Phillip Wachowiak
I'm a senior at Heritage High School and I try to stay pretty active writing and playing sports. Currently I am a two sport athlete playing lacrosse and wrestling. In other areas I am an Eagle Scout and an active participant in my Church's youth council as well as their youth group. Nowadays I partake in my school's quiz bowl team as well as LIFT (a freshman mentoring group) and National Honor Society. Academically I am enrolled in my school's IB (International Baccaleaurate) program.
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Dastardly Dads: Relationship and Confrontation Between Fathers and Sons in the Sorrow of War and This Earth of MankindThis essay was written for an IB World Literature Year 2 class and juxtaposes Bao Ninh's Kien and his father with Pramoedya's Minke and his own respective father
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The Abuse of Power by Regimes in Andrew Brink's a Dry White Season & Margaret Atwood's the Handmaid's TaleCompare the uses and/or abuses of power as a theme in the novels you have read this semester. Say what this theme and its presentation contribute to each work you discuss
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Mahfuz's 'Midaq Alley' as a Nexus of Social RealismAn essay wrote for a higher level International Baccalaureate English class discussing one of the many aspects of the novel "Midaq Alley," which is set during WWII-era Egypt.
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If My Grandpa was a Fruit: A Family VignetteA short vignette I wrote for school about one of the last encounters I had with my grandpa before he passed away
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The Value of Human Life in Naguib Mahfouz's Midaq AlleyThis short essay assesses Mahfouz's opinion of the value of human life within his novel" Midaq Alley" as well as how he expresses this opinion and why he has done so.
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Zaita the Crippler in Naguib Mahfouz's Midaq AlleyThis essay was written primarily to explore the character of Zaita, who is characterized as a masochistic animistic figure as well as to explain why Mafhouz chose to characterize a person in such a way.
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Don't Come HereThis is a poem I wrote attempting to convey the pretentiousness of many people that causes them to isolate themselves from others.
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Easter SnippetA poem written to convey the joy of springtime and Easter. -
Appeasement and Misunderstanding at the Yalta Conference, 1945This is an essay written for an International Baccalaureate (IB) History class discussing the post-WWII Yalta conference as a case for appeasement to the communist and a cause of the Cold War due to inherent misunderstandings
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Three Haikus for the Winter SeasonAll three haikus follow the traditional 5-7-5 and each reflects on a separate aspect of the essence of the winter season, from hot chocolate and snow to the night before Christmas. -
5 Great Tech Gifts Under $50 for Christmas and the Holiday SeasonLooking for the perfect technologically-oriented gift that isn't a boring old smart phone or touch pad? Then this list of 5 tech gifts is for you. Quirky gifts that are easy on the wallet.
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5 Gadgets No One Should Leave Home WithoutWe live in a day and age where technology is inevitable and priorities must be made when traveling. Therefore, I've taken the liberty of simplifying things for you in this article. -
Why Call of Duty is the Worst Videogame SeriesThis article outlines my argument against Call of Duty and why I believe it's one of the worst video game series to grace the planet. -
Dramatic Irony in William Blake's "The Chimney Sweeper"This essay was written for an IB World Literature Year 2 class as a condensed essay on the use and meaning of dramatic irony in Blake's "The Chimney Sweeper," from Songs of Innocence.
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Peppermint Coffee on Christmas MorningThis two-stanza poem is an attempt to capture the moment on Christmas morning when the entire household wakes up and realizes that it's Christmas. -
The Successes and Failures of the WWI Treaty of VersaillesThis was an essay done for school and the question was: Examine the successes and failures of the Treaty of Versailles by the Big Four democratic nations.
