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I am a writer who enjoys poking fun at things as well as praising the things I like. My tastes run from film to theater to fashion to visual art to music of various styles.

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Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The pros and cons of fasting: 1 of 9
Many people try multiple things in an attempt to lose weight. Often this involves doing more of this (hello cardio), giving up lots of that (goodbye cheese) and ingesting a bunch of these (has anyone seen my Ginkgo Biloba?) But what if there was a way to lose weight, feel healthier and rid your body of toxins in one connected... More..
Sports & Recreation > Summer Olympics Best gymnasts in Olympic history: 1 of 6
Whether vaulting through the air landing a double twisting Yurchenko, suspended from the parallel bars in an iron cross or sticking the notoriously difficult triple back tuck on the floor exercise, the great Olympic gymnasts have provided some of the most memorable moments in sports history.When compiling a list of the greate... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Top 2008 spring fashion trends for women: 3 of 14
Even though we exist in a world filled with conflict, rising cost for resources and more and more people connecting with their fellow man via MySpace and Facebook instead of through actual in-person interaction, fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2008 would lead us to believe that all is OK (and is that such a bad thing? Discus... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Should you interfere in a friend's unhealthy relationship?: 24 of 111
Many people value their friendships in the same way they value their family. Often it is our friends we consult when thinking about change in our lives and more often than not, our friends are the ones we talk to when we experience the highs and lows of our personal lives. Our friends tend to know more about us than sometimes... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Returning to an ex repeatedly: Karma or weakness?: 17 of 72
Karma can simply be defined as fate or destiny. For those who subscribe to the ideas of karma, there is an overwhelming belief that the actions we do today, affect the things that come to us in the future. When it comes to finding love, karma can play an important role in the life lessons each relationship is there to teach... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Fashion on a low budget: 3 of 12
The pursuit of fantastic fashion can be a daunting challenge when your taste runs the likes of Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Dolce and Gabanna, but your budget s closer to things like Gap, Goodwill and give me a discount. The great news is that it is possible to get stylish clothes at a fraction of the cost while still staying wit... More..
Travel > United States Festivals and events in Naples, Florida: 2 of 8
The Naples Winter Wine Festival in Naples, Florida features three days of fine wine, gourmet cuisine and guests who appreciate fine wine and food together. The annual event held in February started in 2001 and is one of the world's great wine auctions and fund raisers. It has raised over $65 million for the Naples Children an... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: WALL-E: 15 of 48
WALL-E, the latest installment in the Pixar Animation Studios arsenal of fantastic films, is a triumph! Screenwriter/Director Andrew Stanton has crafted one of the best films of the year. WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) is an adorable little robot whose sole mission is to collect trash, forge it into square ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Superman versus Spiderman: The superior superhero: 7 of 22
The power of flight, the ability to see through walls and the strength of a hundred men all give Superman the advantage of being one of the greatest super heroes in the galaxy. Unlike many of Superman's crime-fighting colleagues, he did not stumble into his powers or create devices which enable him to fight crime. Instead, ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Best styles for men in 2008: 2 of 6
The days of a well-dressed man being called a metrosexual have come and gone, but not the contemporary man's desire to look put together without looking over studied. The best trends of the Spring 2008 men's collections have given the fashionable male more options. Denim makes a strong statement this season either in dark or ... More..