Rodney Wilder
I am a Portland State University graduate, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and the aim to write professionally whenever the opportunity arises. I enjoy creative writing, practice poetry constantly. Most of all, though, I love studying the Bible, and growing deeper in my relationship with Jesus Christ, the Lord who saves and nurtures, redeems and renews. The life I have is by His grace, and it is to Him that I live it and give it.
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Winter HaikuA haiku about Winter. -
TheurgyWho'd have thought a manger floor would show that blessed nativity?
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The Top 10 Songs by Cradle of FilthCradle of Filth is a huge force in the metal genre. There's no denying that, but what songs are the band's straight-up best? Here's the top 10 songs by Cradle of Filth.
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Horror Story for HalloweenA short horror story for Halloween. -
Otaku PoemA poem about anime conventions and the family of fans.
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Poem About CosplayA poem about what it means to cosplay, and what it is that inspires this cosplayer. -
Anime-Inspired PoetryA poem about the effect good anime and gaming has on the fandom. -
Poem About Kumoricon and Anime ConventionsA poem about the love for anime conventions and why they are so important to the otaku and various attendants. -
Poetry About CosplayA poem about cosplay and cosplayers -
Good Friday PoemA poem about Good Friday, Easter and the Crucifixion of Christ. -
Easter PoemA poem about Easter -
Spring PoemA poem to celebrate Spring.
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The Facebook 'Like' Button, a Social InfectionMost of us use Facebook for its convenience, but is its ease, embodied by the 'Like' button, infecting us?
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'The Oregon Trail - Official Trailer', One of the Best Fake Movie TrailersWe all remember playing Oregon Trail in school, taking seriously none of the hardships our virtual party were enduring. It was a great educational game, and now it is a brilliant fake movie trailer. -
'Wrong Side of Town', the Worst Movie I Have Ever Seen"Wrong Side of Town" is a movie that depends entirely on the star-power of its cast. Unfortunately, though, its cast aren't all that big of a deal, and they can't act either. So, the movie is screwed on both accounts.
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Best Portland Tattoo Shops (Portland, OR)Portland is host to a nice array of tattoo shops and piercing parlors, but if you want to get the best quality you can, for the best price you can, there are only a few options.
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Super Bowl HaikuA haiku about the Super Bowl -
2011 Augurs Awfully for Superhero Films2011 has a handful of superhero movies on its plate, but will they be good? That's the question. -
Christmas Poetry: "When Even the Stars Were Outshone"A poem for Christmas, recounting the glory of Christ's birth and the angels that heralded His arrival.
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Poetry on Christmas: "God with Us"A poem from the perspective of God, on the birth of the Christ and ransom of humanity.
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Unique Gift Ideas for Your WifeThe holidays can put a lot of emphasis on gift-getting and giving, but it is the unique gifts that will leave their mark on your wife. Cater to her interests, and make her something really special this year. Here are a few examples. -
'Voyage of the Dawn Treader' Craft Ideas: Beaded BraceletYour how to guide for making a beaded bracelet for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader". -
Christmas PoetryA poem about Christmas, written in the sonnet form.
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How to Give a Pet as a Gift without Giving a Pet as a GiftLots of people would love to wake up to Christmas or a day of Hanukkah with a new pet awaiting them. Giving a pet is hard though. Follow these suggestions, though, and you can give a pet without physically doing it.
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My Workout Routine for Toning and BurningMy workout routine has been very effective, and has helped me tone muscle and burn fat. With the alternating of exercises and daily commitment, you'll be sure to see results too.
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Poem About ChristmasA poem about Christmas and the joy it brings to the season.
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Christmas PoetryA poem about Christmas, following the archangel Gabriel.
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IPod, the Thing I Can't Live WithoutThere are a lot of things that get us through our days. Mine just happens to be smaller than a wallet and with more music than a record store.
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Poem for ThanksgivingA poem relating the peace, happiness and general loveliness of Thanksgiving. May it be a pleasant read and a complement to your seasonal celebrations.
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Five of the Best Horror Movies for HalloweenHalloween and horror movies go hand in hand. You just have to watch horror movies for Halloween. So to that I offer five horror movies that Halloween can't be complete without.
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Flash Fiction Scary Story and Cosmic HorrorA snippet of the horror bespoke by the likes of H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe.
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Some of the Creepiest Characters for Halloween Costumes, for WomenHalloween is meant to be a scary holiday, full of grotesque costumes and gory makeup. This Halloween make yourself into something truly terrifying with one of these suggested characters from movies and video games.
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Some of the Creepiest Characters for Halloween Costumes, for MenThere's no need to wear the same tired joke costume for Halloween. Included are a few suggestions of male characters that are particularly horrible and horrifying, sure to make Halloween a haunt again.
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Autumn and Halloween PoetryA poem about Autumn and the alluring aspects of the season.
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Scary Halloween Stories: Horror for HalloweenA short horror story for Halloween, about science gone wrong and its horrible consequences.
