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My name is Andrew, and am currently attending Northwest Florida State College, my passion is film and games of virtually all types. I also enjoy writing in my free time.

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Sciences > Physics How airplanes fly: 1 of 14
When I was but a little boy, I remember going to an air show on an Air force base. I never saw a more incredible sight. One thing wandered through my mind though, how could something so big and heavy stay airborne? This is a topic I have learned about throughout school but until recently never went deeper into detail. My ch... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Crime: Virginia Tech school shooting: 9 of 98
Recent events have shaken our world and rocked the very foundation in which we thought we were safe. When ourselves or our children go to school, we seldom have worries about being killed there, because school is supposed to be the one place your guranteed to be safe. In fact in some cases the school is safer to kids than the... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Trading card games: Tips for building a winning Yu-Gi-Oh! deck: 1 of 9
This is a tough concept for some Yu-Gi-Oh! players today. The game of Yu-Gi-Oh! is based on three factors to win. Good cards, good strategy, and luck. Sure good cards help but thats the weakest requirement to have a good deck. You can have a deck of nothing but commons you bought for a dime each at the card shop, and still h... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Yu-Gi-Oh: It's not just a children's card game anymore: 1 of 5
As a card game, "Yu-Gi-Oh!" has received a great deal of critism, but even with this opposition "Yu-Gi-Oh! has received the title of "#1 card game in the world". Why did they receive this title? How did they receive it? The answers may shock you about Yu-Gi-Oh's origins and the race to the top. First of all, what is the "Yu-G... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: The effect cartoon violence has on children: 1 of 5
There is no doubt cartoons affect how children think and act, but how does it affect them? Is it a negative change or a positive one? This discussion will be based on these aspects, complete with example, references, and an ethical approach to the approach of these productions. First and foremost, where there is a good thing,... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Evolution of Yu-Gi-Oh!: 1 of 3
Yu-Gi-Oh! is many things today. Its a card game thats played by millions of youth and adults alike. Its a television show that has captured the hearts of the young and young at heart. Even more favorable, Yu-Gi-Oh! has its own series of video games. Is that all Yu-Gi-Oh! is? No, not by a long shot. In fact Yu-Gi-Oh! can be se... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games How to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game: The basics: 1 of 2
Now I've published quite a few Yu-Gi-Oh! atricle shere on Helium and one thing new duelists, and osmetimes not so new, have a problem with is the RULES. Yu-Gi-Oh! often has the reputation of the most complicated trading card game out there. Today I'm going to discuss the basic rules of Yu-Gi-Oh! card game and outline some co... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History The Shinsengumi: History of Japan's greatest defenders: 1 of 1
Today Japan is at peace, enjoying the liberties of free works like art and animation, dance or theatre. It has not always been that way, in fact there was a time when the helpless had no protection, and especially at such a dark time like during the Tokugawa Regime. This brought about the birth of a legendary group known as ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Advanced rules for the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game: 1 of 1
The game of Yu-Gi-Oh! is one of the most complicated out there. The basics are tough enough to grasp for new duelists, but the advanced rules take a higher degree of understanding. The advanced rules are mainly this: Chains, spell speed, and the knowledge of card terms. All three aspects cause a large debate among duelists wh... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Card game reviews: Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon: 2 of 2
This article is primarily for the many ways to summon a Blue-Eyes Ultamite Dragon. We all know the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Seto Kaiba's pride and joy. We all saw the ultamite dragon during duelist kingdom, but the card itself wasn't avaliable in the United States for a great many years later as a Shonen Jump promo card (secre... More..