Dean Traylor
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I wrote for college and local newspapers, magazines and the Internet (30 years). I have degree in journalism, masters in special education (and credentials), and certificate in screenwriting. Also, a special ed. teacher (25 years)
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Neighborhood Guide of South Addition in Anchorage Alaska
South Addition essentially lives up to its name: it is a community that serves as an extension to downtown Anchorage, Alaska. The residential community is nestled between the bustling streets and highways of the city’s urban center and the wide ecological expanse of the state’s south-central coast.
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in Wander
Looking Back: When Barr Tried to Change the Course of History
Looking Back: How It Started The information expressed in this article is outdated, there's no doubt about it. Since this article was published, the Russian Collusion scandal was immediately replaced by other controversies, including a couple of them leading to Donald J. Trump becoming the first president to be impeached, twice.
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in History
Nothing Magic About the Grapefruit Diet
When proponents of a diet plan use the word “magic” to describe how the system they champion works, warning flags need to go up. The diet in question is the Grapefruit Diet. It is one of the oldest, and most imitated, fad diets in existence.
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in Longevity
Living on the Peninsula: An Overview of the Four Communities of Palos Verdes
A Drive To the Hill Along the Sea The scenery drastically changes when you drive north on Palos Verdes Boulevard toward its namesake. Immediately, the close knit collection of condos and housing tracts along the coast are replaced by green hills, tree-lined streets, Spanish-tiled mansions and a swath of eucalyptus groves.
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in Wander
Cycling Tips for Country Riding
Cycling the Countryside No traffic, no pedestrians, and all the room any bicyclist may need: riding on country roads is a dream come true. The lack of a viable population means you can enjoy scenic views while riding at a set pace.
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in Wander
Hoodia: Once a Miracle Now a Mirage
A Miracle from the Desert? The Kalahari Desert in southern Africa is not the most hospitable place to live in. The vast region is arid and hot throughout most of the year, and the vegetation is sparse. Still, it is here where a particular plant that captured the attention of several dietary companies throughout the world.
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in Longevity
Fast Track one Day Detox Diet: Better Slow Down on the Detox Claim
Promise of a Quick Diet Through Detox Ann Louise Gittleman’s fad diet, The Fast Track One-Day Detox Diet, has a misleading title. The diet doesn’t take one day to complete, and it’s more about flushing “toxins” from the body. It may have short-term success as a weight loss program, but this diet depends too much on the concept of detoxification -- which has never been scientifically proven to be beneficial.
By Dean Traylor2 months ago in Longevity
