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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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Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Favorite Harry Potter books: 1 of 16
Seven books, one favorite. It's not always easy to choose an overwhelming winner out of a collection of stories by the same author, especially when those stories are all part of one long tale. The whole matter is even more difficult when those stories come from a great writer like JK Rowling.This is a listing of my top three ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks Video games that are inappropriate for children: 1 of 16
Video games used to be nice, button-down little things that appealed to everybody. Sure, you had the occasional outcast like Custer's Revenge smearing their names, but for the most part games were designed for kids. Now that those kids have grown up, however, games continued to be geared towards them as adults, and those gam... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers The ten worst types of employees a boss can have: 2 of 30
All too often employees complain about their bosses. I should know, I've done plenty of griping myself. But the bosses can have it hard, too, and there are some employees who just can't cut it, regardless of what field they're in. Here's a list of ten of the worst employees any boss can have, in no particular order. (Yes, th... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Favorite websites: 2 of 30
I'm online virtually every day. Even if it's just for a few minutes, I still have a few sites that I visit religiously, and wouldn't be able to get by without doing so. Here's a listing of a few of my absolute favorites, and why they're held so highly in my regard. GameFAQs. I play video games, so it stands to reason I'd vis... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Favorite computer games: 2 of 30
I am, first and foremost, a console gamer. I have an unabashed love of the things and wouldn't give them up for computer gaming any day of the week. That said I HAVE run across some truly excellent computer gaming titles in my day, and though they're vastly outnumbered by their console counterparts I still consider them gems... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Zombie Shooter: 1 of 15
Zombie fans have reason to rejoice: another game has entered the legions of the damned.The aptly named Zombie Shooter, released by Sigma Team, offers no false pretenses as to its objective. You spend the entire game shooting zombies. Featuring realistic sprites and displayed from a bird's eye view, Zombie Shooter allows you t... More..
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 con... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Ten tips for the first date: 2 of 29
The first date is all-important if you're aiming for a lasting relationship. Like any good first impression, this initial foray into the world of intimacy with another person can make or break your entire future history with them, because at this point they have no real obligation to go out on another date with you. To help ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Your favorite Harry Potter character: 2 of 28
Considering how many bloody characters there are in the Harry Potter septology, it's difficult to choose just one as sitting out amongst the rest. Most are likable, even if it's just in some small way, and all have their redeeming qualities - I think my favorite has switched dozens of times over the course of the books, going... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Tips on maintaining PC health: Computer viruses: 2 of 28
Viruses. They're about as good for your computer as they are for your body - that is, not at all. Spreading rapidly and often without warning, computer viruses can range from virtually harmless to highly destructive, requiring a full formatting of your computer to get it working again. Chances are good you won't know how bad ... More..