Western culture has been exploring aspects of Eastern religion, adapting and adopting the philosophical ideals of the other side of the world, for decades. This article seeks to follow this vein as is describes Daoism, Jainism and Buddhism, then compares and contrasts their peaceful teachings with traditional Western religions.

LGBT teens have it tough, and in some areas, they have an even tougher time than heterosexual teens due to discrimination and socially induced self esteem issues. Written with teens in mind, this article explores LGBT communities and organizations, how to find LGBT social connections, and touches on starting up a high-school community of one´s own.

Fantasy is a popular genre of entertainment for adults and chilren alike. Writing in the genre is dream many people share, but most find it too daunting to bother. This article seeks to expel scary and intimidating myths with concrete writing advice and general directional tips, from stylistic must-haves to story structure, character formation, and the avoidance of cliches.

Windows Vista looks great, but XP is familiar and commonly recognized, which poses the question: what is an average computer user to do? This article speaks in an entertaining way to the main concerns of common PC owners, and weighs the pros and cons of choosing to upgrade to Vista from XP.

A completely problem-free relationship is difficult to imagine. Some partners use conflicts constructively to add depth to their relationships, while others let their problems strain or ruin their relationships. Five common problems are covered here, with advice on how to approach them constructively and turn them into learning experiences.

When entering the realm of science fiction, it can be hard to know where to start. Most used book stores have shelves upon shelves of barely-distinguishable sci-fi paperbacks. To aid in the search for good science fiction, ten of the most popular authors in the genre are introduced, as are their most well known works.