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With a name that translates to 'the one who shines', she tries to illuminate the best in whatever she chooses to do.

Besides getting a high from seeing her name in bylines, her other areas of interest range from music, film, art, current affairs, culture,

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Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Why capital punishment must be stopped worldwide: 1 of 6

Executing Unity The Coliseum in Rome lights up in gold for one of these two reasons; when a country or state abolishes the death penalty or when a death sentence is commuted anywhere in the world. The death penalty is becoming a global rather than domestic issue because when it comes to capital punishment, government policie...
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Technical theatre appreciation: 2 of 8

What is the first thing you do with the program book for a theatre performance? My guess is you run your fingers down the list of cast members, perhaps to give you a sense of what to expect on stage for the night. Well theatre, of course, is not only about what you see on stage. A great amount of work goes on back and off st...
Health & Fitness > Cancer What to say or do when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer: 1 of 4

The Cancer Crusade The waiting and anticipating is over and now the results are clear. This will be a long and draining battle and you are prepared to be a foot soldier in the fight, now that your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. First and foremost educate yourself about the disease as much as you can. It is very im...
Society & Lifestyle > Immigration Issues Immigration and cultural diversity in historical perspective: 2 of 5

The Increasingly Faceless Nation In recent years, reality television has shown the diversity of America to the rest of the world. We are seeing more singing and dancing contestants with unfamiliar last names which are difficult to pronounce, Americans with a tinge of accent lingering on their tongues as they live on an islan...
Entertainment > Movie Genres Classic Vintage Films: 2 of 4

Timeless Thread For a country that doesn't exist anymore, films from Malaya managed to stand the test of time and achieve evergreen status. From the first film in the early 1930s, they were pivotal in shaping film industry in the region. One of the films made during the zenith of the era was a distinct reflection of the chan...
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The history of the United States' immigration laws: 3 of 5

The Revolving Door to Opportunities Just into the twentieth century, the US saw a wave of new immigration fueled by industrialization. After the First World War, the Immigration Emergency Act of 1921 allowed a maximum of 357 000 immigrants per year and the US government continue to impose such limitations since. In 1924, und...
Travel > Asia Destinations A guide to shopping in Singapore: 2 of 3

Think Out-of-the-Mall! Do you find yourself shopping at the same places every weekend? Do you wait for a big grand sale at the mall to get items at a reduced price? What you don't realize is that you don't have to rely on these mid-season or year-end sales to get great deals; in fact you should look OUT of the mall. When you...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Books: 59 of 77

I always a get a bit dizzy when I spend time in a bookstore. I thought maybe it was the rush of blood to my head being in the company of all those books, with all those information/ knowledge/ words waiting to be revealed in between its pages. I thought maybe it was the rush of adrenalin and a slight sense of hope to see my ...
Health & Fitness > Cancer Causes of breast cancer: 4 of 5

Untying Uncertainties Every October, an array of pink products goes on sale in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but knowledge about the condition is still clouded with myths and misconceptions. Inadequate understanding about breast cancer is a source of fear and false hopes about the disease. A lot of myths surround...
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The legacy of Woodrow Wilson: 9 of 10

Blatant Utopian The dominating news headlines today may differ in many ways, but a lot of them carry a hint of the inevitable political power that is the United States of America. However, it was only after the first decade of the twentieth century that the country got involved in global events. The man responsible for steer...