mountainous vacation spots like the ... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Biography: Daniel Guggenheim: 2 of 2
Mining mogul, Daniel Guggenheim, became one of America's wealthiest and most successful businessmen. And although he spent most of his time in the mining industry, Guggenheim went on to become one of the most influential names in the American aeronautics industry, too; Guggenheim was later nicknamed the "father of aviation." ... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Learn to sail vacations: 2 of 2
Your dream has always been to learn to sail, but you don't know the difference between an aft and a stern, a coxswain and a cuddy, or a belay and a bearing. The good news is that your dream is as close as your next vacation, a sailing vacation.More and more adventurous travelers are combining vacation time with education time... More..
Business > Financing a Startup Hiring a funding advisor: 2 of 2
Hiring a funding advisor, like making data back-ups, is an excellent practice for any business. Businesses need a financial boost now and then, but deciding on the best way to inject fresh dollars can be a difficult decision. A funding advisor is able to suggest the most practical route to raise necessary capital. But what ma... More..