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Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to get involved with helping the environment: 6 of 28

This paradise of a planet that we live on can not be perfect forever, not without our help. Our planet is the single most habitable rock in our known galaxy, and we, of all people, are destroying it. Do not be one of those people that are contributing to global disasters, extreme weather, and animal extinction. Stand up for t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mentors: 3 of 9
"The Hand That Feeds" I am your Fault, your Failure. I am your Hope, your Salvation.Don't ponder choices or consequences. I am the choice. I am the consequence. Do as you're told. Speak as you're given. Work. Work. Work.You're all afraid because my greatness brings your destruction. But I've a multitude of ends. You are only ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Are video games getting better or worse as graphics, sound and gameplay complexity improve?: 6 of 17

The popular conception that mind-blowing sound and eye-exploding graphics are what make a game good, in my experience, is a rather shallow one. As the complexity of the ordinary video game increases and players are more immersed in the game play environment, the video game begins to become less of a video game, and more of a ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) Tips for writing a literary analysis: 6 of 13

What may we gain from the study or analysis of literature? You may ask this in expectancy of a direct answer, but there is none. All readers gain something different from studying various pieces of literature. You are the only person that has the ability to answer this question. So, here are some guidelines that should help y... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Folklore and mythology: 10 of 21

There was this little boy named Johnny.That took a dare.To go to this house,But he wasn't scared.On Ash Tree Avenue,He'd find it there.They pointed up to this houseUp on the hill.It was creepy,And gave him a chill.You know this house they say,Is made out of bones.But fearless Johnny,He went all alone.The doors opened,Before h... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community How video games affect the way we think: 3 of 6
People will think what they want to think. The psychological effect mostly depends on what age at which one plays video games, and of course the duration. If someone plays games in his/her early childhood then that person will develop a higher recognition for patterns, as that is what most games are. Just patterns over and ov... More..
Travel > Vacations Best vacation destinations for a nature-filled getaway: 26 of 51

To sojourn to some new wilderness and forget all of your worries is a very beautiful thing indeed, and there are so many gorgeous places around the United States that are worth going to that it would seem silly not to at least venture forth once and unwind. The key for a nature excursion is being prepared. Though one can't be... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Looking in the mirror: 147 of 201
"Scarecrow"Scarecrow, you've ruined me.I remember when I trusted you.Your face I would seeAs if it were brand new.But I was cross-eyed.Only saw what you wanted me to.Your crazy gas lied,Just like you told it to.But scarecrow, I'm still alive.Sewed myself together to watch you writhe.Before I die, I'll see you in the chair.You... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humanity: 116 of 154
I'm the unmended, the dead-ended.The cartograph of the vast. I'm the neglected,The never resurrected,Voice of the passed.I'm the unsaid, misread, andAlways straight-ahead. Because I'mThe Forgotten and Feared, and I'mNever really dead.I can walk away from anything,Always an escape.And I'll ravage every chance.The Blast. The Fl... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders The pros and cons of medicating children with ADD or ADHD: 14 of 17

You really have no choice that the one with ADD/ADHD will be suffering one way or another. If said person is on medication, then they will be torn daily between two different personalities. Most people say that the side effects of medication is not worth it, and some say that it is fine. Either way, there really isn't much po... More..