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22 year old male, living in Ohio at the current time, as I pursue my education in Video and Film Production. Very interested in all areas of communications - have written a novel that I am seeking publication for, have been involved in theater and music for

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Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Has Facebook put an end to MySpace?: 1 of 10
Unless you have spent the last several years under the largest metaphorical-rock in history, you have heard about Facebook. Coming from its humble origins as a social networking tool restricted to college students only, Facebook has skyrocketed to internet 'celebrity' status. It is now free to join for anyone above the age o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The sea: 5 of 45
AS SHE SLEEPS Beneath the golden water, This aquatic aurous lea, This undulating mirror's facade Absorbs the rays of the beating sun. And deep beneath reflection Of the glorious sky above the sea Submerged in silent sanctuary La Beaute Eternelle This maid of timber, wooden princess, Majestic even in her grave What cruel fate... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Holden Caulfield's psychological problems in The Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger: 1 of 8
There is a quote in The Catcher in the Rye that reads, "Alienation is both the course of Holden's strength and source of his problems." There's our starting point - let's dive into the dissecting the main character with that very important detail in mind. The main character, Holden Caulfield, is a character worth sitting dow... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Surreal tales: 7 of 36
PSEUDO WRAITH First, utter darkness. Nothing could be seen, or heard, or felt, and yet this was strangely comforting, soothing the silent demons that berated for an unknown cause. Then light enveloped all darkness, and consciousness came from its prison cell, a captive set free. And you stood up, stiffness in your neck and a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Commentary: Iran's nuclear plans: 5 of 25
Rather than diving in, taking a side and saying "War is bad, no one should have nukes" or "We don't have a right to force ourselves on other countries", I think it's in our best interest to step back and look at the situation in a wider perspective. It's better to understand the situation, *then* argue a side, rather than ju... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Understanding what science fiction really is: 4 of 20
The proliferation of science fiction movies in the 50's is nothing short of a phenomenon. In the history of filmmaking, few genres have made such an explosion on the scene as the genre of the 'sci-fi' movie during this decade. Giant insects, sea monsters, robots, and otherworldly forces suddenly found a niche in American cin... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 46 of 219
The idea of playing a visual game on a television via a controller was an idea that began a little more than twenty years ago. Ever since its entrance into the entertainment culture at that time, video game consoles have become a necessary electronic for any house with children or young adults. The sales of games now rival m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alive: 2 of 8
On a bright and beautiful summer day, Where sunlight chases darkness away I look up to the sky and say "What a marvelous day to be alive!" As down my path I slowly walk, As to the dirt I gently talk Of love and hate, of war and peace, And castings of our human strife. So solemnly, it pays me heed, The same as though I were a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Literary analysis: The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis: 1 of 4
The Screwtape Letters is a wonderful book of fiction by C.S. Lewis that gives much insight and wisdom on the topic of human weakness, resisting temptation to do evil, and other such things that plague many Christians. However, even though Lewis wrote this book with a Christian foundation to it, it's one of those books that a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism Identifying the Bhagavad Gita: 2 of 7
The Bhagavad Gita, on the surface, is a conversation between Arjuna and Sri Krishna before a battle of epic proportions in which Arjuna hopes to regain the land that is rightfully his and claim the throne. Within the conversation and the guidance of Sri Krishna, however, is a deep network of allegories and proverbs that are ... More..