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Having just completed two centuries of life, I've realized that I still have much to learn. I am currently in college pursuing an AA degree and plan on pursuing a bachelor's in film. I am assistant editor of the student newspaper at Gulf Coast State

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Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Growing up as a Jehovah's Witness: 1 of 10

At the time of this writing I am 16 years old. I am only just about to celebrate my first birthday as I have recently withdrawn myself from the Jehovah's Wittness faith. Growing up as a Jehovah's Wittness was trying at times and beneficial at others; but for the most part I believe that growing up as a Jehovah's Wittness doe...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Is making a movie just about bringing in money: 2 of 6

Many people believe that movies are made for the sole purpose of making money. And, that is certainly understandable considering the vast amounts of money movies make. The top grossing movies of all time have made hundreds of millions of dollars. And that doesn't even include DVD sales, merchandising, and other forms of inco...
Computers & Technology > Graphic Software Home movie editing: Getting started: 1 of 3

So you just got back from the family reunion, still exhausted from the trip you remember the footage you filmed on that brand new video camera. You're ready to take those shots of little Jake and little Sarah and compile them into a creation all your own, but how? To get started, you must choose an editing program. If you ar...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Personal fitness 2009: Trends, equipment, new directions: 9 of 19

Two, zero, zero, nine. Four little numbers at the end of the date that have many reaching for a pen to jot down those New Year's resolutions. No doubt an item on many of those lists this year relates to personal fitness. That's why we're here to take a look at the latest and greatest in personal fitness 2009. We examine what...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Stories about drugs and drinking for young adult readers: 3 of 6

It may have been curiosity, or simply a contingency that was bound to happen. There is no knowing how or why, only what. And that what is, it happened. Could it have been prevented? Probably. Should it have been prevented? There is no doubt in my mind. Things of this nature should never happen but the regrettable fact is tha...
Education > High School Humanities How to write a bibliography in MLA style: 2 of 4

When you are writing that term paper for your High School English class, and you decide to cram in some additional information the night before it's due, it can be tough to find out exactly how to format your sources in the bibliography. There's no teacher to ask and you probably don't want to call your friends because it's ...
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Michael Bay: Destroying our childhoods?: 2 of 4

I love movies. I especially love movies with a lot of action, a lot of explosions, and in your face gunfire. Michael Bay brings that to every single one of his movies. In fact, he is one of my favorite directors of all time. So when I think of him destroying our childhoods, I examine the idea very closely. I, personally, was...
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Should all movies be captioned?: 1 of 2

What is a movie? A movie entertains audiences with the directors visionary techniques and translation of story to film. The film captivates viewers by what is happening on screen, not by what is said. Is captioning good? Sure. There are those who are hard of hearing and need captioning to be able to appreciate what is happen...
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Considerations to make before buying that "green" product: 1 of 2

As you walk through the grocery store, shopping for what you need, you notice the tremendous influx in 'green' themed items. Products that claim to help out the planet. And you want to do your part. But with the high costs that are attatched to these green products, choosing what to get can be a chore. Whether they are in th...
Entertainment > Television (Other) Why are certain tv shows available on dvd and others are not?: 1 of 2

They just canceled your favorite television show. And that really sucks. But luckily, you'll be able to buy the complete series on digital video disk. Or will you? It's likely that you've been to the store to purchase your favorite television series on DVD and you can't seem to find it. Some television shows take years to hi...