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I'm just a college kid who likes to write in her spare time, and is trying to get the hang of non-fiction. I have a few stories in progress, though not enough patience to write a whole novel... Yet. I write fiction, and occasionally poetry, for fun. When

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Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Five things you should know before buying a house: 4 of 94

Buying a house is not unlike sky diving. Whether you've been doing it for years, or are trying it for the first time, buying a satisfying home in today's housing market can be terrifying. However, for an informed buyer, haggling your way to your dream home can be exhilarating. Here are five key things every potential buyer s...
Arts & Humanities > Dance Education Should you enroll your child in dance class?: 1 of 17

Becoming a professional ballerina involves dedication, excellence, and a lot of hard work. However, even if your child's dreams do not include performing on stage, dance lessons can still be beneficial for her. Although there are a wide variety of dance classes available to children, they nearly all have something in common-...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should homosexuals receive all the rights and benefits of marriage?: 9 of 93

Hundreds of years ago, only the rich and royal had any say in government. Even more recently, women did not get full rights, or a say in how their country was run. Now, gay, lesbian, and transsexual individuals are the ones fighting for their rights. Much like the common men, and women, homosexual individuals have a lot of c...
Education > College Life The most common things students forget to pack for college: 1 of 10

Moving to college is a big step in life. Unfortunately, many college students put off packing until the night before, then rush around frantically tossing any item within reach into their suitcases. While this isn't likely to change, you can at least be a little more prepared by making sure you haven't made any common packin...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Hope: 1 of 7

She was at the window every day, staring off into space with an expression akin to that of a dying fish. Alicia half-expected to see the mysterious girl suddenly convulse into seizures. However, the young woman merely stared out through the marred, mottled pane of dirty glass, pressing one finger tentatively against it, befo...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) 5 foods to try for new vegans and vegetarians: 1 of 7

Gardenburgers, Tofurkey, Quorn- meat substitutes are a dime a dozen. But what's a vegetarian or vegan to do if they get tired of these often bland, pale imitations? Meat substitutes are not the same as meat, no matter how close of an imitation they attempt to be, and trying to eat your usual diet with vegetarian or vegan sub...
Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture Women in Afghanistan: Is their plight our business?: 5 of 17

It is clear that women in Afghanistan are suffering human rights abuses. Whether it is our responsibility to help, however, is a separate issue. Reluctance to get involved is understandable. Under international law, countries have sovereignty. This means that other countries do not have the right to interfere within their bo...
Education > College Courses & Majors Why some colleges no longer accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits: 1 of 3

To parents, AP courses represent more rigorous work for their children, and a way to receive earlier- and cheaper- credit for courses that would otherwise be taken only in college. To kids, AP courses are a chance for interesting discussions, and more free time. After all, since AP tests are held before the end of the school...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Cooking for kids: hints and tips: 3 of 7

Baking a cake for a child's birthday is a show of love. Children love having a treat decorated with images of their hero or favorite cartoon character. However, as they grow older, this stock-standard decoration may become boring. Below are 4 ways to add a little excitement to your child's meals during their birthday, or the...
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) The argument against college: 3 of 7

If you live in America, you have undoubtedly taken at least four college-preparation tests during your school years. This includes everything from the SATs, something required by most colleges, to state-sponsored, in-school tests to see how you understand the curriculum material. However, while the immediate purpose of these...