Dianna Zaragoza
I'm a freelance writer, editor and teacher. Most of my previous work can currently be found here at AC. I've been writing articles online for 4 years now, with a special focus on all things short in the arts and entertainment field - short films, short stories, poetry or music - but no matter the size, I always love a good story!
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A Review of the Short Film “Playing it Safe” by FCRabbath ProductionsRachael has more than her share of challenges. She is afraid. She wants, above all, to be safe...
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A Review of the Short FC Rabbath Film "As I Am"The FC Rabbath short YouTube film "As I Am" explores love and obsession in a grand fantasy that smacks of Shakespeare. -
Five Out of Time: A Review of the FC Rabbath Short YouTube Film "Clocked Out"Fred Rabbath of FC Rabbath Productions offers a new short film on YouTube about two policemen who chase fugitives...through time. -
A Review of the Short Film "Miracle Fish" at the YouTube Screening RoomA young boy with a toy that can tell the future finds himself plunged into strange happenings in the short film, "Miracle Fish." -
A Review of the Short Film The Last Farm at the YouTube Screening RoomIn the quiet short film, The Last Farm, we meet the farmer and his wife and their last day on the farm...forever. -
A Review of the Short Film Plastic Bag at the YouTube Screening RoomIn the short film Plastic Bag, the main character - a plastic bag - takes us on an epic journey into the heart of loneliness, while commenting on the state of the environment. -
John Donne's Poem, "The Good Morrow"It's a poem of a very intimate moment, but how long will it last? John Donne explores new love in the poem, "The Good Morrow" -
An Analysis of the Sonnet Poem "How Soon Hath Time" by John MiltonJohn Milton rides a delicate tension between faith and fear in his sonnet poem, "How Soon Hath Time". -
"The Biggest Loser": The Biggest and Best Reason for Watching TelevisionIn some ways it's just as hammy and manipulative as any other reality show. In other ways, "The Biggest Loser" sucks me happily in and I can't stay away.
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Technology and the Apocalypse of Fear: Review of the Short Film Disconnected by Fred RabbathFred Rabbath's new YouTube short movie, Disconnected, explores our dependence on cellphone, the Internet, and the terror of losing them. -
The Prose of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Book Three and Orson Scott Card's EmpireFinally, at the end of Breaking Dawn, we come to Book Three, and the final epigram from science fiction writer Orson Scott Card. -
The Poetry of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Book Two and William Shakespeare's a Midsummer Night's DreamLove certainly makes no sense to Jacob in Breaking Dawn, just as the lovers in A Midsummer Night's Dream became confused. Still, all is set right in the end. -
The Poetry of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Book One and Edna St. Vincent MillayThe poem "Childhood is the Kingdom Where Nobody Dies" dares to define childhood, not by years, but by death. Death is no longer a distant scene in Breaking Dawn, but for Bella, an inevitability. -
Multitasking: What Activities Can Be Combined with TV, and What Activities Can'tJust because you can combine a certain activity with watching television doesn't mean you should. Consider these examples before switching on the TV. -
The Poetry of the Twilight Saga: Eclipse and Robert Frost's Poem "Fire and Ice"So why was this particular poem chosen to preface the story of Eclipse? -
The Poetry of the Twilight Saga: New Moon and William Shakespeare's Story of Romeo and JulietWhat does the book New Moon really have to do with Romeo and Juliet, and what did the author mean by including these particular lines from Shakespeare's play in the introduction? -
The Prose and Poetry of the Twilight Saga: Twilight and the Story of Adam and Eve in the Book of GenesisThe introductory poem or prose before a novel is not a throwaway on the part of the author. It is carefully chosen to harmonize with the larger work, and to set the scene to come. Why was Genesis 2:17 chosen for the story of Twilight? -
Movie Review of Fred Rabbath's Modern GodsFred Rabbath of YouTube delivers another short movie story about the gods of Greek mythology in modern times, and the poor hapless human that gets caught in the middle of them.
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Purple - a Haiku PoemA haiku poem to celebrate the merger of AC and Yahoo!
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A Poetry Analysis of Walt Whitman's A Noiseless Patient SpiderIn the poem, A Noiseless Patient Spider, Walt Whitman makes the observation of a lone spider into a symbol of the lonely soul of man.
