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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

Facebook

Facebook ban account after posting an article to ask backlinks

by Makio

This is a true story of the bad experience of Facebook.      Army of fake Zuckerbergs march on EU parliament ahead of the CEO hearing, Avaaz, Flickr   It started when my friend (say John) asked for backlinks to a newly developed website via his facebook.  Here is what he described the experience.   I can’t remember the wording of the post very well and I don’t have access to my account anymore   As far as I remember, I asked on a Facebook group for a “link-building” project.  I didn't mention any…
Score: 1.02
The Rich and Famous

When are you rich enough?

by Dominus

We all want the good life. We want to succeed in what we do and reap the financial rewards to ensure a comfortable lifestyle that practically eliminates the worries that come with not having enough money. Suppose you make it, and after a long and arduous journey, you get everything that you decided to get. You now have a stable financial income, the bank account is nice and fat, the future is looking bright. Do you really stop there?  The reality of it is that most people who have made their…
Score: 3.38

Are rich people examples to follow?

by Dominus

What happens to competent people when they get everything that they set out to get? That far-away goal has been reached, the obstacles have been bested; everything that needed to be done is now a thing of the past. As the healthy human beings that they are, they seek new challenges, something bigger, better, more thrilling to master. Afterwards, they do something even harder and more rewarding, always pushing the limits and being hungry for success. After clearly proving their worth in front of…
Score: 1.66
Ethics and Morality

When Does Lie Happens?

by Hans Louis

   NB: To have a better understanding of the subject matter of this feature – lying, reading the previous article entitled “Unraveling Truth and its Many Faces,” is a necessary requirement – a pre-requisite.         In the previous article I wrote the discussion focused on some of the most common criteria of truths, which oftentimes, taking for granted; or if not, most people are just unware of. The main contention I presented on the said [article] is, whenever one is talking about truth, there must…
Score: 1.21
Nuclear War

The nuclear test sites heritage

by Dominus

What happened to the nuclear test sites after the nuclear tests stopped? The US alone carried out 1054 tests out of which 928 were executed on the mainland. Out of an initial lack of information about the dangers of nuclear contamination these sites were visited right after the detonations with devastating effects for the ones who were exposed to nuclear radiation. After this slow yet rude awakening, the sites were left alone for a long time. What is happening to them and how are they being…
Score: 1.65
Museums

How Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Got Started

by kristyleann

  Many people like going to wax museums to see the life-like recreations of famous people and celebrities, both alive and dead. But did you ever stop to wonder how wax museums became so popular in the first place? Most people already know about the most famous chain of wax museums in the world which is Madame Tussauds. But did you know that she was a real person and that the way she got started creating wax figures was anything but fun?    The Early Life Of Madame Tussaud    She was born December 1st…
Score: 1.02
nutrition

How To Avoid Eating Excess Sugar

by kristyleann

I have a health condition called PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). I won't go into all the details about it but it puts me at a very high risk for developing type 2 diabetes later on in life. So recently I decided to start eating healthier and to cut out excess sugar from my diet. And from that point on, I've noticed that food companies put sugar in everything. Obviously, if you really want to know exactly what's in your food you should probably cook it yourself from scratch, but…
Score: 1.64
stand-up comedy

Let Comedians Say What They Want - That's Their Job!

by PenguinPete

  I'm going to tell you a wonderful, wonderful story that happened to me one time:  I was perusing the works of the late, great George Carlin, one of my biggest heroes growing up. This was back in the day when you had to catch the special on HBO or else rent the video from Blockbuster (only a five-minute ride from my house on dinosaur-back). And I caught the one time in his stage act where he ripped into parents and children. Thanks to the miracle of modern YouTube, the clip is available here:    As I…
Score: 1.5
Theater

Tales from Behind the Curtain

by OldFashionedMillenial

The lights go up, the curtain draws back, and suddenly the person you are fades away to reveal the character you desire to share comes out. This is what my first drama teacher told me when she was relaying to us how it feels moments before you step out onto the stage for the first time. I have spent a large amount of time in musical theater and this thought always ran through my mind moments before I would take the stage.   In this piece, I will be detailing different roles I have played and what…
Score: 1.02
Criteria of Truths

