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8Art Lesson: How To Make Flowers From Childrens Hand Prints
Learn how to make these beautiful flower hand-print works of art with tempera paint and and a little creativity. Step by step instructions with ideas aplenty for making cards, drawings and gifts.
5Art Lesson: How To Draw A Hand Print In 3 Dimensional Colors
An art teachers step-by-step art lesson on how to draw,color and make your own 3-D hand-print artwork. Great for Mothers Day gifts,birthdays,craft lessons with kids,Fathers Day gifts and just for fun!
3Video of Arctic Sea Ice Loss from 1979-2012
Andy Lee Robinsons stunning video of the Arctic ice melting from 1979-2012. Produced with records from PIOMAS, the video shows a breath-taking retreat of the Arctic ice. Climate Change in real-time.
1Gardening On The Fly: The Tomato Compost Experiment
A gardener mom blogger writes about an experiment in her garden: growing tomato plants right in the compost bin. She also shares how her garden got trashed by pets and how she is coping.
0Online Art Lesson: How To Draw A Clown Fish
An art teacher shows how to draw a clown fish step by step. Also includes 5 interesting facts about clown fish. Great for a classroom lesson or for an adult art lesson. Enjoy!
0Kids Sunday School Bible Art Lesson: Sea Turtle Animal
A simple art lesson for Sunday school ages 4-15. A sea turtle drawing based on Genesis 1:20-22 in the Bible. Incorporating good citizenship, climate change and a "Who is God?" discussion.
6Kids Art Lesson: How to Draw a Sea Turtle
An art teacher shows how to draw a sea turtle step by step. Also includes 10 interesting facts about sea turtles. Great for a classroom lesson or for an adult art lesson. Enjoy!
0Childrens Book Review: Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match by Monica Brown
Original artwork by Sara Palacios featured in recent art show at the Sun Gallery in Hayward, Ca., where I work as an art teacher/guide One of my grandsons favorite childrens books is called "Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match", a childrens book written...
62013 News: Climate Change: Why Is The Arctic Melting?
The latest Arctic ice melting reports, ice videos and ice news of 2013. Videos and comments on the permafrost and likelihood of a catastrophic methane release. Commentary from Paul Beckwith and AMEG.
4How to Draw a Simple Cartoon Dog With Oil Pastels
An art teacher shows you how to draw this very cute cartoon dog in a step by step tutorial. You can customize your dog with oil pastels and elements made from newspaper. Use your imagination!
7Art Terms: What Does Composition Mean in Art?
I've recently been questioning my art students alot about the art term "composition". I think it's a good art term to discuss with questions like: "What is composition?" and "What makes a good composition? - or a "bad composition?" Or, are there...
8Sun Gallery: Childrens Book Illustrators Art Show
The Childrens Book Illustrator Art Show is a popular annual event held at the Sun Gallery in Hayward, Ca, a local non-profit community gallery. Artists original illustrations are on display.
10How To Make An Easy Ice Cream Sundae
Learn how to make a really simple and easy Ice Cream Sundae for your family or your kids. They can add condiments of their choice to make a one of a kind creation with ice cream,M&M's,nuts and candies
11How to Draw a Simple Dog With Oil Pastels
A simple drawing of a dog for ages 2-101. The author is an art instructor who used mixed media to create this charming step by step tutorial of how to draw a dog and use oil pastels and mixed media.
4American Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier Puppies
American Staffordshire Terrier puppies With the resurgence of popularity for the Pit-Bull dog breed thanks to TV shows like Pit Bulls and Parolees and Pit Boss, people are suddenly clamoring to learn more about these breeds of dogs. One of the...
197Overage, Overqualified and Unemployed?
I find myself in the ridiculous place of having too much knowledge and experience for some jobs in the workplace. Not only that but I'm apparently "TOO OLD"... employers aren't saying it but after a frustrated work search I have come to the...
10Properly Attributing Photos on HubPages
An image found from a Google advanced search. I recently completed the HubPages Apprenticeship Program this last December, and it was an eye opening experience. There was nothing earth shattering or anything like that except for the fact that I had...
5Butterfly Art: Graphic Designs and Images
Butterfly art work Butterfly art was something I became interested in after learning how to work in Adobe Illustrator. For those that don't know what illustrator is, it's a graphics program that many graphic designers, web designers, sign artists...
3Social Media and Klout: How Do You Measure Up?
The official Klout logo What's your Klout score? Do you even know what your Klout is? When I use the word Klout, I'm not misspelling it ("Clout" would be the properly spelled word per the dictionary) and I'm not talking about what kind of power you...
12Cures and Ideas for Working Through Writers Block
A popular writer on the Internet talks about how she deals with writers block - and what she does to get through those times when the ideas are just not coming. Sensible advice for anyone who writes.
0Toys Kids Love: Zoobles Toys for Children
Zooble toys are similar to Pet Shop toys. Children love them and this grandmother writes a rave review about them. She gave her grand-daughter these toys for Christmas and they were a big hit!
7Being A Peacemaker: How To Make Peace
Making peace, keeping the peace and being a peacemaker is not for the faint of heart. Being a peace maker means having an active role in "creating peace". It is not the same as a peace keeper, who is in the neutral mode of keeping the status quo....
6Super Suppers: Dinners to Go Made Easy for Families
I am a horrible eater - in fact - if my husband didn't regularly cook dinner, I'd probably eat junk food most of my life. It's not that I'm a bad cook, because I can cook, it's just that cooking is not a priority in my life, especially since my...
0Christmas Anime and Holiday Manga Cartoon Art and Drawing
The annual Holiday Anime Fair held at the Teen Center in Fremont, Ca. during December. Big appealing eyes and cute cartoon like characters with expressive faces. You've probably seen them and didn't realize you were actually viewing an old art...
0Review: Great Hamburgers: Boulevard Burgers in Castro Valley, Ca.
Fresh made buns are a trademark of Boulevard Burgers in Castro Valley and San Leandro, California Burgers at newly opened Boulevard Burgers in Castro Valley are not just your ordinary hamburgers. When Boulevard Burger says "have it your way", they...
