S. M. Bendock
Ah, *stretch*, a life of ease elludes me. I love people, music, reading, writing, football, and nature. I love to debate and can usually see both sides of any topic.
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Ashworth College - not completedMotto
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Meet Some of the New Cast of Twilight Saga: New Moon - the VolturiThe Volturi - the rulers of the vampires in the Twilight Saga - will be making their debut in Twilight Saga: New Moon on November 20, 2009. -
Halloween Haikuoriginal haiku for Halloween -
Take a Break to Give Thanksoriginal poem -
Your Fiancé's Best Friend is a Woman - Should You Include Her in Your Wedding Party?Whether to include your fiancé's female best friend in your wedding party can be a tricky decision. This guide will help make that decision easier. -
Autumn Leaves in Northeast PA - SlideshowThe changing of the season brings beautiful colors to the trees in NEPA. -
Best of AC Content on Halloween PoemsLooking for great Halloween poems? They're all over AC. This article highlights 11 great poems from creepy, to funny, to kid-friendly. -
GothNoWriMo - an OverviewWhat is GothNoWriMo and why in the world would you want to do it? Trust me, you do ...
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The ValentineAn original short story. Copyright S. M. Clark. May not be reproduced without permission.
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Valentine, ReceivedAn original poem. Copyright S. M. Clark May not be reproduced without permission.
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Valentine, AwaitedAn original poem. Copyright S. M. Clark May not be reproduced without permission.
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Love, BrieflyA very short Love Poem
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Unaddressed ValentineAn original poem. Copyright S. M. Clark May not be reproduced without permission.
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Unopened ValentineAn original poem. Copyright S. M. Clark May not be reproduced without permission.
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Book Review: Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray BradburyWith so many books on writing available, should you bother to read this one? Yes, definitely. -
Question Everything Thought of the Day January 1, 2009Amazing what a little new year's cleaning can bring out ... -
Book Review: the Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. RowlingThe Tales of Beedle the Bard played an important part in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now it is available for Muggles everywhere to experience! -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day September 18, 2008A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Top Chef Chicago - "Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Better"Top Chef is back for an exciting fourth season, and, true to form, the competitors were thrown head-first into a Quick Fire Challenge on their very first day... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day, January 15, 2008A little something to get you thinking on a better world...
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Question Everything's Thought of the Day, January 10, 2008A little something to get you thinking on a better world...
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Question Everything's Thought of the Day, January 8, 2008A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day: January 7, 2008A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day, January 5, 2008A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day, January 4, 2008A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day, January 1, 2008A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day: January 2, 2008A little something to get you thinking on a better world...
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Question Everything's Thought of the Day, December 31, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day November 22, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Cool Christmas Projects for Kids: Thank You NotesIt's never too early to start showing your kids that good manners matter. Also, doing good feels good. Well, okay, maybe 1 year olds won't quite get it, but for older kids this is a great project for Christmas.
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Question Everything's Thought of the Day November 20, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day November 13, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day November 9, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day November 8, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day November 7, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day November 1, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
3 Years Too Latea short poem
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Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 31, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 30, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 29, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
6 Tips for Attending Thanksgiving with Your Boyfriend/GirlfriendIf this is your first major holiday with a new boyfriend or girlfriend, the holiday-with-the-family invitation can be a stressful situation. This article presents 6 tips to help you get through your first major holiday with your new partner's family. -
5 Tips for Inviting Your Boyfriend/Girlfriend to ThanksgivingThanksgiving will be here before you know it. If this is your first major holiday with a new boyfriend or girlfriend, the holiday-with-the-family invitation can be a stressful situation. This article presents 5 tips to help make it much easier. -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 24, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 23, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 22, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 20, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Daylight Savings: 5 Things to Do with Your Extra HourIt's almost time to change our clocks in the good direction - the one that gives us an extra hour. Instead of sleeping in, try one of these 5 fun suggestions with your extra hour. -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 19, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
My Best Halloween Costume EverThis article details my best Halloween costume. It also provides ways to recreate, update and personalize the costume for your own use. -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 18, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 17, 2007Overview: A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 16, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 12, 2007A little something to get you thinking on a better world... -
Question Everything's Thought of the Day October 11, 2007A little something to get you thinking... -
We're All Winners with NaNoWriMoNaNoWriMo is intimidating. (Duh?) I thought about it last year, and chickened out.
