Jamie K. Wilson
Jamie K. Wilson is the wife of a US sailor and mother of two teen boys, one Marine, and two beautiful baby girls. The family hails from Louisville, Kentucky originally.
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Digital Publishing and the Midlist WriterAn obscure court case in 1979 destroyed the publishing midlist. However, because of the way epublishing is structured, the midlist and even small niche authors will once again get their chance.
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Digital Fiction 101: Author Success in EPublishingThe world of digital fiction is getting ready to take off. Authors who understand this new world and possess a few key skills can profit greatly.
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Barnes and Noble, Plastic Logic Ebooks, and FictionwiseCould Barnes and Noble overtake Amazon and the Kindle in the growing ereader field with their new partnership with Plastic Logic and acquisition of Fictionwise?
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Product Review: Faith and Friends DollsFaith and Friends dolls are made to the same or better high standards as American Girls dolls -- with a much more attractive price tag.
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Cash4Gold.Com: The TruthIs your damaged gold jewelry really worth a lot of money?
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Disney Cruise Deals: Great Rates Now and LaterIf you've always wanted to take a Disney cruise, this might be the time to reserve your spot.
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Elmo Live!He's cute, he sings, he dances, he annoys parents and delights toddlers. Elmo Live! is on track to be this year's hottest toy, and they are selling out fast. -
Buying a Portable XM Radio: Ten Things to AskTen questions you need to ask yourself before purchasing a portable XM radio.
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"Cuil" New Search Engine: Is it Any Good?Cuil, the latest entry on the search engine front, does things a little differently. What does that mean for us page-hit whores? -
MySpace and FaceBook: You're Giving Away Your Right to PrivacyWho owns your information? Social networks think they do, and it's costing people jobs, health coverage, and marriages.
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My 1999 GM Astro Van is a LemonWe got a bargain on our GM Astro, but we found out it was a deal with the devil the first time it overheated. -
Who Gets John McCain's Vice Presidential Nod?With John McCain all but crowned the GOP nominee, the big question now is who will be his running mate? There's a wide field of possibilities.
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Caveat Emptor: Fake Testimonials on Sales SitesHave you ever read a glowing string of testimonials on a sales page? Did you believe them? Wait, there's more.
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What is the History Groundhog Day?Everything you ever wanted to know about Groundhog Day, but were too unmotivated to ask!
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Ten Health Problems Caused by Sleep DisordersSleeping poorly? Get yourself to the doctor. Poor sleep causes diabetes, illness, obesity, and a number of other problems.
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The Horrible Poop Explosion: Taking Baby on the RoadBabies cause emergencies. They thrive on it. But with proper preparation, you can win.
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Cool Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and AdultsThese unique toys make perfect gifts for children as old as 90.
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Does the Bible Really Condemn Homosexuality?Is homosexuality really a sin? The answer may surprise you.
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5 Hottest Toys for ChristmasGot cash? Need toys? You can choose from some really excellent toys this year.
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Rape of Nanking: Japan's Forgotten WWII AtrocitiesLet's pray that what was visited upon the citizens of Nanking in 1937 is never done to any of us, and work to see that it is not.
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Having Bells PalsyBell's palsy is a facial paralysis involving the C7 cranial nerve, but its origins are still a mystery.
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Teaching Kids Good Money HabitsThey don't learn it in school; they only learn it from Mom and Dad. Your kids deserve to be taught good money habits.
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Election Night Drinks: Perfect Drinks for Your Favorite PoliticiansWho doesn't like to get drunk on Election Night? Read here to find out which drinks are most appropriate for your favorite candidate.
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Hawaiian Waters: Hawaii's Only Real WaterparkTired of the beach, or have kids who want something different? Hawaiian Waters waterpark offers slides, children's areas, and even adult fun for visitors and kama'aina alike.
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Can Cell Phones Explode? Yes!While you're more likely to be struck by lightning, your cell phone can spontaneously combust or even explode, whether it's in use or not. Here's why, and how to stay safe.
