Devrie Wise
Devrie is a veteran Navy weather forecaster who's written weather articles for small base papers. As a Family Service Specialist, she's helped low-income families decrease their energy costs through education and social assistance. She has also worked as a VITA income tax preparer for low-income working families and has been trained to teach families how to manage their personal finances.
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A.A in Liberal Arts: University of Maryland University College; B.A. in Natural Sciences: Thomas Edison State College; B.A.S in Management and Supervision: Daytona State College (In Progress) .Interests
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Be the change you wish to see in the world. -Mahatma Gandhi
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Winter BladesThe poem, Winter Blades, is a haiku inspired by the winter season. Haiku is a short form of poetry that traditionally includes seventeen syllables and a reference to a season. -
The Accidental Environmentalist: You Might Be GreenYou don't have to live in a tent and wear flowers in your hair to be green. The popularity of green living has turned green-living into both a capital venture and a sub-cultural way of life. -
Go Green Your WayFit good changes into your life in a way that makes sense for you. With so many green gadgets and green advice mantras available, going green gets a bit overwhelming. Go green at your own pace and in your own way.
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Earth MotherHaiku about a hippie lady. -
Extreme Family FrugalityExtreme couponing is not the only way to save money. Families can strategize when to turn off their spending so that they can enjoy their favorite creature comforts.
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Fresh Bite (Poem)Poetry inspired by an image of watermelon. -
Earth Day Poem of SentimentsA letter to the Earth -
Conduct Your Own Energy AuditSave money by conducting your own energy audit.
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Curb Your ConsumerismConsumerism is one of those debatable American '"ism's that evokes a bad connotation. It suggests gluttony, but while gluttony is good for the entire economy, it's not good for yours. It's time to let go.
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Nuclear Energy as Clean EnergyNuclear energy insights fear, but even with technologically sound facilities, is the energy more clean than coal energy? -
My Forever Promise to Planet Earth for Earth DayWhat is your Earth-Day promise to the planet? -
Energy-Efficient Contstruction: Tapping New MarketsAlpha Construction Solutions, a construction business in Central Florida, has tapped into an unusual market to offer its unique expertise to a growing market. -
Start Your Own Business: Office OrganizerIf the unemployment statistics are high in your location, consider starting a small business that helps other small businesses streamline their profits and reach their goals: Office Organizing. -
Lose Weight by Focusing on NutritionWe count calories, carbohydrates, and fat, but rarely do we focus on the nutritional value of the food we eat. Focus on what you need instead of what you should not eat, and you can lose weight. -
Sifteo Cubes: Changing the Way Society PlaysSifteo Cubes will add a deeper human dynamic to game play that has been around in our society since we've rolled rocks on the sand, but the game is anything but archaic. -
Comcast and Keith OlbermannComcast has a reputation for being conservative. How will the loss of Keith Olbermann change the way MSNBC's new owners, Comcast, do political entertainment? -
Top Five Green U.S. CitiesThe top five greenest cities in the United States incorporate extensive public transportation systems, recycling programs, and ecological conservation projects. -
The Poetic Injustice of Tucson and Jared LoughnerThe rantings of Jared Lee Loughner scratched at the notion of a government brainwashing us through controlling grammar. His heinous act lead to a cross-party discussion on the effect of political verbiage on its citizens. -
Stinking Super Bowl (Haiku)Super Bowl 2011 haiku. -
Thin Film Solar: Is it Better for Homeowners?Scientists are constantly refining solar technology, and thin film solar is a fine example of that refinery. What is it, and is it better than traditional solar?
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Make Your Own Kitchen ComposterCompost your coffee grinds, egg shells, tea leaves and vegetable clippings in your own homemade kitchen composter.
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Five Spiffy Green GadgetsHere are some green gadgets that protect the environment, reduce carbon emissions, and save money. Some of them even make daily activities much more convenient, giving them value beyond simply being green. -
Green Cleaning TipsSpring and autumn are good times of the year to thoroughly clean your home. You don't have to spend too much money on cleaning supplies that can be harmful to your family, pets, and the environment.
