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(7/12/5)Sex!! Everything you wanted to know...-This article is basically everything you wanted to know about SEX!!!!! read
(5/1/4)Death Comes in Many forms-summary of my life withh ed's, self-injury, depression, abuse, and suicide...you aren't alone
(4/14/4)This is me and how I am...Soime just can't accept that!-I am who I am my mother is a bitch my father is cool I am stuck with my mother whom I hate but I can't do ANYTHING.....
(2/21/4)How I Know I'm In Love-Some people don't know the difference between love and lust, this is how I know I'm in Love
(2/12/4)In response to What is really love.-There are some answers here. So I hope you find it helpful.
(2/10/4)WHAT REALLY IS LOVE?-How can we be in love whenever we are still not sure what are feelings mean
(1/15/4)Response to Response to the Blood of Hypocrites-attempted explanation in response to the response to worker bee's essay
(1/12/4)Response to The Blood of Hypocrites.-Appalled..............................................................................
(1/12/4)Response to The Truth About Teens and Smoking ets-Read it to catch my drift. These discussions enfuriate me!
(12/28/3)Dont quite know what title to give this...-No, really, I cant put any clear title to this. I guess you coul just say its something I wanted to get off my shoulders, but read if you want and tell me what you think, and by all means write an article in response, that would be fun.
(12/18/3)The Ugly Duckling (A Teenager's Story)-A journey of a teenager from ugliness to beauty...
(11/22/3)Everything Happens for a Reason-this is just a short story i wrote for english- i'd really like opinons on it if it's not too much trouble :)
(11/8/3)Response to RsPixie's Tobacco article-Ok I will explain more here, I didnt detail enough for what I wrote. And some people are already calling me a liar....so here it is.
(11/7/3)The Truth About Tobacco and Teens Today-I can't believe how many people here write articles without knowing ANYTHING about what they're actually talking about. The Article Tobacco and Teens Today is COMPLETELY FALSE
(11/4/3)The Blood of Hypocrites-The hypocrisy of cutters, possible causes, my experiences.
(11/2/3)My Article Is Gone Too!!!-What just happend, I wrote an article about teens and tobacco and its gone???!!!!! grrr!!!
(11/2/3)Tobacco and Teens Today-The number of teens smoking has rised alot, dont teens understand what there doing to themselves??
(11/1/3)What the Hell just happened to my artical?!-I worte an artical and now its not there! I hope someone read it before it dissapeared!
(11/1/3)Once again, I'm all alone...-I'm in desparate need of relationship advise. Can anyone hear me?
(10/31/3)The REALLY REALLY Real Reason Teens Are Depressed-in response to shadow_manifest's article. anyone that would have written something like he wrote must be cold and heartless. and VERY uneducated about depression SO DONT WRITE ABOUT WHAT YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT!
(10/25/3)The Real Reason for Teen Depression...-This is my view on teen depression and suicide. It's what I have personally gone through and learned...
(9/20/3)September 11th, has changed our country, but what has it made us?-September 11th was a horrific tradegy, but dont you think alot of this stuff is bullshit.......................
(9/18/3)The Really real reason teens are depreesed-I am clearing up the fact I know depressed teens and how stupid some of there reason's are. Some have a valid excuse, most don't.
(9/7/3)The REAL Reason Teens Are Depressed-Just trying to clear up a few things for Shadow Manifest because after reading this article I'm almost positive he does not really understand the mind of a depressed teenager
(9/7/3)Think About It (Thoughts On Being Thin)-Being thin isn't always a good thing. Many times it is a curse. PLEASE READ. You could save someone a lot of heartache!
(9/7/3)A Peice Of Cake (Religous)-A little encouragement for those that are feeling a little blue :)
(9/3/3)The Dan Dan ***Read It This Can Happen To You***-About A Guy Named The Dan Dan And How He Can Mess Up Your Life
(9/1/3)The US Government and There Damn Money!!!!!-The US Government and there money, which is basically what revolves around them, money, money, money, for get bout the US citizens right?
(8/22/3)Why teens are depressed-This artical is my personal views on the teen population that pertains to the depressed,self cutters, and bitchers.