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Orphaned Land Coming to Portland, Oregon with Katatonia on 09/23Orphaned Land are an amazing Middle Eastern Metal band, and for the first time they will be playing in Portland, OR, at the Hawthorne Theater on September 23.
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The Joys of Anime ConventionsAnime Conventions are more than just costumes and anime. To some it seems like a silly gathering, but there is a heart and soul to Anime conventions that makes it a significant cornerstone of the Anime subculture.
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Depending on the Perfection of ChristJesus Christ is perfect where we as people are not. He invites us to lay our burdens down before Him, but how many of us actually do?
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"Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special": A Video Game that Begs for US ReleaseSquare Enix hit home run after home run with their Final Fantasy series, and if Itadaki Street Special, a game exclusive to Japan, were to be released in the US, it would be just as big a success.
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Top 3 Dystopian Movies of All TimeDystopian concepts have always been an interest to filmmakers and viewers alike. Like any genre, there can be flops and there can be victories. Three of the best dystopian films follow.
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Fall Poetry, a Poem About AutumnA poem about the transition from Summer to Fall, and the subtleties of those changes.
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A Few of the Best Visual Kei Bands in JapanAny genre of music can suffer from oversaturation, and Visual Kei is no different. There are many bands being recognized that shouldn't be, and several bands not being recognized that should be.
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How I Came to Know Jesus ChristGod called me to Him very early on, and He protected me from what would have surely been my destruction, mentally and spiritually.
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The Bible and How God Brings the Profound Through the CommonHow God shows His nature and the truth of Christ historically through the system of birthright.
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Great Used Book Stores in Portland, ORPortland is a city that loves its books, and with several great landmarks of literature offering up great used books, there is no reason to not find that book you want or need.
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Poetry: A Purple HaikuA haiku on the color purple, in honor of Associated Content coming into partnership with Yahoo!
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God's Word is Meant for the World: Teachings and MessagesThe Bible is a gift from God, a source of constant guidance, encouragement, and the way He communicates with all of us. Those who spurn Christ betray themselves, for there is so much they have to learn from God and His Word.
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An Analysis of Anima from Final Fantasy XAnima is a summoned creature in the video game Final Fantasy X, and is full of amazing characteristics that make for some very interesting conclusions.
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Father's Day PoetryA poem to celebrate Father's Day, and to honor those who have fathered their children.
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How to Make Unique Beaded Bracelets that Others Will Want and EnvyEnjoy making your own beaded bracelets with this tutorial. I'll guide you through the steps and in no time you will have your own piece of beaded jewelry to appreciate and wear with pride.
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How to Make Beaded Bracelets with PendantsMaking your own jewelry is fun, recreational and can be a great outlet. Making your own bracelet with pendants and beads is only a few steps away, and I'll guide you through those steps with this article.
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The Top Viral Videos, Featuring "Charlie the Unicorn" and Tay ZondayViral Videos are the new form of entertainment, and the Internet is full of gems. Here are the top 3 Viral Videos I have encountered.
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The Top 3 Books for Movie AdaptationA ton of films are produced every year, with a great deal of them being remakes and adaptations. Here are me three choices for books that deserve movie adaptations.
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Portland's Top Restaurants for Romantic Evenings (Portland, OR)Portland, OR is full of fantastic food and culture, and with the number of dates going on here every night, picking the right place is important. Here are three suggestions that will promise great food and a romantic atmosphere.
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Memorial Day PoetryTo the important holiday of Memorial Day I offer a poem to celebrate, honor and reflect on the things that have come before.
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Summer PoetryA poem about Summer and the beauty that occurs in nature.
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Poetry for Mother's DayA poem to celebrate Mother's Day, and the love a mother shows their children.
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Review of Bitter Ruin's "Hung, Drawn & Quartered"Bitter Ruin's "Hung, Drawn & Quartered", to be released on May 26th, is a stunning journey of refreshing, darkly tinged melodies and emotionally-charged concepts. An elegantly beautiful collection.
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A Poem to Celebrate Cinco De MayoCinco de Mayo is a cherished holiday and a time to reflect on the characteristics of perseverance and resiliency. To that end, here is a poem celebrating the holiday.
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The Top 5 Cover Songs that Cross Musical GenresIn music, a lot of people see genres as unbreakable rules or undefiable labels, but these top 5 songs are proof that genre is just another element that can be changed to create something amazing. Check these top 5 cross-genre cover songs.
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An Easter Poem on Palm SundayA poem about Palm Sunday and its significance in relation to Easter and Pesach - Passover.
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Bible Verses for Healing, Strength and EncouragementThe Bible is God's way of reaching us, and as such it is full of inspiration and encouragement for those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and love Him.
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Bible Verses to Inspire and Encourage on EasterEaster, being such an important time of the year for Christians, is to be celebrated with joy and gladness. Here are several Bible verses to guide your celebrations.
