Emma Larkins
I'm a freelance writer and online entrepreneur. I write for a variety of publications, including Cracked.com, The Smoking Jacket, and Trail's Edge Blog.
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BS in Engineering with a Field in Product Design: Stanford University, 2005Interests
finance, budgeting, humor, entertainment, relationships, Ultimate Frisbee, yoga, cooking, travelMotto
I create stories with pictures and words to inform, educate, and entertain.
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Reasons to Get a Canon PowerShot S95The Canon PowerShot s95 is a powerful, affordable, and portable digital camera that's a great tool in addition to (or instead of) a DSLR. -
Buying Guinness Gear for Gifts This ChristmasMuch of the Guinness gear available for purchase has the potential to make great gifts. The trick is knowing what to get for the people on your list. -
Blacksburg Fork and Cork: Top 8 Reasons to AttendThis Virginian wine and food festival features local wineries and restaurants, along with local artists and musicians. Enjoy delicious flavors with local flair! -
Top 10 Tips: Identifying a Door-to-Door Sales ScamDon't get scammed! Use these 10 tips to identify a potential scam in progress. -
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Innocent SalespeopleLearn how not to get scammed. Understand that the con artist might be as much a victim of the scam as you are.
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Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Getting You InvolvedLearn how not to get scammed. Don't get involved in something that might not be legitimate. -
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Unusual ConductLearn how not to get scammed. Little clues will let you know that something's not quite right when someone knocks on your door.
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Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Expecting "Yes"Learn how not to get scammed. Don't let a con artist take your silence for consent. -
Top Three Independent Coffee Shops in Blacksburg, VirginiaThe independent coffee shops in Blacksburg are worth checking out whether you're looking for a hang-out spot, a place to study, or just a good cup of coffee. -
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Engaging BehaviorLearn how not to get scammed. Prepare yourself to rebuff some crafty engaging techniques. -
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Gaining EntryLearn how not to get scammed. A con artist will most likely use underhanded techniques to try and get through your door. -
Top Three First Date Restaurants in Blacksburg, VirginiaYou'll be set for picking a first date restaurant in Blacksburg after reading these suggestions. -
Parks and Recreation in and Around Carroll County, MarylandIf you live in or near Carroll County, Maryland, you don't have to travel far to partake in a variety of excellent opportunities for outdoor fun. -
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Fast TalkLearn how not to get scammed. Con artists don't want you to consider their offer. They'll keep talking until you've paid. -
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Charitable AppealsLearn how not to get scammed. It's hard to reject an appeal for assistance, but you need to know that asking for help is a common con artist technique. -
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Mentioning MoneyLearn how not to get scammed. When identifying a door-to-door sales scam, know that the con artist might not even mention money or sales up front. -
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: First ImpressionLearn how not to get scammed. Your first impression isn't always correct when it comes to identifying a door-to-door sales scam. -
Review: Smiles by the Bay Orthodontics in Annapolis, MarylandFew people ever really want to get braces. However, if you need them, you can make your experience as pleasant as possible by going to Smiles By The Bay.
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Warning: Don't Open the Door to Magazine Sellers for Unlimited Sales, IncWe're taught from an early age to be wary of door-to-door salespeople, but until we run into them ourselves, we can't possibly know how under-handed some of them can be.
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How I Decided to Quit My Job and Start a Freelance Writing CareerIt's not easy to become a professional freelance writer. However, I think it's worth it, and so I'm setting it as my goal.
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Ultimate FrisbeeUltimate Frisbee is a fun, social, and easy-to-learn sport that is quickly gaining popularity in the US and abroad.
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Ultimate Frisbee Players Mourn the Death of Frisbee Inventor Walter Frederick MorrisonThe inventor of the Frisbee, Walter Frederick Morrison, died on February 9, 2010. His passing saddened many who love the sport of Ultimate Frisbee.
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The Ultimate Home Cleaning ToolkitWith so many cleaning products on the market, it isn't easy to figure out exactly which ones are the best. Simplify the process by assembling this home cleaning toolkit.
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Ogre: Monster of MythologyDo you know where the mythical creature known as the ogre originated? It might be different than you think.
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How to Budget Your MoneyBudgeting your money isn't easy, but the process of creating a budget is fairly straightforward. Anyone with a willingness to make financial changes can succeed at creating a budget.
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How to Use a Timer to End ProcrastinationProcrastination can be a dangerous beast, luring you away from difficult, important, and possibly life-changing activities with false promises and empty words. Learn to tame the beast by using a simple tool - a timer.
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Squidoo "Lensmasters" Rock the Lens-A-Day ChallengeSquidoo, a free site that enables users to generate their own content on the web, encourages users to create lots of new content by providing a challenge to produce one new site a day.
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The Perfect GuinnessSt. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and Guinness is a quintessential part of the day's celebration. So, you might wonder, what makes the perfect Guinness?
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Design Students in Search of Internships Strive to Perfect Their PortfoliosIn order to secure that all-important first internship, design students must build and present portfolios showcasing their work to date.
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Home Cooking of International Cuisines on the RiseIf you want to learn about different cultures, why not try cooking international foods at home? You'll be part of a growing trend fueled by many factors.
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Cooking and Eating World CuisinesIf tasting new world cuisines has inspired you to try cooking them on your own, there are a variety of ways you can learn how to cook internationally.
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Dolphin Bubble RingsThe recent filming of dolphins creating bubble rings with their blowholes (a skill taught to them by other dolphins) is the most recent example in a long history full of interesting dolphin discoveries.
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Hale-YMCA Gardens in Blackburg, Virginia Are GrowingThe Hale-YMCA Community Gardens use permaculture to provide healthy, organic food for people in the Blacksburg, Virginia community.
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Rebooting ReBootThe animated series ReBoot took a firm hold in many cartoon-watchers' hearts during the nineties. Although the show was eventually canceled, there is hope yet for fans who want to return to the cyberworld known as Mainframe.
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The Muppets: Twenty-First Century RebootYears ago, the creative genius of Jim Henson gave birth to the Muppets characters. They quickly found their way into our hearts, and now they're getting another well-deserved turn in the spotlight.
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Get Ready for Maple Sugarin' FestivalsIf you've never attended a Maple Sugarin' Festival, now's the time to do it. These festivals are held throughout the country from mid-February to the end of April.