Pachabel McVaffe
I'm a college student currently majoring in Illustration. My college is a big place for festivals, but is also in a small town so we find ourselves having to find 'alternate' modes of entertainment.
Quite the experience, really!
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Kids Movies: My Top PicksMovies that I probably wouldn't have been the same without, and feel the need for others to show their little ones; I promise they're good!
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The Roommate AgreementEverybody has to move out sometime, and not always will you live with someone who will be your best friend forever. This is a guide to finding out what is kosher and where boundaries are.
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The College Toolbox: The 'Must Haves' of College LivingIf you've ever found yourself stranded away from home without something you didn't even think about picking up, you'll know where this list is coming from: This is a list of things you may want to take away to college with you for those 'just in case's.
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Helping Kids Go GreenGoing Green is harder for kids than it is adults; however here are a few ways to help them get used to the recycling business!
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Video Games for Pre-Teen and YoungerNot quite violent, but not just little-kid games either; a good blend of 'in the middle' for the ages of around ten to thirteen. These are games from a variety of systems, old and new.
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Outdoor Games for ChildrenAt big get-togethers with kids, keeping the kids out from underfoot of their parents is hard. However, these games will keep the kids entertained for a good amount of time!
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Making Your Own Wedding Announcements: Getting StartedThe most important thing about getting married, besides the actually wedding, is letting everybody else know you are! Here's some ways to get started on your announcements.
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Tattoos: The Art of PatienceTattoos are becoming more popular as they become more accepted. However, this makes waiting and planning carefully more important as people are dragged in by the hype of the trend.
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Is Anime Meant for Children?Anime is popping up on children's programming more often with series that have been edited down from their original content which was aimed at older audiences. As more complaints pop up from parents, we beg the question: Should it just stop?
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Making Presentations: Tips to Clean it Up a BitYou know those really boring and information-heavy presentations? Here are a few ways to slim your presentations down so you don't make everybody yawn using PowerPoint.
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Anime Shopping: Getting More Bang for Your BuckAnime is expensive. Here are some ways to get good deals on more episodes.
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Anime for Boys: Action-Packed SeriesTitles like Yu Yu Hakusho have made this list of series recommended for boys who like animation and fighting. Ratings have been advised, however, and anything deemed inappropriate by the parents in the long run is not the writer's fault.
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Art Supplies for Kids: Nurturing the Artist Without Breaking the BankGetting high-quality media for your aspiring young artist to play with can cost a lot between supplies. Here are some simple one-to-two item supplies to get your child that more experienced artists would use, but don't break the bank.
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Tips for Beginning Writers: Developing a PlotMore tips for those aspiring authors -- getting down the basics of writing a good plot without getting confusing.
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Tips for Beginning Writers: Making CharactersTips for beginning writers to start assembling a good cast of characters, using things that may be easily overlooked over a long period of time.
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Doctor's Orders: Being Good to Your BracesI didn't follow the orthodontist's instructions and after 7 years ended up with scary teeth: here's what you need to do to not end up the same.
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Lost in Translation: Manga OneshotsSome people never even knew oneshot stories in the mangaverse existed. However, there are some that are uploaded online and their stories are well worth reading.
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Anime and Sci-Fi Convention Going for BeginnersBasics to be kept in mind when going to anime or sci-fi conventions.
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Anime: The Dubbing and Piracy QuestionsMost fans will read and watch their series in their original language and not buy them when they're released in the United States. However, is this act as unfounded as it may seem?
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Manga for Girls: Shoujo Titles to ReadMagical girls, beautiful men, and romance - what more could a girl ask for? These are titles that are sure to please the most adventurous of girls.
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More Media for Vampire Lovers: Anime and MangaReads and watches for people who love vampires - both the grungy and the not-quite vampiric types.
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Interviewing Tips: The BasicsBasic things to remember before going to an interview and planning ahead for it.
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Strangers on the Internet: Keeping the Kids SafeChildren will make friends on the computer, but not all of these friend's are who they claim to be. To keep them from going out into the wide blue yonder and never coming back, there are some things that are wise to keep in mind.
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Manga for Horror FansSome people love to be scared - these are titles that are sure to earn some chills.
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Car Shopping: What to Look ForDeciding factors and things to keep in mind while shopping for a new vehicle.
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Paying for College: Scholarships, Grants and LoansAn overview of the different types of monetary assistance for school.
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Suncare: Sunblock, Sunscreen, and MexorylSummer is coming and more often than not people don't know how to take care of their skin. The difference between skin protection and what is better for different skin types.
