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Having worked as a copywriter for news publications, public relations for higher education and SEO-driven Web marketing projects, I'm well-versed in producing copy for the modern age. I hold two bachelor's of arts from San Francisco State University (Creative

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Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture How the Mayan civilization shaped Central American culture: 1 of 4

Forget "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Forget "Apocalypto." Chichen Itza is in Mexico; Machu Picchu is in Peru. Different continents, George Lucas. A few thousand years ago, the people of Mexico didn't need the leap year. Putting that Hallmark calendar on my fridge to shame, the ancient Mayans accuratel...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Weight loss supplements: Do they really work?: 1 of 4

"Oh, you're not obese.' You're just sick! Here, take this pill." Rather than getting grilled by your doctor over eating habits, exercise schedules and caloric intake, Big Pharma has found a way to rake in billions of dollars while at the same time, easing the guilt trip of so many who are told to "shape up." And thus, "Metab...