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How To Wow A Woman At The Horse Races

By Citizen Correspondent Rob Campbell
Girls like guys that are fun. It’s a fact. Even ugly men with bad breath and pimples can get second dates, if they’re funny. And being a ‘fun guy’ isn’t hard, for most fellows it just takes the right frame of mind and some stimulating activity inside the proper surroundings. Consider the horse races; those big buildings... Full Story »

The Naked Cowgirl: A Wholesome Act

By Orato Editor The Naked Cowgirl
I've always been an adventurous person and I knew eventually I'd want to just take off and see the world, so that is what I did. I was traveling Europe when I got an e-mail from my brother who was living in Brazil and had met a girl from New York. She told us about The Naked Cowboy,... Full Story »

Mexico City: 'Rules' Of The Road

By Citizen Correspondent Paula Schikkerling
1) The first and foremost do-or-die, make it-or-break-it rule for surviving on four wheels in one of the most densely populated places on earth begins with the old adage: "when in Rome....". I specify four-wheeled vehicles because attempting to navigate two wheels of any type is akin to an early death wish. Law-abiding citizens from... Full Story »

I'm Not Fat; I Have A 30-Pound Tumor!

By Citizen Correspondent Pat Jacobs
For several summers, my left leg would swell up like crazy; I always attributed this to the heat or "that time of month." One particular day, it seemed that my left leg had ballooned and the bloating had now occurred in my left foot. I thought it was unusual, but since I didn't have any pain, I didn't worry. My mother,... Full Story »

¡Podemos! I Was In Spain When They Won The Euro Cup!

By Citizen Correspondent Angel Neal
International sporting competitions provide a rare opportunity for people to join together under their flag and express a sense of national pride. Although it is the participation that brings sports fans together in appreciation of the game itself, winning that can rally a whole country. Over the years, Spain has produced... Full Story »

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I'm Not Fat; I Have A 30-Pound Tumor!


I thought I had gained a few pounds; I tried all kinds of diets, and it seemed that a few even worked, but I never totally lost all the weight. I chalked it up to the fact that sometimes you DO gain weight over any period of time, so I coped quite successfully....Full Story»

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I Wanted To Be Britain's Next Top Model

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