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Key Advice for Portland State University's New and Incoming Students (Portland, OR)Portland State University is a vast school, and being placed in the heart of downtown Portland, has a lot to offer its new students.
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The Top 10 Songs by the Black Dahlia MurderThe Black Dahlia Murder is easily one of the most revered and respected bands within the metal scene. Of the band's four albums, so far, here are their ten greatest songs, according to me.
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A Poem for GraduationGraduation is important for any and all who go through it, whether it is from high school or college or anywhere else. A simple poem to commemorate it.
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A Poem for Earth DayThe natural world around us is full of wonder and simply amazing. Here is a poem to inspire thought about the significance of Earth and nature.
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The Health-Centered Shift in Entertainment as Seen in "Biggest Loser" and "Food Revolution"After so many years of truly destructive American television, the light at the end of the tunnel has appeared in the form of "The Biggest Loser" and "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution".
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How to Get Your Muscles Toned or Built: Forearms and CalvesWith the idea of First-Degree Muscles, you can target certain areas of your body with intensity and efficiency. You just have to know what you're doing, and with the help of this article, you will.
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Short Story - Creative Fantasy FictionA glimpse of the reunion between two whose lives were entwined far before ever they met.
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Haiku for SpringSeveral haiku written on the topic of spring and what its coming looks like.
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Poems on Gardening and the Advent of SpringSpring has returned and there is seemingly no end to the beauty God is putting on display in the natural world. A couple poems inspired by such beauty.
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Titanic Expectations and Results in "God of War III" for Playstation 3The "God of War" series has established a reputation of being above and beyond all other video games, and this third and final installment carries that reputation to new heights.
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"South Park" Returns with "Sexual Healing" for Its 14th Season"South Park" returns with its 14th season and kicks it off with a hilarious mockery of Tiger Woods and the country's response to his situation.
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A Poem for the Celebration of EasterWith Easter being such a cornerstone of Christianity, it only makes sense that it would be a fount of inspiration for many, myself included. A poem inspired by the life and death, and return to life, of Jesus Christ.
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Upon Easter: Poetry and Compositions for the HolidaySeveral collected poems for the celebration and further remembrance of Easter and what it is to mean.
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Perfectly Surreal, Perfectly Mad in Burton's "Alice in Wonderland""Alice in Wonderland", directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, defies the negative predictions of critics and delivers a wonderfully entertaining and engaging take on the classic fairy tale.
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Sarah Jezebel Deva Sets the Standard for Ambient Metal with "A Sign of Sublime"Sarah Jezebel Deva has long been present in some of the top bands of extreme metal, and now going solo with "A Sign of Sublime", fans and listeners will not be disappointed by the fruits of her personal endeavor.
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Prom Insurance: The 10 Songs You Should Spin at Your 2010 PromProm is all about celebration, and without the right music that just isn't possible. Take these ten suggestions and make your prom an evening of energetic perfection.
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3D Film, Unnecessary at Best and Destructive at WorstNo matter how you feel about 3D technology being used in movies, you have to realize it has nothing significant to offer beyond appearance.
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Dante's Inferno Upholds the CrossGiven the reputation of Christianity in mainstream media, the last place one would expect it presented faithfully is Visceral Games' February offering, Dante's Inferno, but that is exactly what one will find in the Hellish crusade.
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Review of Orphaned Land's "The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR" (2010)Orphaned Land produce music with hope and life at its core. Nowhere is this more apparent than their latest release, February's "The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR", in the creation of which they gave birth to a true masterpiece.
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Super Bowl XLIV Draws More Than Just the Committed EnthusiastSuper Bowl has been a cornerstone of televised, sporting entertainment for nearly half a century. Only recently though has the viewer base begun to divide into two increasingly mutually-exclusive groups: the football fans and the commercial-consumers.
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A Limerick for Paddy's DayA simple lighthearted limerick to further drum up the spirit of things.
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The 10 Songs Your St. Patrick's Day Party Cannot Go WithoutIt's no mystery that St. Patrick's Day is just a massive party for most, and what is a party without music? With these suggestions, you'll for certain keep the spirits high.
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Review of Bold Films' Legion (2010)January's apocalyptic epic, Legion, brought a poorly written plot and a plethora of plot holes. Intellectually insulting and visually sparse, this is one to watch out for.
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How to Catch a Leprechaun on St. Patrick's DaySt. Patrick's Day brings more than just joy, the color green and general joviality. It brings Leprechauns! Read on for the key tips to capturing yourself one, and the gold/magic they possess as well!
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St. Patrick's Day PoemA classical poem in celebration of St. Patrick's Day and in remembrance of Saint Patrick and his pursuit to see the Gospel brought home to Ireland. This poem recounts one of the most fabled of difficulties he could be said to have encountered.
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Poem for Black History MonthThis poem is inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream to see the African-American race embraced as equal along with all others of humanity.
