Libby Pelham
Libby is a work at home mom with a very busy 7 year old son. After 17 years of writing technical manuals, she now enjoys writing about topics she loves - antiques and collectibles, recipes, celebrities, movies, and television shows! I have written for Write For Cash, Senior Wire, Jack Myers, Reality-Tv-Online, WeBuildPages, PTS, Families.com, and several individual clients.
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BA in Human Development and Learning. Certificate in Journalism from University of Massachusetts Amherst
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West Memphis Three Go FreeIn 1993, three eight-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. Three teens would would become known as the West Memphis Three were convicted of the crime with little evidence. Eighteen years later, the three were quickly released.
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The Vivacious Mrs. ParkerWriter Dorothy Parker lived life in the fast lane of the Roaring 20s. Her acid tongue made her ahead of her time and the toast of the Algonquin Round Table. Yet for someone who seemed to die young and stay pretty, Parker lived to a ripe old age.
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In Search of PoeThis is an article about my visit to Poe's Baltimore home. -
The Murder of Dominique DunneDominique Dunne has her whole life in front of her, until her ex-boyfriend destroyed it. -
The Suicide of Lou TellegenHollywood has plenty of tragic stories, but few actors met a more tragic end than silent film star Lou Tellegen. -
Mark Twain, the Father of American LiteratureWith classic tales like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, American author Mark Twain set the standard for childhood adventure. -
My Trip to Antiques RoadshowGoing to a filming of Antiques Roadshow was a great experience, but it helps to know how it works before you arrive. -
The Real World: Haphazard Hookups and Real RomancesThe Real World has had 21 seasons of roommate relationships, resulting in two marriages, five children and several broken hearts. -
Beautiful Emerald Isle, North CarolinaEmerald Isle, North Carolina has a small population, but receives many visitors each year. Today, it serves as an important tourist attraction for North Carolina visitors. -
Where to Find the Best Christmas MySpace LayoutsChristmas is quickly approaching and if you are like many of the one million plus users of the social networking site MySpace, you will be looking for Christmas layouts. -
Haunted Places: the Lizzie Borden House Fall River, MassachusettsThe Lizze Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts is a bed and breakfast now. However, a little over a hundred years ago, it was the scene of a grisly crime in which Andrew Borden, and his wife Abby were brutally murdered with a hatchet.
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Think You Know "Sex and the City?"If you think you know the HBO series "Sex and the City" well, you should be able to answer these questions!
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British "Bachelor" Matt Grant Chooses Shayne Dahl Lamas as His FianceLast night, the ever so charming British Bachelor, Matt Grant, had to choose between two women - actress Shayne Dahl Lamas (of the Lamas acting family) or pharmaceutical saleswoman Chelsea Wanstrath. Personally, I didn't really care for either one.
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Survivor Fans Vs. Favorites: Parvati Shallow Takes Home the Grand PrizeAmanda wins the final immunity challenge and decides to take Parvati to the final two. Despite Ozzy's emotional speech about his blindside and how it was orchestrated by Parvati, five of the three final jurors voted for her and she took home the million dollar prize. -
Hot Ghetto Mess: Positive or Negative?The 34 year old African American lawyer founded the web page Hot Ghetto Mess - http://www.hotghettomess.com - in order to show what she says is the "dysfunctional elements of our black community."
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Michael Johns Leaves American Idol with ClassMichael Johns was eliminated in 7th place last night on American Idol, but it was the calloused way he was eliminated that infuriates me most of all.
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American Idol's Top 8; Who Will Win?"American Idol" has narrowed down to the final eight contestants for season seven. Who will win? Who will go home next? Here are my predictions for this season of "American Idol."
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America's Got Talent: Where to See America's Best and Craziest Acts!"America's Got Talent" is an NBC reality show that seems out both typical and unusual talent. The show often features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, jugglers, acrobats, and even strippers.
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Delicious Antipasto Squares: A Quick and Easy Family RecipeThis delicious recipe includes crescent rolls, pepperoni, cheeses, and roasted red peppers is great for brunch, lunch, or even dinner.
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Fashion Secrets from Celebrity Award ShowsDo you ever watch female celebrities on the red carpet, envious of how nice and well put together they look? Well, there are some secrets that once known, makes their look a little less effortless.
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College and University Scholarships Available for Low Income StudentsThomas Jefferson wrote "…that the children of the poor must be thus educated at common expense" over 100 years ago and Americans businesses and organizations still take this to heart.
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Scholarships for Students of Hispanic DescentThe Hispanic population is the largest minority in America, yet the high school drop out rate is 48% and only a little over 10% graduate from college.
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Satellite Radio: XM or Sirius - Which One Do You Choose?Satellite radio is great for people who live in remote areas and cannot get signals well and for people who travel frequently and wish to take their favorite stations with them as they travel.
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Mobility Scooters - a Great Way to Get Around!Mobility scooters can offer mobility to those previous confined to their house due to an illness or disability.
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Visiting Las Vegas with a BabyTraveling to Las Vegas with a baby can still be a lot of fun. There are so many things to do and see, the whole family will enjoy the trip. -
Is The Real World Really Real Anymore?It was one of the first reality based shows - even before we knew what reality television was. The Real World New York started in 1992, an idea dreamed up by Jon Murray and Mary-Ellis Bunim. But is it still real anymore?
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Doll Collecting: A Fun and Rewarding HobbyPurchasing antique dolls can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but you should know a little about it before you start a collection.
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Jacksonville: Proud of Its Marines!Jacksonville is located on the east coast of North Carolina. It is the eleventh largest city in North Carolina with a population of about 66,000 and the home of Camp LeJeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River.
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Memphis - More Than the Home of ElvisMemphis is the home of the Blues, barbecue and Elvis. If you love good food, good music and nice people, you don't need to look any further than Memphis. It is also a mere twenty miles north of Tunica, the third largest gaming destination in America.
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Danica Patrick: Adding a Feminine Touch to RacingIf you told racing fans a year ago that Danica Patrick, a petite, beautiful woman would have finished fourth in the Indianapolis 500 this year, they might have laughed at you. But that is exactly what happened and made Danica Patrick a household name.
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Brad Pitt - Hotter Than Ever!Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are on all the magazine covers, but what is really going on?
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Tom Cruise - What Went Wrong?Tom Cruise has been in the headlines lately, but it hasn't necessarily been good publicity. What is causing all this outspokeness and controversy?
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How to Visit Vegas Without Going BrokeMany people believe you need to have a lot of money to vacation in Las Vegas, but that isn't so. You can visit Vegas on a budget and still have a great time! -
Colllecting Baseball CardsOver the years, young boys have collected and traded to get their favorite baseball cards. With nostalgia and the love of memorabilia items on the rise, it only makes sense that baseball cards are desired items in today's market. -
Memphis - A Town with Something for Everyone!Memphis is a town steeped in musical heritage. Blues, rock, soul, R&B, Memphis has it all! The third largest gambling site in America is located 20 miles south of Memphis. Food? You will never eat any barbecue better anywhere in the world!
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Finding Out What Your Antiques Are WorthYou've probably acquired antiques along the road of life. Maybe you inherited them from family or maybe you love browsing antique stores. You might be someone who sees treasures in other people's trash. Or, like me, you may have just lived long enough
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Tin ToysTin toys were popular in the early to mid-20th century and are now making a comeback.