Christine Melgarejo
B.A in Media from Hunter College. Also, I'm pretty darn awesome.
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Top Ten Scariest Episodes of Buffy the Vampire SlayerWith a mix of horror, teen drama and comedy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer had some great moments. It certainly had some extremely scary ones that would make even the most doubting viewer on edge. -
Disney's Epcot Hidden GemsWhether it is your first time visiting or you are a veteran, there are many hidden places and things to see in Disney's Epcot. -
Summer Jobs for Teens in New York CityNYC is a great place to find a job as a high school student. From the parks to zoos to libraries, here's a few places to apply. -
The Best Techno Dance Clubs in New York CityNew York City is known for its nightlife. With new clubs opening every year, there's dozens of places to go out and have a night of dancing to some great techno music. These are the best techno dance clubs in New York City.
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Online Resources to Prepare you for Your Disney VacationThe excitement of a Disney World vacation can be overwhelming! Here are a few great sites to check out to help with the anticipation... or possible just add to it! -
Herschel Walker's Battle with D.I.D. And Suicidal ThoughtsEx-NFL star Herschel Walker has recently come out about his battle with Dissociative Identity Disorder and how it prompted suicidal thoughts. These sort of issues are far more common than one would think.
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The Love of a MotherThis is a poem I had written after my mother passed away a year ago. Cherish yours this mother's day, and let her know how much you love her.
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The Sims 3: A Sneak Peek at What the New Game Will Have to OfferEA has recently announced the Sims 3, the third in a best-selling series of PC games. Here is a look at all the information currently out there, compiled into one convenient place! -
Welcome to the Dollhouse- Joss Whedon's New T.V. ShowJoss Whedon, creator of hit shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, as well as the unfortunately cancelled Firefly, is ready for television again. His new show, Dollhouse, will air on Fox and star Eliza Dushku.
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The Hotel Belleclaire- a Great Boutique Hotel in the Upper West SideFor those on a budget and looking for a great location to stay in Manhattan, the Hotel Belleclaire is definitely the place.
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Places and Courses in New York City to Get CPR CertifiedCPR for both adults and children is an extremely important skill to be certified in. Accidents can happen anytime. These are a few places you can attend CPR classes and get yourself certified in the New York City area.
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The 14th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Flushing, QueensThe Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is a free festival in August featuring music, crafts, and other events and of course, the dragon boat races on the lake at Flushing Meadows Park.
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Belly Dancing Lessons in Queens, New YorkManhattan isn't the only borough that has great belly dancing lessons! Here's information of a few different locations to learn how to belly dance or to advance your skill. -
The Absence of a True Female in Ralph Ellison's Invisible ManEllison's Invisible Man has many major male characters that play an integral role in the plot of the novel. However, the image of women tends to be stereotypical and unimportant at best. This is a look at the representation of women in this famous book.
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Communication (or Lack Thereof) in Pynchon's The Crying of Lot 49A look into the theme of communication within the novel "The Crying of Lot 49" by Thomas Pynchon. -
The Theme of Alienation in Yezierska's America and I20th century writer Anzia Yezierska uses alienation as a major theme in her short story, "America and I." This is a close look at how the theme is presented in the text. -
Why We Love Survival Horror Video GamesYou turn the lights out, get your hands on the controller, and creep around the next corner. Suddenly, the sound of breaking glass and a zombie stumbling towards you causes you to jump in the air and your heart to skip a beat. Some people love this experience.
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Surviving an Age-Gap RelationshipAge-gap relationships are becoming more and more prevalent in the past few years. You need to be aware that there will be problems you'll need to face and figure out if this kind of relationship is right for you.
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Preparing for Hurricanes in New York CityWhen people think hurricane hotspots, often they think of islands, not major cities. But what happens if your city IS an island? In a worse case scenario, a category 4 hurricane could cause flooding 6 miles up from the coastline in Brooklyn. -
Starcraft 2: A Change from the Original? Or is it Just Starcraft 1.5?PC game developer Blizzard held Blizzcon 07 and showed off new and exciting information on Starcraft 2. But forums are ablaze with the talk that it is no more than Starcraft 1.5, and brings nothing new to the franchise. Is this true? -
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Still Lives on in Other MediumsThis year marks the 10th anniversary since Buffy began. what can a fan do to keep in the Buffy loop? Well, while the quirky episodes have ended the legacy still lives on, in other ways.
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Hunter College in New York City: Top 5 Tips for First Year StudentsLocated in the heart of the Upper East Side, Hunter College is a big school. To get better acquainted with the university, there are some things every freshman should know and do.
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How to Catch a LiarIs your roommate lying about borrowing your clothes? Think your child is lying about where they are going? Here's a few tips on how to catch a liar.
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Starcraft 2: What We Know About Gameplay so FarWith Blizzard's big announcement of Starcraft 2, many fans of the franchise and the real time strategy genre in general are wondering, what game play details do we have? There is a lot that is new and a lot that will be familiar to veterans of the franchise. -
David Boreanaz, Star of Bones and Angel: A Short BiographyFor some, the name David Boreanaz may not ring a bell right away. He's not exactly as commonly known as Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt. However he is a very talented actor who has taken on a couple of amazing roles.
