David E. Barnett
David has been an Associated Content Producer for tree years, and is alos on his way to becoming an accomplished author in March/April with the publishing of his first book, 'A Silent Shadow', the first Jethro 'Jett' Montgomery thriller, soon tyo be released from Leap of Faith Publishing
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My Personal Experience with Rent-To-Own ProgramsRent-to-own programs may seem to be a good idea at first, but after a two-year commitment and some bad flaws in the product that I received, I was sadly disappointed.....
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My Grandma and the DukeFor as long as I can remember, my mother and father told me about the special friendship that my grandmother, the late Pauline Ewing, had with the great actor John Wayne. Here is their funny story.... -
How to Shop Effectively with Food StampsWe all have that time in our lives when we may need that extra helping hand with the state. Here is my simply how-to guide to shopping effectively with that monthly stipend from your state! -
Hannah Montana: The Movie Starring Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus and Vanessa L. Williams: A ReviewI have never personally been a large fan of the Hannah Montana phenomenon, but after seeing this movie, it was genuinely a pleasant surprise.
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The Last House on the Left Starring Tony Goldwyn and Monica Potter: DVD ReviewIn this riveting suspense/crime thriller based on a story by horror maven Wes Craven, the immortal question of how far you would go if a crime was committed against your family is explored in this tale of a parents' love, death, and survival.
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Finding the Right Cat Toys: How to Keep Your Kitty Amused in the Current EconomyPut away the yarn ball. Here is a great way to make any ordinary array of household items into wonderful interactive toys for your cat! -
DVD Review: Green Lantern: First Flight Staring the Voices of Anthony Meloni, Victor Garber and Michael MadsenIt has been a long time coming, but Warner Premiere and DC Universe have finally stepped up to the plate and brought the enigmatic intergalactic guardian to life in this great new epic.
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My Best FriendWhen I was a little boy, my mother raised poodles for most of my entire young life. There was one, however, that really stuck out and I thought she really didn't like me. -
How to Play Chocolatier:Decadence By Design and Be a Big WinnerChocolatier: Decadence By Design is one of three very popular titles released by Playfirst Games. Here is my winning strategy to make the best confections and win with the most money! -
What to Expect When Attending Your First Native American Pow-WowWhile many Native American activities are never given a second glance typically by the normal crowd, pow-wow's are actually a great experience for anyone. -
PC Game Review: Chocolatier: Decadence by DesignChocolatier is one of the premier games that I have had the fortunate ability to try and review. It is not just a simulation, but also much, much more.
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How to Efficiently Prepare to File a Cell Phone ClaimI have already told you how best to file a claim, but I had never gotten the best ways to help you prepare before you actually make the call. Cell phone insurance is tricky, but I might be able to help you steer in these rough waters......
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DVD Review: 'Enchanted' Starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, and Susan SarandonDisney for the very first time has been able to poke fun at itself and make us laugh until we drop!
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DVD Review: 'Bolt' Starring the Voices of John Travolta and Miley CyrusThis newest animation from Disney Studios left me scratching my head. If they bought Pixar to boost their sales, then why are they acting like a red-headed stepchild and still making their own animation?
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DVD Review: 'Skeleton Crew' Starring Steve PorterIn this foreign import from the country of Finland, our story is based upon some very tired and old slasher film philosophy that everyone has to die and no one will be left alive. At least, though, there were a few very small surprises.....
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Little Known Facts About Celebrities and the Pacific NorthwestWith the current interest in the states of Oregon and Washington, I decided to do a little digging of my own and found out some interesting little facts about some of Hollywood's greatest celebs and their interests in this side of the country.
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DVD Review: InkheartStarring Brendan Fraser'Inkheart', by far, is one of the most ingenious fanatasies that I have ever seen brought to the silver screen. Unlike other great fantasy films, Inkheart is by far an imaginative romp that the whole family will enjoy!
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DVD Review: "Horsemen" Starring Dennis Quaid and Xiyu XangWhen Detroit Homicide Detective Aidan Breslin falls upon a case involving a serial killer with a fascination with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is taken down a twisted path of death as he hunts for the killer.....or is it killers?
