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Mike Gagnon is a freelance writer and professional author living in Ontario, Canada. Mike has had several books published on various topics. He is currently writing freelance magazine articles. When not working on his paying writing work Mike is devoting

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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Boxer: 2 of 6
The roots of this massive and muscled breed extends back far beyond the roughly 100 years that Boxers have been in existence. The Boxer is a descendant of approximately four primary breeds. This mix has created a breed, the Boxer, which today caries very little resemblance to the various breeds of dog bred together to create... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed: Manx: 1 of 3
Unlike most breeds of cats a Manx is a breed of cat you can usually recognize on site. The key characteristics of a Manx is their short pointed ears, short length of body, back legs that are much longer than their front legs and cause the cat to hop similar to a bunny when it runs, a thick double coat of fur whether they are... More..
Health & Fitness > Digestive Diseases The dangers of hepatitis A: 1 of 3
Due to the recent outbreak of Hepatitis in Toronto, over 20 school aged children in the same neighborhood, the public and health Canada have become concerned with a possible resurgence and future outbreaks of the disease. Hepatitis A is the least serious of the Hepatitis diseases, and is treatable, but the most serious risks... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Biography: Elizabeth of Bathory: 2 of 5
One of the most famous historical human "vampires" was Elizabeth of Bathory. Coincidentally she really was a descendant of Vlad Tepes also known as Dracula, who would inspire the fictional book by Bram Stoker centuries later. Elizabeth was born in Hungary about 100 years after Vlad's death. Her husband was a nobleman, often ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write an excellent first chapter for your novel: 9 of 22
Nobody can give you a magic formula to use and guarantee that you'll write a great book every time. For those of you looking for some inside info on how to get the best start, maybe a first time author, here are a few tips on how to build a solid first chapter: 1: To quote an old newspaper saying If it Bleeds it Leads It may... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Performances Batman's secret identity revealed: 3 of 7
Batman's Secret Identity Revealed The basic answer, which may be well known to many people is that the secret identity of the popular comic book and film character Batman is Bruce Wayne, son of Thomas and Martha Wayne, and was originally created in the 1930's by comic creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger. That being said howeve... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels The value of comics vs. written stories: 1 of 2
As dubious a debate as it is among most modern comic book fans, there is indeed a list of what are known as the best comic books and graphic novels in history. One reason why the knowledge and recognition of such works is not widespread is that hardcore, traditionalist scholars of the past had looked down on comics, refusing... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Why Donald Duck comics were banned: 1 of 2
Donald Duck Comics Banned? Despite popular belief the truth is that Donald Duck comics have never been banned. The story of Donald Duck comics being banned in Finland in the 1970's because the duck didn't wear pants and was not married to Daisy is an urban legend which began in the fall of 1977. In the 1970's educators and p... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Speculation on the potential role of Christian Bale in the next Terminator movie: 1 of 2
Well, after being dismissed by many industry and media aficionados as bunk, it turns out that recent reports from Ain't It Cool news are correct; Christian Bale may star in the next Terminator film. The reports were confirmed today by MSN.com, citing an anonymous source close to the film's production. The source told MSN tha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Assessing the legitimacy of online comic book news stories: 1 of 1
I think in the interests of keeping readers informed, especially fans of comic industry and pop culture news, that you should keep a cynical eye on all news items you see developing or posted on supposedly legitimate websites and magazines. Remember: the rule "Don't believe everything you read" is true. The current state of ... More..