LeiLani Dawn
I've got an avid interest in almost anything you can name - and love to write about all of it.
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Northern Arizona University, Gila Community College, Rio Salado CollegeInterests
Internet, Web Design, Fine Art, Metaphysical and the Paranormal, Classical Music, Dream InterpretationMotto
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The Android Maker Next DoorMy friend Raj has a job designing androids, but lately I think he's taking things too far. For him, the line between man and machine is an increasingly gray area. -
Shifting Poles, 2012 and More Big QuakesA pole shift could prompt a genuine catastrophe in 2012. Though geological data suggests the process takes place over a million years or so, if it occurs in steps, any one of those steps could produce a cataclysm. -
How to Get a Free (or Very Cheap) HouseThere are ways to beat the financial crunch and still own your own home, sometimes for free, sometimes for very little money.
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Best and Worst Fast FoodYou've seen the health comparisons on fast foods - but who cares, when it's all about price, taste and convenience? -
CHMOD: Changing File Permissions OnlineWhen using interactive website elements like forums, chatrooms, and guestbooks, it is necessary to change file permissions, in geek-speak known as CHMOD. It's a fancy abbreviation for a very simple process.
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Moderate Earthquake Rumbles Through Northern CaliforniaA 5.2 earthquake shook the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Tuesday night, the latest in a disturbing sequence to hit the western US and vicinity.
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How to Tell If Your Dog is PsychicPets are capable of amazing and wonderful things - when it suits them. A whimsical look at how our four-legged (and eight-legged and no-legged) friends may just have the upper hand in more than scientifically provable ways. -
Cheap Chic: Fashion Sense in Dollars and CentsHigh fashion doesn't have to cost high dollars. Here are some tricks for stretching your dollar without losing your shirt. -
Quake Rattles Southern MexicoA 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Mexican state of Chiapas Thursday, in a temblor felt more than 400 miles away.
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Dramatic Changes in the Banking Industry Has Turned it from Service to Consumer Financial VampireThe scoop on bank fees is the nightmare that never goes away. Spiraling charges keep gouging the customer, while services shrink to nonexistent.
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Love at Midlife and Later: The Romance Roller Coaster After FortyAt forty-something and older, we'd like to think we're wiser about relationships. Are we really? Sometimes it takes stumbling forward to really find out for sure. -
The Making of a Successful BlogThe secret to a successful blog is, first and foremost, YOU. There are several things you can do to draw visitors to your site. -
Breaking News - Quake Triggers Tsunami in Solomon IslandsA massive earthquake in the South Pacific generated a tsunami in its wake. Early reports claim deaths and missing people in at least two villages inundated by waves "several meters high." -
Is Low Blood Sugar Making You Fat?Harry Potter had something, after all. Some people, when sick, really CAN get better by eating sweets. But that's only an emergency measure for the person with hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. It's a vicious cycle that studies suggest may be one cause of obesity. -
Breaking News - Quake Alert Issued for Southern CaliforniaA few weeks after Canadian experts warned of a potentially deadly quake, one California expert is standing up to say that the southwest should brace for a shaking of its own. -
My Biggest SecretThe abortion debate most frequently surrounds the "what if" scenario of aborted babies. My own what-if scenario surrounds the birth of my now-adult daughter. What if I'd aborted her? -
Natalie Portman Rumored for Juicy Role in Indy 4With filming slated to begin early this year, the anticipation for Indiana Jones 4 is heating up; and this time around, the rumor mill might have it right.
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Housing Trends: The Fifty Year LoanBanks answer to higher prices sounds like a viable option, but still manages to rake home buyers over the coals in the end. -
How to Take Excellent Pictures with Your Digital CameraAmateur photographers can approach professional quality. The secret is a little bit of knowledge, the right timing and equipment, and training the eye to recognize what's important.
