ladybugmrg

ladybugmrg last signed in Nov 22 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Dec 20, 2008.

About Me: I am a librarian by training with a M.L.S and a writer by choice. During my writing career, I have written hundreds of articles and was an online columnist at the now defunct e-magazine, Neighborhood America. I am feature writer on Newspaper Publishing at suite101.com however because of my research skills, I can and do write about a variety of topics. As a member of the Society of Environmental Journalist, I adhere to the ethics rules designated by that organization.

Single Women Put Downs By Restaurants

Published November 02, 2009 /

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If you have ever been treated like a second class citizen at a restaurant because you are a single woman, being assertive can make the difference between being seated near the door to the kitchen or getting the best table in the house. The first time I decided to go out

Lawmakers Give Themselves a Raise in Salary

by ladybugmrg | in Culture & Society > Politics

While most Americans worry about losing their jobs, members of the U.S House of Representative and Congress give themselves an increase of $4,700 in 2009.
Marinating Grilled Meats May Reduce Cancer-Forming Components

by ladybugmrg | in Food & Drinks > American Cooking

Marinating meats before grilling not only adds to the taste but if the right ingredients are used, it can decrease cancer-causing components over 70 percent.
Gulf War Illiness from Iraq War 1991 and Veterans Health Impact

by ladybugmrg | in Culture & Society > Politics

The number of veterans afflicted by Gulf War 1991 illness continues to increase every year, now counting over 200,000 reporting consist mental and physical symptom of the disease.
David H. Safavian and the Abramoff Corruption Scandal

by ladybugmrg | in Culture & Society > Legal

David H. Safavian, former head of the General Services Administration, and criminally charges in the Abramoff scandal, was sentenced to a prison term on December 19, 2008
Christmas Decorations that Can Make Children and Pets Sick

by ladybugmrg | in Home & Garden > Housekeeping

Christmas decorations add much to the joy of the season however some of them can be poisonous and should be especially kept away from children and pets.
Alcoholic Authors, Dramatists, Poets and Songwriters in America

by ladybugmrg | in Art & Entertainment > Literature

Many famous American authors,dramatists,poets and songwriters have been victims of alcoholism, a disease that often shortened their lives.
Recession or Depression by Any Other Name, Its Here!

by ladybugmrg | in Business & Finance > Personal Finance

The global economic crisis is a reality. No matter what it is called, the next few years are going to be lean ones financially.
Watchdogs of Democracy? by Helen Thomas

by ladybugmrg | in Art & Entertainment > Literature

Helen Thomas writes about the waning Washington Press Corps and how it has failed the public.