(8/17/3)IN REPLY TO 'TO BE WITH YOU' ARTICLE-REPLYING AND TRYING TO GIVE ADVICE TO OTHER PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT FEEL SIMILIAR
(8/13/3)Homosexuality: Why are We So Against It-Just my thoughts on Homosexuality and some reasons I have heard that make no sense to me
(6/15/3)Earth, Humankind and Fighting-Eh, this originally began as a speech forsome random audience, plus a good way to let out some feeligs. Pretty dark and depressing, a load of pessimistic crap. Please feel fre to send me comments on it.
(6/10/3)Just Me Venting About My Crappy Life-there isn't much to this, i just needed to vent about my crappy life and hopefully someone will give me some advice
(5/17/3)Budget Cuts and The Effects-The effects of budget cuts in my school, and how crucial it is to take the cuts from somewhere else.
(4/19/3)Response to " War Or Not To War- Is It Justifiable?"-Now after the war is close to an end and such, here is what I have to say...
(4/19/3)Response To Seria1's Article On The Death Penalty-It may say thou shall not kill but God also has wars against evil, think about it......
(3/19/3)To War Or Not To War- Is It Justifiable?-Should America go to war with Iraq? What are the implications?
(3/18/3)Response to the death penalty article.-This article is my thoughts about death row and the power to create and kill.
(3/6/3)Response to "Abortion is Wrong"-here's a few points most people do not consider when speaking about abortion
(3/4/3)Welcome to the Wired World-Um, yeah, this is my off-the-wall guide to the wired world. Talks about the good side and the bad side, but there's more on the bad than the good. So, read if you want and tell me what you think.
(2/23/3)ANother response to the abortion article....A question for the author-A question for the author of the abortiopn article ..and some more on my stance and opinion
(2/17/3)The judgement times....really suck-The judgement of people for what the believe in, what they wear, what kind of music they listen to, what they wear on thier own body
(2/15/3)young female writers needed-poetry and prose needed for our collaboration book due out in the fall
(2/11/3)Why There Is No Proof of God's Existence (If He Exists)-A logical explanation as to why the existence of God cannot be proven, if He's actually there.
(2/6/3)Something that some people call love-Everyone has different meanings of love and some really cant give one out cause we all no it isnt a meaning it is what you put it as so if you read on u will understand were i am coming from
(1/24/3)Response To Everybody Else's Response To My Abortion Article-I would just like to respond and clear some things up on the articles I wrote on abortion and the death penalty...
(1/21/3)The Hairy Ass That Is America-Even though i have as much patriotic spirit as the next person I do have some faults about America that I would like to speak about.
(1/21/3)Response to "Abortion is Wrong"-My view on when and why abortion may sometimes be the only way.
(1/18/3)Should the Death Penalty be Outlawed?-My veiws along with other peoples veiws on the death penalty....
(1/18/3)ABORTION IS WRONG NO MATTER WHAT the SITUATION!!!!!-Last semester in class we talked about abortion.... here is what I had to say.....
(1/9/3)School Shooting Thoughts-I am now writing about my friend's and my thoughts about the school shooting that happened a while ago...
(1/2/3)Why Don't People Read Anymore?-I find it extremely depressing that people my age will not, or can not read.
(12/27/2)A Mistreated Emotion-Love is not a deed, it's a phantom of the mind. To charish someone, means nothing more than to embrace that person in difficult times, and cheer him up when he feels down. We, as the highest conscious race alive, still have a lot to work on.
(12/17/2)Only 365 Days Ago, Life Was Different-One year can change your whole life, it seems like a long time, but its really not.
(11/24/2)Mankind, the Rapist.-An essay showing how mankind perverts everything it can, despite what positive intentions it may've been created with.
(11/24/2)The Movie Infront of My Eyes-Another story i wrote and had no one to read it. So I thought I'd put in speak out where someone will read it.
(11/19/2)Gnomes- Why they need to be saved-A plea for the better treatment of Gnomekind which we see suffering everyday. Recent newspaper reports show that 1 in 5 gnomes has been mistreated by its owners.
(11/19/2)Teen Depression and Suicide-Teens these days think life is so bad for them and their all depressed and thinkin of commiting suicide and stuff...read this!
