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The Art of Letting Go

The Art of Letting Go by: Thelma Mariano It has been six months since I left the corporate world – and there are some things I will always miss. Like saying good morning to colleagues on my way to the office where I worked every day. Or gettin...

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Make an Easy Lotion For Your Skin

Make an Easy Lotion For Your Skin by: Danielle Sims Years ago I found out how incredible easy it is to make lotion. It is so inexpensive and organic that I wondered why anyone would even consider spending a dime on the chemical rich lotions on ...

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Subtle Writing Techniques of the Mystery Writer

Subtle Writing Techniques of the Mystery Writer by: Gerard F Bianco Here is the first of five articles taken from my lecture series, "Subtle Writing Techniques Used in Creating a Successful Mystery Novel." This series is designed to explain the ...

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For Beginners: 10 Ways To Prepare To Get Published

For Beginners: 10 Ways To Prepare To Get Published by: Jill Nagle (Skip directly to ten for the fastest shortcut!) Like any field, excellent writing requires study, practice and mentorship. Very few successful authors ever published their first ...

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WHAT IS RENTER'S INSURANCE & DO I NEED IT

If you are moving into an apartment you may want to consider investing in insurance. Along with the first month's rent, chances are you will be asked to pay a security deposit. This is a type of insurance for your landlord. The landlord can use ...

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Why You Need a Newsletter

Why You Need a Newsletter by: Stephen Earley Jordan, II If you’re a small business owner you definitely need promotion. And, if you’re a freelancer—you ARE the product—so you’ll ultimately need self-promotion. Newsletters can not only ...

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Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 2 of 6

s/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 2 of 6 by: Laraine Anne BarkerBAITED, BATEDBaited usually refers to traps or snares. When the reference is to someone who is hardly daring to breathe, the correct word is always bated:"She watched with bat...

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Keeping Baby Safe your most important role as a parent

Saying Thanks, But No Thanks to Used Safety EquipmentOnce your beautiful bundle of joy arrives, the work of raising your child really begins. The biggest job you have as a parent is keeping your baby safe. Yet, it is impossible to watch over your chi...

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How Kids Learn to Cooperate in Video Games A Lesson for Parents and Teachers

How Kids Learn to Cooperate in Video Games: A Lesson for Parents and TeachersBy Marc Prensky © 2004 Marc Prensky“The three words that best describe me are ‘athletic,’ ‘smart,’ and ‘GameBoy-addicted.’”– A 10 year oldA great many...

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Cat history,cat Myths,Advantages of keeping cats as Pets over Dogs

The Cat was a pet at least eight thousand years ago because bones of cats, mice and humans were found buried together on the ancient island of Cyprus. In ancient Egypt, the cat was a pet at least five thousand years ago. The cat was considered to be ...

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