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'The Official Baby Watcher' - The "Fanciful" Baby Watchman With a "Real" Purpose and Mission
- By Ray Gatica
- Published Monday 13th 2012
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This is a story of a brave little misfit named Wob, and how he became a hero- of-a- different - sort
From as far back as anyone can remember Wob sat on a high shelf in the baby’s room
10 - 10 What is It?
- By David Thorson
- Published Wednesday 11th 2012
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Ten - Ten International or just 10 - 10 for short is an organization of amateur radio operators which are dedicated to maintaining high levels of amateur radio and communication on the 10 meter amateur wave band (280-29
Amateur Radio - The Story Of The American Radio Relay League.
- By David Thorson
- Published Wednesday 11th 2012
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The American Radio Relay League was founded in 1914 and is the USA's largest membership organization for radio amateurs, with over 154,000 It is a non profit making organisation that provides both technical advice and assistance to amateur enthusiasts as well as supporting a number of educational programs throughout the US
Amateur Radio in Disaster and Emergency Situations.
- By David Thorson
- Published Wednesday 11th 2012
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If you're a ham radio operator and have time on your hands, you might consider volunteering for Public Service, it is one of the most worth while things you could ever do Volunteering for Disaster and Emergencies would mean doing some training but you easily be instrumental in getting people rescued from a flood or organising a rescue team to dig people out of a collapsed building
The Birth of the Tooth Fairy – How the Story Originated
- By Stewart Wrighter
- Published Monday 19th 2011
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It is quite a painful time for children when they are losing their baby teeth It gets further annoying as the permanent set of teeth start to grow
The Haunting on Colonel's Row
- By Peter L Meredith
- Published Friday 16th 2011
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I have experienced two paranormal occurrences in my life Thankfully I had witnesses at both events so doubts about my sanity can remain just doubts
Halloween, Not Just About Death, There Is Candy Too!
- By Peter L Meredith
- Published Thursday 15th 2011
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"You are far too pessimistic" A friend says to me
Rip Van Winkle
- By John Schlismann
- Published Friday 18th 2011
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Rip Van Winkle
John Schlismann
Rip van Winkleist ein Buchstabe, der immer gewesen ist, ist und immer sein wird Es gibt Millionen Leute um die Welt, die seine gelassene Lebensanschauung nehmen, sein gefühlloses, unmotivated Haltung und vollendet absolut nichts
Christmas Carols: Going Off-Key
- By Jenn Landers
- Published Saturday 1st 2011
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My neighbors, Scott and Beverly, have a fun tradition that evolved from a Christmas Eve party during which everyone drank a bit too much eggnog Scott has one of the deepest, raspiest, loudest voices I’ve ever heard
The Short Story - A Collection
- By KC Walensky
- Published Tuesday 30th 2011
- Short Stories
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I’ll Be Home At Midnight
I have a good friend who is a doctor A great guy but with one minor flaw: he never tells the truth
Story of the Egg – Who Came First?
- By David H. Urmann
- Published Wednesday 24th 2011
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While we are on the way to discussing about the EGG, one of the basic and oft asked questions is "Who came first: the chicken or the egg" There is no clear inference towards the history of this wonderful thing called the Egg
Out on a Busy Street
- By Layne Emerson
- Published Thursday 18th 2011
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I passed by a busy street, vehicles were building up, both private and public transportation There were establishments, big and small
Chicken Little Went to Town-Part 1
- By Bailey Stone
- Published Friday 12th 2011
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"One day Chicken Little was walking in the woods when—KERPLUNK—an acorn fell on her head 'Oh my goodness
Stop Playing Violins For Buffalos
- By Scott Bywater
- Published Thursday 4th 2011
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When I was growing up, we travelled around a bit And between the ages of about 8 and 12 I lived in a little area called Nhullunbuy or Gove
Tough Times Don't Last
- By Scott Bywater
- Published Thursday 4th 2011
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Every successful person I know has been through some tough times Personally, I can remember getting started in business
Trust Your Instincts
- By Scott Bywater
- Published Thursday 4th 2011
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I remember hearing about a book years ago from a friend It was called "Talk and Grow Rich" and one of the things that was said in there was "If an idea comes to you from your subconcious mind, then it's coming to you because you have the ability to pull it off
The Gratitude Dog & I
- By Nathan Scheer
- Published Sunday 31st 2011
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When I was living with my room mate(s) a lot of people would come over and leave the door wide open and my dog Barosa would run off and we would have to chase her down, luckily we had obtain/attracted some really good hearted people over in this area and they would bring her home a lot of the time
