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Stay Safe in Avalanche CountryAvalanche fatalities seem like a common occurrence in mountainous states, but they can be prevented with planning and education.
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Gearing Up for the Weather: Tips on Running in Cold WeatherDon't live on the treadmill all winter. With a little preparation, you'll be running outside while everyone else is stuck indoors.
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The Running ExperienceWhen you go for a run, your body is free to move the way it was built to move.
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Representations of Captivity in Waiting for GodotThe servile relationship of Lucky to Pozzo in Waiting for Godot provides a visual image of the relationship of Vladimir and Estragon to Godot. -
Poe's 'A Dream Within a Dream'A poem fails if the writer brings out too much of this under-current of theme, which has the effect of turning poetry into prose "of the very flattest kind." -
Melville's 'The College Colonel'Melville's 'The College Colonel' is one of his Civil War poems, and it speaks clearly against the horrors of war. -
Satire and Narrative Distance in 'Gulliver's Travels'One of the distinguishing qualities of satire is the distance between the author and the narrator. -
The Art of Plot in Tom Jones and Northanger AbbeyJane Austen's Northanger Abbey shows a number of similarities to Fielding's Tom Jones, which suggests that in some respects she has followed his lead. -
Uncertain Truth in 'Waiting for Godot'Samuel Beckett's truth is more than subjective; it is inherently uncertain.
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A Review of Emily Dickinson's A Light Exists in SpringEmily Dickinson's 'A Light Exists in Spring,' is about the realm of human perception that science cannot necessarily explain or participate in.
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Gun Control and the Second AmendmentHow, and to what extent, guns should be regulated is the subject of much debate. -
Contemporary Influences on the Arthurian LegendsMany adaptations and interpretations exist of the Arthurian legends, and each has its own particular flavor, depending on the author. -
Characters in Joyce, Wolfe and Sillitoe Who Are AloneThough they interact with many other people, the characters in these works do not communicate their thoughts or feelings well, or hide them, which leaves them isolated. -
Walt Whitman's 'To Think of Time'Walt Whitman's "To Think of Time" is a poem in nine parts in which the first-person speaker meditates on the passing of time that brings inevitable death. -
Fools Crow by James Welch: Individual Expression Within Pikuni CultureJames Welch's Fools Crow paints an intricate and intimate picture of the Pikuni culture, as told through the different voices of the many characters. -
The Conflict Between Agriculture and IndustryMany writers of the Victorian Age wrote about the Industrial Revolution and its disruption of the agricultural way of life in England.
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Solace Through Nature in Keats and ShelleyThe idea of receiving solace through nature permeates the writing of the Romantic period. -
Women in Sports in Early Twentieth Century BritainBritish women have long been active athletes, since pre-Victorian days, and they were at the front of the push for more participation in sports in the early twentieth century. -
This is RakuRaku is a ceramic firing process not common in the United States, where pieces of clay are removed from the kiln while still hot and plunged into beds of fuel, where they undergo amazing transformations.
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Racism in Harriet Beecher Stowe and Wendell PhillipsBoth writers make arguments against slavery, but in distinctly different ways. Stowe makes no effort to deny racism, while Phillips does so adamantly. -
A Woman's Brief Love and Hamlet's Resultant Anxiety in Shakespeare's HamletHis disgust with his mother's marriage leads Hamlet to reject Ophelia, despite his love for her.
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The Irony of Richard's Attractiveness in Shakespeare's Richard IIIThe irony in Shakespeare's Richard III is that while he's the most attractive character in the play that physically he is weak and ugly.
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Travel: Visit Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandThis isn't a national park or an official wilderness area, it's just a place where the human touch is light and people are an afterthought.
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Norms and Criticism in Anne Bradstreet's PoetryAnne Bradstreet's writing stays true to the strict Puritan standards of her time, but she also discusses ideas contrary to those standards with subtlety and neutrality.
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Holy SolesA Lawrence, Kansas man used hundreds of old leather shoe soles to build a sculpture of an angel.
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"So Much Grief and Not a Tongue": Shakespeare's Use of Digression in the Rape of LucreceIn Shakespeare's non-dramatic poem, The Rape of Lucrece, Shakespeare uses the tapestry to describe Tarquin, who encompasses both of those aspects as the conqueror of Lucrece.
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Social and Political Goals in Mark Twain, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Upton SinclairMark Twain, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Upton Sinclair each use a short story or novel to tell the story of an oppressed group. The goal of each of these writers is to bring attention to and make the audience aware of the group he or she highlights.
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Death as a Short Story ElementThree short stories by Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright and Flannery O'Conner each end with at least one death of a main character, meaning that these authors have a specific purpose behind the use of death in the stories. -
Maximize Your Trail-running ExperienceTrail running can be a great cardiovascular workout, with added physical and mental benefits over running on the road. Use these tips to maximize your experience.
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Tuesdays with Morrie is a Waste of TimeMitch Albom's 'Tuesdays with Morrie' is a feel-good account of a cynical journalist's encounter with a dying college professor. While high on sentimentality and trite platitudes, the book offers little concrete advice for living a meaningful life.
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Good and Evil in "Harry Potter" and "The Poisonwood Bible"J.K. Rowling and Barbara Kingsolver both experienced commercial success with their books, which differ dramatically in the way they deal with good and evil
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Winter Driving TipsWinter is just around the corner in some parts of the country, and taking a few steps before you drive could make an unexpected experience go much smoother.
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Corn Mazes Offer Fall Family FunIf you live in country that grows tall corn, chances are there's a farmer in the area who has turned his field into a corn maze. Corn mazes are a fun and challenging form of recreation. -
Visit a Local Wildlife Refuge and Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge WeekFall is in the air, from changing leaves to migrating birds, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting the public to celebrate the season's beauty and the diversity of its lands during National Wildlife Refuge Week. -
Centers for Disease Control Urges More Testing for Hepatitis BThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging increased testing of people at risk for hepatitis B, which causes several thousand deaths per year in the United States. The recommendations are aimed at getting care to people who are infected.
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Best Articles on Thrift Store Halloween CostumesA thrift store is a great place to find a cheap, unique Halloween costume. Check out these Associated Content articles full of tips and ideas for your next costume. -
How to Return Home Safely After a HurricaneYou survived the hurricane, but the danger isn't over yet. Health and environmental hazards remain once you return home. See what government agencies have to say about returning home safely after a hurricane.
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Ten Ways to Save Money on Thanksgiving GroceriesFood costs are rising, but Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a budget breaker for your family. With a little planning, you can avoid spending too much on your feast. -
Tips for Viewing Peak Aspen Colors in the FallAspen trees provide splendid viewing in the fall, when they turn bright gold. The peak season is short, to plan ahead to find the best colors. -
Presidential Polls in WyomingJohn McCain holds a sizeable lead in statewide polls, which comes as no surprise in this Republican-dominated state. Polls suggest the state and it's 3 electoral votes will remain solidly for McCain.