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I'm a renaissance man when it comes to the English language. I've written Screenplays, Sitcoms, Drink orders, Short Stories, Poems, Plays, Technical Catalouges, News Articles, Satire and more than a few Haiku. I have uploaded a sampling of many of my different

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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The best TV cartoons for kids: 4 of 21

The best cartoons for children are thiose that let them explore the world through animated tales of wonder and laughter. Cartoons that touch on issues they will deal with their whole lives are far better than those popcorn stupid fare that most Disney and Nickelodian execs see fit to chirn out these days. A few of the greats...
Local Guides > New York City A quick guide to New York City: 1 of 4

Rushing around New York on a two day or two hour furlough is like trying to squeeze a symphony orchestra into a minivan. You'll never get the whole experience; but the amount of stuff that you DO fit in will be well worth it. The frenetic pace of New York is possible to taste in any amount of time, and depending on what you ...
Sciences > Molecular Biology The pros and cons of stem cell research: 2 of 6

Stem cells ar ethe stuff of life. When a young baby is first developing it is a mass of simple cels that will split and divide and use the DNA inherent in them to become ears, and hair, and skin and bnes and teeth and people! These cells are blank slates, waiting for DNA to be inscribed on them. All arguments about religion ...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Understanding the Israeli and Palestinian conflict: 9 of 24

Isreal was established after World War two as an international apology for the atrocities against the Jews. The site of Modern isreal was taken from other countries under the impresion that the land belonged to the isreali people according to holy documents such as the bible. anytime you displace others, there will be animos...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Assessing US support of Israel: 8 of 20

The political climate of America is more conducive to big business and large income manufacturers than it is to individuals or minorities. The Isreali and Jewish trade firms, both economic and political, are more attuned with the American political system, read: They have more money, buying power and investment capital. Amer...
Entertainment > Music Business Low budget publicity for musicians: 3 of 7

Myspace Music is a fast and easy way for the emerging artist to establish themselves as a pillar of the artistic community. ?Creating your own profile, linking to your songs, telling a bit about yourself, rarely has their been such an awesome place for creating a buzz about yourself. The Apple Itunes is also a good launching...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pirates of the Caribbean: 7 of 15

While few can say that the first Pirates movie was not a crowd pleaser, the second installment of Jack, sorry, Captain Jack Sparrow, and gang will sure to please everyone. In this swashbuckling epic we find Jack, Bootstrap's kid, and Elizabeth are still fighting their way throiugh the high seas. Halted on their wedding day, ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over writer's block: 58 of 113

The answer to your problem isn't in your block! You know what needs to go down on the page, the problem with writer's block lies in your refusal to acknowledge that; A. you aren't Hemmingway, Shakespeare, or even Yeats. B. you have no control over the creative aspect of your mind and trying to force it leads to headaches and...
Computers & Technology > Networking & IT Management Knowing the difference between a hub and a router: 3 of 5

Hubs are connect Ethernet lines together. Your computer ethernet line is the high speed internet and information cord; a hub is just a way to connect these lines. With a hub, you just connect each computer to the hub, and the hub relays traffic among all the connected machines. A hub connects computers, but doesn't recognize...
Sciences > Psychology Understanding the Oedipus complex: 3 of 5

Parents seldom realize that they have many subconcious ideas about their children before they are even born. In our own minds we try and project ourselves onto our offspring. If a father is a sports fanatic, they most likely want their bouncing baby boy picking up a catchers mitt at the age of five. If the mother is a "...