13How to Make a Kids Clay Christmas Santa Hand Print Ornament
A Santa Ornament from a childs hand-print, made out of salt dough clay This easy to make Christmas ornament of your child's hand-print is made from an inexpensive salt clay dough recipe. The ingredients are so simple that anyone can make this dough...
4How to Make Easy Salt Clay Dough for Kids Art Projects
Salt clay dough is so easy to make - just flour, salt and water Salt dough clay is an easy to make recipe that can be used for a variety of kids and adults craft projects. I recently used the recipe to make some ornaments for our Sunday School kids,...
0Renting Rooms In A Private Home
As the economy drifts downwards and more and more people face layoffs, lack of work and strained finances, some people have either returned home to their parents home or into the homes of friends. Some home-owners have also turned to renting out...
0How to Advertise Your Business Using Plastic A-Frames
A sign business owner explains the benefits of using Plasticade A-Frames for your business. This often overlooked affordable advertising tool can bring in much needed traffic to your small business.
14Is Writing Online for the Examiner a Real Job or a Scam?
There has been some talk that writing for the Examiner online is a scam - because some writers did not feel that they earned what they should be getting, or erroneously thought they were applying for a full-time job. As a writer for the San...
0A Review: Dolce Mia Bath and Beauty Products
A Dolce Mia booth at the Costco roadshow It's not too often that one can find a bath and/or beauty product that truly lives up to its name. One company from Sebastopol has seemed to hit a magic note with a line of bath and beauty products that not...
0Crayola: The Best Washable Markers for Children and Kids
If you have kids, you have probably had this happen at least once during their growing up years: The moment you find out that your darling has decided to be an artist with markers, decorating either their face, their hands, a friend, or worse yet,...
2How To Price Items For Sale On Craigslist
Craigslist Headquarters in San Francisco, California I have bought and sold well over $10,000 worth the items using the website Craigslist. I have sold cars, trucks, furniture, electronics, general household items - and even my dads World War 2 Ham...
12A Review of VistaPrint - Online Printing Services
As a graphic designer and artist, I am very picky about how printed materials and designs are made. My partner and I owned a sign business for over 14 years, so design, visual communications, branding, marketing, presentation, color and proper image...
4A Review of Conspiracy Websites and Alternative News Sites on the Internet
Was there ever really a moon landing? Is Barack Obama's birth certificate real? These questions and more are the kinds of topics read and talked about on conspiracy websites. Review of the sites here.
8Climate Change: Extreme Weather, Storms and Hurricanes
NOAA's GOES-13 satellite captured this visible image of Hurricane Sandy battering the U.S. East coast on Monday, Oct. 29 at 9:10 a.m. EDT. Sandy's center was about 310 miles south-southeast of New York City. Tropical Storm force winds are about 1,000
17A Review: Making Money Online With Redgage
I signed up for RedGage over 2 years ago, and honestly didn't do too much in those 2 years. It seemed like just another revenue sharing site that would take a long time to make any money at, if any. 2 years later, I saw that my earnings had not even...
2How To Barter and Trade for Goods and Services
A newspaper illustration depicting a man engaging in barter, paying his yearly newspaper subscription to the "Podunk Weekly Bugle" with various farm produce. Our forefathers did it and so did most of civilization at one point or another: Bartering...
5The Giant Louisiana Sinkhole in Assumption Parish
Oct. 11, 2012. After the flight, photographer Jeffrey Dubinsky commented on the intense petroleum fumes experienced while flying over the sinkhole area. âI will say the odor was the heaviest and strongest I have ever experienced" I started...
2Smooth Coated Tri-Colored Border Collie Dogs
Indy, my 6 month old tri-color smooth coat border collie. The only difference between smooth coats and rough coat border collies is the length of their hair. My husband and I have been border collie fans ever since we got our first border collie,...
10Art Teacher Jobs
Do you love art? Do you love to teach? Do you love working with kids? If so, working as an art instructor/teacher for children may just be the job for you. Although art curriculums are usually the first classes to be cut out in schools during...
2Treating Tapeworms In Your Dogs
Tapeworms in dogs and cats dwell inside the intestines and are released in feces. Nine species of Taenia tapeworms exist in North America, and seven of them can rely on dog or cat hosts. We are what I call a "dog family". Besides our 2 border...
5Independent Contract Work: 1099 Form Contractors
Most of here at HubPages understand that we are what's called an "independent contractor", or as we may more fondly tell people, we are "free-lancers". For the purpose of what we do here, HubPages considers us as working for ourselves, and thus we...
25The Arctic Sea Ice is Melting: What Does This Mean For Us?
A map showing Arctic sea ice on August 26 2012, the line on the image shows the average minimum ice cover from 1979-2010, as measured by satellites Many of us have heard about it in the news and some friends may have even mentioned it to you: The...
3Ideas: How to Build a Container Garden
A beautiful grouping of annuals and perennials in a container garden. There is nothing more lovely than a container garden of flowers and plants to bring life and color to an area of your yard, porch or patio. The more creative you get with your...
9Unidentified Sound Objects - USO's - Strange Noises and Sounds: Eyewitness Accounts
They come from all walks of life but they all have one thing in common, they are "ear-witnesses" to strange sounds coming from the earth or sky, noises that have been both baffling scientists and making headlines for the last several months. Some...
0Child Prodigy Dancers
Fred & Adele Astaire. ca. 1906. The photograph is a publicity photograph illustrating Fred Astaire and Adele Astaire in a vaudeville act entitled "A Rainy Saturday". Shirley Temple was one and so was Fred Astaire. For those that don't know or...
13Companion Dolls: Patti Playpal Vintage Collector Dolls
Patti Playpal companion dolls from the 1950's and 1960's are highly collectible dolls. My Patti came with the original black patent leather shoes, 2 dresses and socks. As the youngest in my family growing up during the 60's. I remember really...
11DIY Digital Camera Wedding Photography
It's your special day and you want everything just perfect - right down to the wedding favors and a great photographer that can catch your special day on camera. The only thing is that you are on a really tight budget and you have a "family friend"...
4Video How Smart Phone Android Apps Work for Children and Kids
Freelance writer/blogger/mom and grandma reviews some smart phone android apps for her grandson. Younger children are enjoying learning games on phones like never before. Video and photos.
