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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 time

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Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Barry Nelson, the original James Bond: 1 of 1
Before the big screen adaptations starring Sean Connery in the 1960's and well before Daniel Craig's initial outing as 007 in the recent hit "Casino Royale" there was one actor who carried the esteemed title of being the original James Bond; Barry Nelson.Nelson was the first actor to star as the suave secret agent in film, in... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Confusions of an Unmarried Couple: 1 of 1
Director: Brett Butler and Jason ButlerWritten by: Brett ButlerStarring: Brett Butler & Naomi JohnsonRunning Time: 74 MinutesGenre: Comedy/Romance/DramaMeet Dan and Lisa, your average modern unmarried couple. Well, not really anymore.Dan's spent months living on his brother's couch after walking out on Lisa without saying a w... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Selecting a good wine for Valentine's Day: 1 of 1
Wine Diva has Tips for Valentine's Day RomanceEvery year men from all walks of life scramble hopelessly for new, original ideas on how to impress their lover on Valentine's Day.One expert says do it with wine!Wine Educator Christine Ansbacher a.k.a the Wine Diva is currently doing a media tour, sharing her secrets and ideas o... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Health benefits of laughing: 5 of 9
New studies into the mysteries of the human body's amazing ability to heal itself are turning up some surprising theories.Recent studies by the Journal of the American Medical Association have shown a drastic difference between the general health and well being of people who enjoy a good hearty laugh regularly, and those who ... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) The best superpower for a superhero: 19 of 31
The best superpower for a superheroIt's a debate that's been argued over by many a comic geek for decades. What is the best superpower?To answer this question I will quickly cover the most stereotypically chosen powers often debated about, which are: walking through walls/invisibility, strength/invulnerability, mind control, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels The conundrum of comic book sales: 2 of 3
Now some people will read that title and think that I'm going to go on a rant about low sales in the comic industry. Well I'm not. That's been done, and I don't completely agree with some of stuff I've read.No, what this article is about is sales through distributors and the many pitfalls involved with using them to push your... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Funniest novels ever: 15 of 18
What is the funniest novel ever? There really is no right or wrong answer because the answer is relative to each individual person.For my money the funniest novel I've ever read is "Superfolks" by Robert Mayer. The premise for the book takes place in the near future. In it most of the classic superheroes on Earth have retired... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My Jack Russell Terriers: 6 of 7
Jack Russell Terriers are a small breed of Terrier originating from Great Britain. Modern day Jack Russell's are characterized by two-tone or tri-color patterns of white, brown, and sometimes black. Modern day Jack Russell's are also stocky, muscled, and usually have a very short legs.The Jack Russell breed was originally nam... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Best comic books: 25 of 27
Best Literary Comic BooksAs 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 ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Looking for Bigfoot: 13 of 14
In the long history of man's search for the missing link between man and ape, many have speculated that the mysterious creature may in fact be hiding right under our noses, and as some claim, has been found by intrepid explorers of the nation's wilderness.This creature is called the Bigfoot in American, Sasquatch in Canada, t... More..