Weekly Topic Inspiration: Keeping Cool

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   The U.S. has seen some pretty hot summer temperatures this month, and lots of places are seeing the heat rise (both due to the season and other freakish weather shifts).  With this being the case, chances are that you've become quite the expert in keeping cool despite the warm weather.  Why not write about it this week?
   
   As it happens, there are plenty of folks searching online for tips on keeping cool. 
   
   Here are some keywords to consider including in a title of one of your Hubs on the subject (or to pepper in the Hub's body): keeping cool in the heat, hats that keep you cool, ways to keep cool, how to keep a room cool, keeping cool in hot weather, keep a cool head, keep cool neck, how to keep your dog cool, keeping dog cool, keep dog cool, keeping cool in summer, keeping house cool, ways to stay cool in the summer, keep car cool, ways to keep your house cool, keeping your cool, and how to keep cool
   
   These keywords popped up after some basic research with the Google Keyword tool, and are ideal in the sense that they have more than 500 but fewer than 50,000 global searches each month. I have not researched each of these competition-wise, so you might want to Google a phrase or potential title before choosing it to make sure you're not covering an exhausted topic in which you don't stand much chance of overtaking the competition.
   
   You can do your own keyword research, too - here's how! 
   
   If you'd like to join in on this week's topic by writing a Hub, follow these steps:
   
   1)    Click here to visit this week's topic.
   2)    Click the green button "answer this question".
   3)    Click the gray button below the box (leave that empty) that says "make a Hub about it."
   4)    Give your Hub a very specific title, like Easy Summer Gardening Projects for Kids or Challenging Summer Activities for Teens
   5)    Create good quality original content that hasn't been covered before.
   6)    After you publish your Weekly Topic Inspiration Hub, come back to this forum thread and post a link to your Hub with a brief description of what you wrote about and why.
   
   For more information on the Weekly Topic Inspiration program, check out the Learning Center guide.
   
   I hope you're all keeping cool- I'm excited to read your advice!
   
   

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      Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I like this topic, think I'll write some thing this week.

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Yesss!!!

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      Valerie Fposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      http://valerie-f.hubpages.com/_33h903e4 … -Treatment

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Important information Valerie, thank you for sharing your tips.
         K9

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   Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

   Awww, what a unique topic, Simone.  I am excited b/c I'm sure there will be plenty of unique responses! 

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah! Everyone *does* seem to have his/her own special way of keeping cool.  I, for example, drink a lot of warm water. Weird, I know. 
      I'm really looking forward to reading everyone's unique tips!

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   Home Girlposted 12 years ago

   No way! I am too hot to write! Want some ice-cream bath! Seriously, last Thirsday I was eating nothing but ice-cream the whole day. It was +38C in Toronto!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Holy cow! You should write a Hub about that

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         LOL!

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      Uninvited Writerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      And the humidity made it about 118C It was almost as hot here.

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         Just Ask Susanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         118C WOW! You don't live all that far away from me so I know that you meant 118F...It sure has been one hot summer!

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   K9keystrokesposted 12 years ago

   That's a great "keeping cool" tip Simone; the warm water is supposed to acclimate your body better to the exterior temp, an equalization of sorts. Brilliant!
   Great topic choice! Can't wait to read all of the "cool" hubs. Excited to put a couple of words to the cyber-page myself this week.
   Happy Hubbing all~
   K9

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Ah-HAH! So I'm not crazy!!  At least... not when it comes to keeping cool. 
      
      ADORABLE hot smiley, that is!

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      K9-where's the stash of interactive smiley faces?  I want some,

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         DH, I sent you the link in a private email~ Enjoy!
         K9

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            Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

              I will have to send you some as well.  Thanks

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   AliciaCposted 12 years ago

   I've created a hub about the ways in which I keep my dog cool on hot summer days and prevent him from developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
   
   http://aliciac.hubpages.com/hub/How-to- … Summer-Day

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      Gillmeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      What kind of dog do u have?

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         AliciaCposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         My dog is a Labrador Retriever.

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      My Golden Retriever loved your hub!
      I am certain Robbie (Gordon's dog) is bookmarking it as we speak!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This is a good one!  And smart choice on the subject- it's an important one, and search-friendly to boot!

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Your lab looks like our dog--only ours is a smaller version of yours.    Great hub by the way.

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   Mrs. Menagerieposted 12 years ago

   Sorry, I couldn't help it.  I've got a wee albatross around my neck...
   
   http://mrsmenagerie.hubpages.com/t/27a61a

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Loved it! "Formerly the Bank of Evil" hilarious, but true. Two thumbs up Mrs. M! I would be so very angry, almost scary angry...