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Nazi Archives: Researching EvilMore than sixty years after the Nazi regime was ended, its evil has still not been completely documented. A new archive may help complete this grim task.
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My Christmas Gift List for MeIf I had a semi-rich uncle, this is what I would ask him for.
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Hortonizing: The Next Willie Horton AdRemember the Willie Horton ad campaign that probably won Bush I the White House back in 1988? It could happen again this election cycle.
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Finding Safe Christmas ToysWhile most toys made in China seem relatively safe, an appalling number have been shown to be unsafe, resulting in a record number of toy recalls in 2007. How can we keep our children safe from the toys that will be recalled tomorrow?
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Erin Brady, Girlfriend of Steven Tyler, Involved in Club FightHow often do you hear about celebrity girlfriends and boyfriends involved in nasty fights? Oh, all the time?
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Easy Pineapple Angel Food CakeHow about a fat-free dessert that tastes special and is quick and easy to make? Astound everyone by bringing this delicious holiday - or everyday - treat.
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Toy Review : Lego's BioniclesBionicles are the latest contribution to the toy world by Lego, everyone's favorite building block.
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Palm Reading: Tips on the Heart LineThe heart line is the highest major line on the palm, and can help a palm reader understand the emotional life of a hand's owner.
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Palm Reading: Tips on the Head LineThe head line, a line that runs across the middle of the palm, is a palmistry key to understanding the personality.
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Military Wives and Home-Based BusinessThere are enough hardships when you're married to the military; keep your career from being one of the casualties.
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Personal Chef: A New Home BusinessThe new and growing career of personal chef provides convenience for clients, and a great flexible income for talented cooks.
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Buying Safe Toys for KidsYou're nervous, and I'm nervous, about these Chinese toys. How can you know what is safe?
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Kids: Make Money at HomeKids who want to make money always can, with just a little creativity.
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Toy Review: The Fisher-Price Rainforest Baby CollectionUneven quality leaves much to be desired.
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Children's Bill of RightsThere are bills of rights today for patients, for airline passengers, for animals, and many others. Isn't it time we had a simple, coherent bill of basic rights for children that we could all strive toward?
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Joining the Romance Writers of AmericaThe Romance Writers of America is more than writing romance.
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Transitioning to Cloth DiapersA mom's personal struggle with the strange world of cloth diapers.
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Two Worlds: Military and CivilianMy life turned upside down on September 11.
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The Common Cold: Key to Cancer Cure?What if instead of catching a cold, you could catch a cure?
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Vitamin K: The Blood VitaminYou need vitamin K for healthy blood; fortunately, for most of us plenty of vitamin K is made by intestinal bacteria.
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Vitamin E: Fountain of Youth?Vitamin E is often used in skin treatments and youthening supplements -- why?
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Relative Dangers of Nuclear PowerThink nuclear power is an evil never to be approached? Open your mind and read this. You may reconsider.
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Russia: Is Putin Bringing Back the Old USSR?He scares me.
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How Chinese Foot Binding WorksWe've heard for years about how the Chinese bound the feet of girls, crippling them in the name of beauty. How did it work?
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3-D Ultrasound: Miraculous PicturesWant to see truly amazing technology? Get a 3-D ultrasound of your unborn baby. -
Why Tabletop RPGs Will Never DieDo you remember the good old days, when RPGs (role playing games) were played with pencil, paper, dice, and your friends instead of a computer interface?
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Mesothelioma: Future 9/11 VictimsWhile 9/11 may seem over, the body count may have just begun.
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Men's Corsets: Not a Gay ThingHave you ever worn a tuxedo with a cummerbund? Then you've worn the descendant of the men's corset, once a must-have article of clothing for all men.
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Ten Reasons to Attend Science Fiction ConventionsI admit it -- I wear Renaissance costume or bellydance wear when I go to science fiction conventions. But I also do serious professional work at them. -
How to Organize a Science Fiction ConventionEver been to a science fiction convention? Ever think about starting one up yourself?