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The Amazing Singing Elvis DogDear Lord, I'll never have a blue Christmas again, if only the Elvis dog would please go to sleep! -
Death SpiderI am not yet convinced that spiders are more afraid of me than I am of them. Maybe someday I'll even the score.
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Releasing the PoisonSometimes the only way to get something out of the heart, out of the mind, is to send it out on paper.
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The Pain of an Empath3 short thoughts on the odd sensation of feeling the pain of another.
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Can't Get You Out of My HeadA peom I wrote at the death of a friend-of-a-freind. -
Product Review: Tone's Sugar Glow Body WashTone's new Sugar Glow exfoliating body wash promises to "Polish", "Moisturize" and "Brighten" to "Reveal Radiant Skin". Is it really possible to get all of this just from a body wash?
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Product Review: Dawn Power Dissolver Pot and Dish CleanerIf you have not yet tried Dawn Power Dissolver, you have no idea how much time you could be saving yourself. Dawn Power Dissolver is a spray-on cleaning product that promises "No Scrubbing!" even for greasy, burnt dishes.
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Product Review: Louise L. Hay's Wisdom Cards Tarot DeckLouise L. Hay's Wisdom Cards is one of many inspirational/healing card decks currently on the market. This article provides of brief review of this product.
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SomedayA poem
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Why You Need to Delegate Tasks at Work, and when You Should DelegateAre you delegating tasks to your employees? You should be delegating if you want your office to be efficient and productive. This article provides and introduction on why you need to delegate tasks and when you should delegate.
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New Constitutional Amendment Passed; Americans Have the Right Not to Be OffendedAmericans now have the Constitutionally protected right not to be offended. That is correct, ladies and gentlemen, no one is allowed to offend anyone in America. You are now free to enjoy your life, liberty and pursuit of happiness with out fear of being offended.
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Lunchtime BattleHaikus look like fun, so...
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How to Delegate: Getting Great Work from Your EmployeesIf you plan to delegate a task to an employee, it is important to do it right. Whether the employee performs well or poorly, it will reflect on you. This article provides information on how to delegate tasks the right way.
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Etiquette for Commenting on AC ArticlesMost AC authors have had to deal with people leaving inappropriate and often nasty comments. Some times they are completely unrelated to the article. Unfortunately, these are often made by people not signed in on AC, but good etiquette is always important.
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How to Keep Your Relationship Happy with Small, Meaningful GesturesFor some people, nothing less than excess will ever make an impression. Most of the population, though, can appreciate that it is the little things that keep a relationship happy. Read on for the steps of small gestures that can help keep your relationship happy. -
I Believe in FairiesJust a few of the many things in which I believe...
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How to Find the Strength to Leave a Bad Relationship: the First StepsIt can be hard to find the strength to leave a bad relationship. It may be hard to find hope; it may seem impossible that there is a light at the end of this tunnel. The good news is that you can find the strength to leave a bad relationship.
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How to Write a Personalized Children's BookAds for personalized children's books are everywhere at Christmas time. Anytime of the year, though, you can make your own. Besides saving money, making your own children's book is a fun, easy project and lets it be even more personal. -
How to Make a Great Cheesecake: Simple Techniques to Improve Cheesecake QualityCheesecakes are an elegant, versatile dessert. They have long been shunned as too difficult to make. This article offers simple techniques to help you make a consistently great cheesecake - it's easier than you think! -
Video Game Review: Diner Dash: Flo on the GoDiner Dash: Flo on the Go can be downloaded from many sites, such as Pogo.com or Yahoo! Is it worth the money?
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Quarterly Office Cleaning: Make Your Office More Comfortable and EfficientEven if your office is well cleaned, there are certain things that should be done at least quarterly. Adding these practices to your schedule will not only make your office more clean. They are likely to make it more efficient as well.