One time she ran off and I had caught a glimpse of her running past the window and didn’t really think about it, but later after I saw that no body was outside with her and she ran off, I went looking for her
The Fax Machine
- By Kurt Hartman Jr
- Published Saturday 23rd 2011
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His eyes closed, wearied from too much Wikipedia, and staring at a lonely inbox As they did, the screensaver on the monitor on the desk kicked in, strobing enough light to alternately illuminate his inner eyelid with light blue and white
Please Hear What I'm Not Saying
- By Scott Bywater
- Published Friday 8th 2011
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Up until – probably the last 5 years – I always tried to pretend like I was perfect
How are you Scott
Reaching Goals Requires a Map
- By Philip Busk
- Published Tuesday 5th 2011
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Set a goal of making a million dollars and you’ll have a good chance of reaching it Make no goals; you’ll have a good chance of reaching those too
Jane Austen's "Neat and Simple" English Creamware
- By Maurice Robertson
- Published Monday 4th 2011
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Jane Austen started to write “Northanger Abbey” in 1798 It was sold to a publisher in Bath for £10 in 1803 but as he felt it was a bit out of fashion with its Gothic subject, put it in a desk draw, and there it sat until finally published, posthumously, in 1818
The Story Behind Hidden Subliminal Messages
- By Gregory Frost
- Published Thursday 30th 2011
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The concept was first introduced in 1897, but the idea became contentious as hidden subliminal messages in 1957 This is when marketing people claimed the use of hidden subliminal messages as tool in persuasion
Choose One That Suits Your Face
- By cheng yan
- Published Wednesday 9th 2011
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Make special lessen high temperature is utilized for drying frizzy hair otherwise it could
influence the frizzy hair quality.
They get wired into our brains
- By wwsherry wwsherry
- Published Tuesday 4th 2011
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Uh-oh, the new year's just begun and already you're finding it hard to keep those resolutions to junk the junk food, get off the couch or kick smoking. There's a biological reason a lot of our bad habits are so hard to break – they get wired into our brains.
A Visit With a Sirian
- By Pete G. Madstone
- Published Thursday 6th 2010
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I was recently approached by Teresa Silverthorn of Conversations with a Mystic to write a brief introduction about myself — how I came to do what I was doing, what got me involved in all this, etc Well, it didn’t take me a New York minute to realize I had no idea what to write about
A Match Consumes the Darkness – a Dark Jedi Gone Good
- By Nathan Scheer
- Published Thursday 6th 2010
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I was born on March 13, 1985 It was the Week of The Dancers & Dreamers, Pisces III, Density of Innocence, and Chinese Zodiac year of the Ox
The Old Shack
- By Sam Scribbler
- Published Sunday 14th 2010
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Findhorn is the end of the world At low tide, a mixed colony of grey and common seals bask and sing on the sands of the north shore
How Important is Breath of Life to You?
- By Ninfa Carpenter
- Published Thursday 11th 2010
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How much do you value your life
At the age 25 I thought I could do anything
Leroy Jackson, III—Working Hard For Family Sake
- By Judith Brown
- Published Saturday 6th 2010
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With a desire to feed his family, provide for their needs and live up to the father figure he never had, this husband, father and friend is a shining example to Black entrepreneurs everywhere (NOTE: One need not wear a suit to be a true entrepreneur
Snake In A Small Wardrobe (The Continuing Story Of The Crocodile In The Mattress)
- By Michael Hughes
- Published Sunday 28th 2010
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Not everyone lives in a house with straight walls and gaps that fit standard items of furniture, even in modern houses adequate storage can be a problem as space may be limited and what’s on offer at your local furniture shop may just not be a practical solution Custom made furniture can solve these problems as well as looking great
Brian Fanale MLM Internet Rock Star – His Story
- By Randy J Myers
- Published Monday 8th 2010
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The self-proclaimed Internet Rock Star, Brian Fanale, is all the inspiration you will ever need to learn how to become a profitable internet entrepreneur He has created MLM Lead System Pro as a guide map on how to do it right
The Story of Kaho'olawe
- By Rene Thompson
- Published Monday 1st 2010
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You’re probably familiar with the major Hawaiian islands, like Maui the big island, but did you know that there are actually many other islands in the Hawaiian islands chain In fact, there are a total of eight that are recognized as the main islands in the Hawaiian Islands, and many other smaller uninhabited pieces of land
Judge Matthew (Not Judy) Gets an 'A'
- By KC Walensky
- Published Monday 11th 2010
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The date was June 11, 1966 I was fifteen years old
