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Writing is a way of life for me. As a teenage writer, it has been barely a year that I have been in the online writing community, but in that time, I have made my name visible on Google.

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Education > Learning Styles & Skills Becoming an active rather than a passive student: 2 of 25
Being an active student is very important, especially in high school. If you are one, there is a good chance that most colleges will not only accept you, but also give you a full or partial scholarship. Now who wouldn't work to get something as valuable as that? If you are a passive student, you are an example of me as a fre... More..
Business > Online Business (Other) Is online shopping a better way to shop?: 4 of 26

Like any world, the internet would remain incomplete if you couldn't go shopping online. Overall, being able to shop online is a great alternative to looking for whatever it is you're looking for on the huge shelves of a store. True, there are a few things here and there that might be a little intimidating online, but if you... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers What is Google Fiber?: 1 of 6

From the day in first grade when I first heard my teacher talk about Google to now, Google has always done something amazing to meet the needs of the average person. Whether it was the search engine, Gmail, or even the Chrome web browser, Google has always been ahead of par in what they do for the average person. But now, Go... More..
Computers & Technology > Software (Other) Comparing OpenOffice to Microsoft Office: 1 of 5
In the software market, Microsoft Office, and OpenOffice dominate the office software category. With innovative features anyone would love, these two have quickly made it up the ladder of success. However, with this success comes the question, "Which one is better?". Like Rome and Carthage, these two software programs became... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Exercises you can do at home without any equipment: 6 of 29
Does the gym scare you? Are you too poor to afford exercise equipment? Don’t worry; if any of these things describes you, there is nothing to be scared of. You can still get in shape. Whether you can afford your own gym complex or not, you can still afford to get fit. Like everyone, you too can get a lean body. If you ... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Pandora.com: 1 of 4

Like Google, eBay, and Craigslist, Pandora is a website that introduced an innovative concept to the world. As the first one of its kind, Pandora offers free internet radio that lets you actually discover great music you've never heard. But not only does it let you discover new music, but also buy, and share music. Pan... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Natural Disasters How Haiti's poverty makes immediate earthquake recovery difficult: 1 of 4

As the new decade rolled in, it shook up the whole world. But one place was affected the most, and it was Haiti. Sitting directly above a dangerous crack in the earth, an earthquake was inevitable. Unfortunately the country sitting right above the fault was the poorest and most underdeveloped country in the Western Hemispher... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving What to do when you feel like you don't have enough money: 2 of 7
There are many times in life when you feel like you don't have enough money. Usually, this is when you have insufficient funds to fund your every day life. If you are in this desperate position, don't worry, you can do many things to increase your funds, or to make your monetary need a lot less than they are. In the past two... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Effective ways to build muscle: 4 of 13

From a nearby building, to an airplane flying over your head, everything you see around you took some skill to build. The same principle applies when you decide to work out and build some muscle. You don't want to be a wimp forever; you need some muscle for some part of your life! But to gain that muscle, you have to work ha... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) What is Lala.com?: 2 of 6

Lala.com is a new website that allows users to not only find new music, but also keep it safe and portable. However, unlike many other services of its kind, it is based solely online, and allows music to be kept safely on their servers. By taking web music service to a new level, it has raised the standard for innovation in ... More..