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I am a recent college graduate looking to make a name for myself in the writing/editing and publishing fields. Because I did not have an opportunity to complete an internship in college due to the heavy courseload and my administrative job, I have decided

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Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News What were the top celebrity comebacks of 2008?: 1 of 17
Despite how clich it can be, everyone is a sucker for a good comeback story. I don't know many people that would not cheer for a heavily misguided person battling demons in order to resurrect the life that he himself destroyed. This is especially the case for celebrities. When they make headlines for drug abuse, arrests, crim... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Does Hollywood have a negative impact on the world?: 3 of 28
People forget that celebrities are human beings and that they experience the same things we do, the only difference being that the whole world knows when it is happening to them. We envy their palatial homes, exotic getaways, and closets full of designer clothes, and try to become like them in an effort to feel as glamorous a... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Spring cleaning: Inexpensive tips for gaining new closet space: 4 of 30
We never seem to have enough closet space in our homes either because we have too many possessions, too little closet space or a combination of both. With a thorough spring cleaning however, anyone can transform a closet to make the space serve its fullest potential. And the best part is that you don't have to wait until Apri... More..
Travel > United States Top five tourist attractions in the USA: 11 of 77
Millions of people come from around the world to visit the US each year. It's easy to see why when you take into account the countless picturesque locations that America has to offer. Here are the top 5 tourist attractions that everyone should see at some point in their lives that can be equally enjoyed by the individual or b... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Why we need to walk more: 1 of 7
Society today is one of convenience and speed. The less time it takes you to complete something the better. Hence if asked whether you want to drive or walk somewhere, the answer will always be to drive. Even if your destination is literally around the corner or just a couple minutes from where you are now, it's very rare so... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Is listening to music at work calming or distracting?: 11 of 66
When I started my first job, initially I was on the other side of this debate. Up until that point, whenever I heard any kind of music, I couldn't help but become distracted. There was no sitting still for me once a melody began. By the time the chorus rolled around, I'd be absolutely captivated. I am definitely n... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Create a sanctuary in your bedroom: 15 of 80
After a hard day's work, the one thing we all look forward to is putting head to pillow and drifting off to sleep. However, it's rather hard to relax and unwind when there are piles of clothes all over your bed, computer wires and equipment strewn about the floor, stacks of papers covering every surface, not to mention the fu... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Should Harry Potter consider Professor Snape more of a friend or a foe?: 3 of 16
The thing I love about the Harry Potter series is that despite the fact that we're talking about wizards and magic, we can relate to the characters and situations, often forgetting that we're talking about a fantasy world. With that being said, it's easy to imagine Severus Snape walking among us. The boy who is persistently t... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) The benefits of avocados: 16 of 75
The avocado is not a regular staple in the typical American household, or a familiar one at that. If anything, most of us only recognize the green, creamy fruit when it is used in guacamole. However, this exotic produce item not only makes for a great dip, it also has many health benefits. When eaten in moderation, avocados c... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should teens have credit cards?: 14 of 62
Although they're convenient to use, credit cards cause more problems for a person than cash ever could. After all when it comes to hard currency you can't spend it if you don't have it. Plastic on the other hand doesn't care that you can't pay for something when you buy it. You can take it home with you and use it until you ... More..