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I have been home-schooled all my life, and am a sophmore at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I am currently pursuing an engineering degree, but I enjoy reading and writing as well.

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Sports & Recreation > Camping Are you really 'roughing' it with camping, or are you just sleeping in a tent?: 1 of 26
I have camped with the Boy Scouts many times, as well as many family camping trips. I think there are a few levels of 'roughing it'.Level 1: tent sleepingIn level 1 camping you are simply using a tent because you don't want to pay for a hotel. In other words, you have all your vacation luxuries but you spend the night in a te... More..
Sciences > Geology & Geophysics How planet Earth was formed: 5 of 24
It is popular belief that the earth was originally a ball of molten lava. It eventually hardened and acquired oceans, and eventually produced life. This took place about 4 billion years ago.My belief is not quite as popular. I believe that the earth was created. First, the earth was a formless body of water. Then some of the ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Who put the hate In Christianity: 15 of 60
The two greatest commandments in the bible are "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength" and "Love your neighbor as yourself". Hate is the opposite of Christianity. So why is there hate in the history of Christianity? Who put it there?Humans put the hate there. The selfish nature of th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Crime: Three strikes law: Justified or draconian?: 2 of 7
Three Strikes and You're O-utrageously and U-njustly T-erminated"There's a new rule around here," the coach bellowed to his baseball team, "When any of you gets an accumulation of three-strikes, you're not only out, you're off the team!". Sounds ridiculous and unfair? Yes! But are we doing the same thing in legal matters? The... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Living life with optimism: Why life is more than just "death and taxes": 15 of 39
I have a tendency to be pessimistic. Life is harsh, nothing every goes right. Everything seems to follow Murphy's law which says if anything can go wrong, it will. Whine, whine, pout, pout, grumble, grumble. Why should we be optimistic? Here's a few reasons.You are a human being, which means you will interact with other human... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Is Diet Coke deadly? What are the effects of flavor aspartame?: 2 of 5
At the grocery store, there are two different lemonade mixes. The traditional sugar lemonade mix and Crystal Light with a label that says, "sugar free". On the soda isle there is the sugared drink and the drink with a label saying, "diet". The sugar free and diet are obviously the healthier choices, right? Maybe not, for unde... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Reflections on the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution: Ways the U.S. undermines this law by referencing God: 2 of 5
The First Amendment states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." Is the U.S undermining this law by referencing God? Let's look at some of the ways they reference God.First, on the dollar bill it says "In God We Trust". Also, in court a witness m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Assessing the extent of violence in computer games: 4 of 9
Violence sells. This is why violence fills the media. Is this hurting society?Due to entertainment, most people can easily picture a creepy looking guy crushing someone's head with a sledge hammer. When I picture it, I even see the fog in the background, the camera angles, and the sounds that make your heart beat. Are the man... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary American Idol season 7: Should popular votes or judges' votes determine the winner?: 10 of 19
American Idol; the show where singers compete to achieve that title and the birthplace of many stars. One of the most popular shows on television, with millions of viewers every show. However, another contest exists in the background. Simon vs. the public. Should popular votes or judges' votes determine the winner of American... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Fire and my experiences: 28 of 44
The Flames of Fate It was December 27, 2003. The Christmas spirit still lingered in our house. In our living room, a tree sat against the back window. It was covered with white lights and decorated with white flowers and red birds. Over the mantle, above the fireplace, was laid a garland, decorated with red lights in the shap... More..