(11/19/2)I'm So Tired Of People Saying Love Sux...-People always say love sucks but then when they get into a relationship, their whole perspective changes on what they used to think
(11/17/2)Love,Emotions...Dealing With Them All...-this article is about how we feel when we are in love and the emotions that we feel when we are suppsoedly "in love."
(11/16/2)Reply to "Abortion, It's A Killer"-everyone is entitled to their own opinions and I respect that but you never know the circumstances until you go through them yourself!
(11/15/2)Abortion...It's a Killer!-I recently had to write an essay for English on my thoughts on abortion and this is what it was on pretty much...kinda short...
(11/14/2)Good and Evil...Why Do We Believe In Them?-We hear people talking about good and evil everday, whether it be in the media or in general conversations. They are mentioned in fairy tales that we tell our children. But has anyone ever stopped and thought about why they exist?
(11/14/2)!~! 1o ways to be sexy and even feel sexy!~!-ok these are told by me and by like every girl magazine out there o and they do work!!!!!EnJoY!~!
(11/11/2)Are They You're True Friends?-Is she really your best friend?? Because if she is she wouldn't be talking about YOUR .................
(11/9/2)Randon Thoughts From What Hell I face-Just what the titls states. Nothing special, in fact DO NOT read this article. It is crap. It is a waste of time. Forget you ever read this.
(11/9/2)Marketing and the Real World-Nice to meet you, do you want to hear my story? This is the beginning of how I see things. Don't hold it against me
(11/4/2)Music Film Clips, Are We Influenced?-Sure we ar influenced by music film clips but I think that the lyrics are to blame
(11/1/2)Sexuality Sells? But Why?-Basically I bring up and then question the need for such graphically sexual videos in todays music scene.
(10/28/2)A thin line between friendship and love-Its outlines what happens when you start to think of a friend as more!
(10/27/2)**Life** True Story on a girl that hated it-True story on a girl I used to know that hated her life and now is in her dreams and will forever~!~
(10/26/2)The female teenage world full of boys and hormones!-This article talks bout boys and i will give boy advice to anyone so msg me!
(10/17/2)A Short Story I Wrote For English-I wrote this short story for an english assignment and i got a few remarks about the topic i chose to write about.
(10/16/2)The Death of a Friend-My views and thoughts of recent events in my life..
(10/14/2)All I Want To Do Is Be With Him, It's Too Complicated!-He's my best friend and I love him more than anything in this world. She treats him so bad and he deserves so much more, I wish I could be that someone to show him what a truly special person he is, but its just so complicated..
(10/7/2)In Defense of the Victims-I am outraged with the state of society. The innocent are abused, crimes are ignored, and victims are punished.
(10/4/2)In Response to "Some People Just Don't Get It"-Ebonics and the ghetto - stereotypically crude, or crudely stereotyped?
(10/2/2)Some people just don't get it.-It's about misconceptions of what people think is cool or fun.
(10/1/2)Wonderland-a modernized pessemisitc oppressed viewpoint of Alice In Wonderland
(9/28/2) Random Thoughts-Just a little something i wrote a few months ago. Its a true story about me when i sent a letter about my
(9/27/2)Evil teachers & subjects - why they're asking for it (to be voodooed tha-This article is mostly about my opinions towards school and teachers. Please take a look at it if you feel like it is your teachers that are slowly turning you into a high school dropout.
(9/17/2)Witchcraft and Wicca-My opinion on witchcraft and it history as well as my opinion on others views on witchcraft today
(9/12/2)BOYCOTT MCDONALDS and PUNKYFISH-Not many people know what Punky Fish is, well let me explain... they made fabulous clothes. Then they sold themselves to TAMMY GIRL :o We must Boycott them
(9/10/2)Concerns about weight?-This is a part-motivational article to help people who are having issues with their weight. =)
(9/8/2)**Why Boys Suck**(but some are cool)-its is about boys and how they play girls but it isnt all boys but this gives you some ideas
(8/16/2)My Own Drama (Teens in the World Today...?!!)-my realizations, rants, thoughts, truths and feelings of almost everything that i Know for sure is going on in my head at the moment .. : ) thank you
(8/7/2)Magnetic Ball Propulsion Device (energy source)-A magnet ball and container magnets which make up a sphere and pull and push...