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Rules for Taking Kids to Science Fiction ConventionsScience fiction conventions can be great fun for the whole family, if you make sure your kids are safe and have plenty to do. -
Finding Editors at Science Fiction ConventionsAspiring science fiction writers, take note: an easy place to find editors is at good science fiction conventions. -
Defining Infidelity: How Do You Know It's Cheating?Sometimes it's hard to decide whether something you've done is cheating or not.
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Is Weight a Cause of Poverty?Why are so many people on food stamps fat? Is it because they're lazy or don't care? Or are there underlying problems that make them more susceptible to obesity, just as they are susceptible to poverty?
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Using Time Wisely: First Lesson for Pro WritersTime really is money. How can you find the time to write, even if your day is already full?
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Create a Living Background for Your NovelA technique for creating a more fully realized plot and background for your story.
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Diagnosis Preeclampsia: Pregnant and in DangerIt was exactly what I didn't want to hear: that when my baby's not quite ready to enter the world, I have preeclampsia and may need to be hospitalized or even induced.
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Conserve Gas Without a Car: Hidden Costs Cover High Fuel and Energy UsageSimple things you can do that can ease gas price pain for you -- and ultimately for everyone.
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Should Elvira Arellano Have Been Deported?She comes to America illegally twice, has a son, falsifies documents, and attempts to influence the US government -- but many people think she should be allowed to stay.
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Benefits of Fat-Soluble VitaminsNeed an excuse to dip your carrots in ranch dressing? Here's one for you.
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Rules for Buying or Selling a HouseSometimes the hardest part of buying or selling a house is controlling your excitement -- or terror. Don't let the dream home be a nightmare - follow these rules instead of making spur-of-the-moment decisions.
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Preparing for Hurricanes in HawaiiPreparing for hurricanes in Hawaii requires considering a couple of things you don't have to worry about on the mainland.
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What Are Histamines And Why Do We Need Them?When you take an antihistamine, do you really know how you are affecting your body? It might surprise you.
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Link Between Alzheimer's and AntihistaminesAntihistamines, once thought valuable primarily because of their actions on allergies, are now being studied for their cognitive effects.
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Old Fashioned Cooking: My Grandma's Buttermilk BiscuitsMy grandmother and biscuits are inseparable in my memories. She made them by hand, no measuring; I have to use real measuring implements.
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Is the BMI (Body Mass Index) Accurate?Can you be fat and healthy at the same time? Is it possible that the BMI, used for decades to calculate your healthy weight, is just wrong?
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Potential 2008 Presidential KidsPresidential children have always held a special place in the American heart; a look at 2008's crop of kids. -
The Life Line: Palm Reading How-ToPalm reading often starts with a good look at the life line, which wraps around the thumb.
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Signs of a Bad HomeYou know what you want in that new home -- but do you know what you don't want? You might be surprised.
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Tips for the Finding the Perfect SwimsuitDo you hate shopping for your swimsuit every year? This tip sheet might help.
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Educational Indoctrination: Schools Teaching Theory as Fanatical FactAre schools teaching our kids facts -- or are they indoctrinating them in popular beliefs and political extremism?
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The Role of Public Education: What Should They Teach Our Kids?Why are schools teaching social skills and sex education when they don't even seem to be able to teach reading, writing, and 'rithmetic?
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Tips for Cheap Halloween CostumingBuying perfect Halloween costumes can get pricey -- but you can make it more affordable by using these tips.
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Sex Education: When Should it Start?Can you really teach age-appropriate sex ed to children as young as six -- or is that the prerogative of the parents?
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My Favorite Halloween Trick: Haunted CauldronWant to scare the tar out of the kids in your neighborhood with a really original Halloween trick? Read this.
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How to Make Vitamin Supplements WorkDid you know that over-high doses of some vitamins can make you sick? Or that you have to take vitamins a certain way to ensure your body can absorb them?
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Vitamin A: The First Recognized VitaminThe best source for vitamin A: eat your carrots!
