Paula R. Stiles
A 42-year-old American, I've taught fish-farming in Africa, run a rescue squad in Vermont and done a PhD in Scotland. You can find my published articles in history and both SF and Fantasy stories at: http://thesnowleopard.net
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Hurricane Irene: An Eyewitness Account from North CarolinaHurricane Irene was loud and dramatic, but safe enough if you were prepared and stayed indoors.
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Valentine's Day is Not Just for LoversValentine's Day commercializes romantic love. But romance is not all you can celebrate with this holiday. -
Kim Manners Producer of Supernatural and the X-Files Has DiedKim Manners, producer and director of the shows "Supernatural" and "The X-Files" died on January 25, 2009. -
Goodbye Red State/Blue State, Hello Barack ObamaVoting for a president is not like voting for a sports team. It's time to get rid of the Red State versus Blue State mentality. -
Studying for SAT, GRE, ASVAB, MCAT, LSAT, TOEFL & Other Standardized TestsHigh school and college students face a variety of standardized tests in their careers. Here's how to study for one.
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How to Write an Essay for Standardized TestsWriting essays for standardized tests can be intimidating, but not if you know how to write them. -
Jeff Goldblum's Midseason Replacement Detective Series Raines Has Potential"Raines", Jeff Goldblum's latest television project on NBC, is better than expected.
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How to Buy a Gift for the Holidays and Other TimesBuying a gift for someone can seem like a black hole of potential pitfalls. But if you try these eight easy steps, you should be able to get anyone a good gift.
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What is Christmas About?Many people have complained about the length and commercialism of the Christmas holidays. But is there more to Christmas than conspicuous consumption?
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A Survivor's Guide to Public TransportationUsing public transportation can be difficult and confusing, but you can make it work for you.
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Ian Tracey: Canadian Actor, Jack of All TradesMost Canadians probably know Ian Tracey's name. Most Americans probably don't, but they know his face and gap-toothed grin in dozens of SF and detective shows. And most Brits probably think he's an English organist.
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Parker Posey: New York Indie Queen Turned Boston Legal EagleParker Posey is best known for her independent film roles. But lately, her profile has risen with prominent roles in Boston Legal and Superman Returns.
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Moby Dick's on Cape Cod: Seafood SquaredMoby Dick's is a popular Cape Cod seafood restaurant with a family atmosphere.
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Buying and Bargaining in AfricaLearn how to bargain for what you want to buy in Cameroon, West Africa - before you go.
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L.L. Bean Book PacksOnline catalogue company L.L. Bean has an entire line of book packs for all ages and for both school and travel.
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How to Join the Peace CorpsApplying to Peace Corps involves several stages and a whole lot of patience. Here are a few tips on how to survive the process with your sanity intact.
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Four Seas: The Best Ice Cream on Cape CodLooking for the ultimate old Cape Cod summer experience? Try the Four Seas ice cream shop in Centerville.
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Plagiarism for Dummies: Why Cheating Students Are Missing the Point of EducationCurrent arguments both for and against cheating and plagiarism often miss the point that when students cheat, they hurt themselves by failing to learn skills they should be learning their classes.
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How Japan's Quest to Bring Back Commercial Whaling Threatens More Than WhalesThought commercial whaling was gone for good? Think again. Japan and Norway want it back, regardless of what even their own people think or whom it might hurt.
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Internet ArchivesBe careful what you post on the Internet. It can come back to byte you.
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Peace Corps Memoirs Not All They're Cracked Up to BePeace Corps memoirs portray volunteers as heroic superbeings. But of course, they're only human. And if they ever told the true account of their service, their fellow RPCVs would make them suffer.
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Hollywood Versus Vancouver: Is Canadian Film Finally Coming into Its Own?The Vancouver film and television industry has lived in the shadow of Hollywood for twenty years. But these days, Canadian television is looking hotter than ever, maybe even hot enough to take on Hollywood.
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The Highland Games at St Andrews, ScotlandThe Highland Games in St Andrews, Scotland are a roaring good time, whether you're coming from Cupar or Chicago, and a chance to see traditional Scottish culture.
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CBC Announces Fall Lineup: Can the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Be Saved?The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is trying to revitalize itself with a fall lineup of reality shows and fluffy-headed sitcoms. But will it work?
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St Andrews, Scotland - A Medieval Scottish TownSt Andrews is one of the oldest towns in Scotland and probably the most famous. It's seen sieges, witchburnings, fairs, student processions and lots of golf.
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Public Transportation in VancouverVancouver's public transport is a complex network of busses, trains and seabusses.
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Public Transportation in ParisParis, France is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and also one of the largest. It therefore has a variety of public transportation options, including: the Métro subway system, the train, the city bus and taxies.
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Public Transportation in CameroonPublic transportation in Cameroon is a travel adventure on the wild side, whether it's by plane, train, bush taxi or motorcycle.
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Daniel Armand of NOVA in The 4400: Terrorist, Vigilante or Freedom Fighter?Season three of the USA Network's The 4400 kicks off with the introduction of a radical new antigovernment group, NOVA, that uses violent methods to achieve its goals.
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Public Transportation in SpainPublic transportation in Spain is fast and punctual - though you may have trouble figuring out how to access it outside the train system and tourist areas.
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Public Transportation in BritainBritish public transport may not impress the Brits or Europeans, but it's still impressive to the average North American traveller, including options for bus, train, plane, subway and ferry.
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Why Safari is the Best Internet BrowserSafari runs faster and better on Macs than other browsers do on PCs or Macs. This is due to its use of good features from other browsers while correcting their bad features.
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A9, a Strong New Search Engine Alternative to GoogleA9 offers a more fine-tuned search than Google and a simultaneous search of multiple databases. Using it also earns the user a 1.57% on purchases at Amazon.com.
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Ann Coulter and the Cult of the Sacred CowIn her most recent book, Ann Coulter attacks widows of 9/11 victims for using their status as sacred cows to criticize Bush. But is having sacred cows in society such a bad thing?
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A Parent Cheating on a Spouse Can Hurt Kids, TooWhen parents cheat, it hurts their children. But the type of damage varies according to whether the parent is an "accidental" or "serial" cheater.
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Weather Control - the New ConspiracyIf you believe conspiracy theorists, the weather is not only out of our hands, but in the hands of someone else. But that's just an excuse to avoid cleaning up the environment.