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1. | One Golden Idea
Since George was paying this month, the two brothers were at a good restaurant for lunch. As usual, while his brother was playing, Liam ordered a lot of food. As the waitress walked away George sat back in his chair. "So, any luck finding a job?"
Liam shook his head. ...
[Added: 09 May 2006 Hits: 370 Words: 656]
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2. | Christening Gift
"I need a christening gift for my little niece, or nephew."
Sara sighed. No surprise her boss didn't know if his sister had given birth to a girl or boy. "When was he or she born?"
"Oh, not for another week. ...
[Added: 24 Apr 2006 Hits: 360 Words: 1025]
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3. | Useless Scrawl
Sub-commander Articulsar slumped down onto his steel bench behind his mahogany desk. It was to be just another day of ruling Earth, another sixty-three Denebian rubels.
Thanks to being married to General Hallalin's sister, Sub-commander Articulsar had missed the actual conquest, ...
[Added: 24 Apr 2006 Hits: 446 Words: 1191]
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4. | Scary Little People
Erika looked out the window for any sign of THEM. The little boy on the corner looked suspicious so she waited until he left. At least it was a dark overcast day so she should be ...
[Added: 24 Apr 2006 Hits: 428 Words: 1075]
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5. | Modern Advertising
Scott carefully pushed the conference door with his shoulder, all the while watching the tray of coffee cups. As the door opened, he heard the soft whisper of executive voices. He turned, letting the door swing shut, and the murmur died away. Worried, Scott inadvertently clenched the tray. ...
[Added: 24 Apr 2006 Hits: 544 Words: 1960]
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6. | Say Anything
Often, people find themselves with strong opinions and nowhere to vent them. Have you read 'The Survival Lottery' by John Harris? What about 'Pegasus Touch' or 'The Scales' by Karen Sutcliffe? Do you, like me, write opinions ...
[Added: 03 Apr 2006 Hits: 416 Words: 403]
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7. | Delicious Colors
"It's a very nice cook book," Mr. Masterson flipped through the clear plastic display book holding the cookbook manuscript. "And 'Delicious Colors' is quite an interesting title."
Mike nodded, hoping there wasn't another 'shoe to drop'. Tape-À-L'oeil was the last publisher who'd agreed to ...
[Added: 28 Mar 2006 Hits: 348 Words: 1160]
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8. | Four Minute Delay
Colonel James Black sat down across from the ship's physician, hands folded in his lap. "Captain asked me to chat with you." It was a bland statement, delivered in a monotone voice.
Major Jessica Stone sighed, "Let's be honest. She asked you three ...
[Added: 27 Feb 2006 Hits: 321 Words: 770]
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9. | Cool, Before Sending
Email is a wonderful tool, especially if used properly.
I'm part of a group of five or six friends, who "physically" get together most weekends (as opposed to virtually). We also email each other, usually every few days, to generally trade jokes, ...
[Added: 25 Feb 2006 Hits: 659 Words: 676]
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10. | Being On-line Connects Us Off-line
Pew Internet & American Life Project (http://www.pewInternet.org/reports.asp) has studied the 'dreadful' way the Internet isolates people from their friends and family. They've found not only does it not cut us off from our friends, it actually increases connectedness. 'Rather than conflicting ...
[Added: 14 Feb 2006 Hits: 298 Words: 455]
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