Letisha Beachy Houston
I graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2006 and have had a couple different jobs since then. I hope to have time to write more so that I can eventually publish books!
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Affordable Gift Idea for Men: Personalized CouponsWhen you've run out of creative ideas to get a gift for a man in your life, here's an idea that you might not have considered!
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Remember the 5th of NovemberA rare jewel, Ron Paul - a man of integrity and high values - is competing for the nomination to be the Republican candidate for the 2008 presidential election and his supporters donated more than $4 million in 24 hours -
How to Avoid Emotionally Unavailable MenMany women find themselves in a never-ending cycle of traumatic relationships and heartaches because they repeatedly put themselves into relationships with emotionally unavailable men; most of these women don't know where they've gone wrong...
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Hokie Identity After the Virginia Tech TragedyBeing a Hokie is different since the Virginia Tech shootings on April 16, 2007. Here is one alumna's story... -
Men: How to Show a Woman that You Love HerRead a female perspective on concrete ways a man can show love to his woman, by way of surprises, pursuing, taking an interest, and other tidbits. -
Steorn Introduces Orbo: the Newest Energy TechnologyIs Steorn's new energy technology a hoax? Or is it a dream come true? Find out what Steorn claims about its new energy technology, Orbo... -
Product Review on Panasonic Toughbook: Durable, Fun and Convenient Laptop!Find out some pros and cons to owning a Panasonic Toughbook, tablet touchscreen laptop! -
Summer Events in Roanoke, VirginiaArts and crafts, live performances, old and new automobiles, and wine are just part of the summer excitement in Roanoke, Virginia! -
New Restaurants in Roanoke, VirginiaA brief glance at the new restaurants Roanoke offers and others that will hopefully come to Roanoke some time. -
I Wonder How it IsA lyrical poem that deals with the struggle between the poet knowing who she is and knowing that no one else really knows her either -
Essay on Non-Western, Lineage-based CulturesThis college essay takes a closer look at and tries to appreciate how non-western, lineage-based societies function. Read to find out what makes non-western nations who they are by learning about their culture in this essay. -
Analysis of a Passage from T.S. Eliot's the Waste LandA college essay scrutinizing Eliot's deliberate writing style in "The Burial of the Dead" passage from The Waste Land
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An Explication of Claude McKay's Poem Harlem ShadowsA behind-the-scenes type of view at a poem about African-American prostitution
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Adele's Role in Charlotte Bronte's Jane EyreTake a glimpse at the ways in which Adele is more significant to the book Jane Eyre than critics give her credit for
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Tap Yourself into the Cup Game: Brief History of the Cup Game and How to Play ItRich Mullins' song rhythm has become a popular pastime for many. All you need is a plastic or styrofoam cup (though plastic works best). -
Breaking News Part II: Two Shootings at Virginia TechRead this updated account of the two shootings at Virginia Tech today, including eye-witness accounts. -
Breaking News Part I: Two Shootings at Virginia TechToday Virginia Tech University has experienced the "deadliest campus shooting in United States history" -
Decide for Yourself (DFY) Weight Loss PlanSick of all the weight loss gimmicks? Try a Decide For Yourself weight loss plan and make up your own rules! Read Letisha's methods of creating her own DFY plan and see how you can make your own too. -
Pet Peeves Spark Ideas for New InnovationsAn article that requires audience participation: leave comments, ideas, suggestions, and funny anecdotes! -
Guide on How to Play ScopaUse a regular deck of cards, or buy an Italian deck from E-bay, and get ready to learn an excellent pastime...a popular card game from Italy! -
Free Online Word Games: Addictive Word Games Are FreeFor all of you word-lovers out there: here's your guide to FREE online word games to pass your time or waste your time!
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Why Do We Allow Bad Things to Happen?My mind is haunted questions. From bullying to abuse, to genocide and rape, the world houses such atrocities and yet we do nothing. A soldier forces a woman to butcher and cook her son, for crying out loud!
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No Red Sleigh in the Sky? See Santa Arrive by Caboose!Santa chugs into town! Both before and after Santa's arrival into Roanoke by caboose, the city's holiday events warm up the valley with singing, entertainment, and lights! If you're in the area, you won't want to miss some of these unique events!
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Discover Delightful Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes!Learn 5 new recipes to make guaranteed, no-fail additions to your Thanksgiving dinner table! This article includes recipes for a mouth-watering appetizer, two side dishes, an entree, and a delicious dessert!
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Little Lie to Make Your Own Way? Mark Twain Doesn't Think soIf you don't know what kind of effects lying can have on yourself and others, take a look at two of Mark Twain's literary works that explore the role of lying in the lives of human beings. Do you relate to any of the characters from these two stories?
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Cheap Gifts for True Chocolate LoversFrom local chocolate shops to accessories, from literature to edibles, this article provides delightful gift ideas for anyone shopping for a true chocolate lover! From a chocolate-lover's perspective, this article describes some cheap, unique gift ideas.
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Multiple Realities: Which Path Will You Choose?Using the idea from "Three Dimensions of Time," this essay discusses the existence of simultaneous realities. It advises college students, or college freshmen, to weigh the advantages of each potential reality before they make choices.
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Room Makeover - A Journey to Recreating Your Personal SpaceNowadays, our busy lives prevent us from getting to the little, though important tasks like cleaning our rooms. I achieved great satisfaction upon completing my room, so I wanted to provide tips for others to clean and recreate their own personal spaces.
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Shakespeare Explores InsanityAn essay that discusses the "madness" motif in Shakespeare's plays, specifically his exploration of insanity in the plays Hamlet and Macbeth. Take a closer look at characters and quotes from both plays to explore Shakespeare's interest in madness.
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Caldecott-Winning Children's Book Tops and Bottoms by Janet StevensUsing her award-winning illustration talents, Stevens relates this story in a way such that children can make visual as well as literary connections. The unique illustration patterns in this story are both didactic and attractive for young readers.
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Modern Poetry: Making the Inaccessible AccessibleThis complicated essay reflects a complicated arena: modern poetry. It explores how modern poets seem to alienate readers with their difficult language, even though they are trying to make inaccessible subjects more accessible to themselves and readers.
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The Wildflour - A Blooming Restaurant in Roanoke, VAThe Wildflour restaurant in Roanoke, VA is a quaint gourmet cafe that offers a delectable selection for both vegetarians and meat-lovers. A variety of delicious food, pleasant aromas, and a friendly atmosphere make this local restaurant worth the visit!
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A New TokyoComposed of four talented, young musicians, Tokyo offers entertaining performances of Indie/Pop/Rock music. Go to a performance in Hampton Roads, or contact Tokyo and convince them to come perform near you! This new Virginia Beach band is worth it!
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What Goes Through Your Head when You Find Bones in the Woods?This poem reflects some of my thoughts when I came across these bones (see photo) while I was walking through the woods. I thought about it so much much that I began to question the psychology behind my ponderings and observations.
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The PurseThis poignant poem is about a battered woman who has suffered great hardships and had to reduce herself to prostitution to survive. Though the poem never says where her husband is, the woman's plight mounts until she receives news of her husband's death.