2Arts Jobs
As a commercial artist for over 30 years, I have worked at various arts jobs throughout the years. I have been fortunate to use my creative skills in many of the art related fields - photography, graphic design, sign-making, painting and teaching....
5How to Find Peace in Everyday Life
Awww... peace...that elusive thing that we hope for but can't seem to find sometimes. And sometimes when we do find it, it's just in little bits and pieces. So how do people really find peace in everyday life with so many demands? Bills to be paid,...
21Recycling Scrap Rubber Tires into Playground Surfaces, Mulch and Bark
A playground in Fremont, California using a poured playground surface made from recycled scrap tires. Tires are one of those things that we pretty much can't live without (at least if you have a car you can't) but that we pretty much have to also...
2Sustainable Ecosystems: Aquaponics and Hydroponics Growing Systems
An aquaponics/hydroponics and solar growing installation at Coyote Point in San Mateo Ca. This is a great example of a living, thriving, self-sustainable ecosystem. Built by San Francisco Bay Area company Inka Biospheric Systems. As our Earth heats...
5Cloud Clay - Air Dry Modeling Clay for Kids, Children and Adults
Most of us remember the fun we had growing up playing with Play-Doh as kids. Play-Doh was, and still is, a fun medium for children to create with, but newer modeling clay options have been introduced in the last several years. This last summer while...
6How to Stop a Bleeding Cut
With the raising of 3 active sons, I've had my fair sure of both minor and major medical problems between them. How to stop bleeding cuts was one thing that I had to learn early on as it always seemed there were plenty of cuts to go around between...
5Art Ideas: How to Make a Paper Mache Earth Globe
Working on a globe art project with children is not only a good art lesson idea for kids, but it is also a good way to teach your children about geography, family, cultures and history. It also gives children a good sense of the size of the world...
2The Model A Ford Car
One of my favorite memories as a child was getting to take a ride in my neighbors Ford Model A car. I remember sitting in the rumble seat and feeling the fresh air on my face as we cruised through the streets of Hayward, Ca. Now, some 40 plus years...
8Painting Classes for Children
You all probably remember dipping brushes in paint growing up and painting on paper, wood, canvas or poster board. You also probably remember how absolutely fun it was! I think all people have an ingrained love for the art of dipping a paint brush...
14The Importance of Art for Kids and Children
As an artist and children's art instructor, I can't say enough about the importance of art in children's lives. When I was growing up, art was still taught in school as part of the curriculum. Unfortunately, because of budget cuts in most schools,...
6Sustainable Landscaping Materials
As our climate warms, more people have begun to realize that we need to be more efficient in the use of limited Earths resources. This also extends to building, landscaping and home design. Sustainable landscaping materials have become more popular...
7How to Make a Christmas Window Display
Creating a window display for your small business is a great way to bring in new traffic and increase visibility to your storefront location. Learning how to make a Christmas window display during the holiday season can be a fun thing to do that can...
6How to Budget for a Small Business
As the former small business owner of a sign business for over 14 years, one of the biggest things I struggled with was how to budget for a small business. And towards the end of our time as small business owners, not planing wisely ended up in our...
15How to Start Using Craigslist
When I first started using Craigslist about 7 years ago, I had no guide, just information passed along to me by a neighbor. How to start using Craigslist is something I would have found helpful at the time, especially if someone had advised me on...
2Fun Games for Grandchildren and Kids
As a grandmother of 3 and an adopted grandmother by countless other children, I find myself spending lots of time around children these days. Fun games for my grandchildren is something I enjoy immensely, and finding creative ways to have fun with...
5Shabby Chic: How to Decorate for a Garden Party
Summer is here and with it comes the time to gather family and friends together for outdoor cookouts and fun family activities. Summer is also a great time to think about how to decorate and have a garden party outside in your yard. Unlike...
17How to Avoid Craigslist Scams
As an expert Craigslister, I have also had the unfortunate experience of running across people that were trying to scam me and my family. How to avoid scams on Craigslist is a vital part of learning what to do - and not to do - when buying and...
11The Meaning of Shabby Chic
Beautiful and eclectic groupings can make a beautiful shabby chic statement in your home. The meaning of Shabby Chic can mean different things to different interior decorators. Shabby Chic is an interior decorating style term that was coined in the...
5Video Abscess in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment and Drainage
My 5 year old border collie dog was diagnosed with an abscess recently. The vet thought that the abscess might have been caused by an insect bite like a possible spider bite. Karma's left side had swollen up suddenly over the course of a couple days...
5Daily Devotional: Are You Addicted to the Internet?
1 Colossians 10:23 "Everything is permissible - but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible - but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others." Many years ago, I attended a large...
9Daily Devotional: On the Topic of Abortion
Psalm 139:13 “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb” In the bible, God makes it clear that He has created us. In fact, He even planned us and has watched over us from the time we were conceived....
8Daily Devotional: You do have a purpose, and it's not misery!
Psalm 55:22: Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). As a child growing up, I never attended a regular church....
2Daily Devotional: We Really Can't Do It on our Own
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Just a few days ago I lost a very good friend who I would consider to be one of the most loving and courageous of women. Especially when it came to her faith. Her and I...
11Daily Devotional: It's Not About Me
Job 12:10 "In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind" Today as I was looking at Chapter 1 from Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life”, something profound jumped out at me: The words “it’s not about...
4Daily Devotional: The Importance of Encouragement
2 Corinthians 13:10-12 “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” I have been blessed with many talents....
4Daily Devotional: Commentary on Matthew 6
When God whispers in your ear do you hear him? A daily devotion and commentary on Matthew 6:19 from the Bible about being too busy and focusing on the wrong things.A writers true story about her walk.
5Daily Devotional: The Spirit of Fear
2 Timothy 1:7...For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Yesterday as I was driving home, a sign on the side of the roadway flashed a message of an accident ahead and said there was an...
8Unusual Garden Gifts
As a gardener, there is nothing more fun than receiving an unusual garden gift from a friend or family member. Although I also like to pick up unusual gardening items from garage sales and flea markets, I have found there are alot of cute and...