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The Best Wedding Advice that I Ever ReceivedOver the last eight years that I have been married to my wife, I still think back to our wedding day. I always seem to come up with the same realization: I am glad that we didn't go with pageantry.....
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DVD Review: 'Punisher: War Zone' Starring Ray Stevenson'Punisher: War Zone' is the newest installment to the life story of ex-FBI agent turned anti-hero vigilante, Frank Castle. I can see why Thomas Jayne passed on this one.....
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DVD Review: 'Knowing' Starring Nicholas CageNicholas Cage has come a long way attempting to increase his celebrity status, from playing the infamous Ghost Rider, car thief Memphis Rains, and many others. This time he is playing a drunken college professor?
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Your Diabetic DietWhen you're a diabetic, the phrase 'you are what you eat' becomes even so more important. Here is a simplified guide to things that I have learned while I have been on this journey.
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Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band: A Voice of the American SpiritBob Seger, since his humble beginnings in 1969, has made his mark upon the American music scene as a man who knew the American soul. For this, this is my homage to a man who knew me better than I knew myself....
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Retro Game Reviews: Benoit Sokal's 'Paradise: Storm of Storms'Benoit Sokal has been considered a visionary in adventure gaming, but with 'Paradise', it seems that there really isn't that much thought put into the experience.
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How to Make Your Cell Phone Insurance Work for YouCell phones have become a major mainstay in today's society. We use them for emergencies, social connections, and so forth. So, what do we do when something happens to it? You file a claim. Here's what you need to know....
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Flowers and StoneSimply one word : 'Remember'
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'Basic' : a Review of My Favorite Movie'Basic' is an often overlooked thriller that is ahead of its time. If you aked someone if they have heard of it, many gave me the expression of 'what's that about?' So, I've decided to answer their question.... -
How Native Americans Celebrate ChristmasDo Native Americans celebrate Christmas? I can tell you the answer as an emphatic 'yes', and it is not too different from how other families celebrate as you may think! -
Writing with a Co-Author: Tips to Having a Successful, Creative RelationshipOn any writing project, having a co-author can be a great asset but can also prove detrimental if you do not have an open mind. Here are easy ways that you can open a verbal discussion when working with anyone on a writing project that will make both of you successful!
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England's Royal Family: TV's Real -Life Soap Opera Still in the Making?The Royal family has always had its share of hecklers and those that would look to defame them. But, with all that has been currently happening, is it possible that their lives are making them look like one of the world's most dysfunctional families?
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Confessions of a Chat Room AddictChat rooms are a great place to express one's self, and I have been a chatter for many, many years. But, I never realized what it was to be a member of this subculture, and now as I grow older, I begin to understand even more why I am one.....
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Great Animated TV Shows that Time ForgotAs far as cartoons go today, I have to say that I was severely unimpressed as to what the offerings are today. I knew that if I watched another episode of 'Johnny Test' or 'Skunk Fu!' , I was going to heave! So, let's take a look back at what I call 'the good ones'! -
Great Places to Go While You Are Visiting OregonOregon is one of the most misbegotten states in the Union, and probably the one that is known the least about. In this article, I am going to give you a brief overview of our fair state and some great places to go when you are here..... -
Budget-Saving Grocery Shopping TipsGrocery shopping bills are still continuing to climb. That jar of Miracle Whip that you just have to have has went up a dollar, so what do you do? Simple...shop at a discount grocery outlet!
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What it's Like to be Native American in the New MillenniumNative Americans have a long and illustrious heritage, but I have seen that the changing of the millennium may have changed the views that go with this ethnicity. How do I know? I am one..... -
What Exactly is a Nerd?Those of us who like intellectual pursuits have often been ostricized by society because of our passions? Why exactly is this?
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Rent an Apartment or Buy a House?Our life changes, and as life changes, what we decide to make our home and where we choose to live changes from year to year. But, before making any hardcore decisions, here are some simple things that you may want to think about...
