Melissa Hincha-Ownby
As a stay-at-home-mom to two children with various special needs I have discovered that writing is a creative outlet for me. I am a life-long writer; after taking a break from writing for a few years to start a family I have now returned to my original passion, writing.
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Britney Spears' 2008 New Year's ResolutionsThere are more lists than I can count with suggestions for 2008 New Year's resolutions for the one...the only...Britney Spears. Most New Year's resolutions benefit the person making the resolution; these suggestions will help those around her. -
Sidelines National Support Network: Nonprofit SpotlightSidelines, the National High Risk Pregnancy Support Network, provides a wealth of resources for women experiencing a high risk pregnancy. Read on to learn more about this fabulous organization.
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The Best Steakhouses in Phoenix, ArizonaThe Phoenix metropolitan area is filled with steakhouses. Finding a great steak can be a matter of trial and error. Eliminate the unknown; this list will guide you to the best steakhouses in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
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Attachment Parenting International: Nonprofit SpotlightThis is the first in a series of articles spotlighting various parenting nonprofit organizations in the United States. The first organization to be featured is Attachment Parenting International. -
Dermatillomania in Children: Help Kids Deal with Compulsive Skin Picking (CSP)Dermatillomania, also known as Compulsive Skin Picking (CSP), is the impulsive and repetitive picking of one's skin to the point of causing damage. Dermatillomania is rarely seen in children; find out ways to help your child deal with compulsive skin picking.
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Ron Paul Raises $6 Million in One DayRon Paul, a GOP candidate in the 2008 Presidential election race, has surpassed his previous fundraising record of $3.8 million raised in a single day. On Sunday, December 16, 2007, Paul raised more than $6 million online. -
New Year's Eve 2007 in Phoenix, ArizonaNew Year's Eve is rapidly approaching, now is the time to decide how you plan to ring in 2008. The following activities are some of the more popular, and extravagant, New Year's Eve activities in the Phoenix area.
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2007's Most Environmentally-Conscious PeopleNow is the time of the year to look back and reflect on the happenings over the previous twelve months. No reflection is complete without thinking about the people that will go down in history as the most memorable of 2007. -
How to Survive Bedrest with a ToddlerSix easy-to-follow tips on surviving your bedrest while still caring for a young child.
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The Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums of 2007As 2007 comes to a close it's time to look back over the past year. 2007 proved to be an exciting year in the R&B/Hip-Hop scene with the most attention being paid to the simultaneous releases from Kanye West and 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) in September. -
The "Baseline Killer" Mark Goudeau Has Been Sentenced to 438 YearsThe "Baseline Killer" kept Phoenix area residents gripped with fear in 2005 and 2006. He has now been sentenced to 438 years in prison for what will be the first of several trials. -
2007 in Review: the Year's Hottest News StoriesAs 2007 comes to a close it is time to take a break and look back over the last year. Let's focus on a few of the top national news items from 2007. -
Celebrity Endorsements: Madonna vs. OprahCelebrities are no stranger to political endorsements but this year two celebrities are causing a rush of media coverage: Madonna and Oprah.
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Domestic Partner Coverage May Soon Be Available in ArizonaEmployees who work for the State of Arizona may be eligible for domestic partner coverage beginning in October of 2008 if a proposal by the director of the state's Department of Administration is not blocked.
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Top Five Nintendo DS Games in 2007 for the HolidaysThe Nintendo DS is the most popular handheld game system setting a new sales record of over 653,000 units sold during Thanksgiving week in 2007. Here is a list of this season's hottest titles for the DS.
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Arizona Parents Pushing for Autism Insurance CoverageParents and advocacy organizations in Arizona are attempting to have a bill approved which would require insurance coverages to provide coverage for therapy and treatments for autism.
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Sleep Disorders More Common in Children with Asperger SyndromeA recent study conducted at the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at the University La Sapienza in Rome, Italy has led researchers to believe that sleep disorders are more common among children with Asperger Syndrome as opposed to their typically-developing peers.
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2007 Guide to Phoenix-area Holiday Light Displays'Tis the season for holiday light displays. The Phoenix area is no stranger to elaborate and unique displays. Here is the 2007 guide to the Phoenix-area professional holiday light displays.
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The Autism "Epidemic"This paper addresses the concerns over whether the United States is currently faced with an autism epidemic.