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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Guide to year-round events in Lake Placid, New York

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Lake Placid, tucked away in New York state's beautiful Adirondack mountains, is the perfect get away destination any time of year. Summer is warm, full of hikes and sporting events. Fall is perfect for a stroll and viewing of the autumn color change. Winter is for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and cozy fire-side meals. S... More..

Education > College Life College life: The best years of your life

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Senioritis... A Tale of Intrigue and WoeZeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeepUugh! I hate alarm clock noises. They are so evil.I love my snooze button.Zeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeep, zeepUuuuuhhhhh.Crap, what time is it? 12:30? Uuuuugggg, I don't want to get up. muhuhumm.You gotta get up now or ... More..

Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should there be birth control for pigeons?

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Birth control for pigeons would be a waste of time, money, man power, fossil fuels, brain cells, etc. One of the best things about pigeons is that they make an excellent food source for predatory birds such as red-tailed hawks, peregrine falcons, and our nocturnal friend, the owl. Many visitors to New York's Central Park have... More..

Travel > Germany Places to visit in Germany

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Gretchen's Guide to GermanyI absolutely love Germany and all it has to offer. The following are my suggestions for a rockin' trip during the holidays.The best time to go to Germany is Christmas time when the Weinachts Markts (Christmas Markets) are open. The Germans really know how to bring out all the best the season has to ... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Suspense

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Broken SleepAbigail awoke with a start. The night was temperate and still, but something had awoken her from her dreamy respite. She laid frozen, muscles tensed, her animal instincts poising her on the brink of action. She listened intently above the rushing blood in her ears. Listened and waited.Her bedroom was dark. At the ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa Robert Mugabe and the Zimbabwe crisis

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Strength: The Women of Zimbabwe12:25. Bea checked her watch for the seventieth time as she mimed shopping among the vendors. She let out a long, still sigh. Only five minutes until she and many of the women shopping among her would swarm out into the streets shouting, singing, and marching. Her stomach dropped inside her bell... More..

Sciences > Water & Oceanography Endangered sea creatures

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Natural History of the MermaidIt is impossible to say that the average person has a clear understanding of mermaid biology. Because they look so much like aquatic humans, we, naturally, assume they share many of the same characteristics. Although understandable, this conclusion is nothing but wrong. Allow me to educate you on... More..

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