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I've been writing for years, starting with poetry in elementary school. Unfortunately, I haven't dedicated the time necessary to master the art of creative writing but I am still silently plugging away.

Currently I'm writing scripts. This is my number one

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Education > Teachers & Administrators Effects of teacher bias on high school students: 4 of 19
Students deserve the very best in opportunities. However, these opportunities can be cut short by teachers that have biased approach to teaching. Every student should be treated as an individual without regards to stereotypes or other predetermined biases. The problem is that most teachers don't even know they are picking fa... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) A beginner's guide to the different types of beer: 3 of 14
There are many types of beer but this is a beginner's guide so I will list only the most popular. They are ales, lagers, and the heavy beers called stouts. These different types of beers offer a broad range for you palate. There are definitely more classifications but like I said I want to keep it simple. All of these beers ... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Should you buy new or used cars?: 7 of 32
Buying new versus buying used should be based on how much of an informed shopper you are. With todays information age at our fingertips, there should be no reason for you to purchase a car that will not meet your needs. There are several things to consider when buying cars. We can break down the pros of buying both new and u... More..
Computers & Technology > Camcorders & Digital Video Recorders How to make a holiday home movie: 4 of 17
Making a holiday home movie is loads of fun! It is an opportunity to gather some really memorable moments and put them on a DVD. Probably the first thing you want to do is decide what holiday you want to shoot, so you can get a nice theme. It's best and easiest if you stick with the theme throughout shooting and editing Sinc... More..
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) Maternity/paternity leave: Planning ahead: 5 of 20
Having a child is one of the most spectacular events in life. With today's economic shifts, it's becoming more and more of a reality that both parents need to work to make ends meet. These working conditions can lead you to wonder how you are going to cope with having a child even with a flexible schedule at work. The key to... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Christmas 2007: Hottest new DVDs for teen boys: 1 of 4
Christmas is upon us and DVDs make the ultimate last minute gift. An amazing amount of people collect DVDs so if you are looking for that perfect little something then head to your nearest Target or Best Buy, better yet go to Amazon.com and take advantage of their free shipping on orders over $25. That is roughly the price o... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Mexico's weather and climate: 1 of 4
Mexico is a large country, the third largest in Latin America and the fourteenth largest in the world. Because of the country's size, the weather and climate differ from region to region. The country is bordered by both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Due to the warm water and maritime air masses that accumulate because of ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Boot camp horror and humor stories: 6 of 23
The year is 1994 and I had just graduated high school. For some bizarre reason I decided to join the United States Navy and pursue a career in nuclear power. At least that was my intention. I had been around the military all my life due to my dad spending 22 years in the Navy. I graduated in June and shipped out in the middl... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Why wearing pajama pants in public is acceptable: 7 of 26
Hectic times, that's the way I describe life now a days. People are running everywhere. Schedules are so tightly packed that going from one appointment to another can seem like a NASCAR race on the highway. Instead of slowing down and relaxing people seem to be speeding up and stressing. Well at least most people do. There a... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Wanted (2008): 8 of 28
I remember first seeing the trailer for Wanted during the Superbowl January 2008. I was immediately hooked and counted down the months till I could watch this guy flick. For the most part I am sure the target audience is males ages 14-42 (even though it's rated R). The trailer gave little details other than there was a frate... More..