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The Modern-Day Candide: a Review of the Short Film Harvie KrumpetThe short Oscar-winning film Harvie Krumpet has many elements in common with the famous French short novel Candide by Voltaire.
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A Poetry Review of Shel Silverstein's Hoarding Poems Compared to the TV Show "Hoarders"When is too much stuff too much? What is worth keeping? Both the TV show "Hoarders" on A&E and Shel Silverstein comment on obsessive compulsive pack rats.
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A Poetry Analysis of the Christian Emblem Poem "The Altar" by George HerbertThis poem, from the poetry collection, "The Temple", both poetically and visually creates an altar for the poet George Herbert's personal offering of his heart's desires to God.
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A Review of Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth GilbertThe New York Times bestseller Eat Pray Love shows a woman starting over with a grand adventure. But are grand adventures all that they're cracked up to be?
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A Review of the Academy Award Nominated Short Film, French Roast by Fabrice JoubertFrom Pumpkin Studios, French filmmaker Fabrice Joubert produces French Roast, an Academy Award-nominated short film about a French businessman "roasting" in an ethical dilemma of his own.
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Christopher Marlowe's "Passionate Shepherd" Love Poem and Its Many ResponsesExamine poetic responses to Christopher Marlowe's poem, and perhaps dare to enter a thread that's hundreds of years old and create your own response to poetry.
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Ten Best Film Shorts from the Vancouver Film School YouTube ChannelThe Vancouver Film School channel at YouTube is a unique opportunity to view some excellent short films, as well as to get a small peek inside the process of creating effects for movies.
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Comparing the Romance of Twilight to Indian Bollywood Romance Film Rab Ne Bana Di JodSimilar themes resonate between two very different stories, with similar results: the teenage vampire film Twilight and the Bollywood blockbuster Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
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A Review of Who Do You Think You Are, a Genealogy Reality TV Show on NBCWant a realty TV show worth bringing into your own reality? Then watch Who Do You Think You Are? - a new genealogy show on NBC.
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The Use of Allusion in WritingAllusion is a rhetorical device that can make your writing more powerful. Learn how to use this tool like John Henry's hammer here.
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Watch British TV Shows on Hulu for Free - Four Best ChoicesIf there's nothing on TV in America, hop the pond for some great British offerings on Hulu for free (with an Internet connection).
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Women's History Month: Alice Guy-BlacheThe first director of a narrative film, and the only female ever to head a major motion picture studio...all in a time when married women were discouraged from holding any job. Meet the amazing Alice Guy-Blache.
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Rhetorical Devices in Literature: The Use of Alliteration in Shakespeare's Sonnet #18A common rhetorical device to use is alliteration, and Shakespeare makes use of it in Sonnet #18 to evoke the proper mood.
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Rhetorical Devices in Story: A Basic Introduction to RhetoricThere is bound to be a number of rhetorical devices to be found in any kind of poem or story or communication of any kind, whether deliberate or unintentional. Learn what they are to use them, or understand them.
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A Review of Fred Rabbath's Short YouTube Film DrawnThe hero has a thousand faces - Joseph Campbell.
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Experiencing Death Through LiteratureCan we truly love if we haven't lost? Some literature gives us the vicarious experience of loss, and thus truly helps us to love.
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Top 10 TV Shows for WritersHere are my recommendations for past and present shows that throw down the challenge of excellent TV writing to writers today.
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The "Memory" of Morning: T.S. Eliot's Poems and the Origin of the "Cats" Musical Song "Memory"See how the now-classic torch song "Memory" from the musical "Cats" evolved from T.S. Eliot's poems....and not the ones you think.
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Movie Review of the Short Film "Doxology"A Tale of Man and God and the Meaning of Everything...Or Not
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Four Questions to Test Your Home's Level of ClutterTest yourself according to a clutter scale used by professional organizers to objectively evaluate your own level of personal disorder.
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Finding Space in a Small ClosetWhen there's only so much space in a small closet, it's time to make some choices.
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A Product Review of Rice Dream's Vanilla Pie Non-Dary Ice Cream BarA description of one of my favorite pleasures that inspires little to no real guilt.
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Organizing Time: 10 Tips to Get Your "Time Budget" Back on TrackTime is a great resource, and once it's spent, you can never get it back. The following tips will help you organize and gain control of your "time budget".
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Too Much LightScott loves Shawna, but the letter he receives from her brings strange news.