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Television's Shortest-Lived and Worst Comedy Ever! : 'My Mother, the Car''My Mother, The Car' was considered the worst television show that had ever been created. I had found this hard to believe myself as I have watched some pretty bad TV, but after doing some careful research, I found out just how wrong I was! -
What You Need to Know Before Taking a Job in the Nursing Home SystemWorking with the elderly can be one of the greatest jobs in the world, but not everything is peaches and cream. It's very hard work. How hard? That's what I am going to explain to you now before you go and start taking on something that you are not prepared for.
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How You Know You're Not 'Mr. Fix It'Manhood, for most males, comes from knowing that that if something needs fixing in the house that we have the ability to do it. But, there are just some jobs that are too big to tackle, and just because you have HGTV and DIY, it doesn't mean you're a contractor.
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A Simple User's Guide to DVD Player Care and MaintenanceOur DVD players may seem like something that can easily be relaced if something goes wrong with it. But, why do that when you can just as easily take care of it? Here are some simply tips to try so that you can keep it running as long as you can.
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How to Have a Spooky Halloween Scarefest Without Leaving Your HouseHalloween should not always require that fifty dollar costume from the Halloween Boutique, and trick-or-treating can just be a real bore when you're an adult. So, here's some alternative ways and great things that can make you Halloween spectacular!
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Electronic Arts' 'Dead Space' : Will it Be Enough to Scare Gamers like 'Silent Hill''Dead Space', Electronic Arts new survival sci-fi/horror title will be set to hit stores soon, and the creators and brains behind the game feel there should be a merge on the two genres. Has anyone ever heard of 'Doom'?
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Why Hasn't Stephen King Released The Dark Tower Series to Film?'The Dark Tower' was Stephen King's first great works, which was not a true horror but rather a dark fantasy that brings us into new dimensions where a long gunslinger stands against a great and awesome evil that looks to destroy all space and time. So, why isn't it a movie?
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The Return of 'Le Grenoui'There are times that I hate it when I'm right, and in my previous preview of 'NCIS', I wasn't exactly sure just how correct I was. But, there were still some things that I didn't get, but here's the whole scoop of the first episode, entitled 'Bury Your Dead'.
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Will 'Reaper' Fire Up the CW?'Reaper' has been a highly anticipated show for this year's fall line-up, but will the show be enough to keep CW above water in the ratings game?
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Elderly Abuse: An Introspective Look into How You Can HelpElderly abuse often goes unnoticed by the naked eye and can happen at any moment. It may be a fellow-co-worker, family member, or perhaps even a spouse or friend. If you see or suspect this, here's an immediate response plan to help someone you love.
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Simple Tools to Have and Simple Tricks to Bathroom MaintenanceThe bathroom can be just as spendy as the rest of the house when it comes having to call the plumber. Nut, I have some easy tricks to help you save money, as well as tools that can be bought at a cheap price to have around the house.
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Dream Walker by Tobin BriceClay James is a chronic insomniac , and has been so since the disappearances of his wife, Chandrelle, and his son Gary. But, he soon finds that the ailment may not be of his own making, and a tragic sin from his past may be coming back to haunt him!
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Fall TV Review: The CW's 'Online Nation'The CW has now made a show for the online masses, advertising for viewers' videos and seeing if they can get their fifteen minutes of fame? My question is....why did they bother?
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How to Play 'Hollywood Degrees''Hollywood Degrees' is an invention that my wife and I came up with while we were watching DVD's one night. It's a variation of a better known game , 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon', but my game is highly adaptable, and you don't need to be a movie expert to play!
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Rap Music's Message of Money, Cars, and Women Gives Young Society the Wrong Message?I see so many kids today who dress wearing baghy pants, backwards-turned baseball caps and keep saying the word 'Yo!' to each other or 'Wassup?' With all of this, is America losing itself in rap music's illusion?
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Insomnia: Not a Disease, a SymptomI am an insomniac, and because I have this problem, I decided to write an article about it and see if I can help others as well as maybe help myself.
