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Free Credit Report Services
Canadians and Americans are entitled to a free credit report each year. Reviewing credit reports helps citizens prevent identity theft, clean credit up and fix mistakes.
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How to Apply Harmonized System Codes
This article serves as a cheat sheet for exporters and importers who want to quickly choose from over 20,000 tariff item codes that decide tariff duty rates.
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Nonprofits Branding for the 21st Century
Philanthropy was pivotal to the birth of nonprofits. Pragmatic philanthropy demands that nonprofits evolve to meet changing needs, re-brand and be collaborative.
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Nonprofits Must Stay on Mission
Nonprofits are more similar to for-profits than different but what really distinguishes them is mission and accountability to remain tax-exempt.
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Reasons to Use Cash Back Credit Cards
Letting everyday purchases to earn money back is an important part of building personal savings. Being smart with money starts with finding the best cashback credit card.
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What is Click Fraud?
Click fraud is a very serious problem in the world of internet advertising. Google takes a zero-tolerance stance on suspected cases of click fraud.
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Cinemania - Review
Documentary following five obsessive film fans as they plan their daily visits to New York's arthouse cinemas.
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Girl Characters in Pixar Movies
With the recent release of Up, where there was only one female character in a supporting role, an NPR blogger got thinking about the lack of girls in Pixar movies.
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Moon - Film Review
The film takes place in the future on an outpost on the moon where people are harnessing a new source of energy called Helium-3.
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SAG's Ultra Low Budgets: Producer Beware
The Screen Actors Guild continues it's long-profitable relationship with the major studios at the expense of today's independent-minded, low-budget filmmakers.
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The Black Eyed Peas on The View
The Black Eyed Peas performed two songs, Family Fun's contributing editor presented inexpensive summer fun ideas, and the co-hosts discussed hot topics on The View.
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The Night of the Hunter Movie (1955)
Charles Laughton's first and only full directorial attempt was The Night of the Hunter, a 1950s movie that is an allegory of good and evil, selfishness and sacrifice.
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100-Year-Old Masters Swimmer
Jaring Timmerman, record breaking Masters swimmer, explains the secret to living a long life by following his own acronym, GEDS - Genes, Exercise, Diet, Spirit.
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Artificial Sweeteners – A Boon or Scourge
Artificial sweeteners are publicized as safe alternatives for a healthy lifestyle. With chemists and consumers speaking out against them, is it the beginning of the end?
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Assisted Conception is on the Increase
An international study published in the journal Human Reproduction found that the use of assisted conception techniques increased over 25% in just two years.
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Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
Roughly 25% of all pregnant women experience bleeding or spotting during the first weeks of pregnancy, but most progress to normal deliveries.
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Controversial Autism Treatments
Not all autism treatment options are widely accepted. Two of the more controversial treatments are the Lupron Protocol and IV chelation.
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Dying To Colour Your Hair?
In these cash strapped times, women are deserting their hair dressing salons and dying their hair at home. But could saving a few pounds actually cost you your life?
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Essential Oils
The results of Essential Oils are soothing, relaxing, good for your health and your overall well-being.
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Family Conflicts Over BRCA Testing
Is knowledge power or is ignorance bliss? It's a question that can divide families when it comes to testing for abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
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Going Against the Grain
Nutritional research has established many reasons why we should eat more wholemeal products, but consumption still does not reach recommended intakes. Why is this?
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Lyme Disease Cases on the Rise
Global warming is creating favorable conditions for ticks to carry Lyme disease according to a June 2009 report by the Canadian Medical Association.
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Mother Moving Forward after Loss to Cancer
Louisa Cantelon, co-founder of Coast to Coast Against Cancer, discovered love of running and exercise helped give her strength after daughter's loss to children's cancer.
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Reiki Levels and Attunements
Reiki is taught and practiced through a series of levels, and initiations, which are transferred from a Reiki Master (teacher) to the student.
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Summertime Six Pack Abs
It may seem too late to achieve that beach body look before summer vacation. There's still hope, use these great tips to create and maintain the body of your dreams.
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The Curious Sexual Effects of Damiana Tea
Damiana is a plant that acts as a natural aphrodisiac but also has been proven to cure many sexual problems such as male impotency and female inability to achieve orgasm.
