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Articles by Francesca Black
| • Protection From a Home Invasion by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 18-Nov-2008, Article Visits: 63, Article Rating: 4.63 of 5, Category Family |
| If you have a lot of jewelry, valuable documents, cash or other negotiable items, consider installing a safe or a burglar alarm. Don't leave notes for service people or family members on the door, these act as a welcome mat for a burglar. Trees located near windows or shrubbery that might shield a burglar from view can be major flaws in your home-protection plan. ... [] |
| • Galactic Empire, a Space-age Third Reich by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 06-Nov-2008, Article Visits: 18, Article Rating: 2.35 of 5, Category Entertainment |
| Born in May of 1944, in Modesto, California, George Lucas lived a world away from the horrors of Fascist Germany. Yet its imprint is more than evident in Lucas' life's work and creative brainchild, the Star Wars Saga. Admitting that the Galactic Empire was based on Germany's Third Reich, Lucas drew from history the characters and imagery needed to paint his evil regime. While ... [] |
| • What is Cyberstalking? by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 13-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 13, Article Rating: 3.85 of 5, Category Computers |
| Protection from Cyberstalking Computers and the Internet are becoming indispensable parts of America's culture, and cyberstalking is a growing threat. What is Cyberstalking? Cyberstalking can be defined as threatening behavior or unwanted advances directed at another using the Internet and other forms of online and computer communications. Cyberstalking occurs when electronic mediums such as the Internet are used to pursue, harass or contact another ... [] |
| • Trekker versus Trekkie: The Controversy by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 30-Sep-2008, Article Visits: 15, Article Rating: 2.86 of 5, Category Hobbies |
| So what is the difference between a trekker and a trekkie? The short answer is: nothing. According to Wikipedia, the all-knowing, on-line encyclopedia, both terms denote a fan of the Star Trek science fiction franchise. So why all the controversy between the two? I once heard that fans of the original series were called trekkers, while those of the Next Generation were trekkies, but ... [] |
| • The Ender Saga: A Noteworthy Science Fiction series by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 13-Sep-2008, Article Visits: 12, Article Rating: 4.13 of 5, Category Recreation & Sports |
| January 1985 marks the beginning of America's love affair with Ender Wiggin. It was that month that Ender's Game was published, becoming an instant blockbuster, and "probably the most popular science fiction novel published in the last twenty years" (John Kessel). The child prodigy and ultimate savior of the earth, Ender Wiggin, had appeared seven years earlier in a short story published in the ... [] |
| • Sorting Through The Issues Of Organic Milk by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 23-Jul-2008, Article Visits: 15, Article Rating: 3.17 of 5, Category Health & Fitness |
| In 1993 the US dairy industry changed dramatically. That year the FDA approved the use of a genetically-engineered form of bST, sparking a controversy that has persisted over the last thirteen years, leading to law suits and disputes over public health and safety. Many organically-minded consumers switched over to "hormone-free milk," only to later learn that there was no such thing. What is rbST ... [] |
| • Innovative Uses for Hemp by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 03-Jun-2008, Article Visits: 10, Article Rating: 3.84 of 5, Category Health & Fitness |
| There are more than 25,000 known uses for hemp. Almost any product that can be made from wood, cotton, or petroleum, including plastics can be made from hemp. Hemp is considered the world's most versatile fiber. The first drafts of the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were printed on hemp paper. Not surprisingly the original Levi Strauss jeans made for the ... [] |
| • The UFO Lawyer by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 10-Mar-2008, Article Visits: 14, Article Rating: 2.91 of 5, Category Legal |
| If you thought UFO sightings only belonged in science fiction movies and late night TV, and that believers existed on the fringe of society, think again. It is a little known fact that for over thirty years UFO investigations and contact with ETs have been debated even in our respected US courtrooms. Peter Gersten, AKA the UFO lawyer, is a maverick who for the ... [] |
| • Security Classification Primer by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 27-Feb-2008, Article Visits: 17, Article Rating: 3.29 of 5, Category Politics |
| Much is heard these days of government secrets being uncovered, national security being compromised, and of sensitive information getting into the wrong hands. Most countries have a classification system to formalize state secrets and protect information from being used to endanger citizens. This article will familiarize you with the security classification system. Although the exact number varies from country to country, there are generally ... [] |
| • Science Fiction Movie Reviews by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 24-Feb-2008, Article Visits: 12, Article Rating: 3.73 of 5, Category Entertainment |
| Nothing beats a Friday night at home, snuggled up on a coach with a bowl of popcorn watching Science Fiction Movies. Stop at your local video store and find a science fiction movie sure to get you thinking about what could have been or what might be. Here are some of the best all time science fiction movies. The Matrix In this complex story ... [] |
| • Romantic Movies by Francesca Black |
| Article issued on: 03-Jan-2008, Article Visits: 16, Article Rating: 3.93 of 5, Category Relationships |
| Nothing beats a romantic night at home, snuggled up on a coach watching a romantic movie. Stop at your local video store and find a movie sure to capture the heart of your mate. Here are some of the best all time romantic movies. Ten Things I Hate About You A teenage romantic comedy, 10 Things I Hate About You is a modern day ... [] |
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