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About me - Royce Radcliffe

I sort of like to maintain my secrecy... Everyone is revealing their personal details and here I am with nothing. I like it like that.

I might add a true biography at some point in the next month or so. Suffice to say my main goal in life is to be a filmmaker.

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Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought What kids can teach grown-ups about right and wrong: 1 of 34
Children are always a perfect case study in duality. They can be angels one moment and devils the next, almost seemingly on a whim. But I think there is truth in the notion that they contain a sort of purity that escapes us as adults. And it is not sparkling eyes or soft skin that I'm talking about but something inside. For a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Are fantasy books good for children?: 1 of 31
Before I sat down to write this essay I had a short argument with myself. Part of me wanted to be diplomatic and consider the opinions of people who would be radically opposed to my own, to possibly soften my opinions in an effort not to offend their sensibilities. Then I realized I hated that part of me, squashed it, and her... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dinner with your ex-husband: 1 of 30
It used to be so perfect! Julie sat next to her ex husband Tyler and as he talked about how things had been for him it was like the words were almost muted as her mind traveled a million miles away. She did not want to look at him, and through distance she knew she would not cry.He talked about his new favorite book and she t... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players What to consider when buying a new MP3 player: 1 of 23

If you are ready to buy a new MP3 player there are a few important factors to keep in mind. Due to the wide variety of models available you might be amazed at the sheer number of choices before you. It is a balancing act between how much you want to spend and what capabilities you desire. Knowing what to look for before even ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Meeting an extraterrestrial: 2 of 45
John turned off the engine. Sat. Took in the atmosphere for what it was and waited for the light. It had flown right above the hood of his car, not six feet above, just minutes before. And what he saw swoop into the sky... He could not believe it.But he wanted to. So he parked and waited. Listened to rock and roll oldies on l... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Commentary: O.J. Simpson and American justice?: 1 of 20

O.J.'s New Legal Woes Expose Flaws in the Justice SystemThis needs to be heavily prefaced: I do not think O.J. Simpson is a good man. Scumbag is a lot closer to my opinion, among other words I do not feel like unearthing, all with vile connotations. I think murder is the most grievous offense we can commit and that those who ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Perspective on class in modern society: 1 of 20
With regards to society, from a certain, completely logical point of view, class is everything. I developed this perspective after ten months of being homeless. I lived on the streets and in shelters, trying all the while to work my way out of the situation. This situation was a sharp contrast to all the childhood memories of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft The ethics of love spells: 2 of 33

The greatest story concerning the morality of casting a love spell on someone is Stephen King's "I Know What You Need." It is a classic tale where hot girl meets geek, hot girl detests geek as she makes passionate love to jock, jock dies in car crash and girl suddenly falls for geek... What is that, you say? She falls for him... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Love for sale: The case against mail order brides: 1 of 15
We all know love is not for sale. You cannot purchase, parcel, post-mark or deliver it. But many pretend that some equivalent of exactly that is possible, those who promote mail order brides most of all.Let me start out by saying that I am not against prostitution, at least, I do not think it should be illegal. I think vice c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory How changes in the minimum wage affect the economy: 1 of 13

"The Minimum Wage Issue Forever Illustrates How Out of Touch these Politicians Were"The year right now is 2006. Raise you hand if you would work for 5.15. Nobody? Wrong crowd. But there are those who would, trust me. They just don't read too much, which I don't mind (don't get me wrong there are plenty who can). Try to imagin... More..