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Iron Overload: HemosiderosisEveryone's concerned about anemia -- usually caused by too little iron in your blood. But did you know too much iron in your diet, a common problem for men, can cause even worse problems?
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The Mysterious Effects of Vitamin CVitamin C has been credited with cancer fighting properties and the power to cure the common cold. Is it true? Well, maybe.
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B Complex Vitamins: Cellular EnergyEver wonder why you should take B vitamins? It's simple: energy.
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Domestic Violence Treatment: How Couples Can Stay TogetherDomestic violence does not mean the end of a relationship, if both partners are ready and willing to work hard to keep it together.
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Fast Halloween Costumes for ToddlersIt happens - you suddenly need to put together a costume as quick as you can for your toddler or young child. Here's how to do it.
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How Ebooks Can Increase PageviewsBy using a few simple tricks, you can use ebooks you have created to build your online audience.
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Tips for Playing a Believable Character RoleHave you ever been at that heady state where your character fills your entire being? No? Here's how to bring that nirvana on.
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Creating Perfect Ebooks Using Word ProcessorsYou'd like to set up an ebook, but you don't know how to do it. This is a perfect introductory article for you.
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Mineral Supplements: Do They Make Sense?How much of a mineral supplement do you really need? Or do you need any at all, provided you eat healthy?
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Unique Ways to Boost PageviewsMaxed out on what you think you can do to increase pageviews? Here are a few more methods you can try.
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Unhealthy Fear of Death: Modern Westerners Don't Understand How We EndWhy do we fear dead bodies so much?
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The Real Secret Exposed on How to Make Money Writing OnlineWith a site that's been properly seeded, watered, and nurtured, you can have a constant stream of cash from your work online.
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Homemade Halloween Costumes: Expert's Guide to Creating Realistic Historical CostumingDo you want to be Queen Elizabeth for Halloween? Want tips on how to get the historical costumes in your child's play just right?
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Writer's Tips for Self-EditingThe worst part of writing is editing. This can help you get started.
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Interisland Travel in HawaiiTraveling from island to island in Hawaii is not simple or cheap.
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Keeping Your Kids and Yourself Safe When a Sex Offender Moves Next DoorSo your new neighbor is a sex offender. Now what?
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Halloween Trick or Treat StrategiesHalloween is more fun for everyone when you make a great candy haul; here's how to do it.
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Infidelity and Texting: How Technology Makes Marital Cheating EasyOnline technology makes it seem easy to develop intimate relationships, but it's typically a false intimacy.
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Children and Toy Guns: Why Real Looking Toy Guns Should Be BannedHow can I support gun rights, yet think real-looking toy guns should be banned? Simple: guns aren't toys.
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Experiencing 9/11 with MuslimsWhat if during 9/11, half your co-workers were Muslim?
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In-depth Budgeting Tips for WritersWriters and poverty seem to go hand in hand. They don't have to.
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How to Write Sex ScenesSex can be a vital component for any genre of fiction. It's a good idea to know how to approach it when it becomes necessary to step through this shaky ground.
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Revive Your Creativity, Take a Break at WorkDon't just take a break and have a snack -- take one that wakes you up, rejuvenates you, and makes the day move by faster.
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The Toshiba Libretto: Pocket Power in a Tiny LaptopThe tiniest computer with a full-size keyboard, the Libretto has been around for more than a decade, but few know what it is.
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Hawaiian Weather: When is the Best Time of Year to Visit?Hawaii's weather is unique for even Pacific islands.
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Hazards of Hawaiian BeachesDon't let your vacation turn into a nightmare - know the hazards of Hawaiian beaches.
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Different Beach Types in HawaiiHawaii has many sandy beaches, but it also has pebble beaches, rock beaches, and even green sand beaches.
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Best Hawaiian Beaches for KidsWhen you take your family to Hawaii, you should consider all family members and their needs.
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Hawaii: Different Customs for TouristsHawaii is part of America, but it can be surprisingly different from America when you get there. Knowing a little about the culture and lifestyle can give you a much better vacation experience.