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Pica: The Potentially Fatal Eating Disorder No One Knows AboutPica is a need to eat everyday objects like dirt, clay or paper and is usually diagnosed those over 24 months of age.
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A Day in the Life of an Anorexic: An Aide to Those Who Can't IdentifySome wonder, what is it like to go through a day in the life of an anorexic? The answer may be a bit tough for some to take. But let's imagine...
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Sake May Fuel Japanese Cars in the FutureJapanese motorists may one day pump their cars full of sake, the fermented rice wine that is Japan's national drink, if a pilot project to create sake fuel creates an impression on locals.
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Summer Shoe Styles for the Budget Conscious!Summer is coming and with it comes great new styles of shoes! From polka-dots to plaid, from black and white to bright colors, here are some of the best priced websites for all your shoe needs. -
Attack of the Blatant Advertisement: H&M "Stuff" Pack for the Sims 2Advertisements in video games is nothing new. But suddenly the creators of The Sims 2, the best selling PC game of all time, have taken it too far. Their newest "Stuff pack" theme? H&M fashion. Now I'm angry.
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Preparing for Your First Tattoo Mentally and PhysicallyGetting a tattoo is for most, a very serious and major decision. It is important that you know what to do to prepare for receiving your first tattoo. -
How to Care for Your TattooSo you've got that spiffy new tattoo you wanted, great! Don't touch that bandage just yet! There's a few things you need to know about future care of your new tattoo.
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ESP: What is it and Does it Exist?Many people jokingly say that they have ESP when a friend they were thinking of calls them, or if they say something another person was thinking. But what is ESP and does it really exist?
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Thrills and Chills at Jekyll & Hyde in Midtown Manhattan, New YorkJekyll & Hyde isn't just a place to visit for Halloween. It's an incredibly fun experience all year round and very much worth seeing at least once.
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Psychic VampirismEver been with that person who seems to drag you down? Ever feel there's a specific person in your life, whether at work, at home, or in your private circle that "sucks the life out of you"? They are defined by some as a psychic vampire. -
High End UK Store to Use "Normal Sized" Models for DisplaysJohn Lewis a high end store in the U.K., plans to advertise their clothing line using "normal-sized women". They will be using models of a variety of shapes and sizes to promote their clothing as well as use larger mannequins in the store windows.
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Dallas Barbeque in NYC's Times Square: A Hot Stop!Dallas BBQ is hard to miss with it's bright neon sign and the barriers that display it's name along the sidewalk. The restaurant used to be a two-floor arcade about 4 years ago. They have turned the space into one of the biggest restaurants I've ever seen.
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Restaurant Review: New York City's Serendipity 3 is not the Place to BeSerendipity 3 is one of New York's most-hyped restaurants. Known for it's antique decor and it's celebrity visits, every tourist and native new Yorker seems to want to eat at least once at Serendipity. Trust me, it is not worth the effort.
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Quantum Leap: Queens, NYC Vegetarian Restaurant for Meat-EatersI eat meat. Now that I've got that admission out of the way, here is the next. One of my favorite restaurants serves vegetarian/vegan cuisine.
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Give Patsy's in Midtown Manhattan a Pat on the BackIt was merely chance that I happened to stumble upon Patsy's Pizzeria in midtown. My boyfriend at the time and I were going out for a 6-month anniversary dinner and decided upon Patsy's because the menu looked delicious. Am I happy we gave it a try!
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Caffe Del Mare in Greenwich Village, New York City: A Second HomeThere are tons of restaurants in Greenwich Village, New York. I've been to many but have never made so many repeat visits as I do to Caffé Del Mare. An awesome little place with some of the best Italian food around, they treat you like one of their own.
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Gay Men More Prone to Anorexia, Study SaysBased on a recent study done by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, gay men are more prone to anorexia than straight men.
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Last.Fm: Music Lover HeavenAre you sick of all the terrible music out there? Don't you wish you could spread the love you have for your favorite bands and pick up a few new ones along the way? Never fear, Last.fm is here, one of the coolest music sharing websites out there.
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How to Prepare for a Babysitting InterviewBabysitting can be a great source of income. Whether you are a student, someone looking for extra cash, or you want to make childcare a full time job, there are certain things you need to know when interviewing for a babysitting position.
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Beading Jewelry 101: What You Need to Get StartedTo be prepared for beading, there's various tools you will need. Some are basic, and some are optional.
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How to Support a Family Member or Friend Suffering from AnorexiaAnorexia can be hard to understand. Ananorexic can feel very isolated when the people around them don't take the time out to understand.
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Free Things to Do in New York CityIf you take a good look around, there are plenty of free things to do in New York all year round.
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10 Tips to Stay Strong During Eating Disorder RecoveryRecovery from an eating disorder, specifically anorexia, is an ongoing process. It takes a lot of hard work to keep fighting the good fight. Here are 10 tips to help you in your days of recovery.
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How to Act Appropriately on the NYC SubwayThere are basics to the way you should act on the subway that everyone should follow to keep it a clean, safe, and friendly environment.
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Disney World for the 20-Something Year OldFor those who think Disney is nothing but child's play, think again. Given a chance, Disney can be the ultimate vacation for any age group, even 20-somethings.