Unraveling Truth and its Many Faces

by Hans Louis

  One of the most commonly used, or shall I say, abused words in the history of humanity is “truth.” Many, if not all, understood truth (solely) in the context of verifiability. In other words, if I am stating something -  a claim maybe; and if this [claim] is supported by evidences, then, I possessed the truth – done. In a colloquial definition, it is more associated to persona – a concrete human, by saying, “[truth] is someone who is a conveyor [bearer] of reality.” The notion of truth is…
Score: 1.2
Motherhood

First time Mom

 
    As the saying goes “you will never realize how much your mother love you until you became a mother yourself too.”       Last July 9, 2014 I gave birth to my daughter Andrei Monique with my mother Ellen by my side all along. Francis, my husband is a seafarer and on board at the time our daughter was born. Andrei Monique weight 2.9 kg delivered via C-section at around 1:20 pm, she was a bouncing healthy baby. When my baby was born I knew from that moment that my life will never be the same…
Score: 1.71
collectibe trading card games

How To Build An EDH Deck For Magic: The Gathering

by PenguinPete

      Ready For Commander?  Commander, also called "EDH" (stands for "Elder Dragon Highlander," an outdated in-joke), is the most popular format of the collectible trading card game Magic: The Gathering, counting over-all formats.    While EDH doesn't appear much in competitive formats when the tournament is over, and the last booster box handed out, look for the players to be huddled up in the corner over a Commander game.    It has every reason to be popular; it is the only MTG format created entirely by the…
Score: 9.57
Mental Health

Language Can Indicate Psychopathy

by kristyleann

Psychopaths make up close to one percent of our general population and about 25 percent of male convicts in prisons are psychopaths. These are people that show a lack of empathy toward others, a lack of guilt or remorse. They also have very shallow emotions, they can be impulsive, have superficial charm, and a grandiose sense of self-worth. But many psychopaths are people that never actually commit horrible crimes or hurt others. According to researchers, brain scans of psychopaths show an…
Score: 2.16

The long way back to normality

 
     There is a surge of superficiality in the world right now, a trend that has, regrettably, also influenced me. I have had a date with destiny that was long overdue and been faced with the harsh reality that I ultimately created for myself. It was brutal, and I had to deal with the consequences of my poor life choices, only to discover that I was ill-equipped for real life. This is a tale of caution but also one of hope, depending on your perspective. People, under enough pressure, will change…
Score: 1.26

Fragmentation: the “normal” state of one’s mind (Part II)

 
  Fragmentation is not a fairy tale, or a fancy term that the psychologists use to explain some barely known process in the mind. If you take the time to think about it for a little while, you will find that you have it too. In fact, just about everybody has it. That feeling that you have when you do something but would want to do something else instead, is fragmentation. The denying, the dissociation from the dark thoughts in your head is fragmentation. The different “voices” in your head that…
Score: 1.24
Nature of Love

What Does Love Really Means?

by Hans Louis

  NB: The subject matter of this article, which is about the nature of love, is one of the broadest discourses in Philosophy. Hence, I can only discuss the basics, and yet, essential concepts to clarify some of its most controversial notions.       One of the most used and misunderstood words in the history of humanity is love, aside from peace, justice and truth. If you will ask every [single] human person in the world, I’m pretty much sure, each one has his/her own definition or understanding of what…
Score: 1.14
religious influence in media

The Catholic Horror Legacy - We're All Demon-Possessed Nun

by PenguinPete

  Let me fill in some personal background as quickly as possible:  When it comes to faith, you could define me pretty close to agnostic. My wife of 25+ years is a lapsed Catholic. There's no real conflict here, but our respective cultural backgrounds give us a different attitude towards religion in general.   Christmas is a secular affair for us; when the kids lived with us, it was all Santa and presents.  Since we joined the empty nest club, Christmas is an excuse to goof off and relax for me, actually…
Score: 1.15
Relationship Advice

Signs It's Time To End A Relationship

by kristyleann

In order to make a relationship work, you have to invest a lot of time and energy into it. The more work you put into a relationship, the more it affects your entire life. If you've invested a lot in a relationship with someone it can be hard to let go. This is especially true if children are involved or if you are worried you haven't really tried hard enough to make things work. It's also hard to be alone and if you haven't been single in a long time it can be scary. And depending on how long…
Score: 2.09
Vitamins

