Danielle Olivia Tefft
Danielle is a writer, former engineer and an antiques dealer specializing in antique and vintage jewelry in her online store. She writes articles for the Yahoo! Contributor Network, Internet Autoguide and Constant Content. She has also written for SFGate, the Ruby Lane blog, and eHow.
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Boston University: B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Rensselaer: M.S. Mechanical Engineering, GIA Accredited Jewelry ProfessionalInterests
antique/vintage jewelry, cats, writing, gardening, old houses, vintage automobiles, historyMotto
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!” - Henry Ford
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The Letter that Landed Me My First Writing ClientI danced around hanging my professional writer's sign out for a long, long time. Finally, I summoned the courage to create a website and seek clients. This letter helped me get my first client. I hope it will work for you, too! -
My Top 10 Page View Articles on Yahoo!The last time I compiled this list was in 2010. It's not the same! Hopefully,these evergreen titles will give others some ideas to write about that generate decent page views.
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A Cooper’s Hawk Takes Lunch Break in My Binghamton BackyardI wasn't expecting this enormous raptor to take its lunch break in my Binghamton backyard. -
Does an Entrepreneur Need a College Education?My life experience has led me to believe that a college education is a good "Plan B" for entrepreneurs. -
Smartphone Theft Prevention and Safety TipsSmartphone theft is rising across the country. These five tips can help keep you safe and help prevent you from becoming a target of smartphone theft.
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Why Garnet Jewelry is so PopularDeep red garnet is the world's most popular January birthstone. But did you know garnet comes in a vast array of other colors? This article describes the main garnet color varieties and explains why garnet jewelry has always been treasured. -
Attractive Sidewalk Trees for Houses in San FranciscoSidewalk trees add curb appeal to any home. This article discusses four attractive, evergreen trees to consider for the sidewalk area in front of your San Francisco area house. -
The Black Circles Under My Eyes Were Caused by Iron DeficiencyI thought the enormous black circles that suddenly appeared under my eyes were a permanent sign of getting older. Then I discovered that I had an iron deficiency. -
Three Great Fruit Trees for San Francisco Home GardensFruit trees will only flourish in certain U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones. This article discusses three ideal fruit trees to consider for the San Francisco area home garden. -
Elizabeth Taylor's Jewelry Collection and Her Book: My Love Affair with JewelryElizabeth Taylor had an extraordinary jewelry collection, most of which is documented in her book. -
Are You Familiar with Chrome Diopside?This lovely gemstone is only beginning to become known among general consumers. -
Become a GIA Accredited Jewelry ProfessionalMany are familiar with the Graduate Gemologist Degree (G.G.) offered by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). However, there is a less expensive option for those interested in today's jewelry arena. -
So You Want to Be a Costume Jewelry Collector?These three books will provide a good understanding of the history of the costume jewelry industry in America and its offerings. -
Surprising Items You Should Not Throw Out when Preparing for an Estate AuctionPeople throw away many thousands of dollars worth of items each year. If only they'd do a little homework.......! -
Mamie Eisenhower and Those Fabulous Fifties BeadsJewelry boxes all over America are filled with colorful, inexpensive beads from the 1950's. Why were they so popular? Mamie Eisenhower played a large part in this widespread trend. -
When I was One-and-Twenty: A Tribute to A. E. Housman's Beloved PoemI heard this poem recited in an old epsidode of the "Twilight Zone" and was mesmerized by it. -
A Hot New Collectible: Dust Off Your Rotary and Push Button TelephonesMany times, what becomes old and obsolete by the passage of time, sees a rebirth or renewal several years later. In this newest decade of the 21st century, the use of vintage phone equipment for one's land line has become HOT HOT HOT! -
Keeping Paper Curiosities for 22nd Century CollectorsPiles and piles of paper everywhere! What is one to do?
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Confessions of a Lover of Old Hand Strung BeadsI never thought I would change my mind about condition of old (really old) hand strung beads until late this past July. In order for these treasures to be appreciated for another 100 years, proper restoration is a must!
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Do You Know Where These Famous Treasures Are Located Today?The 10 items on this list are so famous that almost everyone has heard of them. But do you know where they are located? Test your knowledge with this fun location quiz!
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Fun Halloween Project: Halloween Deck of CardsHalloween is a great time to come up with fun projects for kids of all ages, like a custom deck of spooky Halloween playing cards!
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Mystery Career: Special Slideshow EditionThis is a special pictorial edition of my Mystery Career series. Can you guess the career?
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Mystery Career #17: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?My work environment is under extremely high security and I mainly work in the dark!
