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About me - Shannon Shea

Who am I? Good question, wish I had an answer for you. In all seriousness, I can give you a list of things I do and like; your guess is as good as mine for who I am.

Magazines I subscribe to:

* Salon.com
* Nerve.com
* The New Republic
* Self
* Cosmo
* The New

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Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Why men need adult entertainment: 1 of 10
To start with the obvious, men and women are fundamentally different. Our brains are wired differently from the get go, and it takes different things for the opposite sexes to become aroused. Men are aroused by visual cues, while women are aroused by verbal cues. Without going too far into the biology of it, more of a woman's... More..
Business > Advertising Effective use of print newsletters: 1 of 3
Our society is teetering between two broad groups of people; those who want to live entirely online and those who aren't exactly sure what the internet, and its appeal, is just yet. This is why it is essential to have a print version of your newsletter. Generally, I would recommend you have an online version as well that you ... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality 10 things that will make your guy smile: 10 of 28
Let go! I'll list all 10, but that's the thing to keep in mind with these, and all tips you read, on how to make your guy smile.1. Don't patronize him (he'll be able to tell), but don't be a stick in the mud either. You might end up loving camping or football if you honestly give it a chance. Give his hobbies a try. If you en... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Zombie movies: Which are more effective, fast zombies or slow zombies?: 20 of 55
Legions of the undead are gaining on you. Which would frighten you more; a herd of slow moving creatures that appear to lack coordination and mental capabilities or one that can run as fast as you, jump on your and eat you alive? As you can see, just one fast zombie is more frightening than vast numbers of slow zombies. While... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies How antihistamines work: 5 of 12
To understand how antihistamines work, we must first know what Histamine is. Histamine is a protein released when an allergen (something innocuous the individual's immune system mistakes for a harmful substance) is detected by lymphocytes, setting off a complex chain of evens. Histamine then causes inflammation or contraction... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Science and Faith in Dracula: 4 of 7
While Bram Stoker was living in England, the Catholic religion was shunned as superstition and replaced by the Church of England. As a Catholic (Stoker was Irish), he had to live as the "other" in a country that condemned his beliefs. Hence, Dracula was all about the concept of the "other", as is all Gothic British literature... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing problems to avoid: Five things that kill good writing: 36 of 42
The scene is set. You have your laptop, glass of wine and a story bursting out of you just waiting to be told. What do you do to help give your story wings and be passed on?1. Write with the intention of it never being read. Of course, you probably want what you're writing to be read, hopefully by the masses. However, if you ... More..