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I am a 30 year old writer with a part time job in Inverntory Control at Bed Bath and Beyond. I have a Bachelor's degree in Communications/English from The University of Michigan. I enjoy working with kids and have worked as a babysitter and daycare teacher.

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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: A Nightmare on Elm Street: 1 of 7
The Eighties decade was full of movies that remain classics today. It's hard to choose just one to concentrate on, but when I sat down and looked at my favorites I decided to focus on the horror genre. After the success of Halloween, the 80s saw a rapid rise in teenage slasher flicks. However, one stands out from the rest fo... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews The joys of live rock concerts: 5 of 29
Summer in Detroit always sees a number of "must see" concert festivals but today is something special. I have been waiting for Linkin Park's blockbuster Projekt Revolution lineup for months. I am even more excited because it has been announced that MySpace will be streaming the show live. Music is my passion and I always fee... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Hard Candy, by Madonna: 1 of 5
"See which flavor you like and I'll have it for you." Madonna opens her eleventh studio album Hard Candy with this promise. The line could be a summation of her career to date. Since her 1982 debut, Madonna has continuously explored every facet of the music, fashion, movie and tv worlds. Her changing styles have ensured that... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Shining: 3 of 14
With so many movies being made everyday in so many different genres, it is always hard to narrow them down to one favorite. However, when I sat down to choose my own favorite to most and which genres I tend to prefer. After answering these questions, I was able to definitively say that my favorite movie is Stanley Kubrick's ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 38 of 174
Stress. A simple word for a complicated feeling. Stress can invade every aspect of your life if you don't find a way to deal with it. This is where finding relaxing hobbies come into play. The last year has been pretty stressful in my world and I've found that there are only a few things that I can do to keep myself going. W... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Top songs of Janet Jackson and what makes them the best: 1 of 4
Janet Jackson grew up in the shadow of her famous brothers but in 1986 with the release of her wildly successful Control album Janet finally carved out a place of her own in the music world. Since then she has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and continues to be one of the top female pop artists in the world. Earlier t... More..
Sports & Recreation > NBA Detroit Pistons 2009 season: 1 of 4
After a lackluster season that saw the Detroit Pistons fall in the first round of the playoffs, they needed to make some changes. After the Chauncey Billups/Allen Iverson trade, the Pistons were left with plenty of cap space and because of their early playoff exit, they ended up with the 15th pick in the NBA Draft. With thes... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Dark Angel: 1 of 4
"Hope is for losers. It's a con job people trip behind till they finally get a grip on the cold, hard truth." These words are spoken by Max Guevara in the Pilot episode of the series Dark Angel, a cyber punk science fiction series. Although the show had a strong fan base during it's first season, low ratings and a low budget... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What is friendship?: 28 of 108
"What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies". - Aristotle Comfortability; Loyalty; Trust; Support; Understanding; Forgiveness; Fun. All of these things go into making a good friendship. Often it is our friendships that are the most important relationships in our life because they are the one constant. Lovers come... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Halloween music playlist ideas: 5 of 17
The Halloween season is fast approaching which means it's time to find costumes and time to attend or throw a party. The key to any party is music selection. Here's 20 songs essential to any good Halloween party: 20. Addams Family Theme: Easily the most recognizable television show theme. As soon as the duh duh duh duh begin... More..