Georga Hackworth
Georga Hackworth has been working as a freelance writer since 2005. Her expertise includes SEO web content, homeschool curriculum, training manuals, and movie, product and web content reviews. Hackworth has written for Hands of a Child, Tattoo.com, and Event Chaser. She majored in biology and animal health at Manor Jr. College.
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The Sims 3 Promotes and Encourages Hate and PornographyA look at Electronic Arts lackadaisical approach to dealing with website TOS violations exposing users, especially minors, to cyber-bullying and pornography.
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2011 AVN AwardsBrief article of some of the AVN Award Winners.
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Magic the Gathering: The Urza Tron DeckThe basics of creating an Urza Tron Deck in Magic the Gathering is covered in this article
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Ophiuchus is Nothing NewOphiuchus is not a new constellation as some are reporting, nor is a new sign of the zodiac. Here is some often ignored, or unknown facts about Ophiuchus. -
13 Things to Make Navigating Medical Care EasierTips and tricks I have learned first hand to save time, remove hassle and make life easier when navigating long term medical problems.
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The Family Allergic to Almost EverythingFirst person account of raising seven kids with a total of 46 food allergies between them.Also published on:
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Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival Rocks Jiffy Lube LiveReview of the Rockstar Uproar Festival at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristol, VA -
2010 AVN Awards RecapBrief recap of the 2010 AVN Awards.
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Pornography Awareness WeekThe anti-porn proponents want us to know exactly how bad pornography really is so they have declared an awareness week.
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Free Things to Do in Washington DCFree things to do in Washington DC
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The Face of Domestic AbusePersonal experience dealing with domestic abuse.
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Prejudice-Based Tattoo Laws in South Carolina Violate Constitutional RightsHere is a look at the discriminatory 2004 South Carolina Tattoo Act and its violation of the First Amendment. -
2009 AVN Award WinnersWinners of the 2009 AVN awards. -
Public Education and Its Human Rights ViolationsThis article discusses the human rights issue of providing public education to handicapped children.
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Stigmas, Stereotypes of Tattooing: Why the Medical Community is to BlameHow the medical community has played a part in the stigmatizing and stereotyping of those with tattoos.
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The Marketing Model of Internet Porn in the Changing EconomyHow Video on Demand (VOD), the economy and word of mouth is changing the world of online pornography and Internet marketing as a whole.
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The Pornography Debate, Part Three: What is Obscenity?Who determines what is obscene and and how? -
John Stagliano Obscenity Case Affects EveryoneThe John Stagliano obscenity case affects more than just the adult industry. It has far reaching affects on internet commerce, free speech, individual liberties and government regulations.
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The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety ActThe newest law to protect children from sexual predators may end up punishing the innocent. -
The Pornography Debate, Part Two: Gender BiasMen and women have different views on pornography that seem to be based partly on double standards.
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The Pornography Debate: Part OneA brief look at the history of pornography and how it's affecting society.
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Review of The Sims 2: Free Time: Reticulating Splines in the ZoneGame review of the newest Sims expansion pack, Free Time. -
Shopping at Ikea: My Survival GuideFirst person account of shopping at Ikea and what everyone should know ... at least in my husband's mind.
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Drive-Thru Health Care Extends to PharmaciesPharmacists are now being trained to administer vaccines, adding to an already sizable workload where errors can cost lives.
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Male Hypogonadism: What Your Doctor Should Tell YouMy husband was dx'd with hypogonadism several years ago and I recently learned the doctor didn't explain to him what it was, and he didn't ask questions. This is what she should have told him.
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Medical Causes for Obesity64% of the American population is overweight. Overeating and lack of exercise isn't always to blame like people would like to think.
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Autism Politics: Where the Current Presidential Candidates StandA look at how each of the current candidates are approaching the autism platform in their campaign.
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The Individuals with Autism Act: Will it Make a Difference?Politicians are paying a lot of lip service to HR 1881 and the $20 million it will contribute to autism research. What does the bill really provide?
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Six Websites to Learn About Political CandidatesFor anyone that wants to find information on current political candidates and congressional members these are some highly useful websites that are not well known about in the general public.
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Seven Children - Nineteen Food AllergiesFirst person account of raising a large family with multiple food allergies and the lessons learned. -
2008 Royal RumbleAn overview and the results of the 2008 Royal Rumble and a look toward Wrestlemania 24.
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Deaths of Children Blamed on Home Schooling . . . AgainOnce again the media is sensationalizing the deaths of four children by focusing on home schooling and not a family history of abuse and mental illness or government workers failing to do their job properly.