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Famous Supreme Court Tests of the First AmendmentYou can think whatever you like, but there are limits on what you can say or show in America. The Supreme Court has ruled on some of them.
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The Best Monty Python Skits of All TimeThis article tells, in no particular order, my personal choices of some of Monty Python's funniest and most ground-breaking skits ever.
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How to Add Herbs to Any Baked Bread ProductsIf you like to bake bread, there are lots of ways to use up leftover herbs, and your baked goods can only benefit from the addition of smells and flavors that herbs bring.
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Teaching Children to Mow the LawnTeaching this annoying chore to teenagers has the potential to pass along certain positive life messages.
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Prediabetes and the Corn Syrup LinkAfter developing some alarming symptoms, I decided to cut all corn syrup out of my diet. The results were impressive. Here's how I did it.
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Health Conditions that Keep You from Plasma DonationSome people don't realize that plasma donation is conditional...and those conditions can become a very long list. Not everyone makes a good donor.
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What to Do when Your House DepreciatesYour house is more than a home; it's also an investment. How is your investment doing in the current market?
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A Poetry Analysis of "Love" by George HerbertFrom the poem "Love" the reader gains some insights into the way George Herbert views God and His relationship to man.
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Bollywood for Beginners: Kabhi Kushi Kabhi GhamThe Bollywood movie Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham translates roughly to "Sometimes Laughter, Sometimes Tears." That description is spot-on for this excellent movie.
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Handling an Extended Computer Power Outage While Working Your Online BusinessIf you're prepared, a power outage can be business as usual for you in your at-home business.
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Flash Flooding: A Personal Story of SurvivalIronically, the most dangerous disaster in dry climates - flash flooding - is often the last one we're ready for. I know I never thought about it myself, until I had the experience of being almost caught in one.
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Where to Take Swimming Classes in Dallas, TexasA review of some places for adults to learn to swim in the Dallas, Texas area.
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Creating a Summer Homeschool for Public and Private School KidsIf your children attend public or private school and are free for the summer, here's an easy guide to some homeschool fun that will keep their brains alive and your sanity intact.
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A Fred Rabbath Movie Review: The Ninth CircleFred Rabbath's movie has levels of meaning, even as the main character, Michael, must pass through different levels of Hell.
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Elance Bid Proposal TemplatePlacing a personalized bid at Elance makes you more likely to get the job. Here's an easy way to do just that.
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Four Steps to Prepare for a Purse SnatcherPrepare your purse beforehand for the eventuality of a purse snatcher and enjoy some peace of mind.
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Camping for People Who Hate CampingIt's okay to hate camping, but not okay to not do it. The reason why is your family's emergency survival.
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Selective Mutism from Childhood to AdulthoodLiving with selective mutism - an extreme form of shyness - was difficult and almost life-threatening for me. This is my experience of living with this condition and what I did about it.
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Comedy Clubs in DallasThere are many fine venues for comedy in Dallas. Here's a sampling of just a few.
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Listen: A Fred Rabbath Movie ReviewThe Fred Rabbath short movie, Listen, is another offering that's thoughtful as well as entertaining and hardly seems to be the no-budget offering that it is.
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A Poetry Analysis of William Butler Yeats' "The Second Coming"The poem, "The Second Coming," by William Butler Yeats is a poem of one man's relationship to God, and to change, and the anxiety and apprehension towards the ultimate and unavoidable conjunction with both.
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The Bombay PlanThe Bombay Plan was an idea that started with a few of India's more liberal and progressive business leaders and gradually began to take hold in India.
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Bollywood for Beginners: Movie Review of Heyy BabyyThe Hindi movie, Heyy Babyy, brings a jazzy Bollywood twist to a familiar Western story.
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Exercise Dance Workout DVD Review: Rock Your Body by Jamie KingWork out by channeling your inner B-boy with Jamie King's dance workout DVD, Rock Your Body.
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Your Elance Profile: A Beginner's GuideWhen you first sign up on Elance, there are a lot of fields to fill in and not a lot of instruction on how to do it. Use your Elance profile to give yourself a competitive edge in bidding for jobs.
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Children's Dental Practices in the Dallas, TX AreaIn the Dallas, TX area, there are many excellent children's dental practices available to concerned parents. Here the spotlight falls on a select few.
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Storing Emergency Water at HomeStoring water in the home takes the edge off in an emergency situation.
