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Arts & Humanities > Spanish Language Spanish language tips

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Key Techniques and Strategies Needed By Both Students and Teachers to Pass a Proficiency Exam in A Foreign Language Certain people are sometimes born with an undeniable adeptness or ability for learning language, be it foreign or native. However, it is not just what people are born with that can help them totally learn and e... More..

Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Book reviews: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot Diaz

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Junot Diaz Does It Again For those of us who are fans of Junot Diaz, author of award winning novel Drown, our salivation in anticipation of his new novel after ten years can finally cease. His 2007 release of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a perfect follow up to its predecessor, complete with Diaz's unique style tha... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Coming of age

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Hiding "Melissa's gone again." I tie the lace of my running shoe slowly, not speeding up because of what I've just heard. It's important to do one thing at a time; I learned early on. It always starts like this. I straighten up, my leg still outstretched on the bench. "When?" I ask, looking down to where my best friend Matt ... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Lessons in loss

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Legs On the way there, my Mother said, "When you visit her grave, you do it for yourself. She doesn't know you are there." As a 15 year old, I was hoping that perhaps some part of me believed that she did know, and that she knew how much of an impact she had on me, both before and after her death. Maybe I visit her grave, as... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational

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If I knew how to write a poem I know that it would be great. It's too bad that few have the gift That allows them to truly appease. I think its time for a revolution, Stage a mutiny against the classic. Construct a new breed of poetry, One that uses criticism to grow. Into something entirely unique, That leaves its reader as... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My most memorable Fourth of July

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I would like to tell you a story about my most memorable 4th of July experience ever. I grew up in a small town called Ticonderoga, in upstate New York, in between Lake Champlain and Lake George. I can honestly say that the celebration of this holiday is and always has been the highlight of my summer for many reasons, all of... More..

Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Preparing for a hike using a topographical map

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The Hiker's Guide to Using and Understanding Topographic Maps If you take part in recreational activities outside, in particular hiking, then the ability to read and interpret a Topographic map is an extremely important tool to have. Although at first glance a Topographic map may seem overwhelming, this instructional guide w... More..

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