(8/7/2)Life is so Confusing!-why are my brothers assholes? what the hell is love? my own therapies, and even though i like drugs and stuff.. they are fucking stupid.
(8/3/2)Should I Save my Virginity-I don'tknow if i should wait a little longer?? Help!
(8/3/2)Why the Fuck do I care?-This is about a guy I was talking to in java chat. If you were there you know who I'm talking about.
(7/25/2)Where Have All the Rockstars Gone?-This article is about how slowly but surely, all the true rockstars will be dead.
(7/24/2)My Fucked Up Life And My Fucked Up Friends-I talk about the one person who I hate the most... ME!
(7/23/2)Meeting Someone off the Internet-This is about losing someone to murder. This is about the stupidity of teenage girls who think that it can't happen to them. This is honesty that I hope will effect everyone who reads this.
(7/19/2)My Conspiracy Theory-My take on the activity over seas and a theory as to why it is still in activity.
(7/16/2)Just Little Things I've Noticed.-It's pretty much self explainitory. It's just little things, that's all.
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(6/16/2)The Calling: June 12, Burlington Iowa-Review and My personal Experience at The Calling on June 12 in Burlington Iowa
(6/13/2)Superficial and Shallow...what's the point?-My views on people being superficial and asking why people are...
(6/8/2)everyone is beautiful-This is just my view of how beauty should be defined (or not defined) we are all beautiful people and hope everyone will come to realise it at some point in there lifetime
(6/3/2)A Responce To IceBurgs Article,about Skinny Girls....-Reading your Article and I have some Comments To Make. Very Interesting and all,but...............
(5/14/2)Why can't you just see that I love you?-A view into a tortured heart, twisted soul. Perhaps it will help you with your tortures.
(5/13/2)The Politics of Feather Boas-This is about not judging people from what you see.
(5/13/2)Nature Doesn't Care About You-On the subject of man vs. nature...............................................
(5/13/2)Is Anyone Interested In Special Forces? If So, Read Ahead-If ur not into special forces(namely navy seals) i wouldnt read this.
(5/4/2)Freedom are we killing it-This i swhat it will be like if we trade our freedom. This information has been provided by VERY reliable sources.
(4/29/2)Faked - behind the media scares-Are we really to blame for Global Warming? A different take on the general view...
(3/28/2)People Are Always Trying to Change Me-I cannot understand why I can't just be accepted for who I am...
(2/27/2)WHAT'S WRONG WITH PEOPLE THESE DAYS?????-I'm asking a good question and I'm not being stupid as before......................................
(2/16/2)Some interesting facts about September 11 and related issues-as above, BlaBla Whats the deal with 50 words, does it realy matter
(1/22/2)The Problem With Intolerance-One of the emptiest, most meaningless insult I've ever heard.
(12/21/1)Why Are People So Viciously Mean to Those That They Don't Know?-This explains/asks why people are vicious to others that they do not know.
(12/11/1)Wonderful Rules Of The New World-Never impose anything you believe on someone else. Be careful in expressing your own opinion if it differs from the majority. You might impose without knowing it.
(12/2/1)~Dissed and Dismissed~- This is about how people diss and dismissed other peoples articles and poetry
(11/17/1)10 Large - Number 1? or Number 10? or Number 1?-In a countdown the # of the video is a representation, not the actual number of the video being shown.
(11/16/1)SHume: Cause and Effect-Effect doesn't precede cause because effect must be caused...
(10/30/1)Why Must I Shout, Q uite Down Just a Little-Must I live and not be heard? If only my life wasn't so loud...
(10/25/1)What About Our Freedoms?-This is a short summary of how our lives will be when we start trading freedom for security. This information has been provided by VERY reliable sources.
(10/4/1)America under attack-im not american but who ever did this shouldn't of.........................................
(9/23/1)WHAT DO TEENS THINK ABOUT THE ATTACK ON AMERICA?-This article is about the way teens feel about what is currently going on in our society. It will inform you and other teens about ways to deal with what is going on and the way others feel about what is going on.