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Plato's Famous Allegory in Modern LiteratureMany pieces of literature and popular culture can trace their roots back to Plato's allegory of the cave.
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A Guide to the Mesquite Arts Center in TexasA lot goes on in this multi-function center, and many artistic groups call the Mesquite Arts Center home.
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The Legend of David: Movie ReviewThe Legend of David, a movie both evocative and suspenseful, begins with what looks like a dream; a mother carrying a small baby through the tall grass.
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Main Hoon Na: Bollywood Film ReviewThe movie Main Hoon Na was a big hit in Asia. An unapologetically commercial film, it's highly entertaining and a good jumping-off spot for watching Bollywood films.
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Star Trek Movie Review: Bringing Sexy Back to Star TrekThe new Star Trek movie is fantastic. If you're an old fan, go see it. If you don't know about Star Trek yet, go see it.
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TwiCon 2009: Twilight Fans Converge in Dallas, Texas in July 2009Twilight fans the world over are gathering in Dallas, Texas this summer for TwiCon 2009.
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For Community Colleges in Dallas, Texas, Try the DCCCDThe Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a fantastic value for what is offered. Take a look.
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A Review of Jillian Michaels' Mini-Workouts ExerciseNeed a quick workout break? It doesn't get any quicker (or much better) than Jillian Michaels' mini-workouts on Hulu.
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My Top Five Favorite Minor Characters from the Harry Potter BooksHarry Potter wouldn't be who he is without the support of these great minor characters. Who is your favorite?
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A Review of the Twilight BooksHere there be monsters...but not the kind you'd expect.
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Similarities and Differences Between Christianity and IslamThere are some differences between the religions of Islam and Christianity, but also more than a few similarities.
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Scarlet's Witch: An Indie Film by Fred RabbathIndependent films are more available to the public thanks to sites like YouTube. Look for Fred Rabbath's films for something really worth watching.
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Is Bollywood Safe for Kids?Bollywood movies are epic, beautiful, flirtacious and fun, but are they safe for kids? Here's how to decide.
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Top 10 Songs of TarkanThere's more to pop music than what's made in the United States. Why not head for the Middle East for something really unique and amazing? Try Tarkan's music.
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My Motorcycle Accident and the Lessons LearnedYou never know when something will go terribly wrong.
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The Evolution of Our ConstitutionThe basis of our Constitution originated in documents and philosophical ideas that predate our nation by hundreds of years.
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Notes from an Apprentice Piano TunerPiano tuning is a career that opens up a whole new world of music and sound.
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Is it Time to Open the Doors of the G8?The G8 needs to allow other countries to be included in talks if it wants to continue to be relevant in the coming years.
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Sibling Rivalry RevisitedA few thoughts from the home trenches on sibling rivalry
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What Qualities Make a Great Academy Awards Host?The following article lists ideal qualities in past hosts, and some suggestions for the Academy Awards for future hosts that will bring such a large and complicated show to great ratings and good public relations.
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Studying Boring Topics in CollegeIn the quest for knowledge (and particularly a college degree), it's unavoidable that sometime, somewhere, there will be classes to take that don't run along the lines of your interests.
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My Resolution for 2009 - Going Diva!This is my one and only resolution for 2009 - to pack as much life and love into each diva day possible.
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The Best YouTube Stars of 2008For your YouTubing pleasure, here are five of the best and most unique offerings to be found on the popular channel from 2008.
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A Night at the MeyersonThe Dallas Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Carlos Kalmar and guest soloist Midori showed off the beautiful Meyerson Symphony Hall in all of its glory.
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Voting in Mesquite, Texas, on Election DayMy husband and I got up and got ready to go to the polls on November 4th.
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Why Don't Mormons Believe in Gay Marriage?Members of the LDS have resisted legislative efforts at gay marriage for a long time? Why?
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How to Stay Awake Through HomeworkTake a break from your homework to try these tips on how to keep awake during the boring bits.
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Communicating Effectively with Your Doctor During LaborCommunication during labor isn't an easy matter. Here's some tips to smooth the way.
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The Keys to Throwing a Great Cast PartyA good cast party requires a little thought and preparation beforehand. Here's some points to think about while planning yours.
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Should You Follow Up After an Acting Audition?It's hard to know how to behave during and after an audition. Follow these tips for a better outcome.