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Where to Eat in TombstoneThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly of restaurants in a tourist town. Tombstone has 'em all! -
What is a Keyword and Why Does it Matter?Writing online comes with its own set of variables and foibles and rules (oh my!) The top rule is still writing quality (grammar, spelling and so on,) but it's just as important to take keywords into account.
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Electric Ghosts: Where Science and the Paranormal CollideApplying science to biology, maybe it's a given that the electrical impulses driving our neurological system continue beyond death. If the human body works on AC, are ghosts DC? -
How the Internet Changed My Life: Conquering Depression OnlineDepression, gender prejudice, and self-loathing. It was a potent cocktail that took something powerful to erase. That something powerful was the Internet.
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Google Loses Copyright Fight in EuropeA Belgian court has declared that Google committed copyright infringement when it linked to European newspapers without their permission, and is requiring the search engine to pay for every day that any fragment of links remain. -
Setting Up Your Own DomainWhat's the difference in a domain name and a hosting service? Can I put my business on the web without costing a fortune? It varies, but it all boils down to owning your own domain. -
Which is the Best Browser for You?Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape and Opera are all out to convince the world that theirs is the best. When compared, which comes out on top? -
Join a Writer's Group for All the Write ReasonsWhen writers talk shop, everybody listens. Forming or joining a writing group allows sharing of ideas and woes, and may even generate leads on jobs. -
Quake Predicted for West Coast - Without a Word to US at RiskEarthquake prediction is right up there with casting spells and poking pins in voodoo dolls in terms of credibility. But this time around, the scientific community stood up to say when and where to expect a "big one." -
The Old Factor: An AC Experiment on Age and PerceptionAs medicine and social support extend lifespans, our definition of "old" has undergone some major shifts. At what point do you really become old?
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Great Fast Fix Meals for the Lazy Cook: A Recipe for Mayhem and Good TasteRecipe Corner gone wild: what happens when you put a crazy woman in the kitchen and tell her to cook something fast! -
Code to Help You Dress Up Your MySpace Page with Color, StyleFeel the need to flaunt your favorites in graphic form on MySpace? Do you think it's all about color? A little bit of CSS will let you decorate like a pro. -
Diary of a Fat Non-Dieter: I'm Losing Weight by Eating NaturallyDiets yourself to death - literally - or learn how to listen to your body. If you choose what's behind Door #2, you'll lose weight naturally!
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Free Computer Software that Delivers, Courtesy of Open SourceIf you need expensive software but your wallet won't support it, the answer is a lot easier (and a lot more legal!) than cracked programs. Think Open Source! There's an Open Source application available, often for free, for almost every computer need you can imagine. -
The Art and Science of Dream InterpretationDream interpretation isn't nearly as scary as you think. Start with a dream dictionary, mix in some educated intuition, and you're on your way to figuring out WHY you dreamed about a green girl in an amphibious vehicle! -
Let's Get Metaphysical: Crystal Therapy and Crystal Lore (Part I)An introduction to crystal therapy, Part 1 in a series. Throughout the ages, man has been attracted to shining or brilliantly-colored stones. Maybe there are reasons beyond appearance! -
Heavy Winter Storm Slams Southwestern USIn Arizona, an unusual wave of cold, wet weather has impacted tourism and has locals scratching their heads and praying for the mercury to rise. -
In Celebration of Mr. AverageIn the era of media distortions and impossible standards for women, sometimes we women need to remove OUR artificial blinders and see the man in the streets for what he really is.
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Ghosts of Old ArizonaA short drive across southeastern Arizona yields a rich treasure of history and culture, despite the inevitable arrival of the new and modern. -
The DateSometimes a date is just a date. Sometimes it's more. Sometimes it's less. This one didn't even involve another human being!
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Freecycle Lives: The Alternative to Talking TrashDesigned to ease the load on overloaded landfills, Freecycle offers a viable option that builds friendships and more
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Me vs. Streaming Media: Fighting the ASX File and Discovering MIMESome web projects sound terribly complicated, but they come together very, very easily. This was definitely not one of those pages!