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I'm a teenager who has enjoyed writing for a long time. I also enjoy graphics and design, leading an active lifestyle and listening to music.

I play three main sports: soccer (football, futbol, fusbal, depending on where you're from), I snowboard,

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Sports & Recreation > Skiing Tips for getting ski condition and snow reports: 1 of 5

The scene outside the window seems suitable for a great day on the slopes, but is it really? Maybe it's time to get the low-down on what kinds of conditions await. All one has to do is Google "(town here)'s weather forecast," to see what the temperatures are like. Google will automatically pop up a four-day forecast, but the...
Education > Education (Other) Essential back-to-school supplies: 7 of 29

Back-to-school shopping comes at the time of year when summer is slowly melting into summer, and school is quickly looming into the every day lives of children everywhere. Back-to-school shopping is probably a child's favorite and least favorite shopping to do. Kids love getting new stuff, since it makes them feel renewed, r...
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography: J.D. Salinger: 1 of 4

"I'm kind of like a paranoid in reverse. I think people are plotting to make me happy," said Jerome David Salinger who was born January 1st, 1919 in New York. His father, Sol was Jewish. He and Sol had a distant relationship, and didn't care much for each other. Mr. Salinger didn't even bother to go to his funeral. On the ot...
Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) How to say thank you in different languages: 6 of 20

There comes a time in life where one is always grateful for something. Express it in many different languages. Here's how to say "thank you" in a variety of different languages: Spanish: Gracias (grah-syas) French: Merci (mehr-see) Chinese Mandarin: Xie-xie (shei-shei) Hawaiian: Mahalo Italian: Grazie (grats-yeh) Portuguese:...
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling How to best recycle plastics: 3 of 9

Not every plastic is the same. Every plastic out there has a certain way it needs to be recycled in order to be deemed usable. To know exactly what it is you can have recycled, the first step is to call your city hall, and verify what plastics are accepted, and where to bring them if they aren't. Then, rinse out out the plas...
Sciences > Anatomy What causes sneezing?: 1 of 3

Sneezing is our body's way to itch our nose. A sneeze, which is also referred to as sternutation, is generally caused by an irritation or itch inside the nose. When the interior of one's nose gets a slight irritation or tickle, signals are sent to the brain, and several muscles, including abdominal muscles, the diaphragm (a ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Instincts: 23 of 53

Instinct; that feeling washes over me With out it, who else could I ever be? It is my sense that helps me decide on What it is I could, should, would act upon When I get this funny, distinct feeling That really gets my heart and mind reeling I know a decision will soon be made All my previous doubts begin to fade But what if...
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Best ways to get rid of your electronic waste: 5 of 11

What you think is junk may be someone else's treasure. Always keep this in mind when you're getting rid of electronics. If you want to get rid of an old microwave, refrigerator, stove, etc, places like Goodwill either dispose of them for you for free, or pass them on to other people wo need them. Also, orga...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Shoveling the driveway: 12 of 24

When I look back upon my career in shoveling snow, I can divide it in to three periods. There's the Primitive Era, the Evolutionary Era, and finally, the Concrete Era. Each marks a time where I had a different perspective in this field, my lens on shoveling focused a bit more. The Primitive Era: Ages: "Since-I-was-able-to sh...
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Holiday sports gift ideas for teen boys: 3 of 6

Society's children these days are quite lazy. Most adolescents spend 45 hours a week watching TV, using the computer, or playing video games, according to Frank Booth, a professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. It is essential for these kids to get up and just DO something that requires more physical activity than m...