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10 Things You Didn't Know About that Deck of Playing CardsThere are over 100 million televisions in the United States. As staggering as that figure is, I bet there are many more decks of cards than that in American households!
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Mystery Career #16: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?In my job I find ways to enable all living creatures to healthily cohabitate in our environment, especially in areas of dense human population!
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Three Spectacular Historical Jewels Sold at Auction First Half of 20102009 saw Mahatma Gandhi's pocket watch sell at auction for 2 million dollars. Find out what notable historical jewels have already sold in 2010.
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My Top 10 Page View Articles on Associated ContentDo you have writer's block today? Here is a list of my highest page view performing articles to get your creative juices flowing!
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Remembering that 1970s LingoSome of the things we said in the 1970's were definitely unique!
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Encounters with a Publisher: Part IMany have tried before me. Many will try after me. These are my notes and observations along the way as I try to get my first novel published.
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Mother-of-Pearl is Not Just Another Pretty FaceEveryone has seen mother- of- pearl used as inlays to decorate furniture and jewelry. But did you know it has many other amazing uses?
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Suffragette Jewelry: Fact Versus MythA lot of antique jewelry is being passed off as Suffragette jewelry by unknowing or unscrupulous dealers who are asking exorbitant prices based on its misidentified provenance.
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Is that Cameo Real or Fake?Do you know the difference between "real" and "fake" cameos? This article explains the difference and provides some useful tips for revealing imposters.
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That Can't Be Victorian JewelryI am always researching and checking prices of pieces of Victorian jewelry on the internet. It amazes me how many sellers incorrectly classify jewelry as Victorian when it is obviously not!
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Mystery Career #15: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?Early Greek poets and playwrights were the first to document this controversial profession.
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What in the World is Wimba?Distance education has changed drastically since the year 2000! If you sign up to take online learning courses now, you will most likely have to become familiar with Wimba.
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Have You Heard of the Terra Wind Amphibious RV Motorhome?If you have ever dreamed of owning both a motorhome and houseboat, this ingenious combination is for you!
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Mystery Career #14: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?The people who embrace this career path do it out of devotion to animals, not for love of money.
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The Best Tip for Cleaning Out an Estate After the Death of a Loved OneLosing someone dear is always traumatic, but cleaning out the household estate afterwards does not have to add to the family's misery.
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Five Easy Steps to Make a Professional Looking Power Point Digital Photo AlbumWhen you see how easy this is, you will wonder why you haven't done it for all of your digital photo album and scrapbooking projects!
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Mystery Career #13: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?Persons in this line of work might as well offer this challenge to their examinees: "Go ahead and lie to me!"
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Teach a Class at Your Local Community CollegeDo you have a skill or expertise you are passionate about? Consider sharing it with others by teaching a class at your local community college.
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How Not to Be Overwhelmed by Associated Content Publication EmailsI hesitated to write this article, for fear of offending many, but this is my strategy for maintaining my sanity and still supporting my fellow AC writers to the best of my ability.
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Spring is Almost Here: Part TwoThese are pictures of Momma Toad and my cats in the garden in 2009.
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Spring is Almost Here: Part OneThese are flowers from my gardens taken in Spring 2009.
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Walmart NationI hope this article enlightens those who want to know why I don't like to shop at Walmart.
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Mystery Career #12: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?Those in this profession have officially entertained Americans since the county fairs of 1825.
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Presenting Ten Things You Didn't Know About Alfred HitchcockAlfred Hitchcock was a strange genius with a dark side the world only caught a glimpse of through his irresistible but terrifying films.
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A Disturbing Walmart Christmas CommercialSometimes, I just don't understand the rationale behind television commercials.
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National Football League and Boston University to Players: Donate Your BrainsImportant research is underway to understand the connection between dementia and repeated head trauma. The NFL has stepped up to help fund the research.
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Have You Heard of the Terra Cotta Warriors?In 1974, farmers discovered the lost army of terra cotta warriors, over 7000 strong, guarding Chinese Emperor Qin Shihuangdi's burial tomb. They had been buried for over 2,200 years!
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Mystery Career #11: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?The ranks of this career are filled with all the sentimental souls in the world!
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Mystery Career #10: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?This job takes the utmost precision, attention to detail, and nerves of steel!
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Ten Things You Didn't Know About West PointWest Point's military prestige is world renown. However, there are many fascinating facts that you may not know about our nation's first military academy!
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Mystery Career #9: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?There is enough existing material of interest to this field to enable almost every person in the world to pursue it. Yet, not everyone finds it fascinating enough to do so!
