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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Taking the bus

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In Aidan's mind, the man's name was Brown Suit. He'd ridden the 736 from Dale Heights to New Valley Corporate Center every Monday through Friday for nearly three years, and in that time, he'd been through a dozen suits. Each suit was masterfully tailored from the finest fabrics and trendiest colors of the time and each had a ... More..

Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: North By Northwest(1959)

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By 1959, Alfred Hitchcock had already directed over 50 movies. Indeed, the 1950's was a fruitful decade for him, with such films as Vertigo, Rear Window, and Dial M for Murder. The decade culminated with one of his most popular films ever, North by Northwest. The world of Cary Grant's Roger Thornhill,... More..

Arts & Humanities > British Literature Literary analysis: A Modest Proposal, by Jonathan Swift

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For Ireland, the seventeenth century was a time of abject poverty and oppression by the English rulers. Under the severe conditions, political pamphlets suggesting solutions to Ireland's problems flourished. Jonathan Swift responded to these pamphlets with "A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Should neutral be a playable faction in The World of Warcraft?

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As the gaming community's love of World of Warcraft now begins to fade, it is more important than ever for Blizzard to look for new and exciting ways to bring the community's favor back. However, it is just as important to respect the wants and needs of those who have remained with them through these bleak times. Although a n... More..

Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature How to make your own Harry Potter series costumes

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As the Harry Potter series progresses, the costumes have become increasingly modern. Despite the influx of hoodies and denim, however, the costumes that will always stand out are the robes. Whether it's the simple school robes, the flowing dementor robes, or even the horrific dress robes in which Ron suffered at the dance, al... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks Starting out with World of Warcraft

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Anyone who has ever played World of Warcraft will agree that the game is instantly addictive. Unfortunately, it can also be extremely frustrating. Will a little bit of preparation, you can alleviate many of the frustrations and make your first character a successful one.Before starting the game, there are some websites you sh... More..

Arts & Humanities > American Literature A look at the use of symbols in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"

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Though written many years after the fall of Puritanism, Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter gives the modern reader a detailed perspective into the lives of these early Americans. It is also a universal tale of the destructive powers of guilt when not confessed. Though Hester, forced to confess through pre... More..

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2. Movie reviews: North By Northwest(1959)
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4. A look at the use of symbols in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"
5. Starting out with World of Warcraft
6. Short stories: Taking the bus
7. Should neutral be a playable faction in The World of Warcraft?

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