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Eosinophilic Entreopathy Disorder: A Rare Food AllergyPeople magazine dropped the ball on educating people on a serious allergy-related disease in favor of Britney Spears. A brief overview of eosinophilic disorders and our obsession with celebrities. -
Interview with Bernie Horn of the Center for Policy AlternativesThe Center for Policy Alternatives is an underused resource for those interested in politics. I was able to talk with their Senior Director late in 2007 via phone about the CPA, the 2008 election and what people can do to make a difference politically.
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Genetic or Environmental? The Autism Debate ContinuesA new study has proven that 1% of autism cases are genetic and some media outlets are using that to vindicate environmental causes such as vaccines raising more questions than giving answers to in the autism community.
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The Case for Research into Medicinal MarijuanaAccording to the Controlled Drug Substance Act marijuana is more dangerous than opium, heroin and GHB and it has no medical properties despite contrary evidence.
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Homeschooling and SocializationSocialization and homeschoolers...it does happen.
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A Different Look at the Chris Benoit TragedyThe rule of the media seems to be sensationalism creates ratings. Reporters tend to focus on what is going to get the story noticed than the details and what could be learned from it. The story of Chris Benoit is the perfect example.
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The Lakota Nation Denounces U.S. Government and CitizenshipThe Lakota Nation has removed itself from the United States. Why they have done this and how society feel about it.
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Autism and Global Human RightsRecently the ASA released an article for their members only newsletter on how autism has becoming the next global human rights issue. Everyone should be aware of the issue, just not their members.
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How the Government Harasses HomeschoolersAnother case has made the news of a judge court ordering a family to enroll their child in public school against the parents wishes and against the laws in allowing homeschooling. A look at how this kind of harassment happens. -
Where to Buy Mardi Gras Beads OnlineSome of the best and worst places to buy Mardi Gras beads on line.
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April's Law and Child Sex OffendersSpawned by alarming statistics and the sexual abuse of a 6 year old girl, April's law would bring stiffer penalties to those involved in child pornography on the internet as well as making legal sites that promote pedophilia illegal.
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'Megan's Law' Killer Jesse Timmendequas Spared Death PenaltyNew Jersey has abolished the death penalty, does that really change things in New Jersey?
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Using the For Dummies Books in HomeschoolingEveryone has seen the yellow books with titles such as PCs for Dummies and U.S. History for Dummies. Why I use them as text books in my homeschooling classroom.
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The Education Begins at Home Act: Implications of the Bill Becoming LawH.R. 2343 has been introduced into both the House and the Senate and will have far reaching consequences on how people will be able to raise their children if it becomes law.
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Homeschooling Autistic ChildrenAutism affects 1 in 150 children and many public schools are not prepared to deal with the autistic student. Homeschooling is one option that works well.
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Best Places to Watch the Geminid Meteor ShowerDecember's Geminid Meteor Shower is one of the most watched nighttime events around the world. Here are sky-watching tips and information for first-time viewers. -
Living with Celiac DiseaseMany doctors and the general public do not know what celiac disease is, yet it affects 1 in 133 people, is the most common genetic disorder as well as the most misdiagnosed.
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Sim City Societies: Video Game ReviewReview of the game Sim City Societies.
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Is America Becoming a Dystopian Society?The government has found subtle ways to regulate morality, take away our individual rights by coercion and blackmail, and now it's working on regulating thought through H.R. 1955.
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Big Pharma and the DSMThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is in the process of undergoing revision. How much influence will Big Pharma have over it?
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How Arguing Over the Cause & Cure of Autism has Divided a CommunityAutism rates have sky rocketed to every 1 in 150 children yet the autism community can not agree on the cause or treatments. A look at how the arguments have divided the community.
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Food Allergies and Irresponsible AwarenessThe theory of "anything that brings awareness is good" isn't always the case. Irresponsible reporting on behalf of the media, coupled with incomplete and/or false information and downplaying the severity of something causes more harm than good.
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Money, Child Protective Services, and GreedThe monetary incentives provided to the Department of Health and Human Services for Child Protective Services leaves a lot of room open for abuse by those motivated by greed.
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The History and Culture of TattooingMuch can be learned about the history and culture of many societies by studying their tattoos. -
Public School Textbooks and the HomeschoolerPublic school textbooks have become a reason for homeschooling, at least in my book. My children are sure they are written by idiots. This is why.
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Nature Vs. NurtureThe oldest argument in determining our personalities and what we turn into...nature vs. nurture. My own personal experience makes an interesting case.
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The Astrology of Dwarf Planets and AsteroidsDo asteroids and dwarf planets have any real bearing on astrology? -
Call Me Now: 1-900 Psychic LinesWhat it's like to work for a 900 psychic line.