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Rules and Regulations of Hawaiian BeachesHawaii is unique in geography and people. Knowing a few rules and rules of thumb to follow can enhance your vacation and keep you safe.
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Palm Reading: How to Read Palms for the Querent's PastPalm reading is more effective for looking at your past and present than your future -- but where you've been can be a great indicator of where you're going.
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Who Sets Gas Prices and Reaps the Profits?You may think you know the answer to these questions -- but I'll bet you don't.
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Southern Cooking and Healthy Variations of Soul FoodSouthern cooking is delicious -- and unhealthy. This article talks about types of Southern cooking, and how to make more healthy versions of your favorite Southern dishes.
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Meditation, Relaxation and Self Hypnosis: Finding Your Secret PlaceMeditation, self hypnosis, and relaxation therapy are all roughly the same thing. This is a method you can use to put yourself under safely for a wide variety of purposes.
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Popular Tarot Card LayoutsTarot cards are nearly useless unless you have a good methodology for laying them out and reading them. Here are three of the most popular and simplest methods for reading tarot cards.
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Terrorism and Poverty: Why Isn't There a Link?Contrary to popular belief, most modern terrorists come from better-off families, not poor ones. Why?
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The Fairness Doctrine: Is it Really Fair for Journalists?The Fairness Doctrine sounds like a good thing. But this "fair" legislation may ultimately force you to post links you don't want on your blog, and cost all of us a mint.
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How to Read Tarot CardsThis article will get you started on reading tarot cards. Be certain to look for my other articles on card meanings and how to choose your deck.
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Why Cuisines in Hot Climates Use Hot Flavored SpicesEver notice that Eskimos don't use a lot of peppers, but people who dress in knots of grass have spices that will remove your tonsils? There's a great physiological reason for this.
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What is Waterboarding?Whether it's torture is hotly debated. Waterboarding is a little-understood interrogation method that has led to a lot of good information in the war against terror -- but that may be morally objectionable in itself. Does the end justify the means?
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Parenting a Rebellious Kid: Fight Fire with FireYou can yell at your teen when he puts a safety pin through his cheek -- or you can turn the tables on him. Turning the tables is so much more fun -- and effective!
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Genius Children: Know When to Check Your Child's IQThough every other parent claims to have one, very bright children are as rare as very bright adults. It may be important to treat every child claimed as bright as if they were indeed highly intelligent -- whether they make the grade or not.
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One Sentence Can Make a DifferenceThe power of words is magnified when you speak to children.
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Should Welfare Checks Have More Strings Attached?When welfare was changed a decade ago, the rolls shrank dramatically, and the poverty rate declined. Is it time to tighten up regulations again?
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From Neglect to Murder: Immigration HorrorWhat if a government sanctions capturing, beating, robbing, and even murdering illegal immigrants? What if that government is Mexico's?
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Using Remote Security Cameras with Your Wireless Computer NetworkDo you have a security problem with your home? Try a wireless security network; at a relatively low expense, you can observe the outside of your entire house with remote security cameras.
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Stealth Devices: Technology to Make Your Life BetterTechnology's great. It's even better when it gets rid of annoying technology, or solves age-old problems.
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IEPs for Gifted KidsI don't have a problem with special needs children getting extra attention at school; but it's time that very bright kids were recognized as special needs, too.
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Turn Your Associated Content Articles into EbooksDo you write a lot of evergreen content on AC? Do you have a topic theme? Why not turn them into an ebook?
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Australia's Literal War on Child MolestationAussie PM John Howard has authorized military troops and police to move into problem-riddled Aboriginal villages at the beginning of July, with the objective being the detection and elimination of child molestation and child prostitution. Too much?
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FEMA Trailers to Native Americans - Modern Smallpox Blankets for Indians?Historically, Indians have been treated as second-rate citizens by uncaring government agencies. Now, it may be happening again.
