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A 20-something writer born and raised in London Ontario, Canada. Spent 20 years dying to get out. Currently residing in Edmonton Alberta Canada I work in the Tele-communications industry and write primarily as a hobby right now. As a writer, I strive to present

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Entertainment > Music Education Why you should learn a musical instrument: 4 of 32
Music is a language unlike any other. Although it bears resemblance to other forms of communication, it is much more than just a way to get your point across. It has the power to build suspense, release tension, or soothe the savage beast. Music has the power to bring you to a better place mentally or make everything seem dar... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Zombie movies: Which are more effective, fast zombies or slow zombies?: 7 of 55
Zombie movies: Which are more effective, fast zombies or slow zombies? This question is like asking which mode of transport is more efficient: bicycle or automobile? The answer is obvious, the automobile. The same can be said about the great zombie debate. Sure they both get the job done, but which one is more terrifying? One... More..
Arts & Humanities > Who & What is Helium My love for Helium: 3 of 21
Helium is quite possibly the best thing to happen to writers since the inception of the pencil. It truly is a writer's best friend. Helium is a website where writers, poets, reporters and story-tellers alike come to let out their creative juices and make a little money doing so. The site is based around one simple concept: qu... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Ideas from George Orwell's 1984 present in today's society: 1 of 5
The Relevance of George Orwell's 1984 in Today's Society. In 1949, George Orwell wrote a book entitled and set in 1984. This story was, and still is a fictional creation, but rings more true now than ever before. My friends, we are living in the era of Big Brother and the Thought Police. Most can't see it. Some don't know it... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Inglourious Basterds: 4 of 14
Inglorious Basterds - A film by Quentin Tarantino The world has been blessed with motion pictures for over 100 years now, and every so often, there is one that rises above the rest. In today's film industry there are many actors, directors, cinematographers etc. that we all know and recognize. But of those few, how many can y... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 24 of 66
Throughout the years, the primary religions of developed and developing nations have been a staple of the educational system. The prophets and their commandments have played teacher to the masses in and out of schools for generations. From schoolhouses to university, education has been dedicated to the Lord in one form or ano... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Iron Man (Xbox 360): 1 of 1
If you know video games, you know there are some titles destined to be flea market or pawn shop titles. Even some who aren't such avid gamers know there is just some titles to steer clear of. This is one of them. Most games that are based on movies don't have very high sales, and some just outright bomb. A lot of movie-based ... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Why body wash and shower gels might be better than regular soap: 1 of 1
The Ol' Body Wash vs. Bar Soap Debate Since the dawn of time, people have found ways to get dirty. Whether it be 1) inventing fire, 2) improving the gas-powered engine, or 3) a romp in the hay with that someone special. So naturally, the need to cleanse some said dirt off arose. (Most likely from #1 or 2 in order to move on t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) UFC 101 Declaration Results: 1 of 1
UFC 101: Declaration. This card had so much potential it was sickening.The night started off with Josh Neer vs. Kurt Pellegrino. Good fight, but pretty one sided. Neer who did an excellent job landing elbows from the bottom, just could not keep Pellegrino off him. His guard was decent, but was absolutely no match for the grou... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Comic book reviews: The Walking Dead, by Robert Kirkman: 1 of 1
Z Day; the world has been taken over by the undead. Around every corner they lurk, they wait in anticipation for the next bit of living flesh they can get their cold dead hands on. Your only hope is that you get them before they get you. This is the plot of every zombie book, comic and movie we have ever seen. So what makes T... More..