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Go Green to Save the GreenbacksYou don't have to go green because of global warming. Go green to save some green. -
It's Not Easy Being GreenIt's not easy being green. Aside from the duties of recycling, composting, salvaging, and gardening, green people face an onslaught of negative hype and foul type-casting. How does a green person cope with the opposition? -
ThanksgivingThe bittersweet irony of ancestral history unfolds with each dish we consume at Thanksgiving, though we have so much for which to give thanks. -
10 Ways the World Could End Through Enviornmental ChangeWhile global warming is a great concern to us, human induced changes outside the realm of global warming could present very dire consequences. -
Paper Waste and Information HoardingHigh speed access to information gives us an overwhelming number of opportunities to print golden pieces of information with just an arch of a finger and a depression on an electric button. Learn to organize information and save paper. -
The Arc of Happiness: Define Your Own WealthMoney can buy some peace of mind; however, you don't need to aim for a specific monetary number to achieve financial wealth. You need to assess what you really want from life to determine your true financial goal. -
The Cost of EmploymentLow to moderate income workers may pay more out of pocket then they benefit from making at their jobs. -
Save Silent Money: Painless Ways to SaveLow income people have a difficult time saving money; however, some big perspective changes can save money in long term ways.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance: Fighting Poverty by Thinking GreenGovernment programs that help people pay for their energy costs, and weatherize their homes could benefit from renewable energy sources. The Government can lower its spending while helping those in need. -
Volunteer Opportunities that Help the EnvironmentVolunteer for an organization that helps the environment, or challenge yourself to initiate a program in your local area that will be just as beneficial to the environment
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Energy Conservation: Five Misconceptions in Saving on Energy CostsFrom using fans to turning off the lights, more and more families are making a sincere effort to save on the electric bill. Saving a sizeable amount of energy can be difficult without thwarting some common misconceptions. -
The Price of MobilityA look into the ideology behind fuel taxes as a means to curb gasoline consumption.
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Five Tips for Saving Old ShoesIt is important to wear comfortable, decent shoes, but sometimes old shoes only need a few minor repairs to extend their use. -
Five Uses for Old Kids ClothesWhen kids grow out of clothes, its time to find ways to reduce clutter. Here are five ways to make use of clothes your kids have outgrown. -
Simple Food Pantry Family RecipesFood pantries or food banks offer a diverse array of canned food options. Finding a nutritious meal from a food bank can be difficult, but there are some easy, nutritious options hiding within the dried beans and canned pork. -
Top Five Green Vehicles on the MarketChoosing a green vehicle can be overwhelming. These top five green vehicles have been highy ranked by green organizations, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. -
Promote Your Handmade Jewelry Business with Associated ContentWriting articles which explore the historical and exotic references to the types of beads and pendants you use to craft your jewelry can enhance your industry reputation and increase buyer interest in your specialty. -
Florida Primary Race Results Unwrap Economic SentimentsA low voter turnout in the Florida primary elections of August 2010 still reflect voter sentiment over housing and job crises.
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How to Get Local Off-Air ChannelsSometimes you can get local broadcasts of larger network channels. You can get them through antenna installations or through calling your satellite or cable provider. -
Edit Your Own WritingThe act of writing requires a good amount of strain, and the writer is well aware of his efforts when he stamps his last punctuation mark. Despite the effort poured into writing, editing one's own work is not so simple. -
Flagler County, Florida Unemployment SolutionsUsing taxpayer money to lure agencies into the local area to provide low-paying jobs is not the only way to lower the unemployment in Flagler County. -
Fall WhispersThe fall is an enchanting yet somber time of the year. Autumn marks the end of the youthful summer, but begs the beginning of the freezing of thoughts. -
Back to School BudgetingBudgeting for the school year is oftentimes done on the fly. If you include your children in the process, your children can help you maximize your budget while learning some very important skills.
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How to Recycle School SuppliesIt can be costly and wasteful to keep buying new school supplies each year. With some creativity and sometimes with your child's help, you can send your child to school with some unique school supplies.
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Father's DayFather's day poem
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Garden of HungerA poem about gardening. -
How the 2010 Census Can Affect Flagler County, FloridaThe 2000 Census reports that Flagler County has 49,000 residents, but the county office data shows that the county is more likely to have a population of 100,000 residents.
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Buy Basic GroceriesBuying processed foods and beverages contributes to bad health and extra expenses. If your monthly income covers all of your monthly bills, but leaves very little for groceries, you need to shop more conservatively.
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How to Make Palmetto Leaf Wall ArtUsing recyclable material and yard foliage as craft items, you can make unique wall art that will become a conversation piece in your home. -
The Easter Bunny ComesHere is a poem about the strange vibes that come with the anticipation of the Easter Bunny
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Financial Planning for a New BabyFinancial planning for a new baby is a good idea even if you don't have a baby coming within the next nine months; however, if you are expecting a baby soon, you can still create a financial plan fit for his arrival. -
Social Psychology: Using Cognitive and Biological Factors to Decode BehaviorUnderstanding both cognitive and biological factors affecing human behavior plays an important role in social psychology.