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Tapeworms and Other Diet Programs of the PastYou think the Grapefruit Diet, the Atkins Diet, or the Paleolithic Diet are nuts? Wait 'til you find out how your ancestors shed those ugly pounds! -
What are the Risks of Obesity Surgery for Teens?More teens are looking to obesity surgery to fix their obesity problem. Is this safe or wise? Do we know enough to judge?
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Beer Batteries: Microbial Fuel Cells Powered by Beer WasteFoster's is Australian for beer -- and it could also be Australian for green energy in the near future. In a partnership, they have developed a battery powered by beer waste. How cool is that? -
Learning Keywording and LSI: ExercisesWhile we've all looked at keywording et cetera ad nauseum, there aren't a lot of structured exercises to help learn them.
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Carlsbad Caverns: Cancer Cure?We all know that rainforests provide cures for cancer and other diseases. But did you know caves can offer even more hope for the ill? -
Hawaii and Crystal MethHawaii, land of gorgeous beaches, green mountains, volcanos, rainbows, flowers -- and crystal meth.
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Spotting Child Abuse: Can You Make the Judgment Call?Child abuse is best caught by those close to a child -- family, friends, neighbors, teachers, medical professionals. If you don't have specialized training in child abuse prevention, this information may help you make the decision.
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How to Write a Great Article HeadlineThe single item that determines whether someone clicks on your article: the title. Get it right, and you'll ensure that when you place in the search engines, you'll get the clicks as well.
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Pros and Cons of Pacifiers: Should Your Baby Use One?Most parents use pacifiers for their babies just because they're there. But babies aren't born with pacifiers attached (except for fingers and toes) and there's no reason your baby has to use one.
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What is the Muslim Brotherhood?The Muslim Brotherhood is an 80-year-old organization spanning the entire Middle Eastern world. Despite their often-positive activities, their ideals and goals are rather worrying.
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How to Plan a Great SpreadsheetNo matter what spreadsheet program you're using, good planning will ensure that your spreadsheet works its best for you.
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Why Men Don't Do Housework Right: Get Your Husband to Clean!We love men. We also love cleanliness. How can we have both?
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Flogs: Fake BlogsWith extreme cynicism, marketers have been developing and publishing fake blogs -- blogs purportedly written by real people, but in reality flogging a product, service, or company. Flogs are greeted with the same enthusiasm as search engine spam.
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Interesting Earthquake FactsInspired by idle curiosity and tremors from the Kilauea volcano, a short list of earthquake facts.
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How to Buy a Travel System Stroller for Your BabyStrollers and carseats used to be separate pieces of equipment -- but the integrated travel system provides both, along with added convenience and features.
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How to Buy a Baby BathtubBaby bathtubs are essentially plastic tubs with one end elevated. It should be simple to find one, but because manufacturers want to make everything bigger and better, it's grown fairly complicated to select the perfect baby tub.
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Choosing the Best Portable Crib or Playard for Your BabyWith hundreds of models with dozens of features on the market, it's hard to tell which portable cribs will be safe, last long, and be most convenient for you and for your baby.
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The Forgotten Impact of Illegal ImmigrationAmericans discuss and debate the impact of illegal immigration on our own country. But what about the home countries of the immigrants? Does such an outflow of hard workers harm their own culture?
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The Dangers of OTC Drugs and Herbal RemediesMost people take aspirin or sudafedrin without really thinking about it. But either of these, taken in excess or with the wrong medications, can kill.
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Who's More Racist: the Far Left or the Far Right?We're told over and over that conservatives are heartless bastards who believe nonwhites are animals or lesser beings. But saying something does not make it true.
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Hunting Wild Game: A Necessity, Not a SportYou may love Bambi's mother, but she had to die.
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Online Advertising and Push-Pull AdvertisingPush advertising is a blanket form of advertising; pull advertising targets high-value consumers. Together, the two forms of advertising are shaping the form of the Web.
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How Goodwill Industries Made Me a ConservativeGoodwill is unlike most other private charities; it focuses on teaching people how to work, not on skills or services or giving away goods. This, in my opinion, makes it more valuable than any other charity I know of.