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The Pilates Principles
Six guiding principles structure any Pilates workout, as well as enriching everyday activities.
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311's Uplifter
311, a unique reggae/rock/hip-hop hybrid, released on June 2nd their latest album, Uplifter. Celebrating their new music and the summer season, the band is now touring.
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Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Returns
Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY is home to the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. Gates open on Wednesday, July 15, and music will run Thursday the 16th through Sunday, July 19th.
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Adventures in Color and Camouflage
It's frustrating to go on a nature walk and not see any animals. Introduce these activities on a walk to help kids figure out how animals blend in with the surroundings.
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Creative Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Planning the same old party for your child can get boring for him or her, as well as for your whole family. Check out a few ways you can spice up your kid's birthday.
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Do Child Bullies Lack Empathy?
Recent brain research at the University of Chicago leads to a conclusion that bullies empathize with their victims, but not in a socially healthy way.
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Seniors Stay Fit With Water Aerobics
At many local YMCA pools, seniors are becoming fit with no pressure on their joints. Boomers are flocking to the pools to move in the water while enjoying their friends.
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Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Golfers
Wedding anniversary gifts for golfers come in a wide range of prices. Follow these suggestions to choose a special golf gift for an anniversary present.
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LDL Cholesterol
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a package of protein, cholesterol, and fat designed to efficiently transit the watery environment of the bloodstream.
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Millikan Oil Drop Experiment
In 1910, physicist, Robert A. Millikan, first measured the charge on the electron, which is the fundamental electric charge, with his classic oil drop experiment.
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Mutation as a Mechanism of Evolution
This planet teems with an amazing diversity of living species. How do mutations help drive the process of evolution to produce such multitudes?
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The Fossil Record of Evolution
To hold a fossil is to touch life from the far distant past. What do bits and pieces of ancient bone and shell reveal about the types and diversity of ancient life?
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Common Web Design Mistakes
Web design is very important and it should never be overlooked. With the advance of do-it-yourself editors, tools, and programs web design mistakes have greatly increased
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Microsoft Bing Search Engine Launched
Microsoft's search engine Bing certainly broadens the search and offers users a lot more well-categorized information without requiring to click through external sites.
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Wordpress SEO Tips
Optimizing Wordpress so that it is search engine friendly is a key component of promoting a website.
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XFX Radeon HD4350 Graphics Card Review
The XFX Radeon HD4350 graphics card is priced attractively for novice computer users. This review examines whether the card's cheap price outweighs its low performance.
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Changing Partners in Group Dance Classes
Dance teachers will usually have group students change partners frequently during the course of a lesson. Benefits range from social mixing to better dance training.
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How to Photograph Kids at the Playground
Parks and playgrounds can provide unlimited creative opportunities for photographing kids (of all ages), and your subjects will be co-operative because they're having fun
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Shakespeare's Othello
Othello is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. It contains one of his most well-written heroes and, arguably, the very best Shakespearean villain.
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Hadley Evolves into E-Learning Leader
The Internet has leveled many playing fields for the visually impaired, especially in the availability of online courses, for which Hadley is setting the standard.
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Hadley School's Online Courses
The Hadley School for the Blind's e-Hadley classes cover a wide range of topics, including business writing, finding employment, and effective parenting of a blind child.
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Online Courses for a Nursing Degree
A degree in nursing is more than just nursing classes. General education classes and many prerequisite courses are among the best options for distance learning.
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Setting Career Goals
One of the reasons many people have difficulty attaining career or job satisfaction is the lack of a clear vision or a specific goal.
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Wrapping Up the School Year
The first year of teaching is filled with things that beginning teachers learn the hard way. Wrapping up the year involves a lot of little tasks.
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British Food: Best in the World
After many years as a culinarily inferior race, Great Britain has recently seen a reversal of fortune as far as food is concerned. What has caused the tide to turn?
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Maple Butternut Squash Cake
Butternut squash cake makes a good fall dessert. One way to increase its moistness is by adding maple syrup and serving it with additional fall fruits and vegetables.
