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The treasures of the Cave of Glowing Skulls
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MInecraft survival games: What a hacker!
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Peace-Justice-Climax
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When your Macbook goes 'Snap, Crackle, Pop'
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Combatting common life insurance myths
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Independence Institute files suit against magazine ban
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Religion, morality and bad behavior
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How high up the administration’s ladders do the Obama scandals go?
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Encountering the psychic universe of Edgar Cayce
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TV tonight: Billboard Music Awards vs. Tim McGraw’s Superstar Night
Claire Hickey
Claire has loved to write since she was a child but found herself doing everything but; earned a Texas Cosmetology License in 1982, decorated cakes professionally, and graduated from Tarrant County Junior College in 1996 with a Certification in Surgical Technology.
After several years of internal repair and reformation Claire realized that the above three occupations didn't work for her life anymore. Writing stirs both the passion and creativity within her. Once decided she spent over a year seriously immersed in this non-verbal form of communication and loved every second of it. She was also pleasantly surprised to find that it fit perfectly into her life.
To write stories has always been this lady's dream but she had never entertained the idea of actually making a living at it. Then in November of ‘09, Claire took part in the national writing challenge - National Novel Writing Month - or, NaNoWriMo. The goal of this is to write a 50,000 word novel between November 1 and November 30 -a major feat. She's happy to report that she completed the task and now plans to get said novel published this year.
It takes a leap of faith to decide to follow the path that is right for you. And that takes courage and faith in oneself that Claire didn't have for many years. But through constant effort, perseverance, and the ever present Hope, she is excited about what tomorrow brings and is grateful to be able to share the lessons she learned here.
Claire lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband, and two children. In addition to writing Claire can be found spending time with family, keeping in touch with friends, listening to music, or any one of a number of activities that involve creativity and fun.
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Museum Mavens
News and reviews of notable museums, and exhibits, and art events.
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Encountering the psychic universe of Edgar Cayce
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Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones in new Rock Hall of Fame exhibit
'Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Satisfaction' set to open Memorial Day.
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Calvert Marine Museum: A unique off-season destination
With summer's crowds gone, now could be the best time to visit.
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National Childrens Museum reopens in National Harbor
New facility a hands-on experience for inquisitive youngsters.
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Encountering the psychic universe of Edgar Cayce
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Rest Insured
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Spill It! How to Maintain and Repair Your MacBook
The stories of damaged Mac Books that had liquid spilled on them and how they were brought back to life by the Mac Experts at LiquidSpill.com
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Video Gaming with MCairsoft14
Video reviews of today's hottest trends in Minecraft (servers and mods) along with a look at the latest video games with your host MCairsoft14 (alias Jerad Zad).
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World View
Columns from Voices around the World talking about the events, people, politics and social issues that concern us wherever, and whoever, we are.
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What in the World
In a world that is increasingly complex, we need to seek greater awareness of the blending of cultures and America's changing role in a global community.
Recent Entries by Claire Hickey
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An interview with 'On the Hole' author Jeff Bacot
Published 8:55 p.m. May 9, 2013
What men really talk about on the golf course.
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The high school prom: An American ritual for teenagers
Published 10:50 a.m. May 2, 2013
The prom evolved from 19th century royal court presentations to the modern day prom for graduating teens.
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Interview with novelist Kimberly Packard, author of 'Phoenix'
Published 11:03 p.m. April 24, 2013
Debut novel explores redemption and forgiveness.
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West, Texas: Beyond the heartbreaking explosion
Published 12:18 p.m. April 19, 2013
There's more to this little town than the fertilizer plant explosion of April 17th.
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Concentration camp survivor found healing in forgiving the Nazis
Published 4:34 p.m. April 15, 2013
“Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.” Corrie ten Boom
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Freed from Nazis, Corrie ten Boom headed home
Published 2:00 p.m. April 12, 2013
Number 66730 became a human being once more as Corrie ten Boom picked up the pieces of her life in Holland.
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Ravensbrük Concentration Camp: A living hell for prisoners
Published 10:17 a.m. April 6, 2013
The Corrie ten Boom story continues, telling how fleas saved the prisoners.
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Nazi concentration camp: One prisoner's journey
Published 9:52 a.m. April 2, 2013
Corrie ten Boom descended into the nightmare of the concentration camp and used her faith to survive.
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Christians who saved Jews from the Nazis (video)
Published 10:41 a.m. March 30, 2013
While evil prospered throughout Europe, this Dutch family of faith did what was right, no matter what the cost.
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St. Joseph's Day: A day to wear red
Published 8:19 a.m. March 21, 2013
Coming on the heels of St. Patrick's Day, this lesser known feast day is also a day of remembrance and ethnic pride.
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Internet stalking: When fan obsession goes too far (Video)
Published 12:16 p.m. March 5, 2013
With the advent of the Internet, fans can get closer to celebrities than ever before.
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Finding Mr./Ms. Wrong: Internet dating nightmares
Published 10:41 a.m. February 21, 2013
Some Internet dating subscribers find a nightmare instead of their dream online.
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Internet dating: Sometimes it goes right
Published 12:33 p.m. February 5, 2013
Patrick Hansen and Carrie Dodd tell how they found love online.
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Internet dating and 21st Century courtship: Romance or danger?
Published 11:34 a.m. February 1, 2013
The Internet: Meet the partner of your dreams? Or your worst nightmare?
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Where the West begins: Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo 2013
Published 3:38 p.m. January 23, 2013
Fort Worth wrote the book on stock shows and rodeos, putting the city on the map in the process