(9/19/1)Disaster in NYC and Washington DC!! Did it effect you?-This is all about what happen Sept. 11 and how effected people and whats going to happen next
(9/16/1)DEPRESSION I'm FINALLY OVER IT-i have had depression since i was 8 and now about three months ago i got over it i smile once again finally
(9/7/1)I DONT KNOw...................................................................-same As above.......................................................................................
(9/5/1)Gay and Lesbian Rights.-Do they deserve rights or don't they.....this is an opinionated article
(8/24/1)PoEtRy PaGe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-A question about the poetry page.....................
(8/20/1)Christianity, Revealed-An attempt at dispelling stereotypes about Christianity.
(8/19/1)10 Tips to Help You Lose Weight.-Keep those pounds from coming back during the winter months.
(8/19/1)Cold and Flu Prevention.-Arm youself with some tips on fending off the cold and flu.
(8/13/1)The Real Truth About Party Drugs-The party is over and you're ready to go home, but you're dead.
(8/9/1)PartÉ Kidz and There Stereotypes-it's giving people information about the sterotypes, some that may be true. But i am just saying that partÉ kidz aren't out there to rape or have sex all nite long. I am going to educate u on the druggs that some may be using.
(8/4/1)Quit dissing thin people-quit judging us thins people!! were not as bad as you tink. were misinterpreted and its unfair. you dont know anything about a person untill ou get to know them, yet i get judged for being skinny..please explain!! cuz ive had enough,
(8/2/1)OzzFest In St. Louis Missouri-What happened at Ozzfest in St.Louis for the people who didn't get to go to it.
(7/10/1)The Way I Think People Work-An insight into a problem that I think affects many people. (and plz, comment on the boards)
(7/5/1)In Response To Snowflake’s Mindless Rambling-RE: Am I Right Here About This People- ((No, you and your sister are wrong))
(7/3/1)Am I Right Here About This People-everyone thinks i'm wrong on this but i don't think so..i need ur advice..
(6/16/1)Why Suicide Is Better Then Working At McDonalds… And I pick on Lovely_Rita-Ahhh, 2am. I call it the "Magic Hour". Whee look, I have to add more words to make this work.
(6/15/1)Why you should not work at McDonald's!!-McDonald's is one of the most evil, money hungry companies in the world! I'm not about to tell you
(6/14/1)Why You Should Work at McDonalds-McDonald’s…the best chance at life you can get! Start your career here!
(6/12/1) I love earth- tells how much i love earth
(6/10/1)Oh Yes, You Are Insignificant-History: Last week my friend and I chatted about the importance of a single solitary soul. It has now grown into a 6 person debate that usually end in screaming (ah, possibly the best kind)
(5/2/1)Boredom: Incentive for Creativity or Just Annoying?-Lately I've been more bored than usual. Anytime I mention it someone tells me that it's good, that I'll think something wonderful to do up. Do I? Sometimes, but not usually.
(4/5/1)Am I Too Thin? A Message to all the People .-why diet? because of society and the way we make physical appearance and aceptabilty so closely linked.
(3/25/1)HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Four Degreez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-Another idea about the icions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(1/11/1)Violence in the Media-Pursuasive essay I wrote in the 9th grade. The ending is kind of dramatic, I still believe most of what I wrote. If you have any comments, questions, or arguments, please pm me.
(1/10/1)A complanint about the Promssing New icions-Hello I was just wondering about something and I know alot of you guys will be wondering too about this............................
(12/27/0)Internet Realationships-Many people have different opinions on internet realationships.. this will tell what i think about them, an expierience and other opinions people have towards them.
(12/11/0)Does One Really Need A Mate?-They say that there is somebody for everybody.....
(12/8/0)"Bait and Switch" and or Deceptive Advertising-Newspaper ads, and merchants whose huge lettered, come on gimmics, don't really tell you what's in the fine print!
(11/18/0)Why Take Pride In Stupidity?-This article is about much of the stupidity that has been displayed of late
(11/14/0)We Need to Get Over It!!!!-Why didn't people ask for help when they voted..they are not looking smart complaining now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(9/22/0)Are we looking at the outward apperance or the inner?-What are we really looking for in the opposite sex? The way they look,the money they have , or their character?