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Nonprofit Management and LeadershipNonprofit board members can be hightly motivated, intelligent individuals, but combining their strengths on a nonprofit board may prove fruitless without first defining the role of the board.
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Don't Ask, Don't TellThe Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy seems to be a compromise for those against gays in the military, and for those who are gay who want to serve, but it's a compromise that has ramifications for everyone.
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Stop Eating Twinkies: Why Fat People Keep Getting FatterSocietal stereotypes cast America's obese population as fast food junkies who scarf Twinkies, but the true picture of obesity has less to do with blatant overindulgence then it does with consumer marketing.
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Flagler County, Fl Man Finds Alternative JobDespite the high unemployment rate, a Flagler County man has found viable work through an outsourcing company in another state.
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Flagler County, Florida Unemployment Rate Defies CNN ForecastFlagler County, Florida, cited in 2006 as the fastest growing county in the nation and cited by CNN in 2007 to be one of the "best cities for job growth," now boasts a 16.9% unemployment rate.
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Show BusinessBeing honest in writing folds controversy and taboo into the public conscience, yet without honesty, a writer has a very flat diatribe that people do not want to read. -
How to Score Big on Pogo.ComWinning tokens on Pogo.com is a small exhilaration that many Pogo addicts will affirm. If building the token bank is an entertaining goal of yours, you'll delight in a few fun tips to bank your tokens quickly.
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How Volunteering Can Help People Land Job OpportunitiesVolunteering in the right avenue can afford you job opportunities, experience toward other jobs and insight into business practices.
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The PassageA short story inspired by an image of a book laying in the grass and by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. A young girl finds a book and begins questioning the meaning of reality and fantasy. -
Alternative Money Solutions: Individual Development AccountsYou might not be able to save much money in a regular savings account, but you may be eligible to participate in a special savings account where your money is matched by an agency for a very specific goal.
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Money Smart: Free Financial EducationMoney Smart is a free financial literacy class that you can take online or through a social service agency in your community.
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LimerickA St. Patrick's Day Limerick
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Trash to Crafts: Make a 3D Picture with Used Toilet Paper RollsCreativity is a important skill to build in children. You can help foster both creativity and environmental awareness by teaching your children to make crafts using items normally destined for the trash can. -
Make a Seat Cushion from Recycled Plastic BagsA DIY video showing how to use plastic bags to make a comfortable seat cushion - perfect to put on an uncomfortable wooden chair. -
Homemade Baby Products: Make Your Own Baby WipesBaby items can cause a spike in any family's budget. Here's a simple way to save money on baby wipes. -
DIY: Use Old Furniture in New WaysUse your old furniture in new ways, or use someone else's junked furniture for a do-it-yourself project that can save you both space and money. -
Money Mistakes: How Being Poor Can Cost You MoreMany low to moderate income families make financial mistakes in an honest effort to save money. Learning a new way of thinking about money can save you thousands of dollars each year.
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Poetry ExercisesThese poetry exercises will help you to find some unique perspectives.
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Valentine's Day AgainA Valentine's Day Poem about getting nothing particularly exotic as a gift from a lover.
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How to Revise a PoemSome poets plan a poem as if it were going to have multiple floors, pillars and arched entryways. I like to spit out a poem, because a poem does just happen to me.
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How to Write a Love PoemA good, honest, love poem is a pretty inexpensive gift that will be much more appreciated then a bottle of perfume or cologne. -
Poetry as ArtTo many people, writing poetry is is all about release, which it is; however, understanding some of the mechanisms which turn words poetically can help to unearth deeper truths to all who read it. -
AWOLAn Acrostic poem is a poem in which the first letter of each line spells a word if read vertically.
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Homemade Hair TonicsUse chemical-fee, household products to make your own hair products.
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Assistance for Working PeopleGovernment and Nonprofit agencies help a wide variety of people. Learn about programs for which you may be eligible, even if you and your spouse work full-time jobs.
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The New YearA Holiday Haiku
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Weather Related Science ProjectsHere are some science projects relating to weather for older elementary students.
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Lunchbox Ideas: The American Bento- A ReviewMake lunches your child can't wait to open with ideas inspired by traditional Japanese lunches. -
How to Read Tarot Cards by IntuitionIf you are interested in learning to read Tarot cards, this article will introduce you to them without taking classes or reading a lot of books on the subject.
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Products That Pamper the Nursing MomCreate a nursing gift set for a mom-to-be, or prepare for your own nursing experience using the following guide to breastfeeding necessities.
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How to Create Your Own Diet and Exercise PlanDeciding which exercise or diet plan to follow can be confusing. Learn how you can create your own plan.
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How to Install a MailboxLearn how to install your own mailbox.
