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About me - Timothy Reaves

I am just a man.

I have found this world and its idle conflicts and aspirations to be a trite fallacy. What is it that we humans so desire? Is it love or meaning through self-fulfillment? I am still working on figuring that out for myself.

I desire truth. That

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Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology How concerned are Americans about US foreign affairs?: 1 of 24
Mahmood Mamdani's Good Muslim, Bad Muslim: America, the Cold War and the Roots of Terrorillustrates the progression of the world from the age of Post-Colonialism to its current state from the perspective of an outside critic of American foreign policy. Well-versed and knowledgeable, Mamdani brings to light key instances where... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics A dialogue on abortion: 12 of 71
"I am not an anarchist. I have nothing against government or law enforcement in general. It is solely for the reason that this government has legalized the murder of children that I have no allegiance to it nor do I recognize the legitimacy of this particular government in Washington."Eric Rudolph said that.Remember the 1996 ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: V for Vendetta: 4 of 16
Name: "V for Vendetta"Director: James McTeigueRelease Date: 2006Running Time: 132 minutesGenre: Action, Sci-Fi, ThrillerRating: RMajor Actors: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving"Remember, remember the fifth of November." This is the tagline of one of the best films of the decade."V for Vendetta," based on a comic book series by Al... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare: 18 of 55
Sexual immorality is one of the blackest sins in the eyes of societies, present and past. Shakespeare's famous play Hamletfeatures a quite sexually flustered protagonist, Hamlet, who has undisclosed attractions to his mother. The sexual desire that exists between Hamlet and this character reveals certain truths about Hamlet's... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Apathy in modern society explored: 4 of 10
Writers Note: My view on politics has changed somewhat from when I wrote this piece, but I think it serves to explore the reality of political apathy on young people, whether intelligent or not. As the thick black smoke from the car in front of me clears, I get one fleeting glance at the bumper sticker on the old jalopy: "GOD... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Domestic violence: 17 of 36
Violence against women is a topic that I had never even considered as a real issue until very recently. I went to a protest and forum called "Take Back the Night" at Appalachian State University a few weeks ago. I felt embarrassed to be there, surrounded by women and girls who probably did not want me there. There was this se... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Invasive parasite causing hemlock ecosystem collapse: 1 of 1
BANNER ELK, N.C. There's a certain magic about Hemlock Hill. It can be felt by straining to stare up at the ancient hemlocks that grow here, that dwarf everything else.Hemlock Hill is a 30-acre virgin forest beside the campus of Lees-McRae College. It thrives with rhododendron, mountain laurel, and the hill's crowning glory, ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes How Indaba Music fosters worldwide musical collaboration: 1 of 1
The internet has become the medium through which collaboration has flowered in many different fields. From business meetings to news analysis to picture sharing, it has broadened nearly every facet of human life.For musicians there is a new site that builds off the revolution that Myspace and other music sharing sites fostere... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: He is Legend: 1 of 1
Members:Schuylar Croom -VocalsAdam Tanbouz -GuitarSteve Bache -DrumsMitch Marlow -GuitarMatt Williams -BassAlbums: "A Kiss That Killed The One We Love" (as The Uriah Omen), "91025", "I Am Hollywood", "Black Unicorn Split" (EP with Classic Case), "Suck Out the Poison"With the soulful sounds of the South, and enough heart-pound... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: You have me: 4 of 6
Red but duly dark...The gaze of eyesEager for the sole discretion -A direction in which to take the boatFull of eager men,To glory beyond,To glory within -Streches, glidesInto a stormy future More..