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How to Start an Acting Career Outside of HollywoodActing is about life, and life can be lived anywhere. Don't run to Hollywood until you're ready.
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How to Handle Soap Opera AddictionTime to turn off the tube and take your life back.
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How to Distribute a Short FilmWith short films, there's lots you can do to maximize your short film's viewing potential.
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Resolving Home Buyer's Remorse: Ten TipsYou can have the dream of buying a new house without the remorse of a bad decision. Follow these tips for a good result.
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How to Care for a Patio Garden in the WinterWinter is harsh on a garden, but there's some steps you can take to possibly save your garden plants for next spring.
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Skin Care for Motorcycle RidersDon't let your skin become your new leather jacket. Follow these simple tips for protecting your skin while riding your motorcycle.
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Invisible Sources of Fat at Buffet RestaurantsBuyer beware! There are invisible sources of fat lurking in the food at buffet restaurants.
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Tips for Family Menu PlanningHaving dealt with menu planning in my own family for many years, I have some tips to offer to those who want to use plan foods for their family but are tempted to quit in frustration.
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How to Find the Cheapest Gas Prices in the Dallas AreaHere's some helpful websites that will assist you in the battle to fill up cheaply.
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Best Containers for Emergency Home Water StorageThe storage of a small supply of water can pay off in cases of emergency or just in daily life. Follow these guidelines to get started.
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Six Flags Over Texas: Reviewing Every RideGet a view of this great amusement park from someone who's been there.
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Tips for Preparing for a Local VacationTake the time to plan a local vacation to get the most out of your experience.
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Best Eco-Friendly Plants for Your YardBefore you run into the nursery and pick out the first pretty plant that catches your eye, give some thought to these guidelines first to save money and avoid more work in the future.
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The Meditative Benefits of GardeningThere will be more discussion next year about the value of gardening as meditation.
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Business Plans For WritersEducation is a lifelong pursuit for the professional freelance writer. Plan to make time for it.
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Business Plans for WritersWhat kind of lifestyle will this business bring to you?
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Business Plans for WritersMoney is your new best friend, since businesses exist for the primary reason of making money. What kind of money will you make?
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Business Plans for Writers Part 3: Writer, Define ThyselfSpecialization is necessary if you want to be good at what you do, and have people hire you and pay you money to write.
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Business Plans for Writers: Part 2: Getting StartedSome points to ponder as you begin your mad dash to business-hood as a freelance writer.
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Business Plans For WritersTalent and desire are only the first steps to launching a successful freelance writing business. A great business idea needs a plan.
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Should You House Your College Student at Home?It can be good, but the parent/child relationship has changed. How do we make this work?
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Can Kids Pay for College when Parents Can't?Money should never be a factor in getting higher education. Where you get the money from, however, depends on you and your smarts.
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The True Importance of College RankingsAre they really the best colleges in America? Would they be right for you or your child?
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Tips for Teaching Basic Budgeting to the College-Bound StudentYou could save your children such financial anguish with some simple steps taken while they are still under your wing.Also published on:
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The Perils of Paying for Your Child's EducationYour child's education is a fabulous investment in everybody's future, but a child is an investment with a mind of its own.
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Locked Out of Your House: How to Get Back InA little preparation can save you big bucks and a lot of stress.
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How to Find Employment at a College or UniversityThere are many benefits to becoming a full-time administrative employee of a college or university, one of which is the opportunity to also be a student.
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My Virtual Britney Spears Shopping SpreeWould you spend gobs of money like Britney Spears or Bill Gates?
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Tips for Making an Unemployment Claim in TexasHopefully this information will help others who need to navigate the governmental waters of the TWC to get through their own unemployment phase.
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Gossip in Money Terms: When Talk Isn't CheapHow would we spend information if it were tangible? Here are some common money archetypes that would also apply to "information spending".
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Low-Cost Ways to Manage DepressionIf your depression is mild, try some of these suggestions to alleviate the problem.
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The Three Main Accounting Principles for Personal FinancesAccounting isn't just bookkeeping. Know the three aspects of accounting for personal finances.
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The Truth About Daily Life in TexasTake it from an outsider who's been here awhile now...don't believe everything you hear about Texas...but don't disbelieve everything either.
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A Guide to Getting Back on Your Feet Quickly After You've Been UnemployedLosing your job is a disorienting experience. Here's some tips on how to get oriented and find work again.
