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Damien Lavizzo is a freelance journalist based in the Southern California area. His past work includes articles and copy for Urban Living magazine, a lifestyle zine based in the Inland Empire, and Mentor Media, a World of Warcraft-centered online guide.

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Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Teen advice: How to tell if you're about to be dumped: 1 of 26
Every relationship is different. However, there are some common red flags that can signal the end of a relationship, and help you prepare for the inevitable. For both men and women, there are some common signs that a breakup in coming.1. AvoidanceIf your partner begins "missing" more and more of your phone calls, seems reluct... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Signs of the Zodiac: Aquarius: 1 of 12
Aquarius is quite possibly one of the most difficult signs of the zodiac to fully understand. This is partly because Aquarius doesn't fully understand herself, and is on a constant quest to discover who she is and how she fits into this world. Aquarians are forward thinkers and futurists. They are also very techy, and can gr... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Console reviews: The Sony PlayStation 3: 1 of 9
Camping out days in advance. Purchasing spots in line ahead of yours. Pages and pages of magazine speculations and gossip. All over one thing, arguably the most important release of 2006. So, what is this mystery release? Did a new Star Wars movie sneak into theatres while no one was looking?Well, if that were the case, why a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: World of Warcraft: 3 of 18
Dating as far back as 1996 with 3DO's Meridian 59, the Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game, or MMORPG, genre, has taken off exponentially in recent years. As computers become faster and more inexpensive, and braodband internet is more widely accessable to the masses, the profit margins for MMOs has grown.One such MM... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Can you prevent yourself from being a rape victim?: 8 of 41
There are a number of things you can do to physically prevent a rape. However, before the rape even gets to the physical stage, one must look at preventing the rape on both the psychological and, yes, emotional levels, effectively stopping the rape before it starts.Rape is "the act of making someone partake involuntarily in s... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development The case for free software: 1 of 5
Early on in the life of personal computing, Shareware was a big deal. You paid a small fee, got a dumbed down, trial version of the main program you were interested in, and if you didn't like it you didn't buy it. Simple enough, but you still ended up spending money on a program you were never going to use.Flash forward ten y... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks How to download full version games free on the internet: 3 of 13
Don't let the word of mouth fool you - it is largely impossible to download megamillion dollar games on the internet. Clients like BitTorrent and Limewire (peer-to-peer software) are great - if you have an actual copy of the game. If you don't, however, then by installing the downloaded game and using someone else's CD-key, y... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (PC): 1 of 3
World of Warcraft is one of those rare occasions when a simple concept, brilliantly executed, takes on such magnitude that it literally affects the entire world. World of Warcraft has - single handedly, I should mention - opened new job markets, created capitalistic ventures where none were before, and changed the landscape o... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Spiderman 3: 30 of 80
Sam Raimi has done it again. When I say "it" of course, I'm referring here to "made a convoluted, character-driven mess of what was supposed to be a fun, action-packed summer blockbuster".Bryan Singer this guy ain't.Sam Raimi is trying to hard to replicate the success of Superman Returns in the "final" installment of the Spid... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Is it better to buy a store-bought computer or build one yourself?: 11 of 28
Sure, it can be fun to put together your own computer, turn it on for the first time and see everything functioning perfectly. It gives one a sense of accomplishment to have built something basically from scratch, and have it do exactly what you intended it to.These days, however, the power of the dollar is at work in computi... More..