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I'm a Senior at the Evergreen State College in Olympia Washington. Although I'm passionately opinionated on most topics, I'm slightly shy in person. I'm working towards getting my first novel published. I'm idealistic, and try to help whenever I can. I draw,

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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: German Shepherd: 1 of 32
The German Shepherd Dog, also known as the Alsatian Shepherd, is the most recognizable dog in the world. It is also one of the most popular. German Shepherds are famous for their loyalty and sensitivity, as well as their keen senses, physical strength, and beauty. They are well liked both as professional working dogs and as p... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Great Dane: 1 of 12
The Great Dane is sometimes called the King of Dogs. While this may not be literally true, they are certainly among the most elegant and distinctive breeds. Courageous, spirited, and friendly, the Great Dane is not overly aggressive, nor is it overly timid, and this makes it well suited as both a hunting dog and a domestic co... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Saltwater aquariums: Critical water parameters for reef tanks: 3 of 27
A saltwater reef is a colorful and fascinating place, one that is seldom available for casual admiration. Many people want to capture part of it with saltwater aquariums. Because of the close quarters, however, the water inside an aquarium can quickly spiral out of control, and without careful adjustment, the plants, fish, an... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid Essential first aid kit supplies for your house: 2 of 7
For a growing family, bumps, cuts, and bruises are part and parcel of daily life. While most of the time a simple bandage and a kiss may suffice, sometimes it is far more serious. This is why it is important to keep a well stocked first aid kit, even if it is never used; it is much better to have one and never have to use it ... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development Which is a better Web application framework: Ruby on Rails or PHP?: 1 of 3
There is a very rabid fan-base that spends it's time blowing the trumpet of PHP as the best answer for any task or CGI program of any sort. However, while PHP is very useful for simple tasks, pages, and applications, it is far from suitable for much of anything beyond this, and as an application framework, either personal or ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fantasy: 33 of 79
SEDIMENTARY LIFEWhen is something alive? What separates a pool of hydrocarbons from a jellyfish? At what point does the random motion of molecules suddenly converge into that perfect, curious configuration that crosses the boundary between the two?It was alive. Whether by the hand of some capricious god, or by simple chance, ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Role-playing and music: Ambiance or a distraction?: 3 of 7
Music is one of the most underused resources available to Game Masters. The use of music to set the scene is astonishing. If you prefer to use mystical terms, Music speaks directly to the soul; if you prefer scientific terms, it is tied deeply into the sub-conscious. It can set the mood in ways that no other game aid can.Howe... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Horror: 10 of 21
BEHEMOTHPart I - One NightThe moon was full overhead. It's light cast a faint glow to everything it touched, illuminating the night as if it was day. It would not be accurate to say that the moon illuminated everything, however. From from the direction of the forest, darkness was approaching. It was a cloud of blackness that ... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Legend of the Seeker: 2 of 4
I've never read Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth novels, in fact I had never heard of them until The Legend of the Seeker was beginning production, but the chance to watch a series based on a fantasy universe I had never seen before was too good to pass up. I think it's a great luxury to be able to go into something like this ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Unusual encounters: 128 of 227
ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVEI do not know how long he had been there. At the time, I was just getting out of a particularly long meeting. As it was just after noon, I had planned on eating my lunch on one of the much abused benches that lined the park. I had barely arrived when the bustling tranquility of the day was broken by a ... More..