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Art Vandelay is a graduate student, a writer, and an educator currently living on the third planet of the Sol System. His accomplishments include a bachelor's degree in sociology and criminal justice, over a dozen writing sales, and the development of the

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Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to lose 10 pounds in a week: 1 of 33
To lose ten pounds, you need to burn about 35,000 more calories than you eat. If you ran an entire marathon, you would use about one pound worth of calories. Assuming your legs have the energy to claw their way out of bed the next morning, you'd need to run about ten more of those in the rest of the week, and that's if you're... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Living paycheck to paycheck? How to stretch your income: 1 of 32
The stock market is down, the economy has plunged into a recession, and most Americans are stuck going through the hardest times of their lives. While the rich are getting richer, everyone else is getting poorer. More and more people now find themselves living with less and finding ways to stretch money further has become a n... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Exercises you can do at home without any equipment: 1 of 25
Fitness has thrived since long before the introduction of the stair-stepper. A gym's monthly membership fee is not necessary for a good workout. There are a great number of diverse exercises you can do at home without any equipment which can be just as effective as those performed on exercise equipment. Leg exercises: As the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Good workouts for blasting bellyfat: 1 of 21
Unsightly belly fat - it is a problem that just about anyone who is unhappy with their body will list as one of their primary concerns. Everywhere you look, there is a new fad diet or a pill that has not been approved by the FDA with a stated purpose of getting rid of belly fat. Unfortunately, most of them don't work. Getting... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Why the future of the Boston Celtics looks bright for the 2007-2008 season: 1 of 20
After a disappointing, frustrating, injury-riddled 2006-07 season, the Boston Celtics became an easy target for ridicule, and for good reason - they had amassed the second worst record in the league, a record that included a franchise-high 18-game losing streak. However, the future is far from bleak for the Celtics, especiall... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Who would win in a lightsaber duel: Darth Vader or Darth Maul?: 2 of 38
Conceived entirely by midichlorians and once deemed "The Chosen One," the Jedi formerly known as Anakin Skywalker - Darth Vader - developed into one of the greatest lightsaber wielders in the Star Wars universe. Vader was able to slay Count Dooku in a lightsaber duel, taking his place, and becoming the Dark Lord of the Sith.D... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Why do women tolerate abuse from their men?: 4 of 71
Domestic violence is an issue that has directly affected as many as one-third of all households in the U.S. It is an issue that has only recently been brought into the public sphere - until the 1970s, spousal abuse was viewed as a personal matter that was to be dealt with privately. Sadly, this backward thinking has slowed so... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Natural cures for kidney stones: 1 of 17
Kidney stones are virtually unmistakable for any other condition because the pain that they produce is uniquely unbearable. The pain is concentrated around the kidneys and the urinary tract, usually in the lower back, abdominal, and pelvic areas. Some kidney stones require medical intervention, but many are small and stable... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Best shows on television: 6 of 90
While we are past the days of instant classics like Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond, television still has its fair share of highly entertaining shows to offer. The overall quality of TV is dropping as evidenced by recent shameful attempts at programming like Wife Swap, America's Next Top Model, and the entire E! Network,... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: 1 of 15
Glamorizing the generally dirty job of evidence gathering, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has revolutionized the crime drama, consistently ranking among the most viewed shows on television. While other programs have focused on police work and court functions, CSI is based on the science of crime, showcasing the newest techniq... More..