Thinking Positive Vs Thinking Right
- By Nathan Scheer
- Published Friday 8th 2010
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Thinking positive and thinking right are two different things, thinking positive can still get you nowhere although you arrive there being mentally happier and ready to go Positive thinking is not bad it helps us cope with the day’s events in a manner that most people would find relaxing and laid back
Hypnosis Script - Coming Back Home
- By Nathan Scheer
- Published Friday 8th 2010
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I want you to try something with me, close your eyes and get comfortable relax your face muscles down to your toes, sense the bodies awareness of itself, pull yourself deep into that sense of body awareness feel the here and now, be present to your energy, your heart pumping to your breath and your movement of your chest
The Alchemist & The Sandy People
- By Nathan Scheer
- Published Friday 8th 2010
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“I was walking so far, so far I walked I felt as if I was crawling across the ashes of a burnt world But it wasn’t that, it was the burning sun glaring down from the sky…”
The sky was a bright blue, there was not a cloud in the sky but abruptly a roar came from the east, there had been some strange noises in the desert this day
Snake In A Small Wardrobe (The Continuing Story Of The Crocodile In The Mattress)
- By Michael Hughes
- Published Wednesday 6th 2010
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Remember when I tested the cumfy mattress in our factory, um I do Who would have thought I would have found a crocodile in the mattress
The History Of Thanksgiving Day
- By Angela Tyler
- Published Wednesday 30th 2009
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Mankind has always celebrated the harvest with a feast and with fellowship A bountiful harvest meant survival and many blessings to come
A Split Second Decision With Lifelong Consequences
- By N Glover
- Published Tuesday 15th 2009
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Sometimes it only takes a split second to transform someone’s life A moment’s distraction, a bad decision – and a life is irrevocably changed
Talking in the Dark
- By Ted Holcomb
- Published Friday 4th 2009
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The other night there was a full moon, the temperature was 55 degrees, and the fire pit was roaring A group of us had just sat down to enjoy this fall tradition, a fireside chat
A Tragic Infinity Jewelry Story
- By Shelley Thompson
- Published Sunday 29th 2009
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Like any other numbskull of a man who has a zero perception of what jewelry is, I never thought that I would be able to find a unique piece of jewelry that would be fitting for the girl I was then courting It took me around a week of searching and I had to be discreet about it
A Young Man’s Heart Touched by Mom’s Jewelry
- By Shelley Thompson
- Published Sunday 29th 2009
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I never taught of anything special about mom’s jewelry As a kid, I used to watch her get all fancied up, dressed and slowly open her jewelry box and start to tinker and mix and match her jewelry with the dress she was wearing
Is my Property Haunted?
- By Sandrea Mosses
- Published Friday 13th 2009
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Over the last twenty years we have seen a huge increase in all paranormal subjects areas Investigation groups have sprung up all over the place and reality television featuring hauntings, investigations etc
The Cat Who Came to Dinner
- By Susan Hawkins
- Published Thursday 5th 2009
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Until this three-month odyssey, I wasn’t much of a cat fan It’s not that I disliked them
Santa Claus: Good Old 'Saint Nick'
- By Peter Boxall
- Published Tuesday 27th 2009
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The original idea of Santa Claus, (or Father Christmas in Britain, or Papa Noël in France, etc) came from St
Pick of the Litter
- By Jenn Landers
- Published Friday 23rd 2009
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As John watched from the car, he saw his one and only son being bullied at the bus stop Two larger kids were pointing and laughing; making faces and holding up Coke Bottles in front of their eyes
A Walk to Recovery
- By Mike Lang
- Published Wednesday 14th 2009
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A friend of mine, Carla, lost her boyfriend of ten years in a very tragic accident, a very sad ending it was for a love that has stood the test of time A love so true, a love that has not lost its meaning even through the years
The Poker Game
- By John Patrick Lamont
- Published Friday 9th 2009
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The late night poker game at Felix Hurdsman’s suite was a very prestigious high-stakes affair The potential for substantial losses was great for poor players, and even greater for the better ones
Sterling Silver and Beaded Trendy Jewelry - A Short Story About It!
- By GKM
- Published Sunday 4th 2009
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Beaded trendy jewelry
If you are the kind who loves to have jewelry that matches your collection of clothes perfectly, then beaded trendy jewelry is just what you should be looking for This jewelry is perfectly fashionable and you will not make a hole in your pocket buying large numbers of it to accessorize your wardrobe
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