24Pictures of Nail Designs
Being an artist, one of the things I love doing is looking at pictures of nail designs. In my opinion, artistic nail design is an art all onto itself. Not only is it an art, but a difficult art in my mind because of how small the "canvas" is. Sort...
0Cute Ideas for an Elegant and Special Pink Baby Shower Theme
The mom-to-be's special table setting at her pink and star inspired baby themed shower I recently attended a beautiful pink baby shower for a family member. It was held at a restaurant, and everything was done in - of course - pink! Mixed in with...
7Yummy No-Beat Easy Walnut White Chocolate Chip Cookies
White Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies - no beat, easy to make recipe Easy to make White Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies - yummy!!! Who doesn't like a hot chocolate chip cookie straight off the cooling rack? Yesterday when I made these I couldn't find...
7Easy Easter Bird Nest Coconut Macaroon Cookies Recipe
Adorable and delicious recipe for easy to make Easter coconut macaroon cookies. A "birds nest" is made in the middle of the macaroons with Nutella, coconut and jelly beans. How cute!
8Collecting Virtual Art on Pinterest
Besides being an artist, I am also an avid collector of art. Thanks to Pinterest, collecting art doesn't even cost me a dime! For the last few weeks I have amassed an art collection including everything from artistic chairs to succulents with that...
0Great Places to Visit in San Francisco: Treasure Island
As a child growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Treasure Island was a favorite place to visit for my family and I. In the 1970's, Treasure Island was still an official Navy Base, so in order to get on the island you had to either be in the...
2Product Review: The Olympus Stylus 5010 Digital Camera 14 Mega-Pixel
I recently purchased an Olympus Stylus 5010 digital camera for my photography work. I had worked with the Olympus digital cameras in my last job as a baby photographer and had good results - so I thought this would be a good purchase for now. I was...
5Fisher Price Little People Toys for Children, Babies,Toddlers and Kids
A mom/grandma blogger reviews Little People toys by Fisher Price. Toys that have been around for over 50 years are still popular today. Grandma shares her favorite Little People toys and stories.
7Choosing a Website Domain Name
Choosing a website name is not as easy as it seems it would be. First you have to decide what you want your website to be about - then you have the daunting task of trying to find an available domain name - which can be an exercise in pure...
9Doomsday Prophecies, End Times, Revelation and Predictions
After the staggering response I received to my hub about the Strange Noises and Weird Sounds in the Sky - Heard from Around the World, it was clear to me that Doomsday Prophecies and Predictions were the next in line to tackle as best as I could....
463Strange Sounds and Weird Noises In the Sky - Heard From Around the World
People around the world are talking about it: the "strange sounds" coming from the sky. Just within the last few weeks, Google search for "strange sounds" has skyrocketed for the query "strange sounds". Some say that "The Hum" is a sign of Jesus's...
5Ideas: A Zebra, Pink, Black and White Wedding Theme
A Zebra inspired pink, black and white wedding theme. Yes, you heard that right. This is definitely not your mothers wedding - who would have thought 30 years ago that this would be a hot theme for a wedding? I was inspired to do some writing on...
6Girls, Kids, Babies and Childrens Easter Hats and Bonnets
One of my favorite times of the year is Easter. I love going to church and seeing all the children and kids with their new Easter clothes, hats and bonnets on. This year I have 3 grand-daughters that I get to enjoy and it will be fun to see what...
10Ideas: Planning a Purple and Gold Wedding Theme
I have the honor of helping my friends Rose and TD plan their upcoming wedding in April, and they have chosen a purple and gold wedding theme. The first thing they did was to identify what colors they wanted, then from there we developed the theme -...
4The Many Uses of Nanny Cams and Surveillance Cameras
A mom writer and blogger shares the many different ways a nanny cam or surveillance camera could be used to find out and see what's really going on behind your back. Their not just for babies room!
24Shipping Container Houses and Homes
Several years ago I became very interested in alternative housing - and I discovered shipping containers that were being used as homes and houses. Yes, those big containers that you see rolling down the highways on flatbeds, transported on ships and...
17Do I Have Unclaimed Money and Property in California State Under my Name?
Did you know that The State of California is currently in possession of more than $6.1 billion in unclaimed property belonging to approximately 17.6 million individuals and organizations? That's a staggering amount of money that could be going...
8Product Review - the Lenovo IdeaPad Notepad/Laptop Computer - Z Series
I recently purchased my second new laptop ever - the Lenovo IdeaPad Z575, from Frys Electronics here in Fremont Ca. My first laptop was bought 7 years ago from the same manufacturer - and it was an IBM Thinkpad. That laptop workhorse would have...
27How to Deal With: Psycho or "Crazy" BABY MAMA DRAMA
She doesn't want you but she doesn't want anyone else to have you either. She uses your children to "get back at you". All of a sudden you have a new girlfriend and she won't let you see your child. She files fraudulent restraining orders against...
12A Trip Down Memory Lane: What I Learned in the Hub Patron of the Arts Contest
When I first learned of the Hub Patron of the Arts Contest, I got so excited that I could hardly sit still! This contest appealed to all my creative senses and every creative process that I love - art, photography, poetry and creative writing....
4The Water Fountain: Black and White and Color Photo Effects
Lomo-ish effect on the water fountain at Shinn Park in Fremont California One of my favorite subjects to photograph besides people is nature. I also love old art, sculptures and gardens. One of my favorite places to take photos is at a local...
10Smelly Kelly: A Children's Book for Kids
These are the rough sketches that I drew while writing Smelly Kelly. It helps to develop the characters by drawing them in their poses as it relates to the story. One day these will be be fine art done in either colored pencil, markers or watercolor.
2Shinn Park in Fremont, California: Water Features Photo Gallery
Water fountains and water features are one of my favorite things in homes and gardens. The sound of water, along with the reflections of water, bring a sense of peace to my surroundings. If I had my way, I would probably have a water feature in...
9Learning Calligraphic Type: The Art of Calligraphy Writing
Original artwork by Dorsi Diaz I have always had good penmanship but did not learn the art of calligraphy until I was in my late 20's. Always an artist, learning calligraphy was just a natural extension of my art. I was also a budding sign designer,...
