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Michael Collins had no idea what he was going to do with his life until he was dragged, kicking and screaming and at the behest of his educators, until the wild and wooly lifestyle of the freelance writer. Cocktail parties followed; fountains of champagne

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Local Guides > Orlando Spending Christmas at Disney World, Florida: 5 of 15
Ask any American today where the most magical place on Earth is, and more often than not, they'll tell you it's Disney World, successor to Disneyland, home of Mickey Mouse, and the brainchild of good old Uncle Walt Disney. A popular vacation destination all year 'round, the park comes most alive in November and December, ami... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters How to write a query letter that gets you noticed: 3 of 9
Every first-time author faces that dreaded (or greatly anticipated, depending on your level of confidence) first submission. New authors have the deck stacked against them in all corners of the publishing world, but there is a way to avoid having your manuscript lie in a slushpile for a year while you chew your fingernails o... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Grindhouse: 11 of 32
Grind House is the latest in the long line of Tarantino-approved pictures in which the overgrown child can indulge his delusion that the exploitation films of the 70s were anything but the detritus they were. Consisting of two "films," Planet Terror by Robert Rodriguez and Death Proof by the venerable Quentin Tarantino himse... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Calculating Iran's threat to the U.S: 14 of 38
Oh, the wonderfully pragmatic world we live in, where wars are fought over possible threats, and vicious, delusional dictatorships are only toppled if they bomb an American ship first. The thing about Iran, and North Korea, and I'm even going to go out on a limb here and say Cuba and Venezuela, is that they are dictatorships... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to make money with paid to post blogging: 2 of 5
The internet is a market like no other - everywhere you look, there are opportunities for people to make money simply by using the internet. Sure, you might be tempted by the sites that tell you how you can "make money simply by surfing the internet!" like Agloco, or even in the context-advertising of Bidvertiser, Adbrite, a... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Software reviews: InkSaver 2.0: 3 of 7
Software for the true penny-pincher. While most inkjet printers allow you to print with varying levels of quality, InkSaver 2.0 allows you to have much more control over the process. You can decrease the amount of ink used by 1% increments, so you can have high-quality appearance without high-volume of ink - an impressive fe... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Money Tree: 7 of 15
An exciting cross-breed between the puzzle and strategy genres, Money Tree by Big Fish games is a fast-paced, addictive puzzler that will have you wondering where all the time went. The plot places you as William, lovelorn gardener and money-raiser who must cultivate the world's most beautiful garden in order to impress - an... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Arguments against euthanasia: 42 of 86
Euthanasia, in regards to human beings, or mercy killing, is genially seen as a benevolent act on the part of those suffering in extreme pain, usually from prolonged illness. Euthanasia should be a service that is provided to patients should they seek to end their own lives: on the principles of personal liberty, no one can ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Zox Space Arena 2: 3 of 6
Game Rating: 1/5 In "Zox Space Arena 2," the player controls a little blue alien in his quest to - well, blow other space creatures up. That's not just the essence of the game distilled into a simple statement, that's a description of the entire experience. There are a few simple power-ups, like enhanced speed and more explo... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Sarah Connor Chronicles pilot episode: 2 of 4
If you've been around the internet for - oh, anything longer than a week, you know where it's meat lies: between the two halves of bun-y goodness that are the groupings of letters "il" and "legal." The moral relativist has remained largely uncontested in the domain of the internet, with YouTube videos of trailers and even wh... More..