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I'm 15 years old and I live in a large suburb near the Twin Cities in Minnesota. I recently completed my Freshman year of high school. I love to write, I'm very opinionated, and I could use some extra money too, which is why I plan on posting articles as

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Call of Duty 4 (Xbox 360/PC): 1 of 13
Infinity Ward has outdone themselves with this one. 'Call of Duty 4: Modern Combat' is the absolute best first-person shooter ever created (and the Game of the Year, might I add). Most people who buy the game never complete the game's campaign mode, and only about 2.5% has completed the last mission on Veteran difficulty. Al... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Should chain restaurants in Connecticut be required to include calories on menus?: 2 of 13
Chain restaurants have been ignoring a major responsibility to the people of Connecticut since the first fast-food restaurant opened. America is, simply put, the fattest country in the world. So many of us pay absolutely no attention to calorie content in the foods we eat, which is a problem in itself. But an even bigger pro... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Energy drinks comparison tests: 1 of 5
Everybody has at some time or another tried an energy drink. A lot of people, like me, drink them at least once a week. But the question is which energy drink in particular is the best? I'm going to rate 5 different brands' 'original' energy drink on a scale of 1-5, Five being the best. I will not be considering the amount o... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather How to prepare children for bad weather: 4 of 13
Children fear what they are unfamiliar with. The first time a baby sees a dog, the baby will probably cry and yell and want to be taken away from the dog, because it is unfamiliar to them. This is also a contributing factor to their fear of storms, and how to get over that fear. I think the most prominent form of bad weather... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market What about the "Cash for Clunkers" program?: 6 of 18
There are hundreds of millions of vehicles in the United States. Of these, an unnecessarily large portion receives less than 18 miles per gallon. And with the Friday, June 19, passing of the Cash For Clunkers program, these cars can be traded in for either a $3,500 voucher or a $4,500 voucher. This bill was sponsored by Mich... More..
Sciences > Psychology Why are some people afraid of storms?: 1 of 3
Everyone is afraid of something. For some people it's spiders, for others heights, and the list goes on and on. These are known as 'phobias' and all people are affected by them. I found the fear of thunderstorms to be a peculiar one, which would need some research to understand. A common term used to define this fear of thun... More..
Education > High School Math & Sciences The link between music education and math/science performance: 3 of 8
Music is the single most inspirational tool the world has. Music has the ability to change, mold, and harden beliefs. The question, however, is whether or not these audio drugs can actually improve performance in science and mathematics. Personally, I do not believe listening to a specific kind of music will heighten your me... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should penalties for animal cruelty be more severe?: 4 of 7
For some reason, most people think that kicking a dog is okay if it is being bad, but laying a finger on a child is way over the line. I don't understand how this can be anyone's creed. Animals are living creatures, just like humans. Even lawmakers only give animal abusers a small fraction of the punishment that someone woul... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Are online play dolls appropriate for young girls?: 4 of 7
Almost everything can be done online. If you are reading this article, you probably understand that fact! The question is, however, is whether or not it is appropriate. Playing with 'dolls' online is perfectly appropriate in this day and age. Every day the world gets more technically advanced, mainly through the creation of ... More..
Food & Drink > Soft Drinks Soft drink reviews: Mountain Dew: 4 of 7
You slide your finger underneath the aluminum tab and pull up, causing the metal seam to open up and release the kept air, making that trademark sound that means you're seconds from refreshment. Mountain Dew is the second most popular soda in the US, and with good reason. It's very hard to put the citrus taste of a cold Dew ... More..