Allan M. Heller
I am a free lance writer and author of three books. I have also published short fiction, and poetry. I don't fit into a particular political mold. Although I lean toward conservative, I have opinions that offend both the left and the right.
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Doomsday ProphetsThis is a humorous poem about the end of days.
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Concerning the QuarterA brief overview of the U.S. quarter, first minted 1n 1796, follows. The decades have seen various strikes of quarters: Draped Bust, Capped Bust, Seated Liberty, Barber and Washington.
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Here He Comes!I received this wonderful toy recently as a gift. Truly great fun.
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They Stood No Chance. . .And SurvivedJennifer Armstrong's 1998 book vividly captures the ordeal of the 28 sailors of the ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
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Old Ways and New DirectionsIn 1949, New Directions published an autobiography, as well as assorted fiction and poetry, of Russian writer Boris Pasternak. Various translators collaborated to produce the work, which is somewhat convoluted and inaccessible. -
Is it for Real?The Real ACT Guide, 2nd Edition, was published in 2008 by ACT, and while a fairly-complete compendium, will prove a lot to digest for students preparing for the test. -
Have a Shot? Take a Crack!The PSAT (Pre-Scholastic Aptitude Test)/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) should mainly concern students who have a good chance at winning said scholarship. For those who do, this might be the right book. Or maybe not. -
All It's Cracked Up to Be?The Princeton Review publishes an annual edition of this comprehensive SAT study guide, which is available with or without a CD-ROM. -
The Right Kind of DemocracyThis is a book review of Fareed Zakaria's The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy At Home And Abroad. -
A Jumbled RainbowThis is an overview of Laura Alden Kamm's Color Intuition Kit, produced in 2008 by Sounds True, Inc. of Boulder, Colorado. -
Swirling SkiesThis is a haiku. -
Fate of LateThe latest installment of the Fate series, The Cursed King was released in 2011 by WildTangent, and was preceded by, Fate: Undiscovered Realms, and Fate: The Traitor Soul.
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Fate, Part Three (The Traitor Soul)Fate: The Traitor Soul is the third installment of the popular computer role-playing game, which traces its origins back to Dungeons & Dragons, the greatest role-playing game ever.
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Hatboro StationHaikue -
Stones in a CreekThis tale deals with the thin line between madness and reality. -
The Price was RightAt Radio Shack I received this printer for free with my purchase of a Canon PowerShot A470 digital camera. -
Shooting the CanonWith 7.1 mega pixels and a 3.4 zoom, the Canon PowerShot A470 is a good, if not a great, camera. -
To Battle the Goblinoid Hordes!Icewind Dale II is a computer role-playing game released in 2002 by Black Isle Studios, a division of Interplay Entertainment Corporation. -
Kung Fu Panda KicksThe DVD of Kung Fu Panda (Dreamworks Animation, 2008)contains a good, family film and numerous (perhaps too numerous) extras.
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The Game of Fate: Doomed to Repeat It:Descended from the likes of Dungeons & Dragons, Fate is an engrossing fantasy role-playing game for home computers that is cheap to buy, easy to learn and difficult to stop playing.
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TriceratopsTriceratops, or "three-horned face," was an enormous herbivore that lived during the late Cretaceous Period, and died out 65 million years ago. -
Tyrannosaurus RexWhat was the king of the dinosaurs really like? Theories abound. -
Dungeons & Dragons: OriginsWhat began as an arguably harmless diversion amongst a group of adult war games enthusiasts in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin slowly grew into a multi-million dollar empire that would eventually eclipse its humble progenitors. -
Guge Gonji: Martial Arts for the Rest of UsMaster Hei Long's book explains seven primary targets for neutralizing an attacker. -
Uninvited GuestsWhat child hasn't had these "univited guests?"
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Legal Procedures Used During the Salem Witch TrialsTrials for those accused of witchcraft in the late 17th century followed bizarre and unorthodox protocol. -
The Bombing of Nagasaki by "Fat Man": The Other Atomic BombOn August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb nicknamed "Fat Man" was dropped on the city of Nagasaki, Japan. -
Hiroshima and the Aftermath of the Atomic Bomb: "Little Boy's" LegacyThe prelude and the deadly aftermath of "Little Boy," the atomic bomb that leveled most of the city of Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945.
