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Technology Review: The Nostromo N50 SpeedPad by Belkin

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:00:00 EDT

The Nostromo n50 SpeedPad by Belkin is a deceptively simple-looking gamepad created with the serious PC gamer in mind.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Aug 28, 2006

Family Guy's Best Episode Ever: DaBoom

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Tue, 23 May 2006 11:49:00 EDT

Family Guy, a raunchy, irreverent cartoon first introduced on the Fox Network some seven years ago, has had many great episodes; one episode, however, stands out as being the best ever: DaBoom.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: May 23, 2006

A Portrait of Characters in Henry James' the Beast in the Jungle

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Tue, 16 May 2006 08:11:00 EDT

This passage serves as a criticism of adherence to the Romantic ideals that were so prevalent in America in the early 19th Century, but also offers a kinder message that those ideals can be achieved, if only they are strived for with realistic aims.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: May 16, 2006

Select Instances of Penelope in Modern and Ancient Works

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Tue, 16 May 2006 08:10:00 EDT

Penelope has been a character in ancient Greek mythology for 3000 years. How has she been translated into today's literature?

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Published: May 16, 2006

How to Get Out of Iraq: A Proposal

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Mon, 15 May 2006 15:10:00 EDT

With escalating violence in Iraq, many believe it is time to consider US withdrawal. What is the best course of action for the US to pursue as it approaches this question? This paper highlights three options, and the pros and cons of each.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: May 15, 2006

So Cool it Sucks: The Acceptability of Slang in Vermont

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Wed, 10 May 2006 09:57:00 EDT

English slang is often seen by older generations as being unacceptable, but by younger generations as being perfectly fine; is this really the case?

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: May 10, 2006

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Cheat Sheet for PC

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Thu, 04 May 2006 07:48:00 EDT

Of course we all like to play games "legit" - at least for a while. There comes a point, though, when we all want to cheat - these codes for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will help you!

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: May 04, 2006

Video Game Review: Mount and Blade

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Thu, 04 May 2006 07:48:00 EDT

Mount and Blade is a fun, addictive game available for download that features an excellent mounted and unmounted combat system, and can provide hours and hours of gameplay.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: May 04, 2006

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: A Player's Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Thu, 04 May 2006 07:48:00 EDT

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion offers hours and hours of beautiful gameplay, multiple compelling storylines, over a thousand dynamic NPCs, and an amazingly wonderful gameplay experience.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: May 04, 2006

Saudi Arabia and the World Oil Market

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 07:49:00 EDT

Saudi Arabia contains almost a quarter of the world's proven oil reserves; does this mean the country controls the world oil market? This paper looks at events since 1971 to examine whether Saudi Arabia can, in fact, control the market.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Apr 30, 2006

Technology Review: Microsoft Fingerprint Reader

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:54:00 EDT

The Microsoft Fingerprint Reader is a good way to provide easy and quick access to your favorite websites requiring you to log in, including webmail. Downsides include incompatability with Firefox, but overall, the gadget is fun and convenient.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Apr 27, 2006

Why Islamic Revolution Failed to Spread

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:06:00 EDT

By closely examining certain factors in Iran, and comparing them to the state of affairs in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, it is easy to see why Iran's Islamic revolution was unable to spread to either Iraq or Saudi Arabia..

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Apr 13, 2006

Planning a Romantic Date in Brattleboro, Vermont

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:39:00 EDT

Whether it's dinner and a movie, or just dinner, Brattleboro offers several venues for romantic dating, from the historic downtown, including the famous Latchis Theater, to the thriving Putney Road, offering dozens of excellent restaurants.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Jan 19, 2006

Healthy Eating in Brattleboro, Vermont

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 16:02:00 EDT

Vermont is well known for its healthy lifestyles; find out the best places in Brattleboro, the "Gateway to the Green Mountains", to partake in healthy eating.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Jan 04, 2006

Surviving College Freshmen Move-In Day

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 13:37:00 EDT

The college freshmen move-in day can be a stressful time, but hopefully this quick guide will give you a handle on what to do and how to do it, leaving you ready for your first year of college.

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Published: Dec 28, 2005

What to Do With Your Last Summer Before College

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:01:00 EDT

You're done with high school; SATs, essays and college applications are a thing of the past. So, what should you do? This guide can help.

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Published: Dec 20, 2005

Islamist and Democratic Advances in the Middle East

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:41:00 EDT

Islamism, while always a political force in the Middle East, has in the past three decades experienced an upsurge in power. Interestingly, it seems that the very successes of the Islamist groups have helped impede democratic advances.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Dec 14, 2005

Israeli-Egyptian Peace: A Necessary Arrangement

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:23:00 EDT

The creation of Israel on May 14, 1948, sparked decades of conflict between the Jewish state and the many Arab states of the Middle East. The Camp David Accords marked a historic event, as Egypt made peace with Israel and became a model for Arab states.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Dec 12, 2005

Openness in Congressional Investigations

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:21:00 EDT

Perhaps one of the most unique aspects of the American government is the amount of openness it exhibits when compared to other countries. If the openness is circumvented, it is cause for concern. Congress has a duty to ensure that openness when possible.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Dec 12, 2005

The Historical Events That Have Defined America

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B.Krisher) — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:13:00 EDT

Throughout America's history, certain events, independent of any political figure, have managed to drastically change the nature of American politics. Four such events include the Civil War, World War I, the Great Depression and the civil rights movement.

Contributor: B.Krisher
Published: Dec 12, 2005