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Chernobyl All These Years Later: A Surprising 21st Century Wildlife SanctuaryHundreds of thousands of people suffered through the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. To know that the site that inflicted so much pain on so many has now transformed into a wildlife sanctuary is truly remarkable.
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Colostomy Bag Use: Helpful Tips for BeginnersMy father just had an operation which entails him wearing an ostomy or colostomy bag for a period of time. This article explains tips to make the process easier for the beginning ostomy patient.
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Mystery Career #8: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?Those who follow this career path like to make sure others can find their way!
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Fun Halloween Project: Fake Witches' Apothecary JarsThis year for Halloween, set up your very own stash of apothecary notions any good witch would be proud of!
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Ideas for Decorating with Antiques on HalloweenI love to decorate with old items on Halloween! Who knows? Some antiques could truly be from haunted houses!
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Mystery Career #7: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?This job entails playing games all day and can be loads of fun unless you are playing a sore loser. Then, it can be down right dangerous!
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Mystery Career #6: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?To hold this prestigious title, one must be a true connoisseur of travel, fine dining, and leisure.
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Bittersweet or Woody Nightshade: Beware of this Poisonous, Invasive PlantFrom May through September it is wise to keep vigilant should this poisonous, invasive menace creep into your yard.
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Mystery Career #5: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?Only thick-skinned individuals need apply!
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Keeping Kids Occupied at an AuctionMore and more people are discovering the world of auctions these days. This article gives you tips on keeping the kids busy while you attend an auction!
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Mystery Career #4: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?Where would the world be without the number crunchers and their predictions? To think that they do their magic without a crystal ball!
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Preparing for an Estate Auction: Five Rules to FollowMany families go the auction route to dispose of a deceased loved one's belongings. This article tells you how to avoid the most common mistakes they make.
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Mystery Career #3: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?This job is not for the faint of heart!
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Mystery Career #2: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?Careers in this field are growing steadily, even during these hard economic times!
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Beginner's Guide to Antique Pink LustrewareAntique pink lustreware is getting harder to find, but it is beautiful and worth the hunt!
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Mystery Career #1: Who Am I? Can You Guess My Job?There are many, many people who have non-traditional, unusual careers. This is a synopsis of one such career. Can you guess which one?
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Ten Things You Didn't Know About the French Foreign LegionEstablished in 1831, today this elite and unique arm of the French Army still defends French causes around the world.
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Buzzing Bomber Aircraft DreamI have no idea what this dream means, but I can still hear the aircraft!
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The H. L. Hunley: Requiem for a Civil War Submarine and CrewDid you know submarines were used during the Civil War? This is the story of the ill-fated Confederate submarine, the H. L. Hunley and her crew.
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The Sparking Squirrel DreamThis is another dream for the dream journal. This time it is just weird, not scary!
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Gary Kasparov Still Loves Chess: The Kasparov Chess FoundationGary Kasparov is as passionate about the game of Chess as ever and he wants to make sure American children experience this timeless game of strategy.
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A Thousand Stories Within UsEach of us has many, many stories. Not all of them will be retold!
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William Walker: The Deep Sea Diver Who Saved Winchester Cathedral930 year old Winchester Cathedral once needed the efforts of a deep sea diver to keep it from crumbling into the mire!
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My Favorite Glass Pattern is Floragold by Jeannette GlassThis article describes my favorite pressed glass pattern,Floragold. Floragold was made by the Jeannette Glass Company.
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A World's IntoleranceIt is a wonder the human race hasn't destroyed itself yet with all the hatred and intolerance brewing ever stronger.
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House of MurderersI've been having really bad dreams lately. This is about one of them.
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Have You Heard of the Frozen Ark Project?In a last ditch effort to preserve the cells and DNA of disappearing wildlife species on our planet, a global project has been initiated.
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Take Ivy League College Courses for Free at AcademicEarth.OrgA new website offers over 1500 hundred lectures from Ivy League universities for free!
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English Ivy is Good for WritersThere's nothing like a barehanded fight with English Ivy to get one's frustrations out!
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The Honey Bees Are Back in the NeighborhoodThis article discusses the honey bee plight of recent years and how leaving dandelions growing in your yard can help them recover.
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Bathing CleopatraThe queen must be bathed, yet she doth resist....
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Believe it or Not! Ten Things You Didn't Know About Robert RipleyRobert Ripley was just as fascinating in real life as his bizarre legacy of seeking out the world's strangest facts!
