Danny Forst
I am an ambitious writer with an English BA out of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I recently moved to New York City and am pursuing a career in writing/editing. Feel free to contact me with any questions/comments at forst056@gmail.com.
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A Character Waiting for (and Then Onboard) an AirplaneThe smells of an overcrowded terminal are sadistically intriguing. The salted pretzels and Dunkin' Donuts. The body odor of the man next to you twined with the perfume of the woman opposite. -
Rogan Josh and Robin Williams and MumbaiThanksgiving is coming up. I can't wait to have a meal with my family.
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Card in a BottleSome late night tidings about memories and fabrications.
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View from an Apartment WindowA novel start to kick off NaNoWriMo.
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Adventures at Grandma's House, Part 4I make strawberry pancakes for breakfast while Grandma reminisces.
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Adventures at Grandma's House, Part 3Grandma and I watch 60 Minutes together. It seems Grandma and Andy Rooney have more in common than I thought.
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Adventures at Grandma's House, Part 2Grandma cleans out the cabinet under the sink and nearly kills me with a wooden claw.
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Adventures at Grandma's House, Part 1Grandma tries to screw in a light bulb that already works. Based on true events, but fictionalized for practical purposes.
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A Half-act Tribute to Samuel BeckettAs Samuel Beckett examined the basis of existential meaning, so do I take up the wearisome pen (or keyboard in this modern age of flickering images) to take a stab at the blank page (with a nod to Kurt Vonnegut).
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Obama's Nobel Prize and Political SegregationPresident Obama's winning of the Nobel Peace Prize merely exacerbated a larger problem plaguing America: Hate. It's sad when peace inspires spite, but that is the reality we face today.
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Halloween Themed HaikuA simple haiku about trick or treating.
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Curried Butternut Squash SoupNeed that perfect accompaniment to your fall menu? Look no further! This soup will make your taste buds do the tango.
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5 Steps I Took to Feel HealthierOver the past year I started to take steps to make my life healthier. What I found was that each of these steps made the next one easier and that after a while, I was healthier than I had ever been before.
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Where Have All the Hyphens Gone?What are hyphens for anyways? Do we even need them? Down with the hyphen! And take your en- and em-dashes with you.
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Thanksgiving Squash RecipeThis is a very simple, very convenient recipe for squash that goes perfectly with any Thanksgiving meal.
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Yonah Shimmel and the Perfect KnishWhile walking the Lower East Side of New York CIty, I stumbled around delirious with hunger. What I found not only revitalized my sanity, but also satiated my epicurean desires.
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Salzer's Last Waltz or the Magic Mayim, Part 2A short story inspired by Ronny Beberman. Get well, Ronny.
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Salzer's Last Waltz or the Magic Mayim, Part 1A short story inspired by Ronny Beberman. Get well, Ronny.
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Californication Season 3 Coming Soon!A brief overview and recap of Showtime's hit series Californication to get you in the mood for the Season 3 premier.
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5 Halloween Movie Ideas for Fright NightWondering what movie to watch on Halloween? Don't worry about it. Just take a quick peek at this list to find a great movie for the great holiday.
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Kanye West's Apology to Taylor Swift on Jay Leno PremierOn Jay Leno's premier, Kanye West offered his apologies to Taylor Swift. Was the heartfelt regret sincere?
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What is Rosh Hashanah?If you're not Jewish, but you've heard the term Rosh Hashanah, you are probably wondering what's all the fuss. No worries. It is a relatively simple holiday that ushers in the new year. Read on to find out what makes this holiday special. -
Are Illegal Immigrants Covered Under Obama's Proposed Health Care Reform?The coverage of illegal immigrants is used as a primary objection to the new health care reform bill. What does the bill actually say about undocumented workers? Find out here.
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Summary of Obama's Speech to Congress on Health Care ReformIf you missed Obama's speech and don't want to read through the 10-page text of his address to Congress, then this is for you. The summary here provides a complete view of the Obama's health care reform bill speech, without the unnecessary frills.
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Alice's LibraryWhat happens when the words you read materialize in the night? Are they real or is your mind just deceiving you?