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Co-Workers and Cubicles: Tips for Being a Good NeighborCubicles don't have to be a bad thing. With a little consideration among the cubicles, you can enjoy your co-workers and have a very positive experience. Following are ten simple tips to keep in mind for good co-worker relations.
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Atheists Aside: Does Anyone Still Really Believe in God?Sorry to burst your bubble, Hannah, but I don't believe in God (well, not the Christian incarnation of deity, at any rate) and I certainly seem to exist. In fact, I'm curious how many people truly believe in God, as is evidenced by society's behavior.
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Fed-Ex's 'Don't Judge': Good Message, Bad AdThis ad was one of the more product-relevant of the night. It's too bad that means little when the ad is such a dud. -
E*trade's Bank Robbery Ad Too SubtleE*trade's Bank Robbery ad was highly original. Its message, however, was a bit subtle and based too much on implied meanings. -
Nationwide's Ad Stars K-Fed: Good Choice?Nationwide totally lost me with their 'K-Fed Rolling VIP' ad. Did they get any good publicity from this? -
Super Bowl Ads of 2007: Where Did All of the Good Ads Go?Super Bowl ads aren't what they used to be. Fortunately iflim.com lets us enjoy the best of them without reliving the bombs. -
2007 Super Bowl Ad Review: the American Heart Association's 'Gotta Have Heart'Is anyone thinking about heart health during the Super Bowl? Okay, then, now that it's over, the American Hearth Association would like you to be aware of risk factors for heart attacks. -
Doritos' Crash the Super Bowl AdCrash the Super Bowl? Okay, literally... -
Snickers Kiss Super Bowl 2007 AdWill the Snickers Kiss ad have people running out for a Snickers Bar? -
Rid Your Desk of Clutter: 4 Steps to a More Productive Work SpaceFor years office workers have been clinging to the mentality that a cluttered, busy desk makes them look like a busy worker. It may look that way to some, but the general consensus is finally shifting. Controlling the clutter on your desk doesn't have to be difficult.
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7 Tips to Save You Money when ShoppingEveryone can use a little extra cash in their pocket. Make your dollar go further with these money saving tips. -
2006 Superbowl Ad Review: Ameriquest's 'That Killed Him'Every year Superbowl ads get more expensive, but are the getting better? Here's one of the good ones from 2006.
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Clear Communication: Receiving the Right MessageCommunication is a two-way street. Clear communication requires active participation by the person receiving the message, as well as by the person sending the message.
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You Can Make Your Office More OrganizedMost days, your job is probably challenging enough on its own. Yet everyday you can be making your job more difficult if your office is not organized. With just a few simple actions, you can make your office more organized and get more from your time.
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Clear Communications: Sending Your MessageMiscommunication happens to everyone, but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are a few simple tips to keep your communications clear.
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Christmas Traditions for Kids: Making the Holidays SpecialKids can be one of the greatest joys of Christmas time. Their natural sense of wonder and delight make the holidays more enjoyable for everyone. Starting Christmas traditions with your kids can be a very rewarding way of bonding. -
A Christmas Birthday: Keeping Your Child from Getting Lost in the FussDoes a child in your family have a birthday on Christmas? This can be a less than thrilling prospect for the child. With a small effort, you can make both celebrations equallly memorable.
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Laws, Morals and Juries: Is it Our Duty to Ignore Our Own Morals?Can we ignore our own morals when it comes to following laws? What about when we are participating on a jury? It is our duty to do so.
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Office Christmas Traditions: Simple Ways to Promote Goodwill Among Your EmployeesDid you know that adding Christmas traditions to your office can help with employee retention? Anything that feels like a benefit to your employees can make them happier, more productive, and more interested in staying with your company.
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Family Christmas Tradtions: Getting Your Family Together to Enjoy the HolidaysWhat can you do to bring a little bit of family togetherness, a little bit of celebratory spirit back to your Christmas? It may be time to create some new family traditions, or at least breathe a little life back into the old ones.
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What Do You Do If Your Partner Works Too Much?All relationships have problems, and good realtionships are more than worth working through the problems. When one partner works a lot or is a workaholic, what should you do to work through it so you can both be happy?