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Three Great Bowling Alleys in Saginaw, MichiganI live in Saginaw and I love bowling so I've narrow down the list of bowling alleys we have into a handy list of three spots that will be sure to impress -
Samsung Silver Laptop: The Best Bang for Your BuckThis is essentially a detailed product review of one of Samsung's laptops: a 14" laptop less than 2 inches thick and weighing less than 5 pounds with an Intel i5 processor. -
X-Men First Class Graduates at the Top of 2011X-Men First Class has my vote as the top movie of 2011 so far and in this article I explain why. -
My Brother and II wrote this quick story to offer a glimpse into the life of two brothers risking their lives to transport a mysterious package to the other side of the forest
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Left OutI wrote this poem after watching a poetry reading and this reflects the emotions of someone who writes continuously with nothing to show for it. -
The Cloaked ManA science fiction story I wrote for a writing contest and it came to me as part of a novel. It's a story about machines and humanity and it focuses on one man's unending tenacity to speak to a man he has never met.
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The Top Five Granola Bars for Snack Time or On-The-GoBuying the right box of granola bars is an important mission and my hope is that this list will make your mission a little bit easier while at the same time introducing you to great brands of granola bars you might never have tried before -
A Fear of Spiders on the Santa Fe TrailJack and Grant are hiking along the Santa Fe trail for an unknown reason and along the way Jack has to deal with his fears while dealing with Grant's need for masculinity
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A Pair of Summertime HaikusI wrote a pair of haikus here to reflect two different sides of summer. On one side is the thought of summer homework always in the back of my mind. On the other side, the fun and sweetness of summer
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Childhood SummersHere is a wistful poem recalling the days when we didn't have responsibilities or future worries, just summer. The three months of summer can be the greatest thing in the world and when you're a kid it's a new world entirely -
Testing PH Using Natural Indicators LabThis is a middle-school level lab and should be treated as such. It details using red cabbage juice as an indicator to test pH of 8 different household substances and a resulting lab report from purpose to ways to improve
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The Breaking Down of Hydrogen Peroxide by the Catalase Enzyme LabThis is a middle-school level lab report and should be treated as such based on the above title. The materials list and results tables have been written into the report, which includes everything from the purpose to possible ways to improve sections.
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Jack Finney: Author of Time Again and My Favorite NovelistJack Finney, the author of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, also wrote Time and Again, an engaging novel crossing multiple genres. In this article I provide a short bio of the author's life, a summary of the novel, and why he's the best. -
The Muscled ManI wrote this poem after scanning through dozens of photographs depicting steroid abuse and gratuitously muscled people; at some point you have to wonder if it's worth it. -
Why Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" is Worthy of the Title of Best Album of 2011While it might be a bit early to declare a best album of the year, Lady Gaga's newest release is certainly a contender. As I explain in the article, it's not only a good album, it's a source of creativity as well -
Jhumpa Lahiri's the Namesake Essay Questions and AnswersThis information was garnered from a test I took in my English class on which I earned an A. Among other things it discusses Gogol/Nikhil's name as a symbol, an analysis of a communion scene between Gogol and Moushumi, and a passage that develops a theme
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The Symbol of Food in Laura Esquivel's like Water for ChocolateThis is an essay I wrote for school that analyzes how food functions symbolically in Laura Esquivel's Like Water For Chocolate and what it reveals about the characters/themes as a whole.
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Stephen King: The Best Short Story WriterStephen King is a master at whatever he wants to write, especially short stories. Here is a brief biography of the author as well as a selection of his best short stories from two of his earliest anthologies: Night Shift and Skeleton Crew
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The Top 10 Movies for SummerThis is not a list of hits from the 80s-here are ten movies from a new generation of snazzy summer films that will dazzle your mind and are a must see for anyone seeking reprieve from the summer heat
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3 Great Hobbies for the SummerYou might be bored or just looking for something new--either way here's a smattering of writing, backpacking, and movie-making as list of summer hobbies that might bring out another side of you.
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The Day We Stumbled Upon a Zombie ApocalypseA zombie apocalypse isn't something that is planned or forecast--sometimes it catches you off guard while you're enjoying smoothies with friends. This story is that case and it details the first few seconds of a zombie outbreak in teenage point of view
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How I'm Celebrating the Last Day of SchoolHere I've written a short essay on going out in the freedom of a car with a group of my friends on one long day of remembrance of what it was like to be a kid and to be careless
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The Mistake They Call Lecompton: James Buchanan's Civil War MistakeFor an AP US History project I wrote a paper from the president James Buchanan's point of view on his mistake in the handling of the Lecompton Constitutional crisis in Bleeding Kansas. As the president, I note what I should have done instead
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Robots on an AirplaneA fictional tale told as a memoir about a normal man on a normal flight who spies the quite abnormal sight of a machine in the airplane bathroom
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10 Great Books for Summer 2011These books range all the way from 1992 to as recent as 2010 and all of them are worth their critical acclaim. The list includes both historical fiction and science fiction in a collection of works that isn't as challenging as it is fun.
