Darcy Andries
I am a former special education teacher and devoted animal lover. I left teaching to pursue a full-time writing career. I recently published a book about overcoming failure titled "The Secret to Success is Not a Secret."
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Common Myths About FailureFailure is not always a bad thing or a step backwards. Sometimes failure is a necessary step towards eventual success.
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American Idol Versus the Presidential Election Voter Turnout - Numbers Don't LiePeople are outraged when they hear that more votes were cast for American Idol than for U.S. President. However, when you compare voters instead of votes, the numbers tell a far different story.
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Is Moonlight Just a Reflection of Television Past?On the new series Moonlight Alex O'Loughlin plays Mick St. John, a vampire / private investigator living in Los Angeles. -
How to Avoid Mowing Your LawnThis article talks about the benefits and drawbacks to automatic lawn mowers and no-mow grass. It includes information such as price, labor involved, and other basics. It could be used to complement either item. -
Boost Your Home's Curb AppealHow to improve your home's curb appeal before selling and make a better impression on potential buyers. It includes information on landscaping, night appeal, and other details that are usually quick and easy fixes to make. -
Boost Your Home's Selling AppealTen ways a person can improve their home's appeal to potential buyers. -
Fall TV Preview: Bionic WomanA review of the new series "Bionic Woman" as well as a comparison between it and the 70's series of the same name. -
Eight of the World's Most Faithful DogsEight dogs whose devotion and faithfulness to their masters earned them a place in history. It includes information about Bobbie the wonder dog, Bum, Greyfriars Bobby, Delta, Hachiko, Heidi, and Buddy. -
Seven Amazing Famous Service DogsSeven dogs whose devotion who go down in history for their service to their masters. It includes information about a dog who was major, a dog who was king, two dogs who worked for the post office, and more. -
The Art of Listening With an ADHD BrainWhy people with ADHD don't always look like they are listening when they are, and often aren't listening when they look like they are--and how to deal with it. -
Life on Adderall: The Reality Behind Living on ADHD StimulantsWhat life is like on ADHD stimulant medications as well as a few answers to the most commonly asked questions about stimulant medications such as Ritalin and Adderall. -
Decorative Fun with Dried LavenderArticle includes information on how to dry lavender as well as two decorative projects that can be created in less than fifteen minutes: Ribboned Wands and Holiday Lavender Holders -
The Origins of Halloween and Its TraditionsAn article about the traditions of Halloween including information about trick-or-treating, how Halloween got its name, the origins of Jack-o'-lanterns and why witches and black cats are associated with Halloween. -
Caring for Natural Stone SurfacesThis article talks about how to care for natural stone surfaces such as granite and marble. It includes information about sealing, choosing the right cleanser, scrubbing, dealing with stains, using poultices, and polishing. -
How to Successfully Position a Bat HouseThis article lists some of the major factors when hanging and constructing a bat house and includes specific instructions for different climates. -
How to Gain an Hour of Time Watching TelevisionHow to utilize your time better and gain an hour of extra time every night without giving anything up. -
The Difference Between ADHD and ADDAn explanation of how ADD and ADHD are the same, but different disorders and why there is so much confusion.
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Eliminate Pet Problems Before Selling Your HomeThis article talks about ways to handle pets when you are selling your home. It talks about issues such as pet odors, pet allergies, and ways to confine pets during showings. -
Spoilers for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? Impossible!Why the overload of spoilers about the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has ruined the chances of anyone believing the true spoilers. This article does not contain any actual spoilers. -
20 Ways to Increase Your Air Conditioning Unit's Efficiency and Lower Your Cooling CostsThis article lists strategies that either increase a central air conditioning unit's efficiency or decrease a home's need to be cooled. The strategies range from regularly changing filters to installing a whole house fan. -
How to Properly Maintain Your Central Air Conditioning UnitThis article talks about how to properly maintain a central air conditioning unit. It includes when a professional should be hired to do a tune up and what this tune up should involve. It also includes what individuals can do themselves in-between professional tune ups. -
Interior Versus Exterior Storm WindowsThis article compares exterior and interior storm windows. It talks about the benefits and drawbacks to each, as well as giving generic information about storm windows. -
The Do's and Don'ts of Avoiding Home Improvement ScamsThis article talks about how to avoid home improvement scams. It includes tips on contracts, payments, and details about some of the more common mistakes people make when dealing with contractors and handymen. -
Guidelines for Attracting and Purchasing Ladybugs to Your GardenThis article talks about how to attract and purchase ladybugs. It includes information on plants that attract ladybugs, ladybug houses, using artificial lures. -
How to Use Search Engines to Find Anything on the WebSeveral quick tips on how to use search engines to find anything. It includes five suggests with illustrated examples on how to use them in search engines. -
What to Do When You Think Your Child Has ADHD or ADDA guide for parents who think their child might have ADHD or ADD. It goes through what things to look for and briefly explains what they should do and look for before going to get an official diagnosis. -
How to Create Your Own Podcast: RSS Feed Files and Podcast HostsThis is the fourth part in a series on podcasting. The article covers how to create an RSS feed file and find a podcast host.
