Lee Wright

Lee Wright

I'm a free lance writer who likes to write and read just about anything. I studied accounting, business, and history in college and developed an interest in genealogy and family history. I also have a fair amount of interest and knowledge in a variety of health and wellness issues.
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  • Spring Haiku - New Life
    Spring Haiku
  • March Madness Haiku
    March Madness Haiku
  • Yahoo Purple Haiku Contest
    Haiku celebrating Yahoo's acquisition of Associated Content.
  • Top 3 Crime Series Novels that Should Be Made into Movies
    These 3 book series, Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child, Eve Dallas novels by J. D. Robb, and Pendergast novels by Preston Douglas and Lincoln Child would make very entertaining and watchable movies.
  • Top 3 Romantic Restaurants in Naples, Florida
    These three restaurants are top spots for a romantic evening in Naples, Florida. With great food and wine menus and beautiful elegant setting any one would be the perfect place for a special evening.
  • Self-Help Treatment May Be Effective for Binge Eating
    A new study says self-help treatment may be more effective for binge eating than standard programs. With traditional therapy beyond the means of many, self-help success could mean hope for the sufferers of the most common eating disorder in the U.S.
  • Some Anticonvulsant Drugs Are Linked to Increased Suicide Risk
    A new study at Brigham and Women's hospital in Boston links 5 anticonvulsant drugs to increased suicide risk. A study of nearly 300,00 patients found these drugs have an increased risk of suicidal or violent thoughts over other drugs in the same class.
  • Best Retirement Villages in Florida
    For seniors interested in independent living without the headaches of upkeep and maintenance, a retirement village may be the perfect solution with a chance to maintain an independent lifestyle while taking advantage of a wide range of onsite services.
  • Top 3 Microbreweries in Florida
    The top 3 microbreweries in Florida produce a variety of quality craft beers that have won several awards.
  • Top 3 Bars in Fort Myers, Florida
    These top 3 Bars in Fort Myers Florida have great food and drinks. From a laid back watering hole to a traditional sports bar to a great place for dancing, you can find the perfect bar for a great night out.
  • Top 3 Burger Joints in Fort Myers, Florida
    Top 3 Burger Joints in Fort Myers, Florida. For vacationers to Southwest Florida's sandy beaches you can't restaurants like these three for excellent hamburger joints.
  • Top 5 Chart-Crossing Cover Songs
    Top 5 chart-crossing, genre-crossing cover songs. Some songs have been popular in very different genres.
  • St. Patrick's Day Limerick
    Limerick for Saint Patrick's Day
  • 2009 Lifetime Learning Credit - Tax Benefits for Education
    2009 Lifetime Learning Credit provides a tax credit to offset the expense of higher education. Taxpayers can claim a $2,000 or $4,000 tax credit for qualified educational expenses that will reduce their tax bill dollar for dollar.
  • 2009 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
    The 2009 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has expanded to include more taxpayers and higher maximum credit amounts. A few simple calculations or online resources can help you maximize your refund or minimize your tax bill.
  • 2009 Child Tax Credit
    Changes in the tax laws have made more taxpayers eligible for a larger Child Tax Credit. A few simple rules and calculations may reduce your tax bill significantly.
  • Online Safety Tips for Seniors and Computer Novices
    Knowledge about virus software, separate emails, protecting personal information, choosing passwords, and avoiding scams can help seniors and computer novices safely navigate the web.
  • 5 Senior Health Daily Diet Tips
    A few simple tips can improve overall senior health. From eating a healthy breakfast to daily exercise, seniors can improve overall health and well being with a few easy adjustments.
  • Hydrotherapy for Arthritis Pain
    Arthritis pain can be helped with aquatic therapy. The benefits of water exercise for arthritis patients includes improved overall health, better mobility, and decreased pain.
  • Deep Penetrating Light Therapy for Arthritis
    Deep Penetrating Light (DPL) Therapy for Arthritis is an effective safe therapy that can be used at home. Patients report decreased pain and increased mobility.
  • The Meaning of Christmas
    Holiday Haiku
  • Houndstooth Fashions for Men and Women
    Houndstooth is a popular fashion trend in men's and women's fashion. Whether as a main element in an outfit, or as a stylish accessory, houndstooth can be the perfect accent for any look.
  • Great Tote Bags Under $75
    A good tote bag is an necessary fashion accessory for many women today. It is the best way to carry all the essentials needed for everyday life like cell phones, PDAs, day planners, wallets, keys and make-up.