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Prologue and Epilogue Contrast in Ellison's Invisible ManA "one-pager" that delves into how Ellison contrasts the prologue with the epilogue to assert the importance of genuine catharsis as well as true existentialism.
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The Meaning Behind the Title of Ibsen's Hedda GablerThis is an essay that discusses how stage direction, General Gabler's pistols, and offstage presence are all employed by Ibsen to help explain why the play is aptly title "Hedda Gabler"
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Jane Eyre: A Woman Trapped by the World Around HerThis paper, written for school, focuses on Jane's transition from Rochester's hold at Thornfield to her final stay at Ferndean as a search for freedom in a world of walls
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Plot Structure in Sophocles' Oedipus the KingThis essay is a "one-pager" that discusses reasons and meanings behind Sophocles' way of investigating the past rather than a normal straight-forward plot
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The Angel Symbol in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's a Very Old Man with Enormous WingsThis "one-pager" focuses on Marquez's choice of portraying the Old Man as an angel character and what that symbolizes
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An Ode to Modern ArtThis is my "snarky" reaction to viewing the modern section of the Chicago Art Institute, where I swear the artists just took items from their houses and threw them up on the wall for the world to see. But art is in the eye of the beholder
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My Favorite Poem: An Analysis of William Blake's "The Chimney Sweeper"In this article is a short biography of William Blake followed by a brief analysis of "The Chimney Sweeper" as well as why it's my favorite poem
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Mom It's Mother's Day PoemThis is a poem written from a teenager's perspective about my mother. Hormones rage and tempers flair but I know she only means best and this poem is but a small tribute to her
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Alfred the AlchemistThis is a whimsical story following a failed alchemist named Alfred and his unnamed pet mouse and chronicles the arrival of a strange new stone
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When Your Morning is a DisasterThe image reminds me of a morning before school when I woke up to find a leak in the closet. Thankfully I made it to school on time but that morning was quite a mess
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The Top 10 Road Trip AlbumsEach album on this list is perfect for keeping your eyes open and on the road for any road trip, long or short
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The Best Fake Movie TrailerThere are tons of fake movie trailers out there but Minesweeper the Movie, from College Humor, is easily my favorite and here's why.
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Star Wars Episode I the Phantom Menace: The Worst Movie Sequel of All TimeIn my opinion this Star Wars prequel is the worst sequel ever made and in this brief synopsis I will lay down a few reasons why.
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If Clint Mansell Ever Scored My MovieI am a movie fan who has long dreamed of making my own movie come to life. For the moment I can only dream of who I want to score my work and for the moment it's Clint Mansell
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Three Great Local Coffee Shops in Saginaw MichiganIf you happen to be in Saginaw sometime and you're craving a nice cup of coffee and you don't know where to go, try a few of these stellar coffee shops.
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Saginaw Heritage Hawks Capture First School SVL Duals Wrestling TitleThis event marks the first time in history that Heritage has won the Saginaw Valley League (SVL) Duals Championship on January 26, 2011.
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AP US History Reconstruction EssayTo what extent was Reconstruction successful? Analyze its political, social, and economic accomplishments as well as its failures. This essay earned me an 8 in my AP US History class.
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AP US History Jacksonian Democracy EssayTo what extent did Jacksonian Democracy (1825-1848) represent the "common man" politically, socially, and economically? This essay earned me a 7 in class.
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Funny New Year's ResolutionsHere is a list of the best resolutions that I could think of with the best combination of humor and potential of bettering anyone.