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How to Create Your Own Podcast: Comparing Major Podcast HostsThis is the fifth part in a series on podcasting. The article covers the basic of some of the major podcasts hosts including AudioAcrobat, GoDaddy, HipCast, Libsyn, Ourmedia.org, Podbean, Podbus, Podlot, and Switchpod.
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How to Create Your Own Podcast: Editing and Adding Music and Sound EffectsThis is the third part in a series on podcasting. The article covers editing of a podcast and how to find and add music and sound effects. -
How to Create Your Own Podcast: Recording the PodcastThis is the second part in a series on podcasting. The article covers recording a podcast and includes information on how to speak and common errors people make when recording a podcast for the first time. -
How to Create Your Own Podcast: Equipment and Script WritingThis is the first part in a series on podcasting. The article covers equipment needed and how to write a script for a podcast. -
Insight to the New Season of Big Brother 8An introduction to the cast of Big Brother 8 as well as what is new and not so new about the eight season. -
The Most Controversial Presidential Pardons EverTechnically, President George W. Bush did not pardon Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Instead, he was given clemency and had his sentence commuted, or reduced. When a person is pardoned, it erases all penalties or "disabilities from the federal or military offense."
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Unique and Unusual Landscaping that is Easy to GrowDescriptions and growing guidelines for some unusual shrubs, grasses, and trees that are easy to grow. The common names of the species included are in the key word list. -
How to Paint Your Own FloorclothThis article talks about how to paint a floorcloth. It gives a generic overview on the steps need to paint canvas, vinyl, and natural fiber rugs (such as jute, sisal, mountain grass, and seagrass).
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Plants that Repel InsectsInformation about plants that naturally repel insects along with the types of insects they are known to repel. -
How to Use Mosquitofish to Control MosquitoesHow and why mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis, are used to control mosquitoes. -
Finding the Right Air Purification CleanerHow to reduce indoor air pollution by finding an effective air purification cleaner. All four types of air cleaners are discussed along with the air efficiency, air circulation rate, CADR, AHAM seal, and ASHRAE Atmospheric Dust Spot Test.
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How to Grow Better RosesAn overview on how to grow roses, which includes tips on watering, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, and controlling pests and disease. -
Mosquito Control: How to Avoid and Repel Mosquitoes NaturallyThis article talks about some of the best natural methods to repel mosquitoes. It discusses why citronella isn't the best natural mosquito repellent and states which essential oils have been proven more effective than some DEET sprays in scientific studies. -
Getting Rid of Ants in Your Home NaturallyNatural and homemade remedies for controlling ants including plants that repel ants and how to make your own ant poison. -
How to Attract Wildlife that Eats Mosquitoes and Other InsectsHow to reduce the amount of insects and mosquitoes in your yard by attracting birds and bats. -
Are You Attracting Mosquitoes?An explanation of what things will make a person more attractive to mosquitoes and lower the effectiveness of mosquito repellents. -
Varieties of Daffodils that Force WellSome of the better varieties of daffodils to force. -
How to Force DaffodilsThis article is a step-by-step guide to forcing daffodils. It includes information about how to store daffodil bulbs, how to plant, the cooling period, and some of the better varieties of daffodils to force. -
Make Your Fresh Flower Bouquet Last Longer By Cutting the StemsTips that will help keep cut flowers nicer, longer. Tips include ways to prepare the stems, how to keep water cleaner, how to fix broken stems, etc. -
Eight Hardy Groundcovers for Plants in Shady AreasAll about eight varieties of groundcover that can be planted in the shade. The descriptions give a little detail about the plant including information such as what type of soil they prefer, flowers produced by the plant, and how high they grow.
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Hollywood Marriages: The Quick and the Numerous Marriages of Hollywood CelebritiesThis article gives some information on some of the more notoriously quick and numerous marriages that have occurred in Hollywood. It includes information on Liz Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Dennis Hopper, Cher, Rudolph Valentino, Robin Givens, and more.
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House-isms: The Best House One-liners from Season ThreeThe best quips and comments made by Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) during the third season of House M.D.
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House-isms: The Best House One-liners from Season TwoThe best quips and comments made by Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) during the second season of House M.D.
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House-isms: The Best House One-liners from Season OneThe best quips and comments made by Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) during the first season of House M.D.
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The Best of House's Comebacks from the Third Season of House MDThis is a list of a the best comebacks said by Dr. Gregory house on HOUSE MD during season three.
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The Best of House's Comebacks from the Second Season of House MDThis is a list of a the best comebacks said by Dr. Gregory house on HOUSE MD during season two.
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The Best of House's Comebacks from the First Season of House MDThis is a list of a the best comebacks said by Dr. Gregory house on HOUSE MD during season one.
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What to Do when You Find an Orphaned Baby BirdWhat steps you should take if you find a baby bird you feel might have been abandoned by its parents. It includes information on how to determine if the parents are still around, how to return a baby bird to its nest, and who to call if you think the bird is an orphan.