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CBS Fall TV Preview - Moonlight : a Return to a World of VampiresO'Laughline taking the lead role. CBS' 'Moonlight' starring Australian actor Alex O'Laughlin, brings us into the life of a private investigator with a dark secret. With it having Jennifer Love-Hewitt's 'Ghost Whisperer' at its back, will it survive the primetime wars?
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How to Get Through an Adventure Game Without Using a Walkthrough or SpoilersAdventure Games are probably some of the hardest games that there are out there to play, and a lot of it can be really confusing. Especially if you are not used to them and have absolutely no clue what to do. Here are some simple things to keep in mind.
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Oregon's Measure 50, the Healthy Kids Program, and More Tobacco TaxesMeasure 50 will be on Oregonians' minds when November finally comes, and the decision will have to be made. But, why is tobacco the only thing that is being taxed these days to fund programs? -
Warner Bros. Studios to Release DC Comics 'The Watchmen' to the Big ScreenRumors have been going around for the last few months about this undisclosed venture, and I have the inside scoop of what to be expecting from the Warner Bros. film !
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The Mennonite Village of Albany in Albany, OR.The Mennonite Village of Albany had been around for nearly sixty years and has a rich history as well as great facilties. But, don't just take my word for it. See for yourself! -
Harry Potter RevisitedWhile harry Potter may be gone, he still has a fond memeroy in our hearts. But, was J.K. Rowling really possibly trying to teach us something about the little boy wizard, or was there something else between the lines?
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Fall TV Prediction: The Return of 'NCIS'!Last season on NCIS, we were left wondering about Director Shepherd's fanatical interest in the arms dealer known only as 'Le Ronoui', or 'The Frog'. Will 'The Frog' be finally brought to justice, or will he escape again?
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Cell Phones and Driving: Should Text Messaging Cost Lives?'Dr. Phil' attacked the issue..I adeed to the issue... now let's address the issue... should cell phones be more strictly regulated by parents and/or our government?
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The Emmys: Best Animated Show Previews (* for Programming One Hour or More)Best Animated Program may not be one of the largest things that can be looked at when it comes to the Emmys, but why don't we take a look anyway? Here's a look at what's up this year and my predictions.
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'Big Brother 8'Big Brother 8 has been a tumultuous ordeals, where we have seen alliances made and broken, romances blossom and fail, and the dominance of tht DeNato's, Dick and Danielle. Who will be the winner?
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Interview with Regina Paul, Award-Winning Paranormal Romance Author and AC Content ProducerRegina Paul, winner of several awards and great accalim from book reviewing sites across the globe, she managed to take the time out of her busy schedule to talk with myself and AC about her current work, her many successes and what she's got going on now! -
A Sarcastic Look at the EmmysThe Primetime Emmys are tonight, and as we watch our favorite actors, I tend to ask myself a simple question....what the heck does 'Best Guest Star Appearance In A Drama' have to do with anything?
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American History of the Labor Day HolidayLabor Day, that wonderful four-day weekend where we take the kids to the park, have a BBQ, and just kick back and relax. But, what exactly is Labor Day, anyway?
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Taking Control During an Anxiety AttackAnxiety attacks are a common problem that some people carry with them, and it is a very unnerving feeling when it happens. Rather than let it take over your life, take control instead!
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Will 'Bioshock' Become the New Game of the Year?Ever since 'Bioshock's release this month, experts are thinking that it will become the next big hit of the year. But, are there other contenders that could take the crown?
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Are Saturday Morning Cartoons No Longer Interesting to Our Kids?Saturday morning cartoons are as pop culture as rock music, Mom's apple pie, and going for a Sunday drive. But, have the creative juices of animators been lost since the coming of the new millennium?
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How to Win on Slot MachinesLottery and any kind of gambling machine has a master control computer that determines at random what they are going to pay-out at. How would you like to know when you are riding the gravy train?
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How to Determine What Kind of PC You WantBuying a computer can be either thrilling or simply humdrum, but whatever the case may be, you need to know what kind of PC you are going to need to suit what you need. Here's how.....
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Knowing when to Walk Away - Sure Signs that Your Employer May Have it Out for YouLosing our job is not pleasant, and when the boss tries harder to make you quit, it is even more unpleasant. Here is a way to help youself, and maybe even help you fight back if you have to!
