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The Biggest and Best Lego Sets Ever

by PenguinPete

    This may come as a shock to some of you, but… I'm a geek! Geeks are marked by a natural inclination for complex, involved toys and expensive, solitary hobbies. But in between building the ultimate gaming PC or tinkering with Arduino kits to make custom Christmas light patterns, there's one hallmark geek toy that doesn't get brought up much.  I'm talking, of course, about Lego. Sure, we all remember the canonical brick building toy from our childhoods. Back when Legos just came in a loose bucket of…

Score: 8.4

Hitting That High Note: A Guide To Finding Your Singing Voice

 
            Do cats shriek and run and hide when you sing? Does it sound like nails on a chalkboard when you use your voice? Or do your notes roll smoothly like vocal poetry? Whether you are a new singer or can read music effortlessly, I am going to help you to find your singing voice and teach you about musical notes.  Musical Notes             The way to look at music is just imagining it like words from a book. The only difference is the symbols represent the pitch, the speed, and the rhythm of…

Score: 4.61

Spooked: Elk Hunting in the Pacific Northwest

by ChefPerry

    Spooked: Elk Hunting in the Pacific Northwest Perry P. Perkins          The woods were still and silent in the predawn darkness, every twig that broke under our boots, or brushed our shoulders seemed deafening.  With each snap and crackle, we would freeze, my lips forming silent curses as we waited for the telltale thunder of a bull elk crashing down the canyon wall to cross the river and leave us far behind. A moment would pass, then two, and all would remain calm.  Taking a deep breath, we would…

Score: 4.08

Chef's Tips for Better Burgers

 
  Chef's Tips for Better Burgers  Burgers might just be my favorite food.  Now, there's not a thing wrong with the good old-fashioned American Cheeseburger, in fact, it's awesome, but if you feel like expanding your horizons just a bit, here are my three favorites "gourmet" burger styles, as well as some tips for cooking a better burger.  All the patties for these recipes are prepped and grilled the same way, so it's easy to make a big batch of one recipe, or set up a burger-bar and let your guests…

Score: 3.19

Best Magic! the Gathering Sealed Products - A Guide to Strategic Investment in Magic: The Gathering

by PenguinPete

    "Many Magic: The Gathering players ask the question…" Don't you ever get tired of mocking the Professor of Tolarian Community College with that opening? The answer is no, we don't. Even though we love the Professor, and this post is partly inspired by his YouTube channel's content, he's just irresistible to mimic. Not to mention, if he were here reading this, he would probably disagree with the majority of what we're going to be saying here.  The Professor, spoiler alert, usually poops on Wizards…

Score: 2.92

Hack and Slash

God of War: The Grown-up Version

by Dominus

   It is that special time again when the kid in me is allowed to frolic because I get to play, in my opinion, the newest iteration in one of the best franchises that the game gods were kind enough to bestow upon us. I should mention that I am an adult, fully integrated into society, with plenty of problems to solve throughout the day, very busy and all that. None of that seemed to matter when I walked past the games section in a store,  actually looking for a decent vacuum cleaner. My eyes…
Score: 2.13
Political

Is Nothing Sacred?

by OldFashionedMillenial

Living in America my entire life, I have seen a lot of tragedy.   One of my first memories of something significant is 9/11. Seeing those giant planes plunge into a symbol of America broke me; even if I didn't understand why at the time. I am part of the last generation who will remember 9/11 as the event it was, not a memory from a textbook. And as this year begins to come to a close, I fear for those who are in that place I once was. The number of atrocities I am witnessing seems to be…
Score: 1.03
Treatments

Income Inequality - How It Relates to Health

 
Before proceeding to the income inequality, we have to know that what inequality is?      Basically, inequality refers to the unfair situation in society when some people have more opportunities, money, etc than other people. It is an instance of disparity. There are various factors, which we consider when we talk about inequality such as:      ➢ Social Status   ➢ Wealth   ➢ Opportunity for people or groups etc.      Based on the above definition, income inequality is an uneven distribution of income among the…
Score: 1.64

Ways To Treat The Common Cold

by kristyleann

Okay, I hate to break it to you, but you can't cure the common cold. Come on now, if I knew the cure for it I'd be rich. But there are certain things you can do to make your suffering a little more bearable.      Before we get into ways to alleviate the cold let's talk about antibiotics.You don't need them. You might be thinking, "But don't I need them to help prevent bacterial infections that might happen as a result of complications from the cold?" No. "But maybe I have a virus and a bacterial…
Score: 1.56
Digestive System