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Car Fixes for the Mechanically UninclinedWe aren't all automotive geniuses. We also won't always have dad to come to the rescue. Here are three fixes that should be able to be made when there's nobody to help.
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Food Safety Myths: The True and the FalseParents will tell us a lot of things are OK to do with food, but rarely are they actually a safe idea. Here's some of the big ones.
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The Credit Card EpidemicA basic overview on credit cards and some information on how the companies function.
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Five Manga Titles for Martial Art FansNot all manga is meant to be glitz and glamour with epic mystical power fights and strange abilities. Sometimes the most plain of powers are what really make the man. For fans of the martial art's genre, I bring a list of series to enjoy.
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The Animal Overpopulation Problem: Facts About Spaying, Neutering and Adopting a PetDo you know how many unwanted animals die each year, while more kittens and puppies are born by dogs who were never spayed or neutered just to be adopted by the homes that could have saved pound animals? Well, here it is.
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10 Tips to Help with InsomniaA few tips for getting back to bed for the temporarily sleep deprived.
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Ten More Shounen Titles: More for Fans of BleachGhost and supernatural tales for fans of the occult, as well as stories in the same vein as Bleach is.
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Why Do Teens Keep Secrets?Hidden progress reports, omitted information, not being told about the new boyfriend, there are all sorts of secrets that children will hide from their parents for various reasons.
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Stigma: The Homosexual RoommateSometimes people think too shallowly about the situation, on both ends of the deal. However, having a roommate who you may incorrectly assume will be attracted to you isn't a big disaster.
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Dance Activities: Spending Less Money on FunSchool dances are expensive, here are a few places to start in finding an inexpensive pre-dance activity.
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Nintendo Vs. Playstation: Which is Right for You?One of the biggest growing markets currently is on the front of visual entertainment, namely in the form of video games. Between the two most popular consoles, what is right for who?
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Battling the Freshmen 15: Staying Healthy at CollegeWhen it's up to us, we're inclined to eat poorly. It's cheaper, we don't remember to eat certain things, and as bad as it is, fast food tastes good. Sometimes, we just need a little help to stay on top of ourselves.
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Text Messaging: The Next FrontierFacts, reasons for mass popularity, and some dangers that come with text messaging. -
Making a Schedule: How to Not Go Crazy in CollegeDifferent people need to organize themselves in different ways when they head off to school. These are some tips on where to get started.
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Advice for Beginner BabysittersThe last thing any parent wants is to have is a babysitter who is a disaster. While they can't expect a new sitter to know everything, here is some advice that will hopefully get you asked back again.
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Writers Block: Finding Material to Write AboutWhen you need to write a certain amount of pages or on a certain amount of topics in a given amount of time, finding subject matter can be difficult. Here are a few ways to help get you writing.
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A Guide to Firework SafetyNobody likes having their child burnt or accidentally setting things on fire. Here are a few tips to help you keep your fireworks under control. -
A Simplified Guide to Research PapersNobody has to spend hours and days writing a research paper. All it requires is a little organization.
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Top 5 Seinen MangaNot all stories from Japan are meant to be 'cutesy' styled and 'overpowered'. The Seinen genre of manga has been specifically targeted at older men, but there are times when even Shonen manga go beyond the boundaries of their genre.
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Ten Titles of Shonen Manga: More for Fans of NarutoNaruto, a series recently brought to American TVs, is currently ranked as one of the most popular shonen series being put out at this current time. However, for fans of that particular sort of tale there is more to be found. -
Wisdom Teeth: Scarier After Than BeforeWhen you go to get your consultation for getting your wisdom teeth out, they tell you a lot of things that they don't exactly clarify. This is here to help explain some of the facts.
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Top 10 Video Game Picks from a Female GamerNot limited by system or gender, these are the top 10 games chosen by a 19 year old female gamer - mostly following the Adventure/RPG Genre.
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Plasma Donating: Blood Money - Is It Worth It?Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood, and twice a week you can go and donate it for cash. However, is it worth it?
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Expanding Your PlaylistHours of homework, months without a radio. No car, no similar tastes with the people you know without already having it. A lot of things can block you getting more of the music that get your productivity juices flowing - but not all is lost.
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Homework Tips for Busy College StudentsOne thing I learned at school, which helped quite a few of my hall mates out when it came to staying on top of their homework was that they forced themselves to live at the library.
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The Beginner's Guide to CollegeFood, Hall mates, Roommates, Finals Week. It's a big hubbub and sometimes you just need some advice on how to survive it! Here's a list of things that have been tried and been given a thumbs-up by a current college students and those around her