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Teaching Senior Citizens About ComputersYou can teach an old dog new tricks, but sometimes you have to have a different approach and special equipment. -
The Problem with Alli, the New Diet DrugNeed to lose weight, and don't mind a little diarrhea? Alli may be your ticket.
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Immigration and Labor: What is the True Impact of Migrant Labor on Our Economy?I grew up in the country, and thus got a first-hand look at what a flood of migrant labor can do to a small region's economy and labor market. -
Surprising Remedies that Help AsthmaOver my life, even when I didn't know I had asthma, I had several home remedies to help my lungs function better. Today, I'm finding more scientific studies proving my own remedies true.
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Free Speech Law Suit Debate in Washington Over Cruel VideoVideo and still photography are both becoming common forms of adolescent bullying - and bullying can be used against adults too.
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Afghanistan Wars Are Personal: The Story of My Little Brother in an Afghan FirefightWhat war stories are our brothers, sons, husbands, fathers, and friends going to return with? -
Home Remedies for AcneI still have it, and I'm nearly 40. Fortunately, I've figured out a few home tricks that work pretty well.
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Invisibility Cloak: Within Our Lifetimes?Haven't you always dreamed of sneaking around, with no one seeing you because of your invisibility cloak? It could happen.
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Dr. Seuss: War PropagandistDr. Seuss started with Uncle Sam-I-Am, war bonds and ham!
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Anesthesia and Infants: What Hospitals Don't Want You to KnowWe assume today that anesthesia is used as a matter of course on our children, especially our babies. Guess what? It may not be, even for painful surgical procedures like circumcision.
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Have a Healthy Barbecue: How to Make Your Next BBQ Healthier and SaferOnce again, great food is tainted with the panicky alarms that - it causes cancer! Well, you can minimize that risk, and other risks involved in barbeque, by following a few intelligent rules.
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Governments Treating Autism: How Far Should the State Go to Pay for Developmental Disorder Interventions?Both my son and I are on the autistic spectrum, and I receive limited services to help with him through schools. But I would be very uncomfortable with 70K per year in government help.
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Are You Being Censored?Don Imus, the Chocolate Jesus, Opus and Anthony, and just about anything that wins the British Turner Prize. These are all targets of what is called censorship today. But is censorship really what we think it is?
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Don't Screw Up Your Life! - 11 Ways to Avoid Messing Your Life UpIt's easier to fix a mistake by not making it. Here are eleven tips to help you NOT make mistakes that can screw up your whole life.
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Vog: A Uniquely Hawaiian ProblemHawaii's pollution mostly gets blown offshore -- except for vog, a type of smog produced only by volcanos.
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Surviving Poverty: How to Survive when You're PoorWhen you hit financial bottom, it's hard to dig your way out. Here are some things you can do.
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Is Gaydar Real?: Can Gays Be Identified Just by Looking?Can you tell, just by looking, who is and who is not gay? Some people really can. But how?
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Pregnancy After Miscarriage: What It's Like the Next TimeA miscarriage will hurt forever, but it can be healed by your next pregnancy. -
The International Fireknife Dancing Championship in HawaiiIt should be an Olympic event: dancing with a pair of modified machetes flaming on both ends. I held my breath. A lot. -
Cicada Year: The Cicada CycleCicada Brood XIII is the largest and loudest cicada brood -- why is that important?
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Benefits of Being a Contestant on American Idol: What Do American Idols Win?Love it or hate it, American Idol has changed the music industry forever. But what do the winners -- and losers -- get out of the show?
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Random Acts of Silliness: Improv EverywhereImprov Everywhere, started in North Carolina by a student, has brought goofiness all over New York City for years. Today, with a national television show in production, the whole country may be able to enjoy their random acts of humor.
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How to Win American Idol: Each American Idol Winner Has Characteristics in CommonAre you from the South? Are you a regular churchgoer, or have you had professional singing training? If the answers are no, you may not have a chance at winning American Idol.
