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Writing has been a passion of mine for years. Whether writing academically or just for fun, I've always enjoyed it.

When writing academically I reach for little known topics or a new spins on old stories. I prefer bringing something new to the table, rather

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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pirates of the Caribbean: 2 of 20
Climb aboard me mates for another ride on the Spanish Main: Johnny Depp and crew return in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. What a ride it is. In fact, I feel somewhat bad that you're taking the time to read this. Its time that you could be spending watching Pirates, but before you rush off do read on. Make sure i... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Superheroes: Superman vs. Batman: 3 of 27
Superman began in the early days as a champion of the people. He would do anything to keep those who were weaker or couldn't fight back protected from injustice. Superman's method's however were often exactly what he fought, bullying.Superman evolved into a model of law, order, and justice. He adopted a strict moral code. Peo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) A look at Obama's decision to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp: 2 of 18
When President Obama announced he would close the detention center at Guantanamo the reactions from liberals and conservatives were exactly what anyone could have expected. The left cheered it as a civil rights win, while the right jeered it as a blow to the war on terror. It quickly became evident things would not be so blac... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Investigating the causes and effects of the Civil War: 3 of 24
There is a tendency to simplify events in history. America fought in Vietnam to stop the spread of communism; America was brought into World War II by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The cause of the American Civil War is often summed up in one word, slavery. The true answer is far more complex than that and so are the e... More..
Education > Distance Learning Can you learn as much from the Internet as you would get from a college education?: 2 of 12
If there is a way for people to get what they want for free or cheaply they will find it. Even before the internet put a wealth of movies and music up for download, there was always that shady guy selling bootlegs from the trunk of his car. Just like technology made bootlegging music and movies easier, the internet has made a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Internet propaganda by hate groups: 1 of 5
In the United States of America there are many different organizations. Most are innocent and helpful to the communities they live in. Some have more malicious intentions. These groups hide behind goals such as pride. In reality they promote nothing but hatred. To combat these groups, Americans must better understand how the... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History The Gilded Age: When modern America was born: 1 of 5
The Gilded Age was not considered a period in American history worth studying for some time. The Reconstruction before it and the Progressive and World War 1 era after it received more attention for scholars. Some frankly thought the period was boring. The Gilded Age was an exciting time. Monumental changes in American societ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Thoughts on feminism: 9 of 42
Women have long been subject to the rule of men in many societies. The women of Mexico City shortly before and after the Mexican Revolution of 1910 faced the same terrible oppression from society. The readings for this week highlighted these issues. The duality of societal morays shown in the readings stood out to me. In Riv... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Where to buy a good guitar: 4 of 17
A guitar is an expensive purchase; you want to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck. Research the product just like anything else. Most of the guitar tabliture sites, such as mxtabs.net, have forums with product reviews. And, as always, google is a good resource when searching for reviews. Buying a guitar on... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History The surprise attack of Japanese Imperialism: 2 of 8
"(Nationalism is) a set of beliefs taught to each generation in which the Motherland or the Fatherland is an object of veneration and becomes a burning cause for which one becomes willing to kill the children of other Motherlands or Fatherlands" Howard Zinn"The warrior doesn't care if he's called a beast or a dog; the main th... More..