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Are You a Movie Snack-Sneaker?Is it really right to sneak food into the movies, just because you can?
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How to Prepare for a Layoff While You're Still EmployedWill you carry on, or lose your head, when the ax falls?
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The Sacred Garden: Marriage and Sex in the Mormon FaithMarried sex. Mormons believe in it, and it's no secret. It's sacred.
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Sex and the Single MormonSingle members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have a strict standard of chastity to live, similar to a Catholic vow of chastity....and in some ways, not.
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Mormons and Polygamy: A View from the Inside of the LDS ChurchYou've heard what your preacher's told you. Now hear about it from a bona fide member of the Church.
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Harry Potter: Moments We Missed in the MoviesWhat moments from the books do you miss in the movies? Here's mine...
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Childbirth Myths Revealed: "Natural" Childbirth Doesn't Come NaturallyHaving a "natural" birth actually takes preparation and planning, but it's well worth the work.
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Hobbies for Writers: What to Do when Your Writing Ideas Are PercolatingCertain activities are more useful to writers than others.
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Traditional Over Eco-Friendly Laundry Soap? - Tide Detergent Vs. Seventh GenerationHow does the leading natural detergent measure up against one of the leading conventional brands?
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The Mesquite Public Library's Summer Reading ProgramThe library's popular summer reading program is once again getting ready to set sail.
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Healthy Pancakes Made EasyMaking these healthy pancakes is not hard. They're quick and delicious and very versatile.
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School's Out! - What I'm Going to Do on My Summer VacationIt should be a law. Everyone should get summer vacation. It's just too good to miss.
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A Tale of Two Women: Seduction Techniques in John Donne's and Andrew Marvell's PoetryIn the poems, "The Flea", by John Donne, and Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress", the two men use very different seduction tactics in the pursuit of their prey.
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Folk Music: A Review of the Album "Braver Days" by Kirby HeyborneFamily relations are certainly ripe creative fodder for any artist, and Mr. Heyborne mines the depths of his, and emerges with common human themes.
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Light Listening Music Recommendation: A Review of the Album "Inside" by Kirby HeyborneKirby's first solo effort takes off from the gate and, while somewhat uneven in tone, provides many gems for your listening pleasure.
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Kierkegaard and the Development of the Religious LifeAll human beings are a constant work in progress, and Kierkegaard details what that progress looks like through the choices we make.
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Another School Shooting at Virginia Tech...What Now?Tragedies such as the school shooting at Virginia Tech affect all of us, but ultimately we must mourn and move on.
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Kirby Heyborne - The "Everyman" and His MusicKirby Heyborne is a popular local folk rock musician currently on tour for his newest solo album, "Braver Days"
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Cruel to Be Kind: An Exploration of Paradox in John Donne's Holy Sonnet 14John Donne's Sonnet 14 is a primal scream for help from a lost soul, with violent and shocking imagery.
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Seventeeth-Century Pillow Talk: A Review of John Donne's The Good-MorrowJohn Donne's poem "The Good-Morrow" builds an intimate moment between two lovers.
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The Teaching of Religion and Science in Public SchoolsIt's time to consider that there might be a place for the teaching of religion in public schools after all.
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Writing: My Biggest SecretI denied and hid it for years, but my secret couldn't be hidden forever.
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Old Love: Reflections on Edmund Spenser's Amoretti, Sonnet 34The perspective of years can temper the throes of passion, as Edmund Spencer shows in his Sonnet 34 from the Amoretti.
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Lament of the Student Studying SonnetsA student sighs over her English Literature homework assignment.
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Saying Goodbye to Harry Potter, One Way or AnotherAs the final book is preparing to be released, one fan takes a nostalgic look back.
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Where Does Groundhog Day Come From?Why do we celebrate a holiday around a woodchuck weatherman?
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Helpful Tips for Having Your Children's Friends OverI wanted my children to feel comfortable bringing their friends over, but I had to learn how. This is what I've learned.
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Poem of Death and Justice According to the Medieval MindThe story of Sir Gawain perhaps was meant to represent our eternal "test", in a religious sense.
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Tyra Banks is Not Fat - She's Beautiful!The time has come for a little less plastic surgery and a little more reality. Beautiful women are everywhere.