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Non-alcoholic Cocktails for Summer
Just because a person is pregnant, under-age or does not care for alcohol does not mean they do not like a cocktail now and then. Here are some great recipes for summer.
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The World's Most Disgusting Foods
Adventurous gourmets will try just about anything but the average person draws the line at fried hairy spiders or fruit that smells like a dead cat.
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Vegan Shish Kebab Recipe
Who says vegetarians can't enjoy a good barbeque? Omnivores and herbivores can eat together in harmony with individualized shish kebabs.
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Ways to Use Pesto
Whether store bought or made at home, pesto can be used in a variety of recipes to add flavor to traditional dishes.
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The History of the Secret Service
The U.S. Secret Service, which protects the President, began in 1865. The original purpose of this agency was very different from what it is today.
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The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was originally intended as a peace treaty between the king and his barons, but it became the cornerstone of liberty in the English-speaking world.
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Egyptian Goddess Isis
Isis, the embodiment of the Divine Mother archetype, was and still is revered as one of the most significant deities of ancient Egyptian culture.
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Haunted Blairsden Mansion
It's rumored that New Jersey's magnificent Blairsden Mansion is haunted, while others claim this to be false.
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Is London's KICC Church too Rich?
KICC reportedly has £22.9m in assets and made a £4.9m profit in 2008. But is the mega church fleecing the faithful or using the money to reinvest in its community?
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Saint Antoine Daniel
Saint Antoine Daniel was one of the first Jesuit missionaries in Canada, working among the Hurons for twelve years before his death in 1648.
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Catch Big Bass
Find out why some bass fishermen have more success than others.
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Ice Fishing Above the Arctic Circle
Located near the popular ski base of Riksgransen, the Abisko Mountain Lodge is an ideal set up for fishing nearby lakes or helicopter access to frozen mountain tarns.
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Backyard Chickens in Vancouver
With food security becoming an increasingly prevalent concern for many socially engaged Vancouverites, city council is taking steps to make hens a household staple.
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Senior Dog Adoption
Senior dogs (those that are about 8 years old and over) end up at shelters for many reasons that are due to no fault of their own.
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Spring Planting Combinations
Bloom cycles are important for total garden enjoyment. Mountain gardens, with their short growing season, depend upon distinct color combinations and a quick start.
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Ways to Prevent Animal Cruelty
Many people have witnessed an animal that is helpless or has been abused and turn their head the other way due to not knowing how to help.
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An Interview With Susan Young de Biagi
Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.
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Book Review of Spin Control by Amy King
Spin Control by Amy King will help spinners better understand yarns and their spinning wheels, to produce great looking yarns and take their spinning to the next level.
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Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels is seen as many things, from biting satirical commentary to mild-mannered children's fiction.
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Jennifer Lyon's Blood Magic
Darcy, at peace with her funeral directing career, has her world turned upside down when she is attacked by bandits out for her blood and is resucued by a sexy stranger.
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Review of From The Mixed-Up Files.....
When Claudia and Jamie Kincaid decide to run away from their predictable home life and hide out in an unlikely spot, they find more adventure than they bargained for.
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Review—The Alcoholic
The Alcoholic is a shrewd portrayal of one man's addictive behavior gone AWOL tinged with black humor and gritty soul-searching.
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Why Mr. Darcy is So Enduring
The literary character of Fitzwilliam Darcy is as enduring as any ever created. When Jane Austen dreamed him up, she probably had no idea that she was inventing an icon.
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2009 Stanley Cup Final Game 7
Max Talbot scores twice and Marc Andre Fleury proves he can win the big game as Pittsburgh stuns Detroit to win the Cup.
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A New Turn for Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
The Yankees can't seem to buy a win against the Red Sox in 2009 and that could spell bad news when the playoffs roll around. Can one be cursed by a broken curse?
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Big Changes At Bayern Munich
Having failed to retain their Bundesliga title, Bayern Munich have started to make big changes at the club - both on and off the pitch.
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Greatest Game Seven Win in Lakers History
As the Los Angeles Lakers make their 30th NBA Finals appearance, this is Part 2 of a look back at the game that led to their 25th and first of six in the past nine years.
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Make it Seven Campaign Gains Momentum
As the bankruptcy court listens to arguments regarding the relocation of the Coyotes, Doug Gilmour joins the growing list of supporters for a seventh team in Canada.