  • Best Men's Colognes Under $100
    Whether you are looking to spark romance or just like to smell good, a nice cologne can be the perfect final touch to your look.
  • Best Men's Colognes Under $50
    The right cologne mixed with unique natural pheromones can result in an intoxicating scent that provides a positive everyday impression or adds a romantic spark for after hours.
  • MMORPG Microtransactions: Real Money for Virtual Items
    The hugely popular MMORPG's are increasingly adding microtransactions to their revenue models. Paying real money for virtual items may be the only way to play these games in the future.
  • Why America Hates Soccer
    Soccer will never overtake the big three sports for American sports fans. The pace of the and lack of opportunities make it an unpopular choice for most high school athletes.
  • 5 Worst Boxers' Nicknames
    These are some of the worst boxing nicknames in the business. From George Foreman, uninspired and generic, to Darnell Wilson, somewhat pornographic, you have to wonder what the people who chose these nicknames were thinking.
  • Safety Tips for Winter Sports
    Basic safety tips for winter sports. All purpose tips for outdoor winter activities and specific safety tips for several popular winter sports.
  • Public Transportation in London
    Public transportation in London is provided by an extensive system of buses, trains, trams and riverboats. This information and helpful tips and links will help you navigate the system.
  • Not Your Daughter's Jeans - Lift and Tuck for Shapelier Look
    Not Your Daughter's Jeans provide stylish figure-flattering jeans in many styles, sizes, and colors. The subtle lift and tuck effects while avoiding the low rise and distressed teen trends makes these jeans an excellent choice for more mature women.
  • Joe's Jeans for Men - Versatile and Stylish
    Joe's Jeans for men offer superior style and comfort for many occasions. Jeans are becoming more accepted as dressy or stylish casual and these designer jeans would be great for the office or a date.
  • Joe's Jeans for Women: Trendy Cuts and Styles
    Joe's Jeans for women are versatile jeans for casual or dressy. They come in a variety of styles, cuts, colors, and washes for almost any occasion and fit many different body types.
  • How Disappointing
    Thanksgiving Haiku
  • Thanksgiving Reprieve or Not?
    Thanksgiving Haiku
  • Starting a Mobile Car Wash Business
    The mobile car wash business can be a great opportunity to be your own boss. It requires only a small cash outlay to start and can be easy and quick to set up.
  • How to Eat Fewer Calories - 5 Keys to Diet Success
    A few key strategies can help you succeed at almost any diet.
  • Quick Office Stress Relievers
    Easy techniques to relieve stress at the office. A few minutes can be enough to short-circuit the stress reaction.
  • The Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree is Now Online
    This year the Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree is online. Angels can be selected and gifts purchased and shipped directly to the Salvation Army for distribution.
  • Postpartum Birth Control Options
    Unless you want to get pregnant right away, it is best to decide on a birth control plan before you leave the hospital. This will allow your doctor to answer any questions or write a prescription if necessary.
  • Interpreting Your Infant's Body Language
    Between the ages three months and about one year, babies rely on body language to communicate their needs. Understanding some common baby body language can help you determine what your baby wants or needs.
  • Unexpected Pregnancy Symptoms
    Some less common pregnancy symptoms include nail, hair, and skin changes as well as extreme exhaustion and vulnerable joints.
  • Healthy Spa Visits for Expectant Mothers
    Some spa treatments are healthy and relaxing during pregnancy. Treatments involving chemicals and heat should be avoided.
  • What to Expect During Breast Thermography
    Using thermal imaging to screen for breast cancer can lead to earlier diagnosis and less invasive treatment. The test procedure as described here is simple and painless.
  • How to Host a Healthy Holiday Party
    To host a healthy holiday party it is important to provide healthy food choices and present the food and drinks in a safe manner. Several easy tips can lessen the chance of spreading germs.
  • How to Find the Right Therapist
    Finding the right therapist is matter of determining the types pf therapy and types of therapist that best meets your needs and then narrowing the field through recommendations.
  • 10 Upcoming Romance Movies for the Over 50 Crowd
    It can be hard to find a romantic movie that is not focused on angst ridden twenty-somethings. Here some romantic movies that older viewers might enjoy.
  • 10 Upcoming Comedy Movies for the Over 50 Crowd
    There are not a lot of movies today that are geared toward the over 50 crowd. Here are ten upcoming comedy movies that might please any older movie goer.