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I read it also...WOW!  How can you keep your cool????  I wouldn't be able to.

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      AliciaCposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I very much hope that your situation is resolved fairly and happily, Mrs. Menagerie.

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      Just Ask Susanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Mrs. M. I too hope that you get this resolved. Please keep us informed as we all care xxx

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      That's more than a wee albatross, Mrs. Menagerie. That's a big, hunkin' bird!

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   K9keystrokesposted 12 years ago

   Keeping your cool in the hot summer weather? Try these 10 tips for staying cool the cheap and easy way!
   http://k9keystrokes.hubpages.com/t/27a069

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      AliciaCposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      You've created a wonderful and very informative hub, K9keystrokes!

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Awwww...shucks! You're very kind.

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      RATS!  I was too late-had a few notes on doing the same thing.  Well, it was a great hub.   ps-not sure what I didn't do right but my little smilies failed to show up.

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Great minds think alike Denise!
         About the smilies; there are two or three different codes to choose from. Make sure you're choosing the "forum" code for each little guy. Once you click on the character you like, go to the top and you will find the code for that smilie; this is where you choose the "forum" friendly code.
         Ley me know if this works for you--
         hubHugs DH!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      What an awesome, useful Hub!  I'd known about a lot of those neat tips and tricks, but not all... and I thought I knew every way possible to keep cool! Thanks for teaching me something new!

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         MWWAAAHHH!

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   Mrs. Menagerieposted 12 years ago

   Uugh...my poor sister-in-law lives in Texas...they are being cooked alive down there!

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   SENSACIONALISTAposted 12 years ago

   i like to topic

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    ashwani295posted 12 years ago

    nice information sharing.......

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    Wesman Todd Shawposted 12 years ago

    I sort of already published a 5,000 word hub for homeowners and service techs interested in home a/c tune ups.  I think that I should probably use more common vernacular - but instead I tend to aim at more industry specific keywords. . .

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       carol3sanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       This is a very good topic, and should also be easy to write on. Looking forward to it.

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          Wesman Todd Shawposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I'm not sure if it's "legal" for me to put this link here - but . . . .this is the one that covers most everything so far as residential air conditioning tune ups are concerned.
          
          I'm afraid that I made it too long for anyone to read
          
          http://wesmantoddshaw.hubpages.com/hub/ … -Checklist

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             Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             That's a seriously impressive guide! I hadn't realized that one ought to carry out maintenance on one's air conditioner every now and then, though I suppose it's a pretty obvious fact.  Excellent Hub!

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                Wesman Todd Shawposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                :=[D>  <3

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Wesman Todd, you may be on to someting there...homeowners (new or otherwise) can really find practical and useful tips from your hub. Maybe your point about industry vernacular has value. You have a lot to teach us my friend!
       

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          Wesman Todd Shawposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thank You :=[D>

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    Nell Roseposted 12 years ago

    I have written about how to keep cool on the beach, and not turn into a sand blasted bright red lobster! Like I usually do!
    
    
    http://nell-rose.hubpages.com/_3irgbjxg … bster?done

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Nell, what a great hub! The image of the woman with sun damaged skin had me hopping in my car heading to the RX for super-strong sunscreen... Yikes...! what a motivating picure you provided!

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          Nell Roseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Hi, thanks! I have never got that bad, but have come close a few times! lol

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I do NOT want to become a lobster. Love your Hub!

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    Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

    I agree-that was some image!   YUK! Can you imagine caressing that?  No thanks! 

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       Nell Roseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       It reminded me of an old leather armchair!

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    Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

    At long last!  My contribution to how to stay cool:  Use Anti-Monkey Butt!
    
    http://denisehandlon.hubpages.com/hub/A … t-the-Heat

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       cardeleanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Omg, I just saw a clip about this on the news the other day!  Definitely something that could come in handy for some people! 

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       Nell Roseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Brilliant! hee hee

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Heeeee!! ANTI-MONKEY BUTT FTW!!!  Awesome Hub!

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks guys.   

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Loved this hub DH! What a great product for those uncomfortable times when red irritated skin happens. I also am thrilled by the military troop support the product is offering. You have done good things here! Monkey Butt Powder rules!

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          Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            That monkey is funny, K9     Thanks for the comments.  I hope someone buys it to help support the troops.  I was happy to know a company that does that.

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    FloraBreenRobisonposted 12 years ago

    I'm in the process of writing a hub on how to be cool. I hope it will be finished by Monday before a new topic is chosen. I've taken an approach different that the ones so far published. I will say the subject  is enterely in keeping with the type of topics I enjoy writing about and that take up a lot of my waking hours. But it is coming.

