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Analyst for Target Corporation. Economics and finance major at Saint Olaf College. Varsity soccer. Enjoyed living in Indonesia, China, Gabon, Canada, and the USA. Strategy games, writing, and card games are big interests alongside travel and finance.
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Leaves and People Change, but Can I?As his environment changes at the close of summer a 24-year-old contemplates the stagnancy of his life.
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Old School New School: 10 Best Video Games in 10 YearsWhat makes a great video game? The graphics? The story? Playability? How about multiplayer modes, music, or online interaction? Let's have a look at the best 10 video games in the last 10 years.
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl Review: Who is the Best Character?A description of the "best" characters in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii. -
Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Advanced Strategy for Kirby and King DededeLearn the best strategy for taking command of Kirby and King Dedede and ultimately taking control of your opponents in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii.
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Custom Stage BuilderStrategy for creating and customizing your Nintendo Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl stages to battle your friends! -
Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Advanced Strategy for Marth, Ike, and LinkAdvanced strategy for Marth, Ike, and Link (the three swordsmen) in Nintendo Wii's latest installment of the classic Super Smash Bros. series. -
Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Advanced Strategy for Fox and FalcoSuper Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii sees the return of Fox and Falco, key players in the Super Smash Bros. Melee arena. They continue to be strong characters in Nintendo's newest installation of the Smash Bros. Series.
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Super Smash Brothers Brawl Character Review - Who's the Best Character?This article examines the just-released Super Smash Brothers Brawl for the Nintendo Wii. Characters are explored and hints given in choosing the right (or the best) character. -
Gold's Gym Manila, Philippines: ReviewA review of the quality of equipment, facilities, and service at Gold's Gym Manila
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Tai Ji Quan: History of the Chinese Martial ArtThis article gives a brief history of Tai ji Quan, one of the lesser-known Chinese martial arts.
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New Orleans Failed EvacuationWhy Hurricane Katrina victims were left behind to suffer the fury of the deadly storm.
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Sam Gamgee - A Role Model to AllThis is a college-entry paper in which the influence of a fictional character must be described. Knowledge, reading, or viewing of the used source was necessary for background and credibility (in this case, the Lord of the Rings trilogy).
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Response to Friedman's The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and MoneyA researched response to Friedman's The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money
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North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Six-Way Talks Simulation DebriefingThis article overviews the nuclear crisis of the Korean Peninsula with an eye to its international relations connections
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Dear My Good Waldo EmersonAn article of Henry David Thoreau's time travel to our present time period, and his thoughts in a letter to Waldo Emerson -
Corrigedor Island - Manila Bay, PhilippinesSummer 2007, while Interning for Emerson -
Jazz Comes to the Weimar RepublicThis slide show breaks down the initiation of jazz and its entrance into the Weimar German culture
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Wii Games - Mario Galaxy Game ReviewThis article gives a brief but comprehensive review of the new Super Mario Galaxy Wii game recently released by Nintendo. Storyline, graphics, model, platform, music, art, and gameplay are all explored. -
Traffic in Manila, Philippines - Simply DevestatingManila has a traffic problem. The sheer amount of people is a large problem, but there are some underlying issues that could be solved. -
Soccer in the United States - Too Much of a Culture ShockThis article briefly touches on several aspects of soccer that have and probably will prevent it from truly breaking in to the American sporting scene. -
How to Write FictionA beginner's guide to writing fictional short stories. In this article, brief tips for getting started will be explored.
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Short Story Writing - General TipsPresented here are some general tips for young writers beginning their first or one of their first short stories. A quick and easy guide.
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School Overview: Carleton College in Northfield, MinnesotaThis article provides a brief overview of what is like attending Carleton College
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Super Smash Brothers Stage Analysis: Donkey Kong Country and Sector ZThis installation of the advanced strategy series examines two crucial stages, Donkey Kong Country and Sector Z.
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Super Smash Brothers Stage Analysis: Saffron City & Peach's CastleThis stage analysis for Super Smash Brothers 64 analyzes two stages: Saffron City and Peach's Castle.
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Super Smash Brothers Stage Analysis: Kirby's Dreamland & Hyrule CastleThis is the third installation of the Super Smash Brothers 64 advanced strategy series. In this installation, the Kirby's Dreamland and Hyrule Castle stage are examined.
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Super Smash Brothers Advance Strategy: Fox and PikachuThis article examines two of the four top-tier characters in Super Smash Brothers 64. Master these two and you are well on your way to Super Smash Brothers success!
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Advanced Strategy for Super Smash Brothers, the Nintendo 64 ClassicSuper Smash Brothers 64 was first released in 1999 and has become a classic in Nintendo crossover fighting games and has led the way for the Game Cube (Super Smash Brothers Melee) and Wii version to come (Super Smash Brothers Brawl).
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Necessities for Traveling in the PhilippinesTraveling and living in Manila is very affordable if you know how to move about the city. This guide provides an overview of the essentials one should know before arriving in Manila, the capital of the Philippines -
Travel Guide: Manila Shopping and MoviesManila offers very affordable shopping and movie-viewing opportunities. Don't miss out on these great spots to get great deals.
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Enjoying the Manila NightlifeManila's nightlife scene has a lot to offer. Discos, sit-down bars, karaoke bars, billiard rooms, comedy clubs, and high-end nightclubs.
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Travel Guide: Getting Around in ManilaManila is not always what the traveler might expect. Part I of the guide to Manila, this article deals with transportation.
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Getting the Most Out of Being an Ole - Student Guide to Saint Olaf College in Northfield, MinnesotaSaint Olaf, a small liberal arts college just south of Minneapolis, provides students with a great rural environment and community feel. Despite the small student body, there are enough activities on and off-campus to keep students busy and having fun.