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How STRIVE, the New Immigration Bill, WorksThe STRIVE bill currently in Congress, and which Bush has already committed his support to, may settle the U.S. illegal immigrant problem -- for now.
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The Best Promotion: Let Google Optimization Do ItYou can promote yourself til your fingers are numb, but only by using excellent optimization for Google in your articles will you get the really great pageviews.
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The Worst Child Abuse: Lack of DisciplineDo you punish your children, or do you try to let them raise themselves, naturally? Guess what: rules and punishment are critical for your child's healthy development.
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Gifts for U.S. Soldiers: What to Send Our Deployed SoldiersMost of our soldiers don't want gifts for themselves, for the most part. Rather, they prefer the gifts they can distribute to the children in the areas where they are deployed. -
AC Page Views and Up-Front Payments: How They Work Over the Life Cycle of an Associated Content CPTrying to build a career as an AC CP? After a lot of math and checking statistics, and a lot of listening, here's what I've figured out - and it's working for me. Read it carefully and think about the math, and you'll see what's so important about the PV bonus.
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Why I Don't Believe in Medicating AutismWhile medication works well for some childhood issues, autism is very different. You can treat certain symptoms with medication, but not autism as a whole.
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Ten Ways Pharmaceutical Companies Market to Your DoctorSalespeople selling drugs to your doctor may heavily influence what medications you take for your medical conditions.
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell: We're Recalling YouAfter being discharged for homosexuality, a young sailor is recalled to serve in Kuwait. Now, near the end of his temporary tour of duty, it's time to ask some questions. -
Living with Autism: How I Found Out I'm AutisticI am mildly autistic. So what?
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Shaken Baby Syndrome: Cut and Dried?Shaking a baby is both stupid and evil. But is it right to convict a person of it simply on the grounds that they were the last person a shaken baby was with?
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Carbon Filters and Fluoridated Water - Why Your Water May Be Too Clean for Your ChildCavities are up for the first time in half a century, and the reason is a mystery. One explanation: widespread use of bottled water and carbon filters.
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Japanese Holidays Imported to the Hawaiian Islands - Boys' Day and Girls' Day in HawaiiEver hear of Boys' Day or Girls' Day? These two holidays are among the most important in Japanese culture, but few Americans have any idea they exist.
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A Parent's Rules for Spanking: The Correct Way to Spank Your ChildWhile spanking is a hotly debated topic, there are few guidelines showing parents who choose to spank the correct way to do it.
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Living with Autism: The Story of How I Discovered My Son Has Pervasive Developmental DisorderWhat would you do if the peculiar behaviors your child displayed turned out to be a frightening mental disorder? -
Should Prostitution Be Legal? - Legal Prostitution Works Well in Many Countries TodayThe oldest profession, prostitution, has only been widely illegalized in the last couple of centuries. Should it return to legal status today?
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Ziggurat Con: The First Gaming Convention in IraqAre you a gamer? Do you want to do something really special to support the troops over in Iraq? This is your chance: support the very first gaming convention in Iraq, completely run by our role playing game addicted soldiers.
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Cheap Traveling Tips for Military FamiliesMilitary families can travel cheaply today, if they use the resources available to them through the military.
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Miracle Mermaid Baby Walks: Modern Surgery Separates Baby's Fused LegsMilagros Cerron, a Peruvian child, was born with sirenomelia, a physical deformity where the legs are fused from groin to ankle and resemble a mermaid's tail. This once-fatal deformity can now be surgically corrected.
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Rabies Symptoms: Recognition Can Save Your LifeWhile it's still critical to seek rabies treatment immediately, a new treatment can save lives that would have been lost to rabies a decade ago.
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The History of Toilet Paper: Weird Facts of an Important InnovationYou use it every day, but you probably don't appreciate it -- toilet paper has been millenia in development. What would we do without it?
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Yurts for Oahu, Hawaii's Homeless: One Church is Using Tents to House and Train the HomelessYurts, once used by Genghis Khan's army to take over all of Asia, is being used in a different war today: the battle against epidemic homelessness in Hawaii.