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Homemade Christmas Gifts: A Great Idea for Everyone on Your ListChristmas is approaching, and with it all the stress. What if there was a way to save money, reduce your shopping trips, occupy the kids and still fill out your Christmas list? Maybe it's time to try some Homemade gifts. -
Political Affiliations: Is Our Party System Working?I have taken to calling myself a 'Republican", as my views on the issues most important to me don't aline neatly with either party. Should I give in, though, and declare an affiliation? That would be disrespectful of our political system. -
Rumsfeld Resigns: Rober Gates Announced as ReplacementDespite reports that the election outcome would not affect Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's position, and claims that he would attempt to work with the new Democrats in Congress, his resignation has been announced.
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If You Have a Horrible Co-WorkerWe've all been there. There seems to be that one person in every office that is practically impossible to work with. Now what?
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Marijuana: Gateway Drug or Bringer of Benefits?Is marijuana a gateway drug best kept illegal? Or could it possibly offer medicinal benefits? Is the government looking into this as fully as possible? -
Pro-Life or Pro-Choice: Morals Questions and the Issue of AbortionMorals are not black and white, so is it possible for the same moral background to leave one person Pro-Life and another Pro-Choice? How we interpret morals is what guides such very personal decisions, and I have more questions than answers.
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The Dixie Chicks' Responsibility: Should They Expect What They Got?Superdork feels that the Dixie Chicks got what they deserved, and there are many people who agree with him. Were the Dixie Chicks responsible in their comments, or should they have expected this outcome? -
Unconditional Love: What Our Children DeserveWhat do our children deserve, and are they getting it? There is a vocal group dedicated to ensuring that children are allowed to be born - who is looking out for them after that?
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Gay Couples' Rights in New Jersey: Homosexual Union Ruling PassedThe New Jersey State Supreme Court has ruled that homosexual couples must receive the same rights and benefits as heterosexual couples. Will legal homosexual marriage be the answer in New Jersey?
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Tips for Christian Parents of Wiccan-Curious TeensTeens' natural curiosity can be quite disturbing when they begin to question their religious background. What can parents do to bring their teens back to Christianity, without pushing them further away?
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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Dating a Married ManCheating is, unfortunately, all too common in today's society. There a more than a few reasons not to become involved with someone who is cheating on their spouse, and most a very personal.
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Tips for Generating Associated Content Article TopicsWriters' block or not, sometimes the topic ideas just don't seem to flow. So, where can you turn for ideas? I have 5 favorite sources.
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I Didn't Want One Anyway: Should Guys Buy Drinks for Girls, AnsweredDating rituals keep getting more and more confusing. Who would have ever guessed that so much analysis would be given to the simple concept of buying drinks for someone at a bar?
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God is Not Turning His Back on America Because of HomosexualityGays are taking us to Hell? Gays aren't taking us anywhere, at least until we learn better manners. Read on to find out why God won't turn his back on America over homosexuality.
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6 Great Reasons to Give Seasonal Employment a ChanceIt's that time of year, and not just in retail. All kinds of businesses look for seasonal help to fill a variety of positions - not just stocking shelves or greeting customers. So what's in it for you? Here's why you should consider a seasonal opening.
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I Found it in a MagazineMagazines are filled with beautiful pictures, along with large words in headlines and advertisments. Collecting and clipping these items can lead to wonderful, self-expressive collages.
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Protecting Your Relationship from Your PastYou have a good relationship, but now there's a problem. Is it you? Is it your partner? Are you just not compatible? Or, is baggage getting in your way? How to find out....
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Sneaking Exercise into Your ScheduleTrying to fit the requisite amount of exercise into a busy daily schedule is not easy. The great news is that studies are showing that exercise helps, even in small doses. Sneak a little extra exercise into your routine and see the benefits it has. -
Are You a Valuable Employee?Being seen as a valuable employee by your employer definitely matters. Read on to see why you should care, and how to show your value more clearly.
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Can a Pacifist Support Our Troops?Pacifists are against fighting, so how, and why, would a pacifist support our troops? It's not only possible; it's actually logical.
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Re-Naming Rita SkeeterA new co-worker brings out a bit of amusement.