10The Restraining Order: A Short Story
She was a beautiful woman with simmering blue eyes. Her heart however was ugly - twisted, perverted and evil to the bone. She hadn't really wanted to get pregnant 3 years before but at the time it seemed like the only way she could hold onto her...
4Special Effects and Edits in Photobucket
Besides being a writer, I am also a photographer and an artist. My other "day job" is to photograph newborn babies in the hospitals, in cute poses with their family members. Outside that job, photography is just a hobby for me though. I do however...
0The Funny and Cute Things That Kids Say: Part 2
One of my sons drew this many years ago on a slip of paper and I kept it. The heart shaped face and the word mom just stuck with me. I love this. This is part 2 of the "The funny and cute things that kids say" hub series. I hope you enjoyed the...
4The Funny and Cute Things That Kids Say: Part 1
One of my sons drew this many years ago on a slip of paper and I kept it. The heart shaped face and the word mom just stuck with me. I love this. As a writer and a mother, there have been many times over the years that my kids have either said or...
3Short Stories about Schizophrenia: A Schizophrenic Episode
"Call the ambulance now!" my mother screamed at me. My dad lay bleeding on the sidewalk, blood gushing from his nose and mouth. My brother was screaming with the knife still in his hand. "I am God the Father and I will kill you for your sins," he...
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Short Stories: The Strawberry Shortcake: A Story about Homelessness
I gave him a strawberry shortcake from Lucky's and he acted like I'd given him a four-star dinner. I'd often seen his type on the corners, looking pathetic, signs reading "Homeless, can you help?". Different faces but all looking the same - dirty,...
8Short Stories about an Unexpected Family Dinner Guest: I Don't Do Bugs!
"Get it out of here!" she screamed as the moth flew crazily around the kitchen. "Kill it!!" The children sat at the table mesmerized as the moth flew over the table then proceeded to go straight for Rosie's head. "Get it out of here!" she screamed...
7A Ghost Story: Is Shinn Park in Fremont, Ca. Haunted?
Shinn Park in Fremont California is one of my favorite local parks to visit - and I am not the only person that likes to visit Shinn: there may also be otherworldly "people" or spirits that like to visit there too. Namely ghosts. Now before we...
0How To Take Good Pictures and Photos for Posting on Craigslist
Being an avid Craigslister, I've learned a few things about how to take good photos and pictures of items to post on a Craigslist ad. I have sold everything from plants to World War 2 ham equipment on Craigslist, and I venture to say that good...
9Come and Have a Seat on the Porch
There is something delightful and alluring about the porches of our homes. Although the porch we have now is quite small, it manages to be the main place where our family likes to congregate. The latest adventure on our porch was the family and the...
13Short Story about Abortion: It's Just a "Fetus"?
They had given her the shot hours before and finally the contractions were getting stronger. Her breath was shallow as she gulped to catch her breath. Gulping more from fear than pain, she rang anxiously for the nurse. Mandy lay on the bed,...
3The Rose Garden at Historic Shinn Park in Fremont California: Part 2
The rose garden at Shinn Historical Park and Gradens in Fremont, California In part one of our stroll through the Shinn Park rose garden, I mentioned that my mother was allergic to roses growing up. Despite that, I have always maintained a huge...
0Picture Gallery: The Rose Garden at Historic Shinn Park in Fremont, Ca.
The entrance sign at Shinn Historical Park and Gardens in Fremont, California. I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of growing roses but I am an avid fan of viewing someone else's rose garden. One of the prettiest rose gardens around is at the Shinn...
5The American Urban Slang Dictionary
Growing up in the 60's and 70's, my friends and I had our own little language that we communicated in. In fact, most "hippies" in that day and age shared some common urban language. My dad and I used to laugh and say we should make up a dictionary...
0Sun and Moon Photo Gallery- Created in Google Picasa
Shinn Park in Fremont California is one of my favorite places to visit. So much so that I call it "my secret place". Besides being my favorite local place to unwind, it is also one of my favorite places to take photos. I am a newborn baby...
15Pictures of the Most Interesting Cat in the World
He is the most interesting cat in the world. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter, so don't get any ideas. Welcome to Zorro's photo gallery, my friends. Enjoy the the most interesting cat in the world. Stay thirsty. Zorro is.
2The Baptism
Don't mix em - vintage drunk driver poster The water streamed down Kyle's face, washing away all traces of his past. His baptism had been decided just days ago when Pastor Seth had convinced Kyle that this next step would be his final admission to...
9Gazebo Photo Gallery: Pictures of Shinn Park in Fremont, California
I visit Shinn Historical Park and Gardens in Fremont Ca. pretty regularly. It's one of our families favorite places to just go and hang out. Although located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, the park is a real get away from the SF Bay Area city...
23True Stories: Death by Drinking Alcohol and Choking to Death
A few months ago my sons best friend died of alcohol poisoning after he got ill and choked. It was so sad - and so unnecessary. I have written about the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning in this true story. I hope this helps save someones life.
10Allergic Flea and Food Skin Reactions in Dogs - Treating your Dogs Allergies
A fur-babies mom describes her personal story about how she treated her border collies severe skin and food allergies. She describes the signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions in dogs and what can be done about them.
23Traffic Surge on HubPages - Google Traffic Up
I've noticed alot of discussion in the HubPage forums about Google traffic surging and Google traffic plunging since the sub-domain change here at HubPages. Without getting into the technical side of SEO or back-linking and key words, I thought I...
12Who is Giselle Esteban? And Where is Michelle Le? (Found 9-17-2011)
Michelle Le and Dorsi worked together at Kaiser Hospital in Hayward. Also a writer, Dorsi writes here about Michelle and the new arrest of Giselle Esteban, charged with Michelle's murder. Michelle's body was found Sept. 17, 2011.
10Careers: Online Private Investigations and Internet Investigators
The online private investigation field will be growing in the future. This writer talks about her online private research activities which have led her in to some interesting discoveries. If you have ever considered becoming a private investigator this article has some good food for thought.
14How To Check Your Clogged Drains and Toilet for Roots
A do-it-yourself'ers story about clogged drains because of roots. How they discovered that roots were clogging their plumbing and what they did about them. A messy story to be sure but perseverance succeeds in the end!! How to get those pesky roots out of your plumbing and unclog your drains.
