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Neil B. Sparkes is a freelance writer and videographer. His articles have appeared in The Muse, The Telegram and various on-line publications. He is currently a member of the Community Editorial Board for The Telegram and writes out of St. John's, Newfoundland.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) The basics of home computer security: 6 of 19

Home computer security should be treated like an investment portfolio on every PC: regularly updated and well diversified. With the proper use of three programs, free for download, you can safeguard yourself and your family against malicious threats, like spyware or viruses, which enter every system. This goal is attainable ...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Shadowrun (X360): 1 of 3

Shadowrun, the latest release from Microsoft Game studios, exploded onto the scene May 29, '07, boasting a first-person shooter experience that will change the way everyone plays. Picking up where they left off with their SNES version of the game, FASA Studios has brought this game to high-definition life on the X-Box 360 co...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing The health benefits of breathing deeply: 3 of 7

Make yourself happier: breathe deep. Deep breaths do more than just calm nerves. When we deal with stress, our bodies accelerate on overdrive, leaving us helpless in the palms of instinct. These sweaty palms derail normal automatic functions - including our breathing - that are necessary to perform the simplest tasks. When w...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I think I've been hacked: 1 of 2

My phone rings. "My laptop is fried." Gary says to me over his static phone. "Ever since I connected to the network at the airport I've been getting anywhere from a dozen to two dozen pop-ups every time I connect to the web, not to mention it's ten times slower and shuts down every once in a while for no reason." "I'll take ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 373 of 496

Creation Myth Few know the story of Time. The story of how our world came to be and how it will end. Fewer believe it. Only one believes it can be rewritten. ~ Before time knew instance and occasion before light was taught to speak before one knew the many there were two. Two eternal beings (if eternal can be right at all si...
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Do you have to attend university to get a good job?: 14 of 17

Business is booming in the education industry. Knowledge is the latest commodity of greatest value, beating out silver, gold, plutonium, even ethics. Nothing matters more that filling our skull-jugs full of heavy brain-juice so we can feel a little less touched by ignorance. Sure-shot moneymakers in this era are educational ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 586 of 613

How ironic. "It's The Same Old Song" is playing over the intercom. How could anywhere be more symptomatic of change? People looking ahead and behind as they melt from one life into the next. This place breathes in the mundane and exhales anticipation. Dogs in kennels. Kittens in arms. This place is defined by lacking identit...
Computers & Technology > Malware & Identity Theft Product reviews: Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition: 6 of 6

Spyware infiltrates any unprotected system. Ad-Aware Se Personal Edition is a free spyware removal tool every PC owner should keep in their back pocket, regardless of their PC's level of internet security. Spy-ware hides in the brightest places on the web, lurking behind popular links and tantalizing advertisements, waiting ...