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To Let it Be or Not to Let it Be: An AC Experiment in ForgivenessIt gives us a sense of empowerment when we are able to gain some measure of justice when we've been wronged. But how far should we go? When does it stop?
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Beowulf: A Hero for Today?The character of Beowulf, if we make allowances for the belief systems of the time, would seem to be a genuine hero in this story, and more than just the blowhard he is sometimes portrayed to be in other criticisms.
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Do I Have to Check My Religion at the Door of Knowledge?Art and philosophy, in both their origin and their practice, serve as the tools of religion.
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16 Reasons Why You Might Not like HomeschoolingI've found that there seems to be this romantic glow that surrounds home-schooling. My own experience home-schooling three of my four children for five years did not completely match that of Ms. Williams.
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The Importance of Napping, Especially for MomsNaps are a powerful tool for moms. Learn to wield them effectively.
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Not Sure What to Do With Your Kids? Here are Some Simple Ways to "Date" ChildrenYour kids won't stick around forever. Don't wait to enjoy them or get to know them until they're grown.
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Protecting Your Pets in the WinterIn the winter, it's important to remember that animals are just as susceptible to cold, wind and winter temperatures as humans are. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
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Why Dating Your Spouse May Be the Best Thing for Your MarriageBeing married doesn't mean that the fun is over. Sometimes that's when the fun really begins.
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The Best Places to Propose in DallasTo those who live or visit in the Dallas, Texas area and are considering taking the plunge into matrimony, do your utmost to keep the water warm by arranging your proposal at one of these romantic sites.
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Keeping a Journal - How and Why?What to save, and what to discard? Here are some pointers for those who may be considering the practical value of journaling.
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The Humble Home's Guide to Doing the Wash for Large FamiliesWashing clothes will always be with us. Be glad that you live in a time where you don't have to boil the water, you don't have to pound the wash out on rocks next to a stream, and you don't have to wring and hang on the line.
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Leaving (and Returning to) the Mormon ChurchThere were some comments that Ms. Reed made that I would like to add to, just so that anyone who is reading this, who might be thinking about joining, could get another perspective on who we are and what to ask.
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How to Contain Those LeftoversWe face leftovers, sometimes many times a day. We can't eat more than we should. We shouldn't just force or guilt our children into eating more, and put our problems on them to deal with. What do we do?
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How to Say Absolutely Nothing in One Thousand Words or MoreFrom all that I've heard, writer's block is a never-ending struggle for writers. I can't think of anyone who doesn't struggle with that process of extracting something from nothing out of the ether, this mysterious process of writing.
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The Top 10 Controversies of 2006Why not reminisce with me over the following ten topics? No matter where you stand on each of these, you'll probably agree that most people don't agree on the following...
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Faith: The Origin of SocietyIt is an interesting question to think about; the question of whether or not the world would be a better place without religion at all. It is my opinion that a world without religion would be impossible.
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How to Exercise When You Have Young ChildrenFitness is still possible as a mother of young children. The key is to remember your responsibility to one key person in your life. That person is you.
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Five Quick Tips to Handling Criticism in Your Online WritingWriters are delicate creatures, but that delicacy has to be tempered with a thick rhinoceros hide, or your dream of being published just won’t happen. AC is a public forum, and some criticism just comes with the territory.
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Wal-Mart: The Generous GiantSam Walton was not your usual billionaire, and his company reflects the man, even after his death.
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An Analysis of the Hurricane Katrina DisasterThere are perhaps other aspects that were neglected in the frequent examinations as to why this particular disaster ended so badly, and to neglect to consider these other factors may result in similar mistakes occurring again at a later date.
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Should Parents Be Concerned About Video Games?What have we gained or lost from video games? Parental controls are the best solution to overindulgence.
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It's Off to Work We Go: A History of the Protestant Work EthicToday, the ideas that work is good and noble for its own sake still exist, but perhaps today we still question the notion that all kinds of work are equal. We question what kind of work would be most suited to us personally.
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"A Book That Will Change Your Life" - Please Keep Those Life-Changing Books to YourselfMy new friend immediately and very helpfully emailed back that she had a book that I should read that would change my life. How does one respond to "a book that will change my life" when I like my life like it is?
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College by Computer - Tips for Being Successful in an Online ClassThere are rules of the road even in the freedom of cyberspace classes, and there are points to be aware of if you're considering taking a class online. Here are some tips to help you in your decision.