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My name is Frank L. Parker and I'm from New York City - Born in Brooklyn, raised in Manhattan, and I now live in Sunnyside, Queens. I lived in Japan for 5 years and although I speak Japanese, I use this language skill mostly at karaoke bars.

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Health & Fitness > Weight Issues How having a negative mindset can undermine your weight-loss attempts: 1 of 6
You exercise regularly, maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet, and avoid bad foods. Common sense dictates that you should reach your desired weight goal in a relatively short time, right? Wrong. If this were actually true, then why does this method only seem to work for some and not for others? Because mindset i... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Do you believe that humanity was created by extraterrestrials?: 3 of 17
At a time long before the human race was born, immense comets crashed into our young and impressionable planet, as some current theories describe, and deposited the essential building blocks and main ingredients for life itself. If you are one who accepts this theory, then every living thing that has ever existed on Earth, fr... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Groundhog Day: A Pennsylvania tradition: 3 of 11
The dawn rises over Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania as 40,000 shivering people wearing heavy coats, gloves, and earmuffs stand amid locals, tourists, and politicians, all braving the cold February weather in eager anticipation of the annual weather prediction of America's second most famous rodent, Punxsutawney Phil. Mickey Mouse ... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Is a Philly cheesesteak sandwich as good as they say?: 3 of 10
Is a Philly cheesesteak as good as they say? You better believe it. For many of us who are chained to a desk in an office every day, lunchtime is a particularly happy time when we venture out with coworkers and spend an hour enjoying each other's company eating together. Near my office in lower Manhattan, we have a fair nu... More..
Local Guides > New York City A visitor's guide to New York City's neighborhoods: 2 of 6
The neighborhoods that make up the five boroughs of New York City each have a unique feel and flavor. Grand Concourse in the Bronx is nothing like Brooklyn Heights which is nothing like Greenwich Village, but all of our many neighborhoods combined are what makes New York City an exciting place. Some of the lesser-known ones... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The past and future of the karaoke fad: 1 of 2
The story of the "karaoke fad" begins in its country of origin, Japan, where karaoke has had a long and respected history. Originally designed for upscale and overworked salary men to blow off steam and relieve stress after a grueling sixteen-hour work day, karaoke has since morphed into a worldwide cultural icon, appealing ... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to romance a male Pisces: 1 of 2
Romancing the male Pisces can be as exciting as it is ultimately rewarding if handled properly. Male Pisces are a deeply emotional and somewhat sensitive lot, and there are some basic romantic ground rules when trying to win their heart. Paint a picture with colorful strokes. When romancing a male Pisces, while it is commo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) What will our world be like in the year 4000?: 1 of 2
The date is January 1st, 4000, and the planet is called Earth. There are no hangovers on this particular New Years Day, as alcohol was rendered obsolete way back in 2966. There is however a collective sense of relief because the doom-sayers at Reuters erroneously reported that the Y4K bug could potentially knock out communi... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: A trip to South Korea: 1 of 1
From the beautiful buildings and parks of Seoul, to the port city of Inchon and the small but amazing restaurants of Pohang, South Korea is a cultural favorite that I have visited so many times that I cannot accurately recall the total number. Naturally, there was a first time, when I stepped onto the pier in Pusan, the seco... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Preparing a best man and groomsmen cheat sheet: 1 of 1
You were halfway through your fourth bottle of Corona staring at the floating slice of lime and trying to work up the courage to talk to the brunette at the bar, when your best friend popped the question: "Will you be my best man?" "Whoa, someone agreed to marry you?" You reply with a smile. "Is that a yes or a no?" Your ... More..