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What Not to Do in a Weight RoomEveryone has had their share of calamities during a hard workout and I am no stranger to the occasional painful mistake. These accidents center around my experiences with the weight room
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10 Unusually Interesting Tech Gift IdeasThe holiday season is just around the corner this year and you are still looking for the perfect standout, tech-oriented gift. This gift has to be as unusual as it is interesting and useful right?
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5 Ways to Stay Away from ChristmasIf you feel a bit like the Grinch or the Kranks any particular holiday season, this article might just help you get by in a season of joyful, possibly annoying people.
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Why Play Silent Hill?I am a fan of the popular videogame series Silent Hill and after reading this article, hopefully you will be willing to find out why I am one of thousands of fans.
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A Bad Experience in TorontoThis is from one of my trips to and from Toronto with a group of students and it details a humorously terrible travel experience.
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Christmas Tree Hunting at Kluck'sThis is a short little memory of one of the dozens of times I have gone to get a Christmas tree with my family.
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The Aspirations and the Outcomes of the PuritansThis is a Puritan essay written for an AP US History class that discusses the political, social, and economic goals of the Puritans and whether they were accomplished
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Low-Sugar Halloween Food for ChildrenHalloween is just around the corner and you, as a parent, are thinking about all the sugar your kids (and others) are going to consume on October 31st. I've tried to give you some healthy alternatives to the unhealthy majority.
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Treasure in Saginaw BayThis story is related to my childhood and asks the question: what if I found a stash of gold coins at the bottom of the Saginaw Bay?
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Ten High School Backpack EssentialsHalf the struggle of High School depends on the supplies you bring with you. So far I have been to three high schools and the essentials have remained the same at each one and luckily, they're pretty much the same essentials.
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A Reason to Return to McDonald'sIf you're a health nut like me then you probably haven't been to McDonald's in a while. But now they've introduced a line of smoothies that just might change all of that.
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The Idea of Knowledge in the MatrixThis relates the movie The Matrix to Plato's allegory of the cave and shows how knowledge plays into the development of the movie
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The Blueberry SuitThis is essentially my tribute to the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" albeit a more modern one. Hopefully it is as frightening as the original
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Is BP's Gulf Oil Spill a Cover-up for Giant Cholera Outbreak?While all of this may be speculation it is possible that BP's "oil" spill is actually an outbreak of weaponized cholera. This would explain many of the things illustrated in the article.
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My Favorite Summertime Activity (And Maybe Yours Too)From hiking and biking to hanging out with friends, summer is by far my favorite season. Here is a description of one of my favorite summer hobbies: backpacking and going to summer camps
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Let's Talk About the WeatherThis is a poem that I did for a multi-genre project for my Honors English 10 class. It deals with my dreams and a dream deferred. The poem is a limerick and talks about my frustrations with my creative life.
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Things to Do on a Laptop in SchoolI wrote this article in the midst of my honors chemistry class while we were working on the equilibrium of a reaction. Below is a list of some things I did to stay active.
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The Top 5 Trading Card GamesYou know and you love them, they are the games you've played on the school playground as a kid. Not tag, not hide and go seek, but Pokémon and Naruto.
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The Top 10 Over-Used Movie CatchphrasesIn this day and age movies are a part of our everyday life and speech. We slip in movie catchphrases here and there without even knowing it. Most of the time it enhances life, but some of these quotes are, or have already become, a little too cliché.
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April Fool's Day Ninja, Episode 1One great way to pull an April Fool's Day prank.
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"Having it All"For me, having it all means having both limitless material goods and immaterial goods. Everyone is different and this is just my own version of this list.
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10 Computer Applications that Should Be MoviesWould these actually make good movies? Probably not. Would it be fun to see them made into movies? Most definitely.
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30 Things Not to Say to Airport SecurityIt would be a bad idea to say any of these things in an airport at all but if you feel the need to be dragged out kicking and screaming, then these quotes are sure to help you along.
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Top 10 Worst School LunchesThis article chronicles the 10 worst school lunches that I've experienced or heard of across a wide variety of 5 different schools in Saginaw, Michigan. Criteria includes taste, texture, appearance, and overall disgust.
