I am not an impulse buyer. I spend a lot of time researching fields of interest in order to master them and make the best possible choices. Might as well let my friends benefit from my knowledge! Here you'll find buying guides and how-to articles that will help you make confident decisions and get a head start over everybody else:

Speak a New Language within Weeks!
Speak a New Language within Weeks!
Travel & Culture - november 2006
Admit it, you've often told yourself that it would be nice if you could speak a foreign language. But seconds afterwards you tell yourself "But it's too hard!" and other lame excuses. I know, I once told myself these same pathetic lies too. But if you follow through with my time-tested advice, you'll soon be able to say things like "Mais, parler Français est si facile!", "¡Pero, ablar Español es tan fácil!" or "Aber, sprechen Deutsch ist so einfach!", or... you get the idea. read on →
Use BCC: Protect Your Friends from Spammers
Use BCC: Protect Your Friends from Spammers
Internet Security - august 2006
Every once in a while you get these jokes sent out by a friend or colleague. Most likely these emails were sent to dozens of people, as can be witnessed in the "TO:" field in the email. What these fine and dandy jokesters don't realize is that they are putting their friends' emails at risk of spam or virus attacks. When I receive such an email, I usually reply with the following message. I suggest you do the same! read it →
Building a Safe Sex Kit
Building a Safe Sex Kit
Sex & Relationships - august 2006
Did you know that 20-25% of North Americans have genital herpes, and most of them don't even know it? Incurable and deadly hepatitis C also affects 1.7%1 of people on the continent. I'm clear of any STIs and STDs (touch wood), and it only costs a few bucks to protect yourself and your lover too. Learn how in this one-of-a-kind introductory article. read it →
*Sources: 1 - World Health Organization Media Center