
Byron and Polidori: The Dawn of Western Vampire Literature
Forget Dracula. The most influential vampire story of all time was written by Dr John Polidori, but he was inspired by Lord Byron himself.
by JoHarrington
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Forget Dracula. The most influential vampire story of all time was written by Dr John Polidori, but he was inspired by Lord Byron himself.
by JoHarrington

Not all stenographers are in the courtroom. Learn what other career opportunities are available to court reporting graduates.
by AbbyFitz

No dog in the U.S. has seen such a radical and drastic change of fortune. Early in the last century the Pit Bull was a nanny dog. Specifically acquired as a canine baby-sitter.
by LiamBean

Here's a book that shows you how to knit really glamorous, contemporary dolls. They really are stunning - a far cry from the traditional knitted doll. I'm hooked!

Many Chrome browser users have been encountering 404 pages, redirected from a perfectly good webpage. Here's how to stop that happening.
by JoHarrington

Putting a camera in the hands of a child can bring about some amazing results and can encourage a child's creativity. Viewing pictures they have taken can be very exciting as well.

Professional writers come in all levels of writing (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc...) but unless you're being paid for your writing- you're not a "professional" writer...

Shakespeare gave us some wise words to live by. Here are just a few of his most inspirational quotes.
by WiseFool

Fake Bake sunless tanner is the hot trend in tanning with its professional color that looks flawless. It comes with the pro mitt for perfect even tan.
by katiem2

So you have signed up to play Salem and have, or are about to, create your character. Now what? This article sheds some light on the first steps in the New World.
by Wournos

Studies have shown that seniors with pets have better physical and mental health, live longer and deal better with stress. Here are some suggestions for dogs for seniors.
by Ragtimelil

Perhaps you need a large, tiled image for a background? With GIMP, it's very easy to design and create your own!
by Paul

All martial arts are divided into their own sections, karate, Judo, jiu-Jitsu ect. But only Kobudo bridges that gap between all disciplines. So what is Kobudo?
by TonfaGuy

Back after five years, Master Chief finds himself on a new planet, Requiem, facing a new threat: the forerunners.
by Paul

Martial arts owes a lot to Dr Jigoro Kano, the founder of modern day Judo. The history of judo can be traced back to Dr Kano's early years during the the late 1800's.
by TonfaGuy

I never thought I would use a pseudonym. It just happened. I think my heart took control of the keyboard!

I always envisioned my adult life being spent on a warm, sunny beach. All of that has changed for reasons that are rooted deep in my heart.

Essiac is a herbal blend that has been used as a natural and alternative cancer cure. It was discovered by the nurse Rene Caisse.
by BardofEly