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College for AdultsFinally getting that degree after so many years can be rewarding on a personal level, but there are special considerations to make it rewarding on a financial level if you are entering college from a different life-stage then most undergrads.
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BenA Love Poem: Cinquain
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Some Job Hunting TipsA plethora of information exists on acing the interview, but many job applicants are finding themselves waiting fruitlessly for that important call. This article describes some ways you can ensure you'll get the call. -
Easter SundayHow I spent Easter Sunday 2009
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Fiona AppleHaiku about Fiona Apple
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Robots and Punk RockersNational Poetry Month submission on a poem about the 80's.
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Flagler the Fire County of FloridaWhile the Airport Road Fire covers over 6500 acres, it poses little threat to residential areas, yet Flagler County residents take it very seriously, especially those who experienced the fires of 1998.
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Things BreakToya has an ephiphany on the beach.
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Neanderthal WorldMr. Hardin is the last man of his species.
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Blog Memes and Identity LossSocial networking sites, blogs, and forums are great places to chat and laugh online, but what are you saying about yourself that could potentially be dangerous? -
Tornado Safety and Mobile Home TypesWhen news reporters tell mobile home residents that laying on the ground outside might be safer than staying in a mobile home, they surely cannot be talking about reinforced triple-wides, can they? -
How to Take a ComplimentFor some reason, when some one thanks us for our jobs well done, or gives us kudos, we have an insane need to minimize what we did. Here's how to accept those words of gratitude with a little dignity.
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How to Start a Writer's GroupStart a writing group in your local area to critique, discuss and enjoy your favorite hobby.
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Five Legal Ways to Get Money QuicklyOne of two things may happen when you're in a bind for some money: you panic and totally freeze, or you suddenly become financially inventive. This article is primarily for those who panic!
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Moving Back Home When You Can't Get a Job: How to Make a Multi-Family House WorkWages haven't increased much over the years, but gas, rent and mortgages, electric bills, and even groceries sure have exploded in price. Living with extended families might soften the financial blow.
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Be a Content Article Idea MachineWriting content can be tough when you have to come up with your own ideas, but here are some ways to get your creative energies in motion.
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Tips on Publishing Poetry or Story ChapbooksA chapbook is a small, paperback booklet that is usually staple bound. They're usually not overly distributed, but they can be great ways to advertise your stories or poetry.
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Unconventional Ways to Save on College TuitionCollege tuition increases every year. Financial aid and scholarships definately help, but the ever increasing cost of living expenses can deter one from exploiting those avenues.
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Valentine's Day Gifts: Breaking the ClichesA dozen roses and a box of chocolates is so cliche. Your special sweety will be more thrilled if you come up with something unique.
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Learn to Play PianoIf you cannot afford to take piano lessons, here is a lesson that can help you to get started.
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Tips on Exploiting Your Low Paying JobIf you are working full time at one or two non-trade type jobs to support your family, a college degree might not be in the near future. Here are some ways to move on up with that minimum wage job.
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How to Manage Time With Your Children When You Have a Chaotic Work ScheduleIf you don't work a M-F, 9-5 work schedule, you might have difficulty creating an effective schedule for your children. Your time is valuable to them, no matter how small the time is.
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Preschool: What to Do When It's Not AvailableStudies done by the Effective Provision of Preschool Education Project (the EPPE Project)have shown immense positive impacts of attending preschool; however, preschool isn't always available due to location and costs.
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How to Save Money When You Don't Make MuchHave you ever seen one of those popular financial shows where jaws were dropping because the guest only has ten grand in the bank? Did you drop your jaw because that seemed like a lot of money? How do working families with low incomes save money?
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Five Ways to Lose 2 Pounds in One WeekYou don't have to drink vinegar, eat cabbage soup or swallow pills to lose a few pounds. Decrease the fat and calories in your diet, and increase your exercise, and you will lose weight. Here are five ways you can do that.
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Ten Tips for Parents of an Only ChildBeing an only child can be lonely, and getting holiday gifts such as two-player games can be a little frustrating for the only child. Here are some ideas to keep that lonliness at bay.
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Ten Tips to Minimize TrashAmericans toss about 236 million tons of trash into landfills each year. The landfills, immense in size, contribute to groundwater contamination, environmental emissions, and wasted land space.
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How to Make a Child's DiaryMaking a diary is a great way to spend time with your child, inspire her imagination, and create an evolving keepsake that can be cherished for many years.
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A Guide to Florida's BeachesBecause Florida is a peninsula, it offers a uniquely diverse range of beaches. This guide will help you find the perfect beach spot in Florida.