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My name is Duncan Taylor and I am a Sophomore in a small Kentucky school. I am interested in Journalism and Agriculture Engineering and hope to incorporate both into my career some day. I have set my goals in life very high and am currently in the process

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Struggles in life: 14 of 338
"Will all students who are interested in wrestling for the Rebels, please report to the grappling room." Coach Wilbur Hunt announced over Perry County's out-dated public announcement system. "The informational meeting led by myself will start in ten minutes." The meeting was being held at an earlier time than it usually was.... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Is smoking pot benign or a serious health hazard?: 8 of 30
On a daily basis, the issues surrounding marijuana, or as some people know it pot, are discussed by people throughout the United States. "Should it be legalized," and "What health effects does it have on frequent users," are some of the questions citizens ponder on. Because of the high-predominance in our country and the wor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Comparing Senator Obama to Senator McCain: 6 of 18
As we all know, 2008 is a special year in the history of our country. It is an election year and for the first time since 1928 the incumbent vice president is not a leading candidate for the next presidency. This could cause much disruption in the way our country is being run, totally different from the last term. Depending ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Genetic engineering of food: 3 of 8
In the United States, 89% of the soybeans and 60% of the corn we consume daily has been genetically modified through agriculturally biotechnology/ genetic engineering. Would you believe that most of the food we regularly eat has been genetically altered in some way, allowing it to produce more crops or to be resistance from ... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software How to improve your PowerPoint presentations: 6 of 15
What exactly is a PowerPoint Presentation? A PowerPoint Presentation is a program that allows individuals to create a visual aid or show for a large group to view at a single time. This program has been used by students, teachers, businesses, and trainers ever since it was developed by Microsoft. Educating, recruiting, and i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Business & Professional Jobs Why you should consider a career as a certified public accountant (CPA): 2 of 5
In today's business world, there are many career clusters one may choose to have a career within. That statement is true throughout the Accounting World as well. One hoping to work with Accounting has many possible career choices. One could be a CEO or CFO. You could be a Governmental or Forensic Accountant. A person wanting... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Organization profile: 4-H Club: 4 of 8
4-H: Leading the World The 4-H Program is a youth development organization that is apart of the Cooperative Extension Service, a group administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Because of the significance it places on developing individuals into the best they possibly can be, 4-H has grown into the ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Moments that change your life: 124 of 234
A Close Call Have you ever done something that went against your better judgment? Did this poor decision cause you to become injured or to experience extreme stress? If you are an average person as most, you were able to respond Yes' to one of the previous questions. On a hot, humid summer day, I encountered a situation that... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Tales of horror: 124 of 211
A Moral Learned, A Life Saved "Eeeeeeee!" the whistle blew just as it had many times before at the county club pool. "Slow down guys," bellowed Darren, who was stationed at the prestigious high-chair watch station. "There is no need for y'all to be running." Terrapin Landing Country Club had many of the same features that al... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football College football: BCS vs. Playoffs: 15 of 24
As Thanksgiving grows near, the culmination of another fantastic college football season is just around the corner. Games that will go into the record books as some of the best ever and records thought to have been unbreakable being shattered have marked this year, 2008, into history. Disappointing seasons from numerous pere... More..