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Considering I look upon writing autobiographies as the most awkward expression of literary talent, this task proves somewhat awkward for me. I suppose I am best summed up as a conscious, literate student feigning to be a writer as I sit in my room strewn

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Personal Finance > Credit Cards Understanding the costs of credit cards: 1 of 15

At the financial epicenter of the quake that has given the average consumer a tremendous bulk of purchasing power is the line of credit. Credit first took the nation by storm probably at the same time urbanization did, meaning that with the establishment of the local grocery a necessity as more and more people left behind fa...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-awareness: 19 of 215

"Unable to Unfocus" After my nails are bitten and bleeding, cuticles torn and raw skin exposed, manipulation of my hands is near max; I can only wring them tug at each finger twist my fist dig fingertips into my palms. After my jaw is clenched and pulsing in rhythm with my heart that sinks then in a blissful forgetful moment...
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Getting started with investing: 5 of 33

The art of investing has always drawn a large crowd of spectators because it glistens with the glamour of famous families - Vanderbuilts, Astors, Rockefellers who made instant fortunes while playing the game. What makes it even more fascinating is that these families have not spent a penny of their fortunes because good...
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Literary analysis: Madame Bovary, by Gustave Flaubert: 1 of 6

It's been disputed who was the first to coin the adage "Write what you know," but there is no doubt that Gustave Flaubert did just that in Madame Bovary. The author and his main character, Emma Bovary, share some of the same frustrations and go through trials for their attempts to right what they perceive to be wrong. The on...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Why breakfast is the most important meal: 4 of 23

I have to set my alarm clock for 30 minutes before I actually have to get up because every morning I follow the same routine. The incessant beeping interrupts a dream I'm having, so I hit the snooze button a few times before stumbling out of bed and getting ready for the day in a mad rush. Somehow, I always make time for bre...
Arts & Humanities > Classical Lit & Mythology Criticism: Plato's Republic: 1 of 5

"You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation." In marketing textbooks, this advertisement is noted as an example of a strategy that could have backfired. The watchmaker ran the risk of disconnecting the buyer; by "never actually [owning]" the watch, consumers might not reach a po...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Nutrition tips: How to fill up and not out: 3 of 11

When people try to lose weight, they all have to deal with the same issue, regardless of what diet approach they take hunger. Hunger is the number one reason why people give up on dieting in the early stages of the process. With these few tricks, you'll be able to fill up without filling out. Fiber is the nutrient that is a ...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia China's economy marches forward while the world sleeps: 3 of 9

Two hundred years ago, white imperialists controlled the economic scene, exploiting the raw materials and people of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. After World War Two, there was a shift in the balance of power. The change was ignited by Japan, who proved that Asian nations were a potent political and economic force, with t...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to assess your body weight: 2 of 6

Students regularly receive academic assessments, reports based on a culminated average of all their class work, participation, exam grades, and other factors. I mention this because, in regard to the topic of weight loss, many people claim that there is one standard way of measuring improvement. The reality is, a health asse...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace The "answer" for Iraq: 19 of 54

It seems that in any given kindergarten class, there is always that one obnoxious kid who will walk over to his friend's tower of blocks and, for no apparent reason, knock them down. This is essentially what the United States did in 2003 when she knocked down Iraq's tower of blocks, overthrowing the government. Now, the inte...