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       cardeleanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Looking forward to reading it!  Even if you don't finish it, publish it on the thread anyway.  Mine for last week was published after the topic changed but it still links to the thread.  The only difference is that it won't show up in the forums.

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       

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    FloraBreenRobisonposted 12 years ago

    I have now published my hub onthis week's topic.
    
    It is about being cool in Hollywood. The reference to waht I do with my waking hours is watch movies or read books about c the studio era/classic Hollywood.
    
    Here is the address:
    
    http://florabreenrobison.hubpages.com/h … -Hollywood

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       FloraBreenRobisonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       what is it about "what" that I type the a and h  switched around all the time?

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          cardeleanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Sometimes our fingers work faster than our brains!

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       This hub makes me think about the "Rat Pack" of the golden era of true Vegas entertainment. A real blast from the past, and a very "cool" read.

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          FloraBreenRobisonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          thanks, K9.  Those men had amazing talent.

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I thought of the Rat Pack as well.  Very interesting read-I enjoyed it.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       The concept of 'cool' as something hip is a really fun thing to discuss- fun Hub!

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    Alex Simringposted 12 years ago

    It's winter in Australia and all this talk of keeping cool is making me freeze!

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       TopUniverseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       lol. So hubs relating to heat instead of cool will rock during this summer in australia.

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    KyleBearposted 12 years ago

    Awesome tips

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       carol3sanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I've heard a lot of ways to keep cool but I learned after reading ahub last night that eatingn spicy foods was another way to keep cool.  Who would have thunk it?

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          K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          

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          Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I read that very thing while researching ways to keep cool.  Makes sense!

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    cardeleanposted 12 years ago

    Finally got mine done for this week.  Here's one on foods to keep you cool.
    
    http://cardelean.hubpages.com/hub/Eight … his-Summer

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       These are really fabulous food tips! I've never had (intentionally) cold soup before- perhaps that's one thing I should try- I already love everything else on the list!

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          carol3sanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I posted my hub yesterday on keeping cool,. and a reverse to that today...on preventing heat exhaustion and heat strokes.

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             Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Oh, excellent!!  I'd better go check those out! 
             I've had some pretty intense heat exhaustion episodes, so I bet I could learn a thing or two from you!

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    Hey everyone! We have a new topic inspired by cardelean: back to school!  Visit the new thread to join in on the fun!

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    waynetposted 12 years ago

    Nooooooooooooooo, it can't be. Back to school and there's about 5 weeks left....Roll on September!!! lol!

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    Cardisaposted 12 years ago

    Am I too late, is last week's contest over? if not here is my link. Hop I'm not too late..had a lot going on last week.
    
    http://cardisa.hubpages.com/hub/Keep-Yo … ummer-Heat

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       It's not too late, Cardisa- thanks for sharing the Hub! I'm going to try out a couple of your tips with my smaller plants as soon as I get home this evening!

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          Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks Simone, I hope my tips are of help.

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    stanwshuraposted 12 years ago

    I am hoping that one gloriously fantastical day, I'll have the financial means to build a summer home (as in, summer in the US and our hemisphere, but winter in locales such as mid- to southern-Argentina.  Or maybe I'd settle for New Zealand.
    
    Yep.  And I want a pony...and and a firetruck...and I wanna be an Astronaut, a superhero, and maybe a bird.....!!
    
    -stan

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       Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Oh Stan...and there I thought you were an adult!

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          stanwshuraposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          LMAO!  Wow - I have to confess that I just discovered I really need to check and double check myself before responding offendedly (is that a word??). 
          
          I've been all "jacked up" over the brew-ha-ha and the inevitable hubs that this debt ceiling theatrics would inspire.  And in the spirit of partisan bickering, I was ready to try to compose a decent "burn" in retaliation!
          
          Uh....and then I saw my very own last paragraph and about dope slapped myself right off my chair! 
          
          Oh, and I almost forgot - I want Santa to come visit me personally, and I want a talking dog, and a cape so I can fly to school instead of riding the school bus where I have to sit next to Susy McTattlepoopyhead!       Hee heee......Oh...no, dear - there is no limit to my, um, mature and sophisticated discourse!
          
          -stan

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             Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             
             
             You crack me up Stan.
             
             What's this Brew-ha-ha you are talking about?
             
             I want a visit from Santa too. I need some back to school inspiration for my new hub.

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                stanwshuraposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                Ah, either you're not from the U.S. or you have otherwise been spared the political game of chicken that was being played between the Democrats and Republicans down in D.C.     Quite the display of excess testosterone!
                
                Hmmm....inspiration, huh?   I've got it!  "What I did over my Summer vacation, by Cardisa.....(clears throat)......"It was a dark and stormy night......" 

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                   Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                   Thanks for the inspiration Stan
                   
                   I am not from the US....

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