(8/28/0)Wedding Vows and What they Mean Today-Nobody gives a fiddlers fart about wedding vows anymore!
(8/28/0)Violence in Front of Our Eyes-Where should the blame be put on the images we see/hear?
(8/16/0)E-mail: Spam In Your Inbox (this one)-Aren't you tired of all that crap in your e-mail? I know I am!
(8/16/0)E-mail: Spam In Your Inbox-Aren't you tired of all that crap in your e-mail? I know I am!
(8/11/0)Chicken Soup For the Teenage Soul Journal-The book "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal" is an excellent book. I have enjoyed using it and I have only had it for 2 days.
(8/4/0)What Is With Looks Why Are We Obseesed With Them-Why are people so obseesed with looks?Who decided that people should be based on by how they look on the outside?Why are some people so shallow that they will only go out with someone that is "fine"?
(7/27/0)Stupid drivers and the tricks they pull-When we have drivers who "play" with other drivers for seemingly trivial or imagined offenses, our highways become even more dangerous than before.
(7/27/0)Revolution Through Violence or Nonviolence?-This is a paper I wrote on a topic I find rather interesting. It compares the French Revolution and Gandhi's nonviolent revolution, showing the positive and negative points of a violent revolution and a nonviolent revolution.
(7/22/0)Ciggarette Prices Are Raised-Why are cigarettes so expensive? Is it making any sense to America? The companies are just getting more money from people.
(7/22/0)Stores Hold Discrimination Against Teens-Is it really fair what some store owners and workers hold teens responsible for? Us teens are a scapegoat to most problems in stores and people act out against us for it.
(7/11/0)Cancelling Third World Debt-The debts facing third world countries is something that is claiming the lives of millions each year and ruining the lives of even more. This explains how it happened and what can and must be done to stop the death and poverty.
(6/26/0)Should Some Minors Be Punished As Adults?-Not punishing minors as adults for serious crimes: The effects on children due to negligence of adults.
(6/7/0)A Follow-up to Love and its Stages.-love is that thing all of us dream about, hoping to awake and have it..
(6/2/0)"teacher, can i go to the bathroom?"-if you gotta go, you gotta go. can teachers control your bladder?
(5/23/0)Wake Up, Sen. John McCain!-a letter exchange between Sen. McCain and I involving the legalization of marijuana
(5/10/0)School Violence In Our Nation Is A very Sick Place To Live In-This is about the school violence in our society. I mean look at the world now it is very bad.
(5/3/0)The Subway Sandwich Man-A sweet subway sandwich artist makes excellent sandwiches, and helps us realize that even the small things are worth giving thanks for.
(4/30/0)Automobiles v. Cyclists-When cyclists don't follow the general rules for the road, it can result in catastrophe.
(4/27/0)The true meaning of life, Love!-what is Love and why is it that man has always searched for it? I will describe; puppy love and that everlasting true love.,
(4/22/0)Mentally Challenged Children in Greece-did you know that mentally challenged children are a disgrace to the family and are hnce sent to a prison like jail for the rest of their lives, only to be starved and shackled to their beds daya and night.
(4/19/0)What if the World Nothing But a Dream-is this state of being we call life, just a dream? Are we still within our mothers, just waiting to be born?
(4/15/0)Internet Relationships-Many relationships exist and are being formed nowadays, some less respected by people than others, and some totally disregarded.
(1/16/0)The Myth of the Conservative Teen-Despite the hype created by the media recently about a new generation of teens more conventional than Generation X, there is no evidence of a change in the character of today's youth.
(12/18/99)Pollution is everywhere harming anything it can.-The world is becoming to polluted. Car exaust filters should be a nessecary addition to your car. Waste should not be dumped into the seas, rivers, and oceans. Fertilizer should be safe for the soil, not harmful to it.
(12/11/99)When Will Our Generation Take A Stand-This article is about the senseless violence in our schools today.
(10/27/99)Reflections of Colorado-My opinions on the trial of the Murderer of Matthew Wayne Shepard