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I am an artist from New York City currently living in Pennsylvania. Like most people nowadays, I have a wide range of hobbies and interests and thanks to the internet, I am continuously adding bits and pieces of useful and useless knowledge to my 21st century

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Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Beware of this Facebook worm virus: 9 of 39
If your kids regularly visit the social networking sites Facebook and Myspace, tell them to be careful about what links they click. There is a computer virus known as the koobface worm and it is targeted specifically at Facebook and Myspace users. According to a recent New York Times article on social networking diseases, the... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Mourning: 5 of 19
In movies, newspapers and greeting cards, the death of a loved one has always been shown to be a somber time full of reflection and grief. In real life, however, the death of a loved one can be a surprisingly hilarious time. This is because there is no other time so fraught with tension and emotional charge, and when things g... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Signs that your woman loves you: 2 of 5
You're head over heels in love with a woman but you're not sure if she feels the same way about you. Here are 5 signs that your woman loves you:1. She sticks by you during tough timesSo you lost your job two weeks ago and haven't found anything yet. Your woman does her best to be patient and tries to make you feel better; she... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Holidays: Skeletons in the closet: 2 of 5
Many of us are overstressed and overworked and even though it may mean taking time from our busy schedules to prepare food or buy gifts, most of us actually look forward to spending time with our families during the holidays. The holidays are all about sharing and learning and having a good time; after all, we finally get to ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Yoville: 1 of 1

If you're looking to kill some time or take a break from that article you're writing, you might consider looking into an online role playing game called Yoville.The concept behind Yoville, created by Zanga, inc., is very simple; it's basically a chat room with advanced features, but the high resolution graphics coupled with t... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Finding a prom date: 2 of 3
Your high school years can be the best or worst years of your life depending on who your friends are and what crowd you flow with. Although this may sound harsh and superficial, it's the plain truth. Many noble souls who have a hard time connecting with others or refuse to be part of a popularity contest, find themselves stru... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness What you need to know before marrying outside your ethnic background: 2 of 3
Being in a long term, committed relationship is wonderful-you always have someone to lean on and to talk to-but it can also be challenging. Add to that, the term 'interracial' and you're presented with a few extra challenges.The world has come a long way and is generally more accepting of different people; and interracial mar... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues When does PETA go too far?: 9 of 11

I became a vegetarian many years ago when I was finally old enough to control what food I put into my body. Living and working on a farm for many years, I had always felt that eating animals was wrong and that wearing fur or leather was despicable. As a young adult, I came across the PETA organization and was elated to find s... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Tips to help you pass your road test: 5 of 6
Getting your driver's license is one of the most important milestones in your life; all of a sudden you can go wherever you want without having to rely on friends and family for a ride. It's extremely gratifying to pass the road test because it's a validation of all your hours of practicing and hard work, but as with other im... More..