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I have finished my BA in English and am now looking forward to using that degree. Where it will take me, I do not know, so if anyone has any suggestions they are welcome.

I am also interested in politics and current events, and am apalled by the state of the

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Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Should old TV shows be made into movies?: 7 of 10
While I agree that Hollywodd has found a goldmine of forgotten treasure in old television shows, and I would also agree that some of the tv show to movie adaptations have been good-The Fugitive, some of the Star Trek Movies, the Adams Family movies, Maverick-but I would ask Hollywood to stop adapting old television shows to ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 30 Days of Night: 17 of 24
I have a hard time understanding why people like this movie so much. I found it to be boring and unoriginal, and for a movie that claims to re-invent the Vampire genre it falls decidedly short. The plot is simple-as any good horror plot should be-and the vampires are nasty. There is enough blood and gore in this movie to sat... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US arm Sunnis in Iraq?: 13 of 18
Arming Sunni insurgents in Iraq seems like the last desperate action before failure is admitted. Seriously, how is this a good idea? I want to know why the US military thinks that it is a good idea to give weapons and ammunition to the enemy. The argument is that America does not have the human resources required to wage the... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice When it is inappropriate to wear a T-shirt: 21 of 29
We all know what a t-shirt is. In fact, the name kind of makes the idea of a t-shirt glaringly obvious. I would bet that we have all worn a t-shirt at some point in our lives, as well. I know that statement is about as bold as skyscrapers are tall, but it does not make it any less true. T-shirts are seen as casual wear, not ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Assessing politicians and how they represent the people: 9 of 12
The answer is of course politicians do not represent what the people want. It does not matter that they were elected on the belief (and hope) that they would represent their constituents, they always just ending up serving themselves and their friends. Politicians are people with power, and people with power are self-serving... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Game Master tips: How to run a war campaign: 3 of 4
Running a war campaign can be one of the most difficult, and rewarding, aspects of being a Game Master. First of all, there must be a reason for the war. If the players find themselves involved in a war without reason, they will soon become bored, and either leave your gaming table, or have lackluster enthusiasm for the camp... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on Bush's 2007 proposal for America to welcome Iraqi refugees: 3 of 4
In February, 2007, the United States government gave permission for 7,000 Iraqi civilians, who have been displaced because of the war, to immigrate to the United States and begin the journey toward U.S. citizenship. 7,000 may seem like a large number of people (especially when weighed against the fewer than 700 Iraqi immigra... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Is poker a sport?: 28 of 36
As much as I am loathe to admit it (I am not a big fan of poker) poker is a sport. The reason for this is simple. Webster's New Wolrd College Dictionary defines a sport as "any activity or experience that gives enjoyment or recreation," and by that definition poker is a sport. However, what we are really asking, I think, whe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Bush's shadow army: 4 of 5
Blackwater USA, the premiere private security corporation in the United States is a multi billion dollar company that provides "private security contractors," read mercenaries, to the United States Military. The company is owned by a neo-con named Eric Prince, and as of November 2006 had more than 10,000 mercenaries at its d... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Gloom: 30 of 35
Bar Fight It was horrible that night long ago When Billy Joe and Sheb got into it over Alice, You know, the bar-whore. Sheb said she was his; Billy Joe disagreed And drew his knife. Sheb laughed and drew his gun. "She's mine, Billy. Now get outta here!" But Billy Joe charged, screaming like a wild man. Sheb fired and Billy, ... More..