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I am a 22 year old college graduate with a business degree. I was born in England, and have lived there for 12 years. I then moved to the United States living in Washington, California, Ohio, and Texas.

I have also lived in Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan for 3 months

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Traveling in Japan: 1 of 12

In the midst of getting used to Japan, it is almost time to leave. Within the three months in Japan, I have experienced an overwhelming amount of culture. I came here knowing nothing about this unique country except the norm, the giants - Sony and Toyota. Even though regular day life in Japan is filled with abounds of unexpe...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Republication or Democrat: Which do you choose and why: 3 of 18

As I watch the coverage on the current presidential campaigns, I see that it's still the same old fight, Republicans vs. Democrats. One party is out to get the other and vice versa. The 2006 Midterm Elections were definite proof of that. Various Republican scandals were the ammunition that Democrats needed to get more seats ...
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Book reviews: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by J.K. Rowling: 9 of 32

Now, being a fan of Harry Potter I'll try not to be extremely biased. Unlike the other six books, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows did not begin in Number Four Privet Drive, but in a dark alleyway followed by Malfoy Manor. After the first chapter, however, you return to the familiar house of Number Four Privet Drive with...
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Share personal dieting secrets: 2 of 7

Diet programs are extremely hard for many people in this day and age. Delicious food such as snacks, steaks, burgers, and such sometimes need to be a part of your diet. How can you lose a lot of weight but still keep eating as much as you want? Even better, more! I found the most effective way of losing weight is to find a j...
Travel > Asia Travel Diaries Cultural experiences in Japan: 7 of 16

When you compare American and Japanese cultures, there is noticeably a huge difference. First and foremost, Japan is one of a few countries to carry out such a long history in writing. In our first class, we learned a few things about the way Japanese people think. Japanese people, unlike Americans are indirect almost everyt...
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Questioning whether the concept of God can be disproved: 15 of 31

The question of God's existence is among the top philosophical debates for centuries. People that believe in God, argue that man is born for a purpose and that man is ultimately created by God, while others think it naturally happened out of random occurrence through evolution; man has no purpose. Many great philosophers lik...
Home & Garden > Furniture What to look for when buying a mattress: 5 of 10

When looking for a mattress, tell yourself what kind of things are most important for you. Is it durability? Motion separation? Name brand? Or is it support? Each company has strengths and weaknesses of their own, and depending on whats on your priority level and budget, you can make that kind of decision. By far Tempurpedic...
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture Akira: A reflection of Japanese society: 1 of 2

The culture trips we've been taking have had a definite impact on my views about Japanese life, and I came here believing I knew a great deal about it. Little things continue to surprise me, however. A major one is the almost seamless combination of the extremely new and the extremely old. No matter how many times I see it, ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Stranded overseas: 1 of 2

In the spring of 2006, I decided that I wanted to go to Japan for study abroad. I was excited and did all the paperwork before the deadlines. I got a few scholarships from school and used up my savings for a total of $10,000 for a 3 month stay with school, home, food, and entertainment. I left for Japan later that year in th...
Computers & Technology > Phone Service Providers Which wireless phone provider offers the best service?: 1 of 1

The company T-Mobile is known for their great deals and excellent customer service. They will do their best to satisfy customer needs. T-Mobile's plans are also the cheapest of the four major providers, Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile. You are able to get the most minutes for your money. An example would be the $39.99 si...