Signs And Symptoms Of Gallstones

by kristyleann

For several years I had gallbladder attacks quite often because I had gallstones but unfortunately, I didn't have any health insurance so I couldn't afford the surgery to have my gallbladder removed. After suffering for about 5 years I was finally able to get the surgery and I've been doing well ever since. But needless to say, I became very familiar with all the signs and symptoms of a gallbladder attack. Here are some things you should know about them.      Your gallbladder is a tiny organ that…
Score: 1.02
Blogging and User Created Content Sites

How WattPad Changed the Face of Blogging

by OldFashionedMillenial

Ever since the Internet came into inception, blogging and sharing online came quickly after. The Information Superhighway is full of websites where you can post personal blogs, recipes, novellas; ranging from fiction, nonfiction in almost every genre you can imagine. WattPad is no different. But there is one significant difference, however: Wattpad has become a platform for creators. Much in the same way YouTube has, WattPad in its short history has already launched the career of a young writer…
Score: 1.13
Passive money

3 ways to Earn Passive income Online from Scratch

by Kami

To earn passive income, you will have to understand the difference between active and passive income first of all. Active money is very volatile and requires continuous effort to keep building and increasing. On the other hand, passive income requires skill, passion, mentor, the right mindset, confidence, and hard work. Passive income for your coming generations is a healthy sign that you availed the right opportunity at the right time. I am going to tell you the methods which can make you earn…
Score: 1.74
palm trees

Destroy the Palm Trees - Five Reasons Why Palm Trees Need To Go Away

by PenguinPete

  I'm here to tell you about a vegetable menace that is the AIDS of the plant world. If you live in most parts of North America, these plants have you surrounded. They're butt-ugly brown sticks thrusting phallically into the sky in unnatural rows, crowned by a spidery fright-wig of spikes. They look like a raspberry on a stick.  I'm talking, of course, about the omnipresent palm tree, found everywhere in your city. It doesn't matter what you hate, this tree embodies it.  The palm tree is the…
Score: 8.51
Editorial

College is NOT for everyone; Don't Force it!

by OldFashionedMillenial

When I was in high school, I had one goal. Get into a good college so that I can get a good job and support myself in the future. But now as I have finished my bachelor’s degree I am looking back on what decisions led me to decide to go to a traditional university; however, that’s the weird bit.  I don’t remember making any decisions about my future…. Almost as if going to college was the only option and was what was expected. But was it the best option? And have other people in my life had the…
Score: 1.23
Netflix

Review Of Altered Carbon

by kristyleann

I've been watching a new show on Netflix called Altered Carbon. It's based on a book by Richard K. Morgan and takes place in a futuristic society where rich people can live for hundreds of years (or possibly forever). A new technology has allowed people to be implanted with a disk called a "stack" in the back of their neck which stores their personality and memories. When your body dies, as long as your stack is still intact, it can be put into another body. When someone is put in prison, their…
Score: 2.23
Smart Phones

SHOULD PARENTS RESTRICT THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES?

by luisaberger77

   SHOULD PARENTS RESTRICT THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES?       A sea of young heads slouches forward lazily, as their eyes fervently remained glued to the screens of their mobile phones, while others take selfies of themselves and/or their friends for posting on various social media. Others are busy texting away and are emotionally and mentally detached from their friends and appear to be oblivious to what is happening around them. And that fact is made evident by the cord of the earpiece that is firmly…
Score: 3.64
Imposter Syndrome Among Entrepreneurs

'Eliminate Imposter Syndrome'

 
‘How did I get this position?’ ‘How did I trick the jury panel to hire me?’ ‘What would happen if they realize that I am not capable and perfect fit for this vacancy?’ ‘Oh God! I feel like I am a fraud’   Have you ever been pinched by such thoughts? such questions? If yes! Then you are not alone in this. A huge proportion of population, specifically entrepreneurs, suffer from this syndrome which is recognized as ‘Imposter Syndrome’. Imposter Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon which tricks your…
Score: 1.96
U.S. Office of the President

Trump vs. Who Exactly?

by OldFashionedMillenial

The more days past, the farther Donald Trump seems to drift from his party. Though he ran on the Republican ticket, many were confused at his choice as in years past he had identified almost strictly as a democrat. Though he has made decisions that aligns him with both sides of the political spectrum. One day he is on board with the democrats, asking republicans to bend the knee; the next he is praising republicans and condemning democrats.  However, recent developments in the Immigration debate…
Score: 1.56
Space