  • Online Entertainment Gift Ideas for Teens and Tweens
    Online entertainment is very popular with teens and tweens. Whether music, video games, online gaming, or online virtual societies, you can find the perfect gift for almost any teen or tween.
  • 5 Signs of Sexual Addiction
    It can be hard to distinguish sexual addiction from a healthy desire for sex. Some signs include compulsive behavior and the intrusion of sex into other parts of life.
  • 5 Herbal Remedies for Depression
    Several herbal treatments can bu used to treat mild to moderate depression symptoms. They are generally considered safe and effective, but people on prescription medications should check with a doctor before taking an herbal depression treatment,
  • How to Improve Gas MiIeage
    There are several simple techniques that can increase gas mileage. How you drive and how well you maintain your car can affect gas mileage.
  • How to Crate Train a Puppy
    Crate training can be an effective method to quickly house train a puppy. The proper techniques can avoid accidents.
  • How to Discipline a Baby
    Disciplining a child early, even as young as six months, can allow your child to learns boundaries and limits early. Both you and your child may have an easier time if discipline is introduced while still in the infant stage.
  • What to Do About Infant Teeth Grinding
    Bruxism or grinding of the teeth is not uncommon in babies, but the horrible grating sound can be a cause of concern for parents.
  • Gift Ideas for Bosses
    Your boss may get the same gift over and over. It is best to give gifts that can be used as hostess gifts or used at a party.
  • Best Foods for Healthy Hair
    Some nutrients are essential to produce healthy shiny hair. Some of the most important are protein, iron and vitamin C. Many foods are excellent sources of these essential nutrients.
  • Calming a Squirmy Toddler
    Although toddlers are active and curious there are several ways to calm a squirmy toddler. From bedtime to mealtime to car rides you can use these tips for to tame your squirmy toddler.
  • 5 Ways to Break the Pacifier Habit
    It can be difficult for both parent and child to give up a pacifier. Some useful strategies can help make the transition easier.
  • 10 Effective Probiotic Drinks
    Probiotic drinks are a quick convenient way to restore digestive balance and boost the immune system.
  • How to Make Your Own Gift Baskets
    Gift baskets can be a great personalized gift for any occasion. A few gift items, a decorative container, and a few decorative accents can make a great gift for anyone on your gift list.
  • Municipal Bond Basics
    Municipal bonds can be a safe investment with great tax advantages.
  • Emergency Supply Kit for Homes
    A basic emergency supply kit should be stored in every home in case of loss of electricity.
  • Great Probiotic Food Sources
    Probiotics offer a source of good bacteria to restore digestive balance and improve overall health. Some great probiotic food sourced include yogurt, cheese and miso.
  • Legal Help or Document Resources Online
    Many legal simple questions or documents can be prepared without consulting an expensive attorney. Online sites or books can help you deal with simple legal issues and save money.
  • Quick and Easy Stress Relievers
    Stress can be overwhelming and affect your whole life. A few quick and easy techniques can help you conquer stress and get your day back on track.
  • Weight Training Boosts Metabolism
    Weight training has many health benefits including boosting metabolism.
  • Maintain Mental Sharpness Through Video Games
    Video games are a great way to maintain mental sharpness and make social connections. You can find games for almost any type for every gaming taste.
  • Emergency Winter Travel Kits
    The right supplies can save your life if you are stranded in winter conditions.
  • How to Naturally Curb Food Intake and Control Hunger
    Some easy strategies can naturally help you manage your food intake and control hunger.
  • Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
    If you find yourself unable to make your house payments contact your lender immediately. The loss mitigation department of a lawyer or credit advocate maybe able to help you work out an alternative to foreclosure.
  • How Much House Can You Afford?
    Deciding how much you ca afford to pay for a house is a decision best made before you start house hunting. Considerations include income, taxes, down payment, and other savings needs.
  • How to Choose a Bankruptcy Lawyer
    A good bankruptcy lawyer can help you manage your debt and start you on the road to financial recovery.
  • The Most Frequently Stolen Cars
    The ten most frequently stolen cars in America are older model cars that lack theft deterrent technology and are valuable for their parts. They were some of the most popular ever sold so there is a ready market for parts.
  • The Effects of Outsourcing
    The financial savings of outsourcing can be attractive, but intangible costs such as loss of customer and employee loyalty, data insecurity, and quality control problems must be factored in before making a final decision.
