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I was born in what was then the somewhat rural Ft. Pierce, Florida, in 1958. I was blessed to have parents that did not instill negative beliefs in me, religious or social. I like to think I would have risen above them whatever I was taught, but the impact

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Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: Cell, by Stephen King: 1 of 9
What would happen if, right this instant, a plague transmitted through a cell phone signal was to strike everyone within earshot of a wireless call? In Stephen King's Cell (2006), this is just what happens at 3:03 p.m. October 1 in a year both post-9/11 and post-Katrina. In the moments following the initial "Pulse", as this l... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The art of horror: Where arthouse meets grindhouse: 1 of 8
At first glance, it might appear that the arthouse and grindhouse styles of film presentation are so different as to be mutually exclusive. Further observation finds this not to be the case. Actually, both genres emerged from similar contexts at approximately the same time and their venues often shared geographical space. Bot... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Esnips.com: 1 of 3
Would you be interested in a social networking site that allows you to upload and share your artistic creations with the world and even offer them up for sale? Are you looking for a website that can be a private journal, a community of like-minded friends, and an opportunity to showcase your unique talents, all wrapped up in ... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Slashdot.org: 1 of 2
Are you a technically savvy person looking for a website to find the news that interests you? Are you a techno-peasant that doesn't know a bit from a byte? Wherever you find yourself on the continuum of technical knowledge, chances are there is something of value for you on Slashdot.org.Rob "CmdrTaco" Malda founded the site i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Double flop holdem poker rules: 1 of 2
Double flop holdem is a variant of the extremely popular poker game Texas holdem.First, a brief overview of the more common Texas holdem:In standard Texas holdem, all players are dealt two cards called "hole cards". There is a round of betting, then three cards are dealt face up. These cards are the "flop". Another round of b... More..