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I am fifteen years old and have lived in both the United States and the United Kingdom. I like reading, writing, and acting. I want to be an archaeologist and a published author when I grow up. I aslo write for my local newspaper but do not get paid. I have

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Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should the US close the military prison on Guantanamo Bay?: 3 of 25
In the 2008 Supreme Court case, Boumedienne v. Bush, the Court faced questions about the constitutionality of the use of military tribunals to review the cases of Guantanamo Bay detainees. The question of detainees' claim to habeas corpus was also raised. These tribunals, legalized by the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 (DTA)... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 51 of 270
Even though people are busy and claim to need the time in their car to work, talking on a cell phone while driving is dangerous and ought to be banned. Talking on a cell phone, even while using a hands free device, distracts the driver and makes them a hazard to themselves and others on the road. Some claim that government sh... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Biography: William Shakespeare: 3 of 12
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. His father was a successful merchant and the family would have lived comfortably. It has been suggested that Shakespeare probably received an education at the grammar school in Stratford. It is known that Shakespeare never received a college education; so all the kn... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Travel: 22 of 72
Lights whiz past in the dark dark night The cold is lurking ready to bite We speed down the motorway Our headlights keep the dark at bay The moon peeps out And the darkness is out Now the tress laugh As we sail down our moonlit path And so our ride shall be pleasant Under that silver, gleaming crescent I wrote this when I w... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Why Americans love the poetry of Robert Frost: 3 of 9
Robert Frost was known as a grumpy, cynical man. He was prone to depression and used his poetry as an alternative to antidepressants during his negative periods. Mental illness ran in Frost's family: his mother and two of his daughters also suffered from depression and his sister was committed to a mental hospital. Although... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs Regional comparisons: Ways governments help and hinder the work of teachers in schools: 1 of 3
As a High School student who has attended schools in two different countries and will be starting a new school in yet another country next school year, I have continually seen inspiring teachers hindered by governments who think that they are helping. Although teachers should certainly be held accountable for what they are te... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's New Year's arts and craft ideas: 2 of 4
What comes to mind when you think of New Year's? Snow, hot chocolate and, a warm fire? Or parties, excitement, and all your friends? Either way, some fun and simple crafts can spice up your celebration. In the following paragraphs I will include suggestions and instructions for crafts you can make with your kids, with your fr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism The seven sacraments of the Catholic Church: 2 of 3
The seven sacraments of the Catholic Church are as follows: 1. Baptism: Baptism involves the immersing of the person in water. When they come back up they have been reborn in Christ and cleansed of sin. The baptized becomes a part of the Catholic Church and a part of the body of Christ. Baptism is the first of the sacraments... More..
Health & Fitness > Personality Disorders How to live with someone who has narcissistic personality disorder: 8 of 9
Dear Reader, This is my first article for Helium and it seemed obvious to me to start with something I already knew about. So I decided to write about Thomas Telford and the building of the Shropshire Union Canal, I grew up on the bank of this canal and had researched the topic previously. However, when I was leafing throu... More..
Sciences > Anatomy The anatomy of the brain: 5 of 5
I recently had to write a short, fictional story for my psychology class. This story had to explain the different parts of the brain and how they worked. I thought it might be useful for those of you trying to process this information! "I sat there, in the principals office, with the sympathetic division of my peripheral nerv... More..