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My City Utilizes Single Stream Recycling - Does Yours?I never knew where my recycling bin contents go after pickup or how they are processed. This article describes the surprising answers to that puzzle!
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Of Squirrels and Paint GunsThis article is dedicated to all of my friends and family who don't think I have a sense of humor and to my target buddy. She knows who she is!
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Edgar Allen Poe's the Fall of the House of UsherHave you read, "The Fall of the House of Usher" lately? This dark, American Gothic tale has haunted and inspired me for years!
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Find Great Auctions in Your Area on Auctionzip.ComThis article tells you how to find all kinds of auctions in the United States and Canada through the Auctionzip.com website.
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Working for Goldfuss and Associates AuctioneersThis article describes what goes on behind the scenes before and during an auction!
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Green Pest Control: How to Attract Toads to Your GardenToads are nature's green pest controllers and this article tells you how to attract them to your garden.
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Enjoy Good Food and Fine Art at Little Venice Restaurant in Binghamton, New YorkAuthentic Italian American cuisine doesn't get any better than at Little Venice Restaurant!
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Take a Free Career Quiz at CareerBuilder.ComIdentifying all of the skills you are good at, not just the ones you currently use can help you find a new job or career.
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The Power of Positive Thinking RevisitedIt can be especially hard to focus on positive thoughts these days, but you can do it!
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A Message to Freelance Writers: Sharpen Your PencilsThe days of the newspaper and magazine stand are coming to a close, and all those unemployed professional writers will have to look for work on the web!
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President Obama's Website Recovery.Gov: Serenity Now!This article describes my thoughts upon initial review of President Obama's Recovery.gov website.
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Flea Cat Protection: Bio Spot, Spot On Vs. Frontline PlusThis review compares Bio Spot Spot On to Frontline Plus for cats. One flea and tick control product is clearly more economical!
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How to Make a Garden Journal in Five Easy StepsIn this article, I explain how to make an easy, keepsake garden journal!
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Tyler Perry Does an Inspirational Interview on the Dr. Phil ShowThis article describes a very inspirational interview with Tyler Perry on the Dr. Phil Show.
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Cherry Lifesavers Saved Me from a Life of CrimeThis article explains why I have not become a seasoned criminal in my lifetime!
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The Coffin Story and the LobotomistThis article is about two gruesome subjects that kept me up last night!
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My Sister and I Had a Geodesic Dome Play HouseThis article describes the unusual play house my sister and I had when we were young.
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A Beginner's Guide to Collecting the Blue Willow PatternThis article describes what you need to know to start collecting the Blue Willow pattern.
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Fear in the Summer Breeze of 1934This article explains a terrifying experience my grandmother had as a teenager.
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Niko's Diner Restaurant in Binghamton, New York is a Local FavoriteThis article is a review of Niko's Diner Restaurant in Binghamton, New York.
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Nathan Lang's God in the BoxThis article is a preview of a very interesting documentary that asks ordinary people across America about God.
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I Soothed My Soul in the Garden TodayThis article describes the joy of being in the garden on an unusually warm winter day.
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Auf Deutsch, Please: Why I'm Thankful I Took German in High SchoolThis article explains why I chose to take German in high school and how it is finally paying off.
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In God We TrustThis article discusses the origins of and reasons behind "In God We Trust" being chosen as America's motto.
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1950s Fallout SheltersThis article describes how easy it was for fallout shelter marketers to sell their product due to the widespread fear of a nuclear holocaust in the 1950's.
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A Guide To Thrift Store ShoppingThis article describes the benefits of thrift store shopping and how to overcome your fear of trying it.
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Consider Home Grown Flowers for Your WeddingThis article describes ways to reduce wedding costs by using home grown garden flowers.
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The Avengers was a Thrilling Spy TV ShowThis article describes the cult classic TV show, The Avengers.
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My Garden SanctuaryThis article describes my feelings about my garden sanctuary and why it is the most important place on Earth to me.
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How Not to Get a Job 101This article is a commentary on the effects of body piercings and tattoos during job interviews.
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Teach Your Children How to Play OutdoorsThis article describes the lost art of playing outdoors and how we should teach our children how to play outdoors.
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What to Look for when Identifying Antique JewelryThis article describes four important categories that one must become familiar with to properly identify pieces of antique jewelry.
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Life in a Cat House: Confessions of a Multiple Cat OwnerThis article contains my musings on a cold winter day in my multiple cat household.
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Logan's Run: How the Show's Theme Impacted My LifeThis article explains the influence the 1970's television show Logan's Run had on my employment decisions in life to this point.