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The Days We Waste so Well - Halloween PoemRead this one carefully. There are subtle nuances tucked away in the lines. But then again, enjoy it for what it is--the simple beauty of language.
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The Duties of the Health Choices Commissioner If H.R. 3200 is PassedIf you don't want to dig through the 1017 pages of legalese in the H.R. 3200 proposed Health Reform Bill, but want to know what all the fuss is about, then this article is for you. It gives a short breakdown of the government's power if the bill passes.
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List of Definitions for the H.R. 3200 Health Care Reform BillWith so much political jargon and constant section referrals for definitions, the proposed Health Care Reform Bill is impossible to read. This article gives a concise list of terms that make all the mumbo-jumbo understandable.
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Deciphering Obama's Health Care Reform BillA recent blog on the health care reform bill gave a slanted summation of the main points in the document. This article seeks to objectively critique the summation and provide for a logical analysis of health care reform.
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Health Care 101 for the UninsuredAs a recent college graduate with no job, I have to face the reality associated with paying for health care. It is not cheap, but with the right knowledge I can choose a plan that fits my needs without paying for unnecessary extras.
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Give Up Brett Favre#4 will always be an iconic number in the history of football, but for right now, I'd be happy to see it hanging up on a flag in Lambeau next to Hutson, Nitschke, and Starr.
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My Top 10, Scratch That, 5 Movies that Span All Decades and GenresI gave you the first part of my list, now it's time for the rest. Keep your shirts on folks, you might get thrown for a loop with some of these...
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My Top 10, Scratch That, 5 Movies that Span All Decades and GenresIn a recent car ride with my parents, we stumbled on a much debated topic: what are the top 10 movies of all time. While I failed to think of them on the spot, I came back to my computer and came up with some of my classics.
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Pills and ProceduresI recently had a minor surgery preformed on my nasal passage and was prescribed Tylenol 3 for the pain. I had no idea about the long term effects of Tylenol on the kidneys and liver until a pharmacist forced me to reassess my usage of medication.
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A Letter, a Duffle, and an Empty RoomA soon-to-be college graduate leaves town unexpectedly after receiving a troublesome letter from an old friend.
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A Million Things to Do but SleepA short fiction piece on the thoughts and memories before sleep cradles you in its wondrous arms. The mysteries of sleep can seem like a waste of time, but sometimes it's the best investment.
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Laughter of the MomentAn archetypical short fiction piece centered on the experience of life.
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Please Remove Your ShoesWe used to be able to travel with ease and fluidity, but now the price of travel has surpassed the cost of feeling safe. Isn't it about time we regain some control and start to live life instead of fearing it?
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5 Easy Tweaks for a Healthier LifestyleMany people have tried diets, gyms, pills, and the like, but they still don't look or feel healthy. Read this article for tips on a moderate lifestyle that will rekindle your youth and cleanse your spirit.
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Bernie Madoff: The DeanAre we creating hypocrites out of ourselves when we idealize money, but demonize choice means of getting it? Given this, is our university system just a cash crop business or is there truth behind it?
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DirecTV, Michael Jackson, and Human ValueA DirecTV commercial that replaces the heads of a man's friends and family with a $100 bill has extinguished my flare for 200+-channel television and sparked a series of thoughts on modern American values.
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Top 5 IPhone Features and Number 1 Worst IPhone LetdownThis gets down to the nitty-gritty of the iPhone. It resonates with all iPhone owners, but serves as a warning to those that don't have one yet. Read carefully.
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Brewers Beat Mets in 19-hitterThis gives a brief review of the game along with a closing sentiment by yours truly.
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The Clash of Polarity and the Pursuit of HappinessBoth Samuel Johnson and Jonathan Swift knew the possibility to live one's life devoted to an ideology and the danger associated with that lifestyle. They use antithetical structure to place ideologies side-by-side to portray that danger.
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Slumdog Millionaire: Worth Millions?A subjective review of Slumdog Millionaire by a person with vast film knowledge and a strong grasp of lexical geography.
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Wall-E and Societal MisdirectionUsing the Pixar film Wall-E as a critical background for social commentary, this text seeks to point out flaws in modern society and discuss how Wall-E embodies a hope for change in the future.