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Book Review of Great Dialogues of PlatoTranslated by W. H. D. Rouse, Great Dialogues of Plato includes the texts of Ion, Meno, Symposium, The Republic, The Apology, Crito and Phaedo. -
Poetry Analysis of Concord Hymn by Ralph Waldo EmersonThis article analyzes Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous Concord Hymn, which commemorates the Battles of Concord and Lexington, the official start of the American War of Independence.
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No Rose TattooThis is a sonnet that I wrote for Mothers Day. -
KYW Newsradio's Movie Critic Visits Local LibraryBill Wine, a movie critic for KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, gave a presentation called "Everybody's a Critic" at the Union Library Company in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. -
Movie Review of the Lost World (1925)Based on an Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes) novel, The Lost World (1925) is a silent film about a hidden South American plateau where dinosaurs still exist. -
A Tale of the Other Holocaust - The Forty Days of Musa DaghThis is a book review of Franz Werfel's 1933 historical novel The Forty Days of Musa Dagh. -
The Lease of Your Concerns: Things to Consider Before Renting an ApartmentYou might prefer to rent, but if you do, there are a number of concerns to be raised, and issues of which you should be aware.
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Book Review: Secrets of a Freelance WriterFree lance copywriter Robert W. Bly shares his advice, based on many years of experience.
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Book Review of I Am LegendRichard Matheson's 1954 novella, I am Legend, is one of his most enduring works.
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Understanding the Relations Between Taiwan and ChinaChina hopes for the eventual reunification of Taiwan with the mainland, and has, for the moment, toned down the fiery rhetoric and threats of invasion.
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Book Review: Catherine the Great and the Expansion of RussiaCatherine the Great demands concentration, and is not a volume that you zip through quickly, but this book will likely leave you with a lasting impression of Catherine II and a new appreciation for Russian history.
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Hair Restoration: Pursuit of the HirsuteThere are many "remedies" for thinning hair and balding heads. But how many really work that well?
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Andrei Rublev: A Bleak and Brutal TaleEven with its plusses, Andrei Rublev is a difficult, depressing film. The story could have been told in half the time and tragedy.
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A Book Review of Life Strategies by "Dr. Phil"Dr. Phillip C. McGraw discusses "doing what matters, doing what works."
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Quantrill's Raiders: Murderous Role Models for the James-Younger GangOver a century after their deaths, Jesse James and his bunch of brigands are still as much idolized as they are condemned for their ten-year spree of robbery and murder. But their early lessons in brutality came from a man named William C. Quantrill.
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The Haunting of Devil's Den, GettysburgThe Gettysburg battlefield is supposedly vary haunted. One apparition in particular stands out. -
A Handful of Halloween Happenings in PhiladelphiaSpending Halloween in or near the city of brotherly love? Here are a handful of Halloween happenings, suited to a variety of different ages and tastes.
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The Strange Case of the Bell WitchThe legend of the infamous Bell Witch is well-known in Tennessee, but not to the rest of the world, despite three recent films about the haunting.
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Gunsmoke's Origins: The Complete First Season on DVD52 years ago, a new western series blazed onto television. Something set Gunsmoke apart, something that would ensure that the show outlasted all of the others, completing its run two decades later.
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Alexander Popov: The Real Father of Radio?Most of the world recognizes Italian scientist Guglielmo Marconi as the father of radio. But Russians maintain that the honor belongs to Alexander Popov.
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How Eating Healthier Benefits the EnvironmentBy altering our eating habits, we can improve our health and promote a cleaner environment, as well.
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Afghanistan: The Next Forgotten WarOperation Enduring Freedom, the current war in Afghanistan, is largely overlooked by both the media and the American public.
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The Best of the Best: Gunsmoke - the Director's CollectionThe set contains three DVD's, and features a good sampling of episodes from the classic TV series.
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The Fall of FashionI wrote this about 15 years ago as a satire on men's fashions, but it's still timely. But it should be taken with a grain of salt.
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Review of Glencoe French 2 À BordI purchased A Bord because I needed to brush up on my French prior to tutoring a student. It was sufficient.
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Review of Dungeons and Dragons Book of Vile DarknessThe Book of Vile Darkness, by Monte Cook, contains information for enhancing the elements of evil in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. This book is worth the price.
