This started out as an author's page, but morphed into a variety of topics to suit different tastes and the tastes of those who like variety.

Feel free to contact me regarding suggestions for change, suggestions for additional topics or to offer constructive criticism. Also, let me know if you like what you see.

Thanks!

Joe - E-mail me at: jsbooks2004 (at sign) yahoo.com
Warm & Fuzzy Zone
Paranoid’s Corner

 

Feeling down? Trouble at home or at work? Had it with the world, and you're making arrangements to move to South Mars?

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Read this after you look over your shoulder, of course. This section focuses, especially, on our loss of privacy in today's society.

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Humor
Joe Sainz’s Writing Portfolio

 

Excerpts from:

A Personal Checklist for Life
 by Joe Sainz

I self-published a humor book, and I gave myself permission to reprint some excerpts here. This section changes often, so return soon for more punishment.

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Not bragging, but sharing. There are too many outstanding writers and editors out there to brag.

Here are samples of what I've done (publishing history, pending publications, wish list).

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For Kids
(Definition of 'kids" is up to you)
Interesting and Useful Sites

Funology.com

- Interesting site with a variety of educational and fun things.


Examples:

Odd things in nature (animals, etc.)
Safe, easy science experiments
Jokes and riddles
Magic tricks
Quizzes, brain teasers Optical illusions


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Legos
(© 2004 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.)

This site is awesome. The interactivity and the Flash graphics are outstanding.

Heath/Fitness

About.com - Too many topics to mention. Here are some:

Alcoholism Screening Quiz
Depression Screening Quiz
The Best Ab Exercises
Diseases/conditions
Disabilities
Exercise

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Writing Related

Dictionaries- English & Multilingual

Type a word to translate, say, from English to Spanish or vice versa.

 

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If you need a break.

Games - Interactive word games, puzzle solving tools, anagrams, word jumbles, pig latin translators and much more.

Strange Facts - This site includes unusual trivia.and strange laws.

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Science

Science Views - Awesome photos here. In their own words:

"Welcome to ScienceViews.com - an image filled educational Web site dedicated to animals, herbs, petroglyphs, pictographs, rock art, reptiles, bugs, birds, mammals, nature, parks, and outdoor online science for your enjoyment, research and learning."

Views of the Solar System - Info. about our solar system, not only "in English" but also with great photos.

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Copyright 1999-2008, Joe Sainz

Applies to all content, Web design and layout on this site (except for other parties’ graphics, which are all used with permission and/or given appropriate credit.)

Ebay Seller's Corner

Ebay Stats.

Are you an Ebay seller? Here are a couple of things that may help in your selling endeavors:

Visit The Auction Software Review. for statistics you won't find on eBay. This site gives you some behind-the-scenes info. about Ebay buyers. For example:

  1. The most popular categories

  2. Average number of bids items receive

  3. How many auctions are won in the last minute

Determining Ebay Price

Here's a spreadsheet I designed to help you price your item for sale. One of the difficult parts in selling an item on Ebay is arriving at a selling price.

Use this spreadsheet (along with knowledge of the market in which you are selling, of course) to arrive at a sellingprice in a systematic way.

Currency Converter

How much is US $10 in Euros or Yen? You can find the answer in this price calculator. (Bloomberg.com)

 

 

 

 

NOTE:
No political statements intended. Flags chosen for their color cmbinations.