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I am in, what seems like, the best part of my life. I have just finshed an education that has taken up my whole life. I have a part-time job that has nothing to do with my B.A. in Journalism from SUNY Purchase, but I have enough free time now to read and

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Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings How to survive your first tattoo: 2 of 17

Skin is in! More than a third of people aged 18 - 25 have at least one tattoo in the United States today. Although tattooing has been referred to as a fashion trend, this style is permanent, so you'll want to take much more time to decide on your tattoo than it takes you to purchase those new Nikes. Here are some tips for ge...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Simple steps to encourage lucid dreams: 1 of 7

The key to encouraging lucid dreaming lies in building some extra links between your conscious and subconscious minds. In order to be more aware of our dream worlds we must become more aware in our waking lives. Here are three simple steps to 'waking up' in your dreams. Recollection The first step is to become more aware of ...
Arts & Humanities > American Literature James Frey and the A Million Little Pieces controversy: 2 of 13

When I read James Frey's book A Million Little Pieces there was already an apology letter from Frey to the reader explaining why he embellished certain events in a book that was originally portrayed as a memoir. I did enjoy the book in spite of the fact that many readers were very angry and felt like they had been lied to. I...
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence How to quit smoking with hypnosis: 2 of 5

Smoking is not only a physical addiction, but a psychological addiction as well. Most smokers follow patterns; they smoke as a stress-reliever, they smoke after a meal, they smoke on their breaks from work, and breaking from the tradition in which they smoke can be just as difficult as weaning off the nicotine. Most quit-smo...
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: Odd Hours, by Dean Koontz: 1 of 2

Dean Koontz’s "Odd Hours" is the fourth book in the Odd Thomas series. Before you read this review or tackle the book, it would be well worth your time to indulge in the first three books. Odd wanders into Magic Beach, California and expands his fry cook career by working for a retired actor as his personal chef. He&rs...
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: The Brief History of the Dead, by Kevin Brockmeier: 1 of 1

Kevin Brockmeier's The Brief History of the Dead is a genre-bending book. There is a bit of mystery, science fiction, and some adventure to be had. Laura Byrd reluctantly travels to Antarctica on a research expedition for her employer. After all methods of communication to the outside world fail, two of her teammates take of...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The truth about acai: 8 of 14

Before 2000 hardly anyone in the United States had ever heard of the acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry, which grows on palm trees in the South American rain forest. This purplish berry closely resembles the blueberry, and tastes like a blueberry infused with chocolate. Now acai has become one of the hottest ingredients on the market f...
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication Sleeping pills: A prescription for better sleep?: 10 of 15

Prescription drugs aimed at insomnia have many risks that you should be aware of before you take them. When you're deprived of sleep, going to the doctor and filling a prescription may seem like the only thing you can do, but you need to know that there are alternative methods to correcting sleep problems. Some of the most c...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Guide to the best US roller coasters: 2 of 2

The words, roller coaster, often invoke thoughts of a ride full of speed, fear-inducing heights, and crazy, inverted maneuvers. That's why it may be surprising to look back at 1884, when the first known roller coaster in the United States was built for amusement. The Gravity Pleasure Switchback Railway at Coney Island went o...