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"There exist only three beings worthy of respect: the priest, the soldier, the poet. To know, to kill, to create."
Charles Baudelaire (1821 - 1867), Mon Coeur Mis a Nu, XXII

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Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law The right to own guns in America: Safeguarding Constitutional rights: 1 of 39
The Second Amendment has been a highly debated topic over the last couple centuries. The Second Amendment states that "a well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" (Alters 3). Some people believe that only the military has the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 66 of 918
Gentle NightGentle night embrace me and soothe my fears.Who am I to question life?I lived longI've known pain,I've felt lost.The solitude has been my guide.Am I to spend forever here and not be satisfied?To not know the joy of forgiveness,or the pain of being forgotten.Words spoken long ago keep my faith alive.Memories of our... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Basics of feng shui: 2 of 14
Feng Shui is a Chinese practice of the arrangement of space to achieve harmony within your home. The basics of Feng Shui are to be as comfortable and stress free in your home as possible. There are several guidelines and rules you can use to achieve the best results in your home. In the next few paragraphs I will explain some... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to complain to the kitchen: 9 of 34
Many consumers are afraid to voice up if they have a problem at a restaurant. You expect a certain amount of curtsy, and cleanliness when you go into a restaurant. How should you handle the situation if these needs are not met? The key is to remain calm and address the problem promptly. Most servers will do everything they ca... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Defining dyslexia: 4 of 14
Dyslexia is a learning disability that is often misunderstood. I've often heard people say they must be dyslexic after mispronouncing a word or saying a set of numbers backwards, but these are not even symptoms of dyslexia. In this paper I will cover the basics of dyslexia, and what can be done to overcome this disability. I... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises A before-you-cruise checklist: 6 of 18
Yep it is finally happening! You get to take that fancy cruise you've been dreaming about for years. Just remember not to get to excited and forget about the little things. The best way to enjoy your vacation is to be prepared and check everything twice sometimes three times. What do you need to do? What do you really need to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Help for homeless veterans must focus on helping them "obtain and sustain employment": 1 of 3
Every year up to 2 million people are without homes in the United States; 10% of those people are homeless veterans (Triplett 1). That means that we have around 200,000 veterans walking the streets in need of medical attention, shelter, and food each day. So why is it that so many of the soldiers who have kept our country saf... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Variations in scone recipes: 6 of 15
Lemon Scone Recipe:This is the easiest, best tasting scone recipe. These taste best when eaten right out of the oven, but are still moist the next day.Yields 6 large or 12 small scones.2 cups of self-rising flour2/3 cup of cream2/3 cup of lemonadePreheat oven to 375. Sift flour in a large bowl. Combine the cream and lemonade ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Is illegal immigration good for America: 21 of 38
Illegal immigration has increased drastically in the last 15 years. According to Peter Katel, author of "Illegal Immigration", "There are more than 10 million illegal immigrants in the United States, and that number continues to increase every day" (Katel 1). The United States of America was built on immigration, but now citi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Runes explained: 8 of 13
A rune like any other ideograph is merely a frozen symbol of an actual state or concept by definition. The Elder Futhark Runes are a set of 24 alphabet letters, and a blank known as "Wyrd". The word rune is said to have come from the Indo-European word "ru" which means "secret thing" and the old Germanic word "runa" which mea... More..