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Will the Final Farewell of JK Rowling and Harry Potter Signal an End to Fantasy Writing?Now that we have finished our last year at Hogwart's and watched Harry grow up, what's next?
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Find a Good Retirement Community, Nursing Home, or Foster Care Facility for Your Loved OneBeing a person who has worked in the nursing home system for nearly 11 years, I know how hard it is to have to bring a loved one to a place such as that. Here are some helpful hints that will help determine which facility best suits your needs.
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CBS 'Kid Nation''Kid Nation', what may be considered a fresh and new reality show for the network's fall line-up could, in truth, spell disaster after the last reality show fiasco concerning abuse and neglect allegations from ABC's 'Brat Camp'.
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A Player's Guide to the Xbox Classic 'Def Jam: Fight for New York'.I know for a fact that the next gen games are getting more coverage from Def Jam, especially with 'Icon', but I wanted to tell people about its predecessor, and how to get New York back!
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Will Drew Carey Make the Supermodels Scream 'Deal'?Cases or percentages....decisions, decisions......
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Athletes in the New MilenniumI have noticed that sports today is not as it was in the old days. Now, athletes are expecting bigger and better deals, longer contracts, get-out-of-jail free cards....when is this all going to end?
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Girl Power! Are Games with a Feminine Touch Going to Be the Next Big Wave?Girl gamers, unfortunately, have been having to run with the big boys in the crowd in order to prove themselves in a predominantly male gaming world. So, are the software companies taking a large step in creating games with a more feminine edge?
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Consoles Vs. PC'sIn a world where consoles are attempting to reign supreme, the personal computer is being long forgotten in the process simply because it does other things that may be useful. So, who truly will win out in the gaming industry in the end? You decide!
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Beating the Bandit - A Simple Layman's How-to Guide to Winning Video SlotsAs a gambler, you have know how to make the money you want, but being able to do it without breaking your own bank account.
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Keeping Cool: How to Keep Those Cheap Box Fans You Buy Going for Years to ComeAs I sit in my small apartment, I have to make sure that I balance my budget well, and having to buy new fans isn't exactly in it, as it's more of a luxury piece for my family. Here's a few simple tricks to help you beat the heat and save a few dollars....
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Is Hollywood Beginning to Lose Its Originality?As I am a avid movie watcher and watch anywhere rom 3 to 5 films a week, either from Netflix or from my DVD library at home, I always notice that there are certain aspects to film that seem to have come from other sources.
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The Wrestling World Speaks Up: Marc Mero and Others Talk About Wrestling's Worst HourWrestling has met with many a great tragedy over the years, such as the most recent Chris Benoit incident, so why are these tragedies not being stopped?
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Food for Thought: Sights, Sounds, and Insights from a Retirement Community RestaurantI am a food service worker in a retirement facilty, where each day I make sure that the people that I care for are happy, healthy, and pleasantly satisfied. I never knew how much I would learn from them after so much time, and I have learned such a great deal.
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From the Rider's Point of View: An Odyssey into the Mind of a Cycling EnthusiastWhen I hop on my Schwinn every morning on my daily excursion to work, I always notice that eyes are always upon me when they see me pedaling the three miles and the half hour that it takes me to reach my destination, and each day it still amazes me.
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Will Harry Die or is This a Publishing Stunt to Gain More Publicity?Harry Potter, the great child wizard of the reknowned books could ultimately meet his maker, but is there any other evidence to show that there may actually be other characters that may be at a greater risk?
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Adventure Video Games: Insights from a Player and the Realms of Puzzle Addiction"Mom, I think the PC's busted! I haven't been able to find the gatling gun feature in this!"
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The M Rating and Video Games; Who is Exactly Responsible for the Protection of the Consumer Public ?"I came, I saw, I blasted that alien scum bag to smithereens!"
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Simple Rules to Building the Ultimate DVD Movie CollectionMovies are a lot like books, you can never have too many of them, and it's a wonderful way to exercise the brain.