The new space race

by Dominus

Back in the day, this was the hottest topic of discussion: who can get to the Moon first? The Americans were engaged in a time-restricted race with the Soviets. On September 13, 1939, the Soviet Union’s Luna 2 unmanned rocket made a hard landing on the surface of the moon-i.e., crashed into the moon. The Americans mirrored this in 1962 with their Ranger 4 rocket but ultimately took the cake on July 20, 1969, with the Apollo 11 mission successfully getting two astronauts to the surface of the…
Score: 1.55
The downside of being a gentleman

Women will take nice guys for fools

 
I bet a lot of people will cringe at the sight of the title of this article and I’ll probably get my ass handed to me online. Even so, I want to pursue this idea and develop it into an argumentative essay/story told from experience type of deal. I am aware of how bad this sounds and even so, I still want to write this article. That should make the reader aware of a quiet desperation that the author goes through and I do not believe that I am alone in this. Women like the idea of having equal…
Score: 1.02
Jobs

How to convince Someone for the Job

by Kami

Whether you are an affiliate marketer or an entrepreneur, you need to be quiet impressive and feel good about your job so as to convince a large number of people to offer their services. People want high-pay jobs, side benefits, and reliance for them to perform the desired task. So, make it easy for one to perform a task, set high wages and side-benefits as well. In addition, you have to assure people about the transparency of the jobs you are offering and no scam. In these ages, people know the…
Score: 1.72

What It's Like To Be A Brand Ambassador

by kristyleann

If you'd like to make some extra money you might want to consider working as a brand ambassador. There are several different companies that hire people to do this. I only have experience working for one (Big Orange Productions) so that's the one I'll discuss today. But most of these companies are pretty similar so I'll go through the pros and cons of working for these types of companies.    Lack of contact with co-workers and supervisors. This could be a pro or a con depending on your attitude.  I…
Score: 1.02
Music Science

4 Popular Misconceptions About Music That You Probably Don’t Know

 
    1. You always know what you hear  Unless you are tone-deaf, you can tell when a note is played higher or lower than other.  Or can you…  Like there are optical illusions, there are also auditory illusions (and I do exploit them as a composer).  One of the most important concepts in music theory is the harmonic series. Essentially, whenever you speak or make a sound, there is the fundamental pitch that you hear as well as many pitches above that pitch resonating that the same time. These other pitches…
Score: 1.45
Sleep Health

Tips For Better Sleep

by kristyleann

  Getting good sleep is extremely important for your overall health. Here are some tips to help you sleep better at night.    1. Avoid blue light at night.  Did you know that light is what makes your body produce melatonin, the hormone that tells your body when it's time to sleep? Blue light, which is a particular type of light produced by the sun, suppresses melatonin production. But our electronic devices also produce lots of blue light which is why a lot of people are finding it harder and harder to…
Score: 1.02
West Virginia

19 Facts About West Virginia

by kristyleann

I'm from West Virginia which is a place a lot of people don't know much about. In fact, I've met several people that have asked me "What part of western Virginia are you from?" It's pretty crazy to be from a state that some people don't even realize exists. So I thought I would round up some cool facts about West Virginia that you might not know.   1. Are you a fan of the NBA? Did you know the white silhouette in the NBA logo is Jerry West, who is from West Virginia? He is from Kanawha County.      2…
Score: 1.64
Peace and the Self

On Peace as Spectacle to the Development of Ethics

by Hans Louis

How paradoxical (to think) that one of the main reasons why powerful [states] have been maintaining and developing nuclear weapons is simply because, they want peace - its preservation. After all, peace is also understood as the ability to preserve one’s interest without a perceived conflict from the other. Therefore, to show to the world that their countries have nuclear arsenal is an indirect admission that peace remains elusive or a moving target; an illusory (in a more radical conclusion)…
Score: 1.56
Camera Reviews

Review Of Canon PowerShot SX130IS Camera

by kristyleann

A few years ago I was in the market for a new digital camera and I decided to buy a Canon PowerShot SX130 IS from Amazon. I wouldn't call myself a digital camera expert or anything, but I do photography as a hobby and I even make a little bit of money from it occasionally by selling stock photos. So I thought I'd provide a review of this camera.   I'm going to start off by mentioning some facts and stats about it.   It has a 12x optical zoom and it's a 12.1-megapixel camera. According to the user…
Score: 1.99