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What's there to say, really? I'm a Canadian Journalism student who loves to write. I've done it since I was a child and I hope to continue writing 'til I'm in my grave. Prior to Journalism I went to the University of Toronto, St. George Campus for English

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Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore How to survive a zombie Apocalypse: 2 of 29
Everybody talks about the end of the world as coming from a meteor, or a religious uprising, or fro nuclear war. But these people are all fooling themselves. Clearly, in the end, the zombies will rule the day. Voracious, prolific and near unstoppable, zombies are the ultimate scourge. The amount of effort that goes into cont... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why humor is important in every day life: 2 of 14
Imagine this. You get up in the morning. You make some coffee, have a shower, get dressed, read the newspaper a bit - all politics and business and whatnot - and head to work. Once there you work for eight hours, stopping for a few breaks and lunch. Then you drive home, make dinner, watch the news, read a book and go to bed.... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Not every woman is meant to become a mother: 2 of 13
Biologically speaking, yes, every woman is meant to become a mother. Unless there's something wrong with her reproductive system every woman has the capacity, and therefore the biological imperative, to reproduce. The same goes for animals, and at our core we're still animals. But we're also above that. We don't adhere to st... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore How to identify a zombie: 3 of 15
Because they look so similar to normal humans it's very easy to mistake a zombie for just another guy on the street. Don't be fooled, however - these creatures are nothing like what they once were, and making the mistake of getting too close to one can be costly. Always look a person in the eye from a distance. The eyes are ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Top 10 annoying public habits: 21 of 77
Jeez. I can think of a lot more annoying public habits than just 10. Heck, I could probably reach up into the thousands in my first breath and still have lots of room left for more. But since it's the top 10, I'll go for the ones that annoy me most - and try not to rant too much in the process. 1.) Spitting. Clearing your th... More..