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As Veterans Day approaches, our hearts go out to the families of our soldiers serving at war. Our thoughts are drawn to the sacrifices of our young men and women overseas. Our memories flash to the past, of the stories of our fathers and grandfathers.

When I referred to him as Mr. Bush, he said "I'm just George." I had no idea I was meeting with a future Governor of Texas and United States President.

Personal Stories about Smartlipo and Lipodissolve from two people who had these procedures done.

The personal essay has long been a favorite of writers because it allows you to express something deeply personal. Unfortunately, finding paying markets for personal essays and life stories isn't always easy. Here are ten to get you started.

top news stories in 2006 for Emerald Isle, NC

Life imitated Art imitating life for China's 5th Generation filmmakers as Zhang Yimou's To Live, Tian Zhuangzhuang's The Blue Kite and Chen Kaige's Farewell My Concubine were banned for attempting to retell history in the eyes of persecuted artists.

The top news stories of 2007 were heart-wrenching, innovative, exciting, and frightening. The year saw campus shootings, celebrity meltdowns, product innovation, and financial woes.

Reported personal savings does not consider vital information off-set loss or report higher savings rate. Personal savings often applied to pay bills from over extended spending. Lack of consumer spending jeopardizes U.S. economy.

have all got them. Whether they are funny, sad, or insightful, we all have personal stories. The site Common Ties is accepting these stories for some pretty big payment! Think of your best memories and start writing!

It seems that all of us had to write a personal essay at least once in our lives.

Wondering how to get some prestigious exposure for your memoir writing? Literary journals are a great way to promote your more polished personal work. Just don't expect a big paycheck.

Students at Liberty University continue to share with personal stories with the school on how different aspects of the Liberty University Distance Learning Program has positively affected them.

Some celebrity news stories took us by surprise in 2007. Here are a few examples.

2007 has seen Southern California devasted by fire and American viewing habits disrupted by the WGA Strike.

The United States Library of Congress is conducting the Veterans History Project. The project is in place to collect personal interviews and other documents from veterans in order to preserve each of these veterans' personal stories of wars in which they served.

Reflecting on the top news stories of 2007, in no particular order

The top ten Boston news stories in 2007 reflect the local interests of this highly urban and hi tech city along with some surprising changes.

Do you think personal sites about bulimia give you better information about this disease? I personally think yes, they do.

Do you have a personal coach? I had one and it made a great difference in my career.

These five bedtime stories are the best on the market to share with your young children before bed!

A personal testimony about being born into atheist environment in the former Yugoslavia and a comparison to the situation in the US.

We've all heard of brands and branding. But "personal branding" may be a new concept for most. Here's why it's important and why everyone should start building one.

In our society today, virtual relationships have begun to take precedence over personal relationships.

Many study groups, and many journalists themselves, have decried local TV's emphasis on "it leads if it bleeds." This story shows a personal impact.

This article begins a series of stories from individuals who believe they were saved by an angel.

A review of the independent film "Robot Stories".

In my experience as a writer I have found that the best materials for realistic pieces, be they poems, short stories, or that "Great American Novel", are often found within the pages of my own life.

Inside you will learn my personal experiences with the company titled "iRiver".

A question a writer faces whenever she uses her own personal experiences as a basis for fiction is: how much or little do I use? And am I too personally involved in the story that I stop listening to my editorial voice? This essay examines these questions.

Stories about Bigfoot and similar creatures date back to prehistory around the world. But to simply see those stories as evidence of whether Bigfoot exists or not ignores the richness of the folklore, and misses what the tales tell us about ourselves.

What war stories are our brothers, sons, husbands, fathers, and friends going to return with?

I'm tired of ESPN and Fox spinning stories out of nothing, when will a network actually talk about sports?

San Francisco, CA: Technorati, the world's leading search service for blogs and social media, has announced the acquisition of Personal Bee, a service that allows users to collect and publish news, entertainment and information from the Web.

Some simple things you can do to make your dialogue flow smoothly when writing short stories.

Personal experience dealing with Islam

When writing an article for a publication - whether for Associated Content or for an offline magazine - consider using personal anecdotes to drive your points home and to entertain your readers.

Personal story about personal finance blogs and how they helped the author become better-informed about money.

Personal finance is all about behavior. Sometimes financial counselors such as Dave Ramsey will knowingly offer mathematically incorrect advice, however their advice is superior!

This is my personal experience living through the Palm Sunday tornado in 1965. I was only 15 years old. There is humor in this disasterous story with my dysfunctional family.

Truth is a core element in any good fiction writing. Monica Wood handles her truth with talent and intelligence in all of her published work.

A short description of the eminent Dr. Gann's old office, the only structure in the world constructed of pink alumina block. A few words about ghost stories circulating about the museum and my own experience.

A writer's personal, emotional state is often reflected in his or her writing, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of Raymond Carver

A tutorial on how to write a personal essay for class.

We have not heard the news media cover date rape stories much lately. However, we must not forget that date rape, also called acquaintance rape, is still a serious problem in our society.

Hip Replacement is one of the mostbeneficial operations you can have. It will stop your pain and allow you to pursue a fairly active new life. Therapy is essential to a perfect recovery and exercise will help too.

This article deals with three of the best personal journey blogs being written today. Each blog was selected for it's uniqueness and overall entertainment value as something outside the blog norm.

What device does a person have that can allow him to keep personal bank records, play games, earn a second income, and chat with someone in China for free? It can only be my Hewlett Packard Pavilion personal computer.

If you write mostly about yourself, sooner or later you're going to feel stuck in a rut. Here are some tips for creating new characters for short stories.

If you're one of the lucky few to receive a holiday bonus, count your blessings. Those extra funds can burn a hole in your pocket but be smart: Invest in items will enrich your work and/or private life, which aren't too fleeting, and have personal value.