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New York Baseball Stadiums
The new homes of the New York Yankees and New York Mets are not what the teams were use to in their old stadiums
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Penguins are 2009 Stanley Cup Champions
A TV ad saw Sidney Crosby step out of a photo from the 2008 Cup Final, saying he doesn't want to be in that picture ever again. In 2009, he and his teammates weren't.
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SHO MMA Strikeforce Challengers
Strikeforce Challengers debuts a variety of fresh fighters looking for a new start and to climb the organization division ladders.
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Tickets Available for Sharpie 500
The Sharpie 500 weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway is sold out years in advance. Usually. But the slow economy has opened the ticket gates for 2009.
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UFC 99 The Main Card
The Main card for UFC 99 features a catch weight bout between Wanderlei Silva and RIch Franklin, and the return of the Croation Heavyweight Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic.
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UFC 99 The Undercard
The undercard of UFC 99: The Comeback, proves to be as exciting as the main card. Six exciting fights give our European fans a taste of each division.
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UFC Champion 2009
2009 has seen a new Light Heavyweight champion and many exiting title challenges and defenses . See inside for an updated list of title holders in each division.
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Yankees Losing Streak Against Red Sox
Dropping eight straight games to Boston does not leave a good taste in Yankees fans' mouths. Never fear, there are many reasons not to panic, despite the frustration.
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A Vacation Trip to Hill City, South Dakota
Hill City, South Dakota, is the oldest existing city in Pennington county. It's a town steeped history, from the buildings, to the steam powered 1880 train locomotive.
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Best Camping Gear for African Vacations
The best way to see Southern Africa is to get a cheap flight, hire a reliable car and set off on safari but make sure all the necessary camping gear is packed.
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Best Places for Cheap Eats in Seattle
Locals know the best places for cheap eats in Seattle. Tame the munchies at Dick's Drive In, Burgermaster, Asian restaurants, and a whole lot of yummy fast food joints.
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Cherohala in East Tennessee Mountains
The Cherohala Skyway, the 40-mile, two-lane paved road that traverses the deep forests and Unicoi Mountains, rivals the Blue Ridge Parkway in spectacular scenery.
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Cobh's Titantic Memories
The Republic of Ireland is renowned the world over for its hospitality but combined with a sense of history Cobh near Cork is a wonderful place for all lovers of the sea.
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San Francisco's Grace Cathedral
With its stone labyrinths and towering spires, Grace Cathedral welcomes visitors from around the world to pray, view art, listen to music, and savor the serenity.
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Seattle's SF Museum And Hall of Fame
The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, located in Seattle, Washington, offers a unique and interesting experience for both fans and non-fans of science fiction.
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See Rock Art in Central Texas
A bluff in the rolling hills 30 miles east of San Angelo bears hundreds of paintings 1,000 years old or older, some of which accurately mark the solstices.
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The Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok
Towering over the Hong Kong skyline the Langham Place Hotel offers spacious accommodation and amenities as well as a perfect location for site seeing
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An Interview With Phil Caveney
Phil Caveney took a few minutes away from working on his new projects to answer some questions about writing, publishing and the world of film!
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Basics of Publishing a Magazine
Starting a print magazine may seem fairly easy, especially with enough capital, but creating a long-lasting publication requires a lot of thought and strategic planning.
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How to Evaluate a Website
Information abounds on the Internet. Knowing what to believe and what to discredit is an important skill in evaluating online resources for accuracy and dependability.
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The First Step In Memoir-Writing Success
Many people have memoir-writing aspiriations. Whether it be for recording a personal history or to attain publication, about 90% of these writers never take flight.
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The Strange Book Titles Award
Ever wondered about strange book titles? The Bookseller Diagram Prize for Oddest Title of the Year annually crowns the weirdest book name.
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When Bad Poetry Can Lead to Good
The way to write good poetry is not to start with a good poem but instead, arrive there after a journey of discovery. Here are ways to turn "bad" poetry into good.
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Writers' Rituals – Aline Templeton
Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer Aline Templeton shares the secrets of her approach to writing, from idea to execution.
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