  • Halloween Haiku
    Halloween Haiku
  • Preparing Your House for Sale
    There are several small improvements you can make to your house to help you receive the highest bids and sell quicker.
  • Avoiding Camping Tent Disasters
    Choosing and right tent and practicing assembly can be the keys to a successful camping trip.
  • How to Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables
    Getting your kids to eat vegetables when they're young will lead to healthier eating habit throughout their lives. Give your kids choices and eventually you will find vegetables that they will eat.
  • The Importance of College Internships
    College internships can provide valuable experience and business contacts that can be the perfect tools to help you find that first job after graduation.
  • How to Control High Blood Pressure
    Controlling your blood pressure through exercise, diet, reducing stress, and good sleep habits may help you avoid taking medication.
  • How to Improve Your Credit Score
    Monitoring free credit reports, one-time payments, and managing your available credit are the best ways to raise your credit score.
  • How to Find Deals on the Internet
    There are many ways to save money when you shop. Shopping sites frequently offers coupons or free shipping deals.
  • Dangerous Foods for Cats and Dogs
    Some of the worst foods for cats and dogs. These substances can be very dangerous for your pet.
  • 9 Strategies for Successful Dieting
    Several key strategies can help make any diet more successful. Keeping a food diary, eating smaller meals, and setting a reasonable daily calorie limit are just a few of the diet strategies that can help you successfully lose weight.
  • How to Protect Personal Information on the Internet - Avoiding Scams
    Limit the spread of your personal information and maintain a separate email address for more important business activities.
  • How to Redecorate on a Budget
    You can achieve the look you want by careful planning and research. Even small changes like fresh paint, fabrics, hardware, and wall hangings can completely change the look of a room.
  • How to Train for a Marathon
    The proper equipment, training schedule, and nutrition are necessary to successfully train for a marathon. Beginners should plan on four to fives runs a week for at least six months.
  • Calorie Counting is Key to Diet Success
    You cannot lose weight unless you are burning more calories than you consume. Calorie Counting is the basic key to any diet success.
  • Crate Training Puppies: How to Avoid Accidents
    Techniques for successfully house training a puppy. Proper crate training techniques to house break a puppy and avoid accidents.
  • Tips to Improve Fuel Efficiency
    Several techniques that can improve fuel economy and overall engine performance. An increase in gas mileage can save you money and is great for the environment.
  • 8 Quick Stress Busters
    Quick stress relief techniques that can be performed at anytime and almost anyplace are great workplace tools. Anything from deep breathing to a mini-workout to having a good laugh can break the stress cycle.
  • The Positive Aspects of Video Gaming
    Video games can be a great source of mental challenges and social interaction. Mental exercise can help you reduce the effects of aging. Playing video games can provide a common ground with teens or children in your life with whom you want to connect.
  • Wildlife Conservation: Saving the Loggerhead Sea Turtles
    Every summer hundreds of volunteers along coastal beaches in the U.S. monitor and protect sea turtle nesting grounds. The life cycle of the sea turtle and damaging human interaction has led to a conservation project to protect the endangered species.
  • Pet Proofing Your Home the Right Way
    Many common foods and household substances are toxic to pets. If ingested by a dog or cat, they can cause serious symptoms ranging from intestinal upsets, to coma or even death. Learn which foods and substances are dangerous for cats and dogs.
  • The Best Female Athletes of All Time
    The best female athletes of all time are those that blazed the trail for modern athletes. Women like "Babe" Didrikson-Zaharias and Althea Gibson are true pioneers of women's athletics.
  • Basics of the 2009 First-time Home Buyer Credit
    Answers to the basic question about the 2009 first-time home buyer credit. Questions like who is eligible, what homes qualify, how much is the credit and many more are answered. Facts verified at the IRS website.
  • Build More Muscle to Improve Your Overall Health
    The overwhelming positive effects of adding weight training to your workout routine include a boost in metabolism and increased strength, endurance, and flexibility.
  • One "Girl's" Perspective on the Greatest Sports Memory Ever
    The greatest sports memory ever from the perspective of a small town girl from Minnesota. The 1980 victory by the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team over the Soviets in Lake Placid, New York is something I will never forget.
  • Strategies for a More Effective Workout
    Five strategies to improve the effectiveness of your workout. You can burn more calories and improve your health.

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