Heather Leah
The most important job in the world is to teach others, whether through writing, classrooms, or friendship. It's a job we all have. I enjoy teaching others that there's more love, compassion, and magic than they previously knew about.
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Christmas Gifts to American Soldiers in Iraq Stolen in TransitThe next time you think about sending a care-package to your overseas soldier, be careful. He or she may never actually recieve your gifts. Someone else may reap the rewards. -
Medicine-Free Treatment of Anxiety Disorders and Panic AttacksAnxiety medications can cause more harm than good; try these healthy lifestyle changes and benefit from an increased sense of calm and more energy for your life. -
Metaphysical Global Shifts in Spiritual Energy: Gateways to EnlightenmentThis past Tuesday, October the 17th the world experienced a global shift in energy. Did you feel your spiritual energy change? Learn to recognize and grow from these shifts. -
The Deluge: An Analysis of the Archetypal Flood Myth in Gilgamesh and the BibleWas Atlantis a real city? Did Noah really build an ark? How much of the Great Flood story is history and how much is psychologically ingrained in the human mind?
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Nighttime Calls by Sylver is More Than Mere ElectronicaAre you ready for a freefall from 5,000ft? The electric tingle as adrenaline zaps your nervous system, the feeling of your heart pounding in your eyes - listen to Sylver's Nighttime Falls and experience it. -
Hate President Bush, Hate the War in Iraq, Love the SoldiersRecently, a number of people have been protesting the funerals of fallen soldiers with signs reading, "THANK GOD FOR DEAD SOLDIERS." This is not what being pro-peace is about. -
Top Sushi Bars and Restaurants in RaleighYou want the best sushi for the least money, and you want to have fun while eating it! Check out the best sushi places in Raleigh - great atmospheres, great prices, and unique dining experiences!
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The Top "Chill" Spots in Raleigh - Ideal for College Students and Young ProfessionalsBefore you settle in for the night, consider these other, unique places with relaxing atmospheres, perfect for socializing with your friends while you "chill" from the long day.
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Top Eight Reasons to Actually Go See Snakes on a Plane - Crazy Review, Read at Risk of Your Own Sanity!A detailed list of every terrible, wonderful reason to watch this cult hit, including: A tally of body parts bitten, some of the stupidest moments, and the best Samuel L. Jackson specials! -
The Top Places to Find Free Wi-Fi in RaleighI've seen WiFi popping up everywhere lately. Bagel shops, coffee houses, cafes, libraries, and even bars. Where's the best place to go for some quiet Wi-Fi time in Raleigh? -
True Love Conquers All - Love and Heroes in the Epic of GilgameshThe Epic of Gilgamesh is the world's oldest recorded peice of literature. This is an examination of human nature, love, and heroism in the world's oldest tale.
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Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Metaphysics - How Do You Define Genre?It's difficult to really categorize any truly great piece of literature or art. There's an extremely faint line dividing the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the Metaphysical. -
What Everyone Should Know About the Nintendo Wii (Revolution) and Why it is Better Than Playstation 3There used to be two major names in gaming: Nintendo and Sega. Sega had better graphics and a smoother interface; Nintendo offered a wider variety of games. Today, there's more to choose from than ever - how do you decide? Read on. -
America's Modern Day Slave Trade: Human Trafficking in the Sex IndustryGirls as young as 14 are shipped from foreign countries to be prostitutes in America. It's the modern day slave-trade, and it's happening right outside your front door. -
Nietzsche and Freud Destroy the WorldWhile basking in the glory of science, Reason, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution, European society felt it had nowhere to go but up! Freud and Nietzsche, however, diagnosed disaster - and they were right.
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Romanticism vs. Rationalism During the RenaissanceCan you define romance? Can we define anything? Rationalists think so! Watch as the Romantics duke it out with the Rationalists and see who wins.
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Asexuality is Not Celibacy - It's a Sexual Orientation that Must Be Respected and ExploredSome people just don't - for whatever reason - enjoy sex. Is this a "normal" phenomenon? Are these people broken or is there another sexual orientation that society has yet to accept? -
How to Choose the Best Online Multiplayer Role-Playing GameChoosing to play an online multiplayer computer game is an investment: Fifty bucks for the game, then a monthly fee. It takes at least a month to get a good feel for the game, so make sure you invest wisely by reading this article. -
Five Steps from Africa to Slavery: Free Labor Before the Civil WarA description of the slave-capturing process, beginning in Africa and leading across the Middle Passage and onto the plantations. -
Slave Rebellion in the Antebellum South - a Non-violent FightSlaves in the American Colonies were forced to follow their masters whims - on the surface. However, a silent cultural rebellion kept African values and culture alive in the midst of slavery, and you can still see the influence today.
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Slavery Before the Civil War - Abolitionist Movements Creating FreedomDuring the 1800's, a slave in the North had more freedom than a free black man in the South due to manumission and abolitionist movements. -
The Bubonic Plague's Influence Over the Catholic Church and the Renaissance in FlorenceDuring the medieval ages, the Catholic Church ruled with corruption. The Bubonic plague eventually destroyed the power of the Church and created a re-birth, the Renaissance. -
Students Travel Around the United States Promoting Kindness, Charity, and Good DeedsWhen you feel a calling to leave your job, your family, and your home to drive around America doing good deeds and volunteer work, do you go? This true story shows how kindness and compassion sustains life and connects strangers. -
Tips on Supporting Your Overseas Soldier, in Iraq, at War, or AnywhereMany people have loved ones in Iraq, fighting and dealing with death on a daily basis. What's the best way to support our troops? How do you talk to your loved one, who's far away and living a life you can't begin to understand? -
Deconstructive Critique of The Things They Carried by Tim 'O Brien: A Spritual, Buddhist, Zen InsightBy looking into the bags carried by soldiers in Vietnam, we can find out much about our own lives and the stories of the all humanity. By deconstructing the language of this story, we discover that "The Things They Carried" weremore than simple items.
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A Psychhoanalytical Critique of Freud's Ego, Super Ego, and Id in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" created an uproar after its initial publication. It has been critiqued as an insight into feminism, sociology, and humanity's brutal history; however, I believe the story is an allegory for the human psyche.
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Racism and Prejudice Social Problems Solved with Compassion, Charity, Kindness, and Art1968 in the deep south: Racism, bigotry, and prejudice are still major problems that large social movements have yet to solve. In the midst of this, a teenage girl makes a difference just by following her dreams and showing others a bit of compassion.