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Emily Dickinson's Because I Could Not Stop for Death

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:21:29 EDT

Emily Dickinson's "Because I could not stop for death--" (no. 712) echoes the reoccurring theme of the inevitability of death. In this poem, Dickinson skillfully conveys that theme through a personification of Death as a courtly lover.

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Mar 17, 2008

Quiz: Are You the Crazy Cat Lady?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:58:00 EDT

Find out if you're on the road to Creepy Cat Lady Ville.

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Nov 19, 2007

Silly Southern Expressions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:01:00 EDT

Trying to figure out what your Southern friend is saying? Keeping reading to decipher the meaning.

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Mar 25, 2007

South Pole Elves: An Overlooked Element of Santa's Global Workforce

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:44:00 EDT

Americans and the better part of the Christian world have spread tales of vibrant elves aiding Santa Clause during the holidays. But the real story hasn't been told,says Peter Wiggley, a South pole elf and employee of Santa's global workforce, Happy at Work.

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Dec 16, 2006

The Women of Nigeria

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:48:00 EDT

The Nigerian woman's story is one rarely told. They are physically assaulted, raped, and subjected to genital mutilation. In short, they are treated as subhuman.

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Dec 04, 2006

You Can Tell If a Woman is Crazy Before You Start Dating Her

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 12:14:00 EDT

Are you about to make the biggest mistake of your life? Find out if you are about to start dating a lunatic?

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Nov 18, 2006

Blocks: The Best Investment for a Child This Holiday Season

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:35:00 EDT

Experts agree that blocks are your best choice when shopping for a little one this holiday season. Find out why a simple set of blocks is so pertinent to your child's developmental success.

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Nov 15, 2006

Rexburg, Idaho: From Festivals to Dickens' Plays

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 11:37:00 EDT

Think Rexburg doesn't have enough to offer this holiday season? We've got the list of events in Rexburg that are guaranteed to heighten your Christmas spirit!

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Nov 01, 2006

Caroline Frankenstein as a Symbol of the Domestic Sphere

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:09:00 EDT

Caroline Frankenstein is the ultimate manifestation of femininity, and her death signifies Victor's departure from the domestic sphere.

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Oct 30, 2006

Top Ten Strangest Phobias

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:32:00 EDT

With the development of modern society, phobias have become stranger and more detached from reality.

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Oct 26, 2006

The Path to True Confidence - Becoming Comfortable in Your Own Skin

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Arnquist) — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:12:00 EDT

Learn how to obtain confidence for the coming year. Here's a hint: It doesn't involve a ten step formula from a fashion magazine.

Contributor: Melissa Arnquist
Published: Oct 11, 2006