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Grizzly Long Hair Feather Extensions
Hair feather extensions have become the hottest new rage in hair design. Being a leftover hippie from the 60's, this newest craze not only sparked my attention but attracted the artist in me. So much so that I bought my sister-in-law a...
5Signs and Symptoms of an Anterior Dislocated Shoulder
A writers personal story about how she dislocated her shoulder and what she did to treat it. The signs and symptoms of a dislocated shoulder are also discussed. Dislocated shoulders are very painful and need treatment.
30The Story of Kidnapped Nurse Michelle Le from Hayward Kaiser, Ca.
UPDATE: 9-19-2011. With a heavy heart here is the update on Michelle Le: It was confirmed tonight that the body found Sat, on Verona Road in Sunol/Pleasanton area was Michelle's. May God give comfort to the family of Michelle - her brother Michael,...
23Pregnancy: The Signs and Symptoms of Placenta Previa
The placenta is an organ unique to mammals that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall. The placenta supplies the fetus with oxygen and food, and allows fetal waste Placenta Previa? What the heck was that?? I had no idea what my ob doctor...
28Craigslist Car Scams on the Internet - a True Story
True story about a family member of mine that almost got scammed out of $1,200 on a Craigslist car scam. Find out what to look for in a scam so you don't fall victim to these Internet scammers. Links and advice to protect yourself and report abuse.
15Simple Ways to Cut Costs in Your Home and Save Money
Cutting costs in your home doesn't have to be rocket science. In fact, you can start saving money today by using these 5 Simple Easy Tips to Cut Costs in Your Home. Some of these tips you may have already thought about or started using in your home...
13Tips: How to Save Your Money for a Car
This writer/mom/blogger gives great tips on how to save money to buy a car. Besides saving your change, she gives some creative ways to raise money for that all important ride. Great for teens too.
205 Fun and Funky Laptop Cases and Bags
Fun and funky laptop cases and bags.You see them everywhere now - airports, coffee shops and just about anywhere a wireless laptop can be set up. Gone are the days when you had to wheel your laptop around - now you can find cute and unusual laptop...
11Saving Money for a Wedding - Budgeting Tips
Weddings are not cheap! This writer explains how to save money on your own wedding but have a beautiful day to remember. She gave her son and daughter-in-law a beautiful wedding on a shoestring budget.
12Unique and Unusual Purses and Handbags
When it comes to unique and unusual purses and handbags, my friends and family are never surprised to see what kind of purse I may show up with next. Maybe it's the artist in me but I like fun, creative and different types of purses. One season you...
13Decorating a Simply Shabby Chic Bathroom - French Country Style
My favorite decorating style is what I call "French country shabby chic". I love the rich organic colors from the French influence and the old worn look of what we now call "shabby chic". One place that invites this type of relaxed yet elegant feel...
13Battleships of World War 2 - The USS North Carolina BB-55
My father, Alan "Jim" Campbell, served on the famous battleship the USS North Carolina BB-55 during World War 2. He was chief radioman on the ship and served in all of the battles during the Pacific campaign and Guadalcanal. He was also on the ship...
11Can You be a Co-signer on a Mortgage Home Loan - Should You Cosign?
Being a cosigner on a Mortgage? Should you do it? What are the benefits and risks? In today's economy, as home prices drop and foreclosures increase, many people are looking to less traditional ways to fund the purchase of a new home or to...
60End of the World? Mass Animal Die-Off of Birds and Fish
In the last couple of years there have been mass die-offs of fish and birds world-wide. What is going on? Is it the end of the world? This writer goes in depth to look at possible causes.
14Instant Visa Prepaid Credit Cards
Instant Visa prepaid credit cards - are they worth it? What are the benefits to using a credit card with your own money as collateral? In my case, having a Walmart prepaid Visa credit card has helped me reign in my expenses and helped me avoid...
35How to Make Money Writing Online - Really!
Upon presenting my monthly Google check for cashing one day, the clerk asked me if I worked for Google (stars were in hie eyes I tell ya!) After explaining to him that I was a writer and wrote articles on the Internet, the next question he asked me...
10Cheesy and Funny Valentines Day Poems and Poetry
Valentines Day is one of those rare times during the year when we can get serious, loving or downright cheesy (or even a little mean?) by selecting that special poem for our mate, lover or special person (or not so special person). There is probably...
8Sad Love Poems and Poetry
Writing sad love poems is normally not what I do but after thinking about Valentines Day and love, this poem came to me in such a rush that I had to write it down (Isn't it just amazing how that creative process works?) After reflecting on the...
50Ideas: Decorating a Shabby Chic Bedroom - French Country Style
My favorite decorating style is what I call "French country shabby chic". I love the rich organic colors from the French influence and the old worn look of what we now call "shabby chic". One place that invites this type of relaxed yet elegant feel...
13Codependency Treatment and Help For Co-Dependency
Co-dependency and Co-Dependents - I had no idea what those words meant a few years ago. I knew I had problems within my family but did not understand how my behavior contributed to the family problems...or even made them worse. After almost 3 years...
5Dorsi's Christmas Holiday Gift and Advice Guide
It's here! Your comprehensive Christmas Gift Giving and Advice Guide covering everything you need or will ever want to know about Christmas this year... NOT!! Seriously though - as I browsed through my now 149 articles, I realized that I...
11Grief Help-Dealing With Loss During the Holidays
How do you deal with grief and loss during the Holidays or at anytime of the year? This has got to be one of the toughest things to go through in life - trying to move on and act like everything is OK while those around you are celebrating...
18Photography Tips: Taking New Born Baby Photos and Pictures
An artist/writer/photographer gives tips on how to easily take great newborn baby photos.Working in a hospital, Dorsi photos babies in different poses with mom, dad and family.Get some creative ideas.
6Clothes and Clothing for Big and Large Dogs
Trying to find big or large dog pet clothes for that special dog in your life? Feeling left out because it just seems like all the good stuff is made for that little dog species? Well as the owner of two big dogs, I can tell you don't...
