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Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Top Ten Signs You Are Watching Too Much UFC: 1 of 3
TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE WATCHING TOO MUCH UFC:The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has millions of loyal fans across the globe. Since it's start in the early 90s, the UFC has steadily accumulated a cult-like following. Some people can't live without their UFC fix, they watch anything and everything about the UFC. Soon enough... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood: 26 of 72
There is a time that will never leave me. A time that is frozen forever, but still burns in my heart. An indescribable time that still rests on the tip of my tongue. I miss this time, and I will never let it go. My childhood will live forever. The world was a vast expanse, an unexplored universe, and I was the explorer. Some ... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Tips for choosing meaningful tattoos: 8 of 20
The famous author Jack London once said, "Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an interesting past.". Mr. London nailed it right on the head. Throughout human history people have branded their skin as a from of expression. There are people of all ages, shapes, and colors have tattoos that tell great storie... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres What are your favorite movie quotes of all time: 10 of 24
There are certain movie quotes that captured the meaning of their respective films so well, I could not forget them. These quotes were beautifully written and spoken in their movies. Here are a few of my favorite movie quotes of all time.-"Castaway"- Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks):"...And all my logic said that I would never see th... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Tips for buying your car online: 3 of 7
The days of being hassled at a local car lot by a guy with a heavy sales pitch are becoming more obsolete with the convenience of online car shopping. Now you can completely avoid that standoff with the guy in a cheap pair of slacks telling you why his car is the perfect car for you, at the perfect price. The truth is, buying... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Helping a friend who has the blues: 16 of 35
As a close friend to someone, you can tell when they're singing that sad song. When they have the blues it wears on them mentally, physically, and spiritually. They lose that sparkle in their eye. Their happiness seems to be temporarily out of service. How do we know? We've all been there. And when a friend is down and out, i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Best Xbox 360 local multiplayer games: 3 of 6
Xbox 360 has quite a few hit games that are great on a local multiplayer format. To clarify, local multiplayer refers to machine to machine gaming in a co-op or competitive setting, not online multiplayer gaming. This is more or less playing with or against a friend that you are connected with on two separate consoles, as opp... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Martial arts: Sparring equipment: 1 of 2
Sparring is one of the most effective training tools in all martial arts. Personally, I believe is the most effective way of improving in your particular discipline. Sparring is something that should always be done in a controlled environment with someone you can trust. Remember, the purpose of sparring is to get better, not ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: The message given to viewers in the movie, Seven Pounds: 1 of 1
The message the movie Seven Pounds sends to viewers is that of personal sacrifice. It's the same positive message that seems to resurface through every generation. Most notably, the message of sacrifice that the life of Christ brought 2,000 years ago. The resiliency of the human spirit, and the idea of helping a stranger are ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) What you need to know about free online bingo and prizes: 1 of 1
BINGO! It's always exciting to have a winning bingo card, people of all ages have enjoyed this classic game for years. The beauty of bingo is that you don't have to be good at it, you just have to be lucky. A beginner has just as good of a chance of filling a card than a seasoned bingo junky. With the evolution of online gami... More..