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I am a 25 year old single parent living in Ontario. I work in the telecommunication sector mainly dealing with commercial accounts. My hobbies include reading, writing and music. I hold a volunteer position at my church co-ordinating staff and curriculum for

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Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Strange names for babies with celebrity parents: 1 of 22
It seems that celebrities aren't getting enough attention, because they are now resorting to naming their children crazy and outlandish names. I understand that some of these names may seem cute or fun in the beginning, but did any of these celebrities stop and think about what it would be like for their children when they gr... More..
Entertainment > Celebrities (Other) Child stars of the past and present: 1 of 16
Over the years we have seen many child stars, some disappeared in their adult years, while some have continued to be grow. I have included in this article some of the successes, as well as some of the failures. In one way or another, every single one of these people has touched our lives. Anna Paquin Anna was born July 2... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Most gorgeous men in Hollywood: 2 of 20
This is a topic I could write about forever because there doesn't seem to be a shortage of sexy hunks in Hollywood. I thought of doing the most gorgeous actors of all time, but that can be a whole other discussion so we will stick to the current gorgeous guys. I had trouble narrowing it down to a few people so you are stuc... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: New Moon, by Stephenie Meyer: 2 of 14
New Moon(2006) by Stephenie Meyer is the second installment in the bestselling Twilight Saga. New Moon starts where Twilight left off with Bella celebrating her birthday with the Cullen family. When Bella gets a paper cut, spilling her blood. Jasper, Edward's "brother", is overcome by his instincts and tries to attack her. T... More..
Personal Finance > Home Insurance Liabilities: Top five danger areas around your home: 4 of 26
Accidental injury or death can easily happen in any home where the proper precautions haven't been taken care of. There are many common injuries that have been deemed acceptable, such as burns or cuts in the kitchen, but more often than not, people are oblivious to some of the more life-threatening dangers that can become a l... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Celebrity encounters: How to keep composure when and if you spot your favorite star: 2 of 13
if you ever plan on walking down Hollywood Blvd and meeting your favourite celebrity, there are some basic rules you will need to follow so that you don't end up on the tail end of a restraining order. Firstly, If you see them, smile in their direction. A smile is contagious and chances are if they see you smiling they will ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances The greatest movie characters of all time: 1 of 6
I love movies. I own many movies and have seen many more. I have many favourites, all from different genres, different directors and different characters. The one thing that all of these movies have in common, is a special character that holds my attention above the rest. I have compiled a list of who I think are my all... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Is Britney Spears a danger to her children?: 4 of 20
I find this question hilarious for many reasons. Let's first hear the definition of dangerous: "being able or likely to do harm." (The Free Dictionary by Farflex) That doesn't really narrow it down does it. Can you confidently say, without a doubt, that you could not harm someone? Of course not, because everyone in this wor... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Who portrayed the Joker better: Jack Nicholson or Heath Ledger?: 7 of 30
In 1989, Jack Nicholson brought the crazy, fun character, The Joker to life on the big screen. An accomplished and brilliant actor, he played the part superbly, but not nobody could have expected the impact this villain would have the second time around in the "Dark Knight" (2008) This time played by up and coming actor Heath... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: What is hypomania?: 1 of 4
Hypomania is a form of bipolar disorder and of depression. It is hard to diagnose hypomania because it can easily be mistaken as happiness. Hypomania is the word used to describe an unusually euphoric or irritable mood lasting at least four days. The symptoms of a hypomanic episode are similar to those of a manic episode, the... More..