12Amazon Gift Cards: Buying Presents Online
A writer/blogger talks about how to buy Amazon Guft Cards online and why it makes sense. You can buy a gift card for anyone or give it as a present. The card can then be used to buy almost everything!
4Get Babies and Childrens Mega Blocks and Legos Online
When my sons were growing up, some of their favorite toys were baby building blocks - especially Lego's. Thanks to the Internet, we can now find every Lego set available to mankind to buy online. When my now adult children were small, I remember my...
11Rock n' Roll Memorabilia - Old Vintage Rock Posters
Vintage Rock and Roll, Rock Memorabilia,Vintage Rock Posters....geez just the name vintage is making me feel OLD!!! Growing up in the 60's and 70's, I went to my share of rock concerts back in those days. As a child of the 60's living in the San...
12An Old Fashioned Christmas - Vintage and Antique Christmas Items and Ideas
A writers story about her favorite vintage Christmas decorations and ornaments. Photos of vintage Christmas decor and some ideas for decorating your home with a vintage Christmas theme.
9Drinking and Driving: DUI Attorneys and Lawyers in Southern California
Having a lawyer/attorney when you have an drunk driving offense is very important. If you have received a DUI in Southern California and need an attorney, you might want to read on about my experience with someone that was driving under the...
7Buy VTech Toddler Toys Online - Best Learning Toys For Kids
All of us parents and grandparents want to buy the best learning toys and games for our kids - but sometimes it's hard to know what thebest learning toys for our kids really are. I found toys and games by VTech to be some of the best - educational,...
6Shopping Online from Your Home TV with Flex-Pay
Nothing can be more fun or easier than home shopping online from the comfort of a comfy chair (or your bed!) I discovered this one day when I stumbled across the HSN Home Shopping Channel. You know, that channel that you land on often while channel...
13Buy Special Christmas Holiday Dresses for Girls and Babies Online
Grandma Dorsi writes about buying beautiful Christmas holiday dresses for babies and girls online. She includes some of her top picks of holiday Christmas dresses along with pictures and descriptions. It's so much fun dressing girls!
11Ca: The Historic Centerville Train Station and Depot Diner in Fremont California
What do commuters in San Francisco, a historic train station and a diner all have in common? Well of course it's The Centerville Train Station and the Depot Diner in Fremont California! Located in the City of Fremont's historic Centerville...
9Buy Robeez Boy Toddler Shoes and Sneakers Online
My grandson Zach loved his new Robeez toddler shoes...that is - until my sons pitbull puppy got a hold of them. Amazingly, this first pair of online Robeez shoes that I bought Zach actually came through the pitbull attack pretty well. Although a...
15Crosses and Cross Artwork by Dorsi
Most of my close friends and family know that in addition to being a writer I am also an artist. I have been a commercial artist for over 30 years and been actively doing art since I was 5 years old. Art has been my best friend through many trials...
11How to use Craigslist to Find a Job and Get Hired
Many people overlook one of the easiest ways to find a job and gain employment - through Craigslist. This writer has found her last 4 jobs through Craigslist ads and explains how to look for and find a job using Craigslist.
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Money Orders at Walmart: How Much?
After changing my banking habits a few years ago and closing my checking account, I have become masterful at the art of using money orders to pay my bills. Money orders that I usually purchase at Walmart (although once in awhile I will use a check...
14How to Post Dogs, Cats and Pets On Craigslist
Do you need to find a new home for your cat or dog? You might want to consider finding a new home by selling your dog or cat on Craigslist. By charging money you have a better chance of finding someone serious that will take good care of your dog or cat. This author explains how.
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Sign the Petition on the BP Oil Spill
(Authors note added 5-13-2012: The effects of the BP oil spill still continue today. This article however can also be used for educational and historical purposes) After following the BP oil spill in the Gulf since it began, I've watched as...
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What is Tough Love in a Relationship?
I've recently found out that "tough love" has got to be the toughest kind of love there is. Tough because it flies against our whole idea of love - being kind, considerate and working together in a joint relationship. Tough love is tough because...
13Boost Mobile Cell Phone and Service Reviews
Many of you have been there - falling back in shock when you get your cell phone bill and realize that your bill is about $200 more than you expected...maybe your teenager got a hold of your phone (how kids can talk on the phone for 3,000 minutes I...
227My Cat Just Died - What Do I Do?
Our cat Perdy loved the garden in our yard. My sister in law Kim took this picture one year. Beautiful- wasn't she? If your cat just died and you are reading this, I can relate. I am writing this because I just lost our beloved cat yesterday - May...
19How To Make Your Own Homemade Topsy Turvy Garden Planter
Topsy Turvy garden planters have taken the world by storm in the last year. With more people looking for ways to save money and grow their own food, the Topsy Turvy gardening planters allow even the worst green thumbs to be able to grow their own...
80How Can I Talk To God?
No I'm not a religious "fanatic" but I do talk to God. It happens different ways - through other people, worship, study and nighttime "awakenings". Read more about my conversations with God and the interesting comments that other people have about talking to God too.
16Buy Mud Pie Baby Clothes and Clothing Online
Since I became a grandma a year and half ago, I've suddenly been thrown back into the designer world of baby clothes (doncha just love it grandmas?) One of my favorite baby clothing lines is by a company called Mud Pie - with many Mud Pie clothing...
8The New Health Care Reform Bill and Small Businesses
Since the passage of the new Health Care Reform Bill, aka known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, many small businesses have been wondering how this new health plan will affect them. Small business owners and employees of small...
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What the New Health Care Insurance Reform Bill Means For People With Pre-Existing Conditions
I think one of the biggest questions of the day is how will the health care reform bill affect those people with pre-existing conditions?This has always been a sore spot for me because I am one of those people that has been unfairly denied insurance...
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How Can I Make Money on Hubpages?
Yeah yeah...ya gotta admit - the title got you here: Who could resist the title "How Can I Make Money on HubPages?" (and actually I was quite shocked that title was still available) Really though, all you gotta do is send me $19.95 plus a self...
67How Can I Make Money and Sell Things on Craigslist?
A writers free advice on how to make money and sell things on Craigslist. She has sold over $10,000 dollars worth the stuff from plants to cars. Find out how she does it.
