Rebecca Mastey

Rebecca Mastey

Rebecca has been writing for fun and profit for the past 5 years and specializes in politics, technology, parenting and cuisine. Presently, she is researching and writing about sustainable technologies.
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  • Fall's Bounty - Delicious Spaghetti Squash Recipe
    10/9/2009
    Take advantage of the bounty of fall and create tasty, healthy side dishes for your autumn meals. This recipe, which uses seasonal spaghetti squash, adds a pop of color and taste with fresh pomegranate seeds.
  • Halloween Night
    10/9/2009
    A haiku on Halloween for the AC Haiku contest!
  • How to Convince Your Employer to Reimburse Your Tuition
    10/9/2009
    If you are currently employed, it can be challenging to find the time and money to go back to school, but by carefully developing and delivering your case, you may be able to convince your employer to finance your education.
  • President Barack Obama Receives Nobel Peace Prize
    10/9/2009
    On October 8, 2009, President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his dedication to furthering peace between peoples.
  • Resolving Kids' Conflicts
    10/2/2009
    When your kids start fighting, it's tempting to jump in and end it quickly. Remember that you're children learn from experiences and turn arguments into constructive lessons.
  • 5 Things a Contractor Can Do to Rip You Off
    10/2/2009
    The vast majority of contractors are honest and good at their trade, but there are a few bad apples out there. Before you trust your home to a contractor, learn the five most common ways a contractor can rip you off.
  • Sweet and Savory Uses for the Fall Apple Harvest
    10/2/2009
    Consider the endless possibilities the tart-but-sweet fruit provides. These recipes use apples in many ways, from a sweet dessert to a savory dinner.
  • Fresh Raspberry and Cream Dessert
    10/1/2009
    Aside from the obvious uses of cake topping and chocolate dipping, raspberries make an excellent addition to frozen treats. While not officially ice cream, this quick and easy raspberry and cream dessert is great any time.
  • September Leaves in Northern Illinois
    9/26/2009
    While the leaves don't fully change until mid-October, September offers shocks of autumn color again bright green backdrops.
  • A High Speed Internet Primer
    9/14/2009
    To accommodate the need to transfer more data, internet service providers are constantly developing new technologies to pipe data into homes faster than ever.
  • Understanding Key Performance Indicators
    9/14/2009
    Businesses use key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance in relation to set goals. To increase effectiveness and profitability, organizations define the key indicators of success.
  • The Nutritional Value of Baby Formula
    9/1/2009
    The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Safety Act requires all infant formula manufacturers to fall within a specific nutritional range on vital nutrients. Parents can rest assured that their formula-fed infants will receive nutrition similar to breast milk.
  • SIA Licensing and Training
    4/7/2009
    Your SIA license will set you apart from other job seekers, as you show not only determination and planning, but the willingness to adapt to a specialized environment.
  • Get Your Business Noticed by Finding Your Niche to Drive Traffic
    3/13/2008
    With millions of other sites out there, how do you get put at the top? There are countless "SEO" companies that charge exorbitant fees for their services, but by using a few simple, common sense strategies you can get your product noticed.
  • Spotting a Pyramid Scheme
    2/28/2008
    Some Pyramid Scheme's are tricky - they hide behind the mask of a legitimate online business and call themselves a "Multi-Level Marketing" operation. This article will outline the differences, teach you what to look for and give several examples of both.
  • The Golden Compass
    12/27/2007
    The Golden Compass has received a lot of media attention, as well as backlash religious who fear it's purpose is to convert children to atheism. The book shows more than a simple anti-religious agenda, and turned out to be a well-crafted and enjoyable fiction.
  • Using RSS Feeds to Increase Traffic
    12/3/2007
    Do you write, publish photography or podcast? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need an RSS feed. RSS feeds, in addition to subscriptions, give you the ability to republish snippets to a website or blog.
  • Google Unveils Open Handset Alliance
    11/6/2007
    The Open Handset Alliance is a group of over 30 mobile technology companies that have come together to develop a free, easy to use mobile handset system.
  • Use PHP to Generate Dynamic Meta Tags
    11/3/2007
    Meta tags and descriptions may not be the Holy Grail of search engine rank, but they will help your users see exactly what your page is about. Using PHP to create specific tags is quick, easy and painless.
  • Spend a Saturday Exploring Woodstock, Illinois
    10/8/2007
    About 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Woodstock has plenty of ways to spend a lazy afternoon shopping, sight seeing and relaxing, without the tourist overload and congestion of other locales.
  • How-to Create Ringtones from the MP3s You Already Own
    9/25/2007
    How much does a ring tone cost? Nothing, as long as you have 10 minutes and a song you want to use.
  • Society's Affects on the Success of Teenage Mothers
    9/21/2007
    Girls are being raised with the thought that teenage motherhood is the end of their world. Rather than supporting them through their own hardships, society shuns and criticizes their every move.
  • After Dark by Haruki Murakami - Riveting Must Read
    9/11/2007
    After Dark is a fast paced, intense tale of four college-aged acquaintances and the adults that impant their lives
  • Flight Plan: an Entertaining Movie with Little Going for It
    9/10/2007
    Flight Plan, brought to us by writer/director Robert Schwentke (Tattoo and The Family Jewels), is a nearly edge of your seat thriller that repeatedly misses the mark as an enticing film.
  • Cutting Employee Benefits to Cut Costs
    8/24/2007
    A major ethical concern in the business world today is cutting costs by way of eliminating tenured employees. This is often done by one, or many, of various means that range from questionable to unscrupulous.
  • Health Concerns During the Postpartum Period
    8/14/2007
    Postpartum well being is one of the most under reported, studied and monitored life stages in the United States. Women are trapped in a limbo between prenatal care and general life.
  • How to Buy Good Tea
    8/10/2007
    Tea is an amazing substance. There are new studies almost weekly on how it boosts your immune system, reduces cancer risks, and aids in weight loss. But, besides the hype, good tea can be an almost religious experience.
  • The Free Desktop
    7/20/2007
    Open source software is an amazing way to get high-quality and secure products for your desktop at absolutely no cost. With the rise of open source, you can replace nearly any expensive commercial application with a fully functional counterpart...

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