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About me - L. Anne Carrington

"Let's face it, writing is hell." - William Styron

I am a writer whose previous work has covered topics from fiction to news stories, human interest features, and entertainment reviews.

I have written The Wrestling Babe weekly internet column since 2003 (and

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Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Death of a wrestler: Chris Benoit: 1 of 16
With the deaths of Chris Benoit and his family on June 26, many fans found themselves everything from shock to devastation. In subsequent news reports that would follow, the speculation of what really happened also began not long afterwards.I was also pleased with how WWE had scrapped the initial plans for RAW that night and ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Tips on becoming a model: 1 of 4
Have you ever opened a magazine or attended a fashion show and thought to yourself what it would be like to be part of that world? Could you do it?Though you may not be cut out for the cover of Vogue or for the runways of Paris, there are many fields of the modeling world to explore today and ways to break in. Here are some s... More..
Sports & Recreation > Wrestling A glimpse in the life of professional wrestlers: 1 of 4
We've all heard about the figures and wage packets that wrestlers like JBL, Cena, Austin and HHH earn, but is life as appealing for the smaller stars in the WWE? I guess we all just assume that they do extremely well for themselves as well.I would suggest, then, that you read on and let me show you nothing can be further from... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit Shopping for troublesome clothing items: Swimwear: 2 of 7
The first official day of summer is June 21, and even the fit woman has bathing suit anxieties. According to a 2005 survey by department store chain Mervyn's, 68% of women dread trying on bathing suits. While the thought of shimmying into a tiny piece of spandex isn't one many of us relish, there is no way of getting around p... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Should medical marijuana be legalized?: 6 of 20
Plain and simple: medical marijuana should be legal in all US states.Known as perhaps the most common 'street drug' in the United States, nearly 15 million people use it at least once every month. According to a recent report by CNN, only 13 states have laws that permit the use of medical marijuana, those states being: Alaska... More..
Sports & Recreation > Wrestling Remembering WWE superstars: 5 of 15
You all knew this story was about to happen, didn't you?Some people were shocked when the news came down on July 30. Others, especially me, had inklings that this would happen eventually and were not surprised at all.But one thing seems to be the consensus, and that is the release of Brian Kendrick. I had been prepared for th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) On avoiding modeling scams: 1 of 3
Nothing can be more exciting or flattering than someone approaching you either in person or online with the statements of, "You could be a model. You've got the 'look' we're after. Give us a call/send an email with photos to set up an appointment." People have always said you're good looking. Now, visions of glamour, travel a... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks An overview of causes of hearing loss and deafness: 4 of 10
Perhaps it was present at birth. Perhaps it had been the result of a poorly treated or even an untreated ear infection or other ailment. Perhaps it's just getting older.Whatever the case may be, at some point in their lives, someone or their loved ones have suffered from hearing loss, and living in a world of silence or near-... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Safely lose weight: 2 of 5
It is the beginning of a new year, and of course, this is usually the time where many resolve to make changes in their lives, weight being one of them.It's not an easy task, but with both traditional ways and medical procedures to accomplish such goals, there are some good shortcuts to make a better and healthier you.But befo... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems How to remove animal hair from furniture: 6 of 13
If you're a pet owner, then I am sure you are all too familiar with the inconvenience of the hair of your furry friend being everywhere from your furniture to your clothes. Lint rollers are good, but only for a limited amount of time before they become ineffective, and hand held vaccuums can be cumbersome and take up space.En... More..