Should You Take A Multivitamin?

by kristyleann

  There's a lot of controversy over multivitamins. Some people think everyone should take them. Others think only certain people should. And many people say they are a complete waste of money. But what's the truth? Well for starters, let's define what a multivitamin is.    A multivitamin is a supplement that has more than one vitamin. So technically, something containing vitamin A and vitamin C could be considered a multivitamin. But generally speaking, it's a supplement with a lot more vitamins than…
Score: 1.18
Dating and relationships

Appearance in the current dating scene

by Dominus

Dating is an amazing part of life and the introduction of a relationship. Some people love it, some dread it, and some people seek it out while others actively avoid it. However it may be for each individual, everybody has an opinion and/or feelings regarding this subject. Dating or courtship has been around for as long as there have been people walking the earth. The practice has undergone many changes over time but its goal has remained the same: finding a partner.      It is said that beauty lies…
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Monogamous relationships vs. Open relationships

by Dominus

I see movies or series on TV or the internet exploring the nature of relationships and that leads me to wonder which one is better: monogamous or polygamous? I find monogamous relationships too old-fashioned while open relationships are too, well… open! I have tried both and finally came to my own conclusion, but I believe that others are struggling with this choice as well. The world is constantly changing and this change comes too fast for some of us. While I consider myself a  sexually…
Score: 1.15

The player’s guide to success with women

by Dominus

Hello there, aspiring player! Are you having trouble getting the attention of females? Is your face so ugly that even Russian mail order brides swipe left on you? If you feel down on your luck and want to change that, then BECOME A PLAYER (to be read as "PLAYA") TODAY!!! No prior knowledge of women required! All you have to do is to embrace the player attitude, attire and general way of life. There is hope for you yet if you decide to become a P.L.A.Y.E.R. (Person Longing for Attention and…
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Anime

Hayao Miyazaki’s Anime Movies for Children

 
Growing up in Japan, I am pretty familiar with Hayao Miyazaki’s anime films. So many Japanese and people around the world are the fans of his films. Still, some of you have never watched or known any of his movies. That’s totally fine because there are so many good movies I don’t know their existences of or have not watched yet. Nevertheless, I really hate some children are missing these fun and loving Miyazaki’s films. Parents and grandparents, please consider these movies I recommend below for…
Score: 1.59
Problems in Financial Career

EXCUSES BLOCKING WAY OF FINANCIAL MULTIPLICATION

 
In recent period, financial status and monetary issues are of utmost importance. So, through some online research, books and gathering that data along with my personal experiences, I have come to spot out five major money excuses that maybe hurdling or blocking your way to money multiplication.   But before moving onto those excuses, you need to be clear in your concept on what a financial statement is. Financial statement is actually a statement that shows how much you own after you pay off your…
Score: 1.56

UNDERSTANDING CRYPTOCURRENCIES, PART 1

by luisaberger77

The latest buzz words in the world of business investment (no pun intended), and daily conversations among common folks are without a doubt, “Bitcoin, “and possibly “Cryptocurrency.” The former, in particular, have gained a global appeal and prominence, in part, due to a meteoric rise in price (almost 20 fold increment) from a lowly $950 USD at the start of 2017, to a high of nearly $20,000 in December of the same year. But what exactly are “Bitcoin” and “Cryptocurrency” and how do they work? It…
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UNDERSTANDING CRYPTOCURRENCIES, PART 2

by luisaberger77

The world of cryptocurrency has witnessed some changes of late, because mixed feelings are emanating from many nations about regulations that will determine how they handle them, and notable among these countries are the United States, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and India among several others. It is important to mention this, because the uncertainty has resulted in a massive sell-off in nearly all the major cryptocurrencies, and with the bears dictating the market direction of bitcoin. Well…
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Car History

Twisted History of Lamborghini

by SaadKhan

Automobili Lamborghini. The makers of one of the best supercars on the globe. It all started when Ferruccio Lamborghini bought a Ferrari. Every great company has a legend who struggled a lot in his/her life to achieve that goal. The story of Lamborghini started when Ferruccio Lamborghini clashed with the Italian Titians in a car industry name Ferrari. Ferruccio Lamborghini was a successful businessman who rewarded himself for creating some good and effective tractors in his tractor-manufacturing…
Score: 1.45