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Book Review of Barron's SAT Subject Test in LiteratureAs an SAT tutor who has used this book, I feel qualified to write a review about Barron's SAT Subject Test in Literature.
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Five TankasThese are five tankas that I've written.
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Until, of Course, I Think of YouThis is a love poem.
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Tips for Scoring Higher on the SSATAs a tutor for the verbal sections of the Secondary School Entrance Exam (SSAT), I feel qualified to offer a few tips.
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Test-taking Tips for the Verbal SATThe SAT unnerves a lot of students, but its importance is often exaggerated. By following these aforementioned tips, students will increase their chances of raising their scores.
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Caring for Bottom-Feeding FishWhile bottom feeders such as catfish and algae eaters may not be the most beautiful creatures in the tank, they have a vital function. But their continued subsistence requires special care with which many aspiring aquarium aficionados may not be familiar.
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Golosa: A Basic Course in RussianGolosa combines the best of traditional and modern methodology for learning a foreign language.
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Rapanese (French): The Musical Method of Learning FrenchThe basic idea behind Rapanese is that setting foreign words and phrases to music makes learning them easier.
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Exalted Deeds, Extended ReadsPublished in 2003, the Book of Exalted Deeds is for players who want to delve a little too deeply into the realm of goodness and virtue.
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The Speed of Car CommercialsTraffic accidents are the fifth leading cause of death overall in the United States, and the leading cause of death among those under 35.
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Seven Tips to a Healthy CatSome cats live to be 20 and older. There is no guarantee of this, but you can significantly increase the chances that your cat will enjoy a long and healthy life.
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I Find, Today, I Can Not WriteWriter's Block is terrible!
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The Dalton Gang: Dalton Days of Derring-DoThe Dalton Gang failed to achieve the notoriety of their forbears, the James-Younger Gang, who racked up more than 20 robberies between 1866 and 1876. Still, the Daltons have secured their place in the annals of Old West outlaws.
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Walking for Exercise and RecreationFor those who want more physical activity, but not a strenuous workout routine,walking is an ideal way to exercise. No expensive equipment is required, and just about anyone can do it.
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Philadelphia: Eight: Events, Exhibitions and Attractions in Center CityHere are some highlights of the numerous exhibits, entertainment venues and events going on in Center City, Philadelphia. Some are specific to the current holiday season, others are good year round.
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Click on This: Clickbank Among Affiliate ProgramsThe Internet is rife with affiliate programs, and the list seems to be growing constantly. Clickbank.com is one such program, and a pretty good one, at that.
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Health Risks from Cell PhonesEveryone has heard that cell phones are a dangerous distraction on the road. But there is much more.
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Mission AccomplishedThe sestina was popularized by French minstrels in the 12th and 13th centuries, and is based on the repetiton of six end-words or sounds rather than on rhyme.
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The Great Dichotomy: Breast Cancer Versus Prostate CancerA disproportionate amount of money is spent on breast cancer research versus prostate cancer research. Organizations such as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition are working to change that.
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Light: A Beacon in a Sea of MediocrityLight bills itself as "a quarterly of light verse," and while the material definitely leans toward the side of levity, many of the poems display a keen sophistication.
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Should You Self-Publish?Dozens of self-publishing companies have sprung up in recent years. Is self-publishing really worthwhile? Here are some pros and cons.
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Graveyard VersesDeath is a part of life, and a great subject for poetry. So why not embrace it?
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Nine Halloween Costume IdeasBuying a ready-made Halloween costume is cheap and easy, but not very much fun. Spend a little time and only a little money designing that special disguise this All Hallow's Eve.
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Book Review of The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight by Thom HartmannThe Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight aptly describes the problems which we are beginning to and will continue to experience due to overpopulation and irresponsible management of limited resources.
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A Review of The Trouble with Poetry by Billy CollinsBilly Collins has a few poems that really capture the reader's attention, but most of the rest are mired in confusing abstracts. Good poetry should make the reader think, but not leave him or her utterly clueless.
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The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of EnglandIncredibly, so many Americans have never heard of the Battle of Hastings, arguably the most significant battle in history. Its ramifications permanently impacted English language and culture.
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Haunted Sacramento: The Ghosts and Spirits of Sac-townSacramento is thought to be "alive with ghosts." Much of this activity centers on Old City, the spot at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers where dauntless gold seekers and intrepid entrepreneurs set up shop.