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The Ulitmate Peanut Butter and Jelly SandwichThere is no actual standard PB&J Sandwich. Everyone has their own variations of jams or jellies as well as type of peanut butter and bread. This "recipe" is my own version of the ultimate PB&J sandwich.
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The Hunt for the Easter BasketA wistful memory of Easter morning and rushing downstairs so that I could go through my basket from the Easter Bunny, that famous childhood legend
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Dog DaysThis is an insightful look into the eyes of a dog's life told through the eyes of Tucker the dog himself.
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Top 10 Silly Songs to Own on Your MP3 PlayerThese silly songs are songs that aren't particularly vulgar and as far as I know none of them contain any swearing. They are meant to be enjoyed by both you and the kids at the same time.
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The Top 10 Board Games that Should Be MoviesThis article lists the top ten boar games that would translate the best onto the big screen. Criteria include the game's creativity, the silliness factor of the idea of it as a movie, and the games ability to endure through time.
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The Top 10 Ironic Song RemakesWarning: This is a work of satire and should be read as such. A startling new collection of artists paired with songs that makes you laugh when you see the combo.
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Spring Break Travel PicturesA quick picturesque view of Washington DC, Japan, and Toronto Canada over spring break.
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The Top 5 Places to Travel If Money is Not an OptionThe five places I have narrowed it down to are Japan, Europe, the American Southwest (or really any desert landscape), space, and the deep sea. Included are places to go and companies that provide these adventures.
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Exam DayA fictional story based on true events
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How to Make Money the Wrong WayTHIS IS A WORK OF SATIRE AND SHOULD BE READ AS SUCH. A humorous spin on the many articles dedicated to teaching people how to make money quickly and easily.
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Your Guide to East Tawas for Spring Break 2010East Tawas City, Michigan is an awesome place to go around springtime/summertime. Here are some places to stay, restuarants to eat, things to do, and places to go.
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An Ominous WanderlustA first person narrative of one man's journey through a grim and foreboding prison that is not what it seems
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DreamsA reflective thought on what our dreams are like and how they feel.
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Where I'm FromThis poem describes me and my culture in two quick stanzas.
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Avatar Vs. TitanicA look at James Cameron's two most successful films, Avatar and Titanic, and the similarities they share. Upon looking at these movies, I've found that there is definitely a connection.
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Peyton Jennings, PrisonerIt is the future Peyton Jennings was paid to break into a building and steal files but he had been caught and strapped into a chair. This is a world of machines except for the man who comes to see him, who is something else.
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On the Importance of ReligionA brief thought about the whole idea of religion and why it is flawed, why there are so many religions, and what it does.
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WaitingGarrett is stranded on a deserted highway with his car in a ditch and a woman that he has just hit waiting for a car, any car to come by and stop.
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The TreeMany years after "The Man" Ben is traveling to a village that has lost communication with the lone hermit living outside of its limits.
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CardsPeople don't really play cards anymore do they? Well these kids do and it's just a normal night in their lives.
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Sorrow of a KingdomA young boy, Ryis, encounters an evil man while hunting with his father and the man's evil magic leads to the death of the great king.
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The Nickel ManI do not know where I got the inspiration for this story but it felt right to do, I hope it is enjoyed.
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The Fall of AdonisErik goes to the old wiseman Adonis in the mountains for advice unaware that the evil is coming sooner than he expected.
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The ManA vague description of one man's chase or another and what he finds when he catches that man.
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Level 43In this story there has been a terrible labratory accident and the protagonist must investigate.
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A Day in the SunA simple story of a reminiscent man working on his writings
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At a Time of WarThis story is set in the year 2054 where artificial intelligence is alive and real and machines have slowly monopolized the world through business. One man has to create peace or the human race is doomed
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A Review of One of My Favorite Movies: Silence of the LambsThis review goes over some important aspects of Silence of the Lambs, the negative aspects, and three websites that you can buy this from.
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My New Year's Resolution for 2009: Finishing a BookMaybe this year I will finally be able to finish one of my books.
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Christmas Poems to Knock the Socks Off SantaTwo poems, a freestyle one and a haiku that I made about Christmas.
