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I'm a person of many hobbies. Though I never really lose interest in anything, I go through various periods of focusing on a couple different things. I love doing online, multiplayer, and fantasy games. I enjoy photography and scrapbooking. I'd like to go

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Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Great exotic fish for tropical aquariums: 1 of 6
Exotic and tropical are much simpler than might be expected. There are many freshwater fish that are beautiful in various ways AND simple to care for. I will provide some helpful tank tips for some of the following species, but I do recommend reading up on basic freshwater tank setup first.Betta splendens aka the Siamese Figh... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Determining the best email service: Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo: 5 of 21
Best service depends on what you need. Rather than defining by Pro and Con, I present each one by who they're for.HotmailThis is for people who just need email for the sake of email and plan to be visiting the website daily. While it used to have the reputation as being a spam magnet, it seems to have switched to the opposite... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Wicca: It's just not deep enough: 11 of 43
You just bought a sapling of tree. You expect it to bloom, but it might be a couple years and first you need to put it in the ground. The soil must be right or else the tree will die first. This is a very good analogy to Wicca.For those faithful to a Wiccan tradition, whether their own eclectic style or that of a recognized f... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Testimonies from Neopets players: 3 of 8
Neopets is more than just a kid game, it's a family gaming site. Regardless of if you're in elementary school, a college graduate, or a grandparent, Neopets is a great place to hang out. It proves that things don't necessarily have to be gory, perverse, or foul to be fun.Starting at the beginning, registering is easy. Little ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Appropriate holiday cards for any faith: 2 of 5
Holiday cards may be the best example of "it's the thought that counts."The first way this is true, is that one should not take the wording very seriously. Getting a holiday card is a way of knowing people are thinking about you. Sure, the cards are likely going to reflect their faith (or lack of), but it's the true message t... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Why dieting doesn't work: 17 of 37
The big reason that diets fail is because there is no easy fix. Even for people trying to gain weight, diet is all about personalizing and balance. One must look at their activity level, how often they do feel hungry, their general state of health (and any illnesses they have), what their goal is and if it realistic, and lots... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips How to keep children safe from strange dogs: 1 of 2
It's inevitable. You'll be walking somewhere with your child, whether the sidewalk or into a friend's house and a dog will either go by or up to your child. In most cases, the worst that'll happen is the dog will wag it's tail (or whole rear end in tailless varieties), lick you and your child, or need to be prevented from jum... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Top 10 annoying public habits: 46 of 77
The top three involve cell phones in various degrees but are far from beating a dead horse. All too often people are quick to forget they're not the only one around.1. Making a public conversation out of a personal/business one.Don't try to tell me something is none of my beeswax when I can hear you across the building (or st... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Are we prejudiced towards pregnant teens being in school?: 16 of 25
Well before the egg to become the foundation of my daughter had matured, something that happened just about a year after my graduation, I had seen many glimpses of the life of a pregnant teen. There must be something in the waters of my old town, because I continue to hear stories of my peers still in the area being pregnant,... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Reasons not to believe in God: 126 of 188
I do believe in a deity (two actually), but I firmly believe that one can only argue well if they know what they're arguing against. That said, I present reasons why I might not believe in a higher power. Thus, this article is very hypothetical for me.Foremost, there are very few details that are the same among all religions.... More..