12What Are the Best Baby Walking Shoes for Babies Learning to Walk?
Grandma Dorsi writes about her grandson's first walking shoes. She chose Robeez after researching what shoes would be best for her grandson that was just learning to walk. Choosing appropriate shoes are critical to babies developing feet.
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White Stag Women's Clothing - Walmarts Best Kept Secret!!
A writer/mom/blogger talks about one of her favorite clothing lines - White Stag. Popular for many years,the line has gone through some changes and many have had success buying White Stag from Walmart
7Review of the RCA EZ Small Wonder Camcorder and Video Camera
Last night at my daughter-in-laws baby shower I had a blast using my new camcorder - The RCA EZ 217 Small Wonder Camcorder. Just days ago I got my new camcorder and within minutes was up and recording video, no small feat for this technology...
39Do Pit Bull Dogs Make Good Pets?
Pit bull dogs are getting a bad rap. This writer talks about her sons pit bulls and how she ended up falling in love with a breed that she had always been told was "dangerous". Video of her sons pit bull dog with a sweet story.
15Where Are The Best Places To Write
A perfect spot to write! OK... so I'm assuming you've come here to get some advice on finding out where the best places for you to write are. Like me, you are probably also a writer or a wannabe writer. Perhaps you are pulling your hair out trying...
7Cute Infant Girl Toddler and Baby Easter Dresses
Easter is one of the those special times of the year when you want your daughter or grand-daughter to be dressed to the nines.An artists picks for beautiful Easter dresses this year for girls & babies
34Meth Use and Symptoms - What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Someone Using Methamphetamines?
This is a true story about a writers young friend that died from the use of methamphetamine - commonly known as meth. Hopefully this story will save someone else's life. There is a helpful list of symptoms and signs of someone that is using meth and how to get help.
19Transparency: What Does it Mean Being Transparent?
I've been hearing the word "transparent" and "transparency" used alot this year. The word came up again for me yesterday - this time used by an ex heroin addict who said it when describing his new life - which now includes being "transparent" with...
24Should I Take a Survival Job?
Job search got you down? Are you having a hard time just surviving? Maybe you should consider taking a survival job to help makes ends meet. Tips and advice on the job hunting process.
12Hot Hubber Writer Sexy Pictures 2009
After the overwhelming response to last years 2008 SEXY HOT HUBBERS HUB, I have now compiled another "hot hub" here for 2009. As we learned last year, sexy can mean many things like cute, kind, funny, adorable, beautiful, intellectual, sweet and...
4What are Good Baby Teething Pacifiers?
Last Saturday at midnight I found out more than I ever wanted to know about teething pacifiers. Not only did I find out about how to pick a teething pacifier but I also found out about dogs, puppies and their obsession with said pacifiers, aka...
18Picture of Kidnapped Jaycee Lee Dugard?
The "Printing for Less" business card belonging to Phillip and Nancy Garrido features a young blond woman - is this Jaycee Lee Dugard? Some customers of Garrido's have stated that it is. The picture on the business card shows a beautiful young blond...
30Taking Good Photos of Your Cats
I love taking pictures of my cats and I also love sharing them. Working as an artist for over 30 years, I guess I've just got that "natural knack" for catching my fur babies in cute poses. Since I have lots of animals to choose from in our family (3...
13Growing: How to Grow and When to Harvest Red Leaf Lettuce
I have always been a fan of the beautiful leaves of the red leaf lettuce - but I had no idea just how easy this lettuce was to grow. This year I planted several red leaf lettuce plants from seed and have been blown away by the spectacular results....
22How do California State IOU's Work
California has been known to issue IOU's when the state is strapped for cash. Learn what rules apply to IOU's and what it means if you receive one, and what you can expect.
14Neda Agha-Soltan: Persian Women Iranian Martyrs
Nedā Āġā-Soltān was an Iranian woman whose killing, during the 2009 Iranian election protests, was captured on video by bystanders. The graphic videos were posted on the Internet, and her name quickly became a rallying cry for the opposition.
18The Electronic Mosquito Insect Zapper and I - A Bug Review!
I have a pretty good reputation here as a writer...so what I'm about to share with you may shock and dismay you. To be transparent though, (don't you just love that word!) - all of you deserve to know the real truth about me. I'm a fly...
18Thoughts on Being a Grandmother
A freelance writer shares her thoughts on becoming a first time grandmother and how it has changed her life. All of a sudden she finds herself charmed by a newborn baby and his "chill" demeanor!
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Singer Susan Boyle
So just who is this Susan Boyle that everyone is talking about anyway? The question seems to be on alot of peoples minds lately. If you search YouTube or Google Susan Boyle's name, you will find lots of recent news on the new singing sensation. ...
5A Strawberry Legacy in the Garden
I often think of God and life while I am out tending my garden. This doesn't surprise me as I've learned that the more I study the Bible, there are an abundance of parables and stories about sowing and planting seeds, reaping, harvesting and the...
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Tips and Advice for Surviving the Swine Flu
(Authors note added 5-13-2012: The swine flu pandemic has come and gone. This article however can also be used for educational and historical purposes) (UPDATE 11/05/09: Please note that this was written by me in April of this year. With the H1N1...
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President Obamas First Dog Bo: The Portuguese Water Dog Breed
"Just adorable" is today's picture of President Obama running though the White House with first dog Bo. And I can only imagine the thrill presidential kids Malia and Sasha are feeling playing with the puppy that daddy Obama had promised them during...
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A Dummies Guide to Starting Your Own Website
What a long strange trip it's been...... If you've ever decided to "get" your own website you will know exactly what those words mean. Long and strange is just about exactly how I could describe my venture into owning my own website, or "domain"...
10How to start your own victory church garden
With our economy in complete disarray and a ton of "frugal living" tips flooding the Internet everyday - more and more people are getting back to the basics - including gardening. One topic that is starting to get alot more attention is the old idea...
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The Obama Making Home Affordable Program for your House
Through the Home Affordable Refinance arm of Obama's new Making Home Affordable Program, homeowners whose homes have decreased in value may be able to refinance their existing mortgage. At The Making Home Affordable Program website (which is the...
