Maybe it’s time to think about what it means to be a poet writing in English in a country that hardly cares about poetry. Of course, poetry collections continue to appear, mostly with poets’ money, in print and online, but reaching the influential media and academia has been difficult. General support is missing. Power and politics aside, practicing poets and […]
The large, bright eyes, brightly colored hair, dark nose, and exaggerated facial expression remind me of only one thing. Can you guess what it is? If your answer is Anime, then BINGO, you just read an otaku’s mind! Anime (pronounced: “Ah-nee-may”) is a type of animation generally from Japan. They have their own style and you can show it off […]
One of the most important things people can do to protect their health is to practice good oral hygiene. Many people don’t know that tooth decay can lead to a variety of other health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and even some types of cancer. These are the general dental tips that everyone in the dentist’s office would like their […]
Traditionally, DC and Marvel comics have remained the “big two” in the comic book industry. No one could achieve the levels of success that these two giant dinosaurs had experienced. However, a rogue editor has galloped to the forefront of the evolution of this series. Dark Horse Comics has published “300,” “Barb Wire,” “Sin City,” and “Hellboy,” and has now […]
Whether or not a game or system qualifies as retrogaming is something difficult to quantify and something that different people will often think of very differently. The ‘retro’ in the word ‘retrogaming’ is itself a bit misleading. Retro, by definition, is a style that intentionally evokes memories of an older style that has since gone out of style. So the […]
When The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion released for Xbox 360 in 2006, it was considered by many to be the best RPG of the year. Fortunately, PlayStation 3 owners will now be able to enter the world of Tamriel. Oblivion is based on a user-created character who is immersed in a world of tyranny. The role of the players is […]
Introduction The olive tree is very resistant and it is not surprising that the fruit it produces is wonderfully healthy. After all, the tree can live 1000 years or even more, and the shoots can come from the roots of a tree that was thought to be dead, giving rise to new adult trees with fruit! It’s no wonder they […]
A small white bulb at the end of fallen hair is not, in itself, a cause for concern. It only indicates that the follicle has gone through the various phases of the growth cycle before the strand was shed. Although this is a normal process (even in the absence of any type of hair loss disorder), the white bulb is […]
Dealing with psoriasis can be challenging, but you don’t need to feel helpless and at the mercy of the rapid turnover of skin associated with psoriasis lesions that makes the skin thick, scaly, and even itchy in some cases. Once you understand that you are not powerless, there are many strategies you can adopt to keep psoriasis flare-ups at bay […]
Your fellow veterans get it. Unfortunately, his loved ones, who never shared the experience, simply don’t understand boot camp. What happened there? Why have you changed? The following was documented to help you start that conversation. They will never really know. Maybe at least they can understand. “The content of one’s character” is a phrase we hear often. We all […]
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