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Allan Hellerliving in Hatboro, PA
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I am a free lance writer and author of three books. I have also published short fiction, and poetry. I don't fit into a particular political mold. Although I lean toward conservative, I have opinions that offend both the left and the right. Education/Experience: College, 4-year degree Interests: coins, aquariums, writing, reading, foreign languages, talking long walks Affiliations: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. URL |
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On August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb nicknamed "Fat Man" was dropped on the city of Nagasaki, Japan.
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The prelude and the deadly aftermath of "Little Boy," the atomic bomb that leveled most of the city of Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945.
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Translated by W. H. D. Rouse, Great Dialogues of Plato includes the texts of Ion, Meno, Symposium, The Republic, The Apology, Crito and Phaedo.
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This article analyzes Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous Concord Hymn, which commemorates the Battles of Concord and Lexington, the official start of the American War of Independence.
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This is a sonnet that I wrote for Mothers Day.
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Bill Wine, a movie critic for KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, gave a presentation called "Everybody's a Critic" at the Union Library Company in Hatboro, Pennsylvania.
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Based on an Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes) novel, The Lost World (1925) is a silent film about a hidden South American plateau where dinosaurs still exist.
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This is a book review of Franz Werfel's 1933 historical novel The Forty Days of Musa Dagh.
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You might prefer to rent, but if you do, there are a number of concerns to be raised, and issues of which you should be aware.
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Free lance copywriter Robert W. Bly shares his advice, based on many years of experience.
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Richard Matheson's 1954 novella, I am Legend, is one of his most enduring works.
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China hopes for the eventual reunification of Taiwan with the mainland, and has, for the moment, toned down the fiery rhetoric and threats of invasion.
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Catherine the Great demands concentration, and is not a volume that you zip through quickly, but this book will likely leave you with a lasting impression of Catherine II and a new appreciation for Ru...
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There are many "remedies" for thinning hair and balding heads. But how many really work that well?
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Even with its plusses, Andrei Rublev is a difficult, depressing film. The story could have been told in half the time and tragedy.
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Dr. Phillip C. McGraw discusses "doing what matters, doing what works."
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Over a century after their deaths, Jesse James and his bunch of brigands are still as much idolized as they are condemned for their ten-year spree of robbery and murder. But their early lessons in br...
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The Gettysburg battlefield is supposedly vary haunted. One apparition in particular stands out.
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Spending Halloween in or near the city of brotherly love? Here are a handful of Halloween happenings, suited to a variety of different ages and tastes.
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The legend of the infamous Bell Witch is well-known in Tennessee, but not to the rest of the world, despite three recent films about the haunting.
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52 years ago, a new western series blazed onto television. Something set Gunsmoke apart, something that would ensure that the show outlasted all of the others, completing its run two decades later.
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Most of the world recognizes Italian scientist Guglielmo Marconi as the father of radio. But Russians maintain that the honor belongs to Alexander Popov.
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By altering our eating habits, we can improve our health and promote a cleaner environment, as well.
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Operation Enduring Freedom, the current war in Afghanistan, is largely overlooked by both the media and the American public.
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The set contains three DVD's, and features a good sampling of episodes from the classic TV series.
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I wrote this about 15 years ago as a satire on men's fashions, but it's still timely. But it should be taken with a grain of salt.
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I purchased A Bord because I needed to brush up on my French prior to tutoring a student. It was sufficient.
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The Book of Vile Darkness, by Monte Cook, contains information for enhancing the elements of evil in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. This book is worth the price.
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As an SAT tutor who has used this book, I feel qualified to write a review about Barron's SAT Subject Test in Literature.
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These are five tankas that I've written.
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This is a love poem.
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As a tutor for the verbal sections of the Secondary School Entrance Exam (SSAT), I feel qualified to offer a few tips.
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The SAT unnerves a lot of students, but its importance is often exaggerated. By following these aforementioned tips, students will increase their chances of raising their scores.
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While bottom feeders such as catfish and algae eaters may not be the most beautiful creatures in the tank, they have a vital function. But their continued subsistence requires special care with which...
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Golosa combines the best of traditional and modern methodology for learning a foreign language.
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The basic idea behind Rapanese is that setting foreign words and phrases to music makes learning them easier.
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Published in 2003, the Book of Exalted Deeds is for players who want to delve a little too deeply into the realm of goodness and virtue.
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Traffic accidents are the fifth leading cause of death overall in the United States, and the leading cause of death among those under 35.
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Some cats live to be 20 and older. There is no guarantee of this, but you can significantly increase the chances that your cat will enjoy a long and healthy life.
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Writer's Block is terrible!
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The Dalton Gang failed to achieve the notoriety of their forbears, the James-Younger Gang, who racked up more than 20 robberies between 1866 and 1876. Still, the Daltons have secured their place in t...
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For those who want more physical activity, but not a strenuous workout routine,walking is an ideal way to exercise. No expensive equipment is required, and just about anyone can do it.
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Here are some highlights of the numerous exhibits, entertainment venues and events going on in Center City, Philadelphia. Some are specific to the current holiday season, others are good year round.
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The Internet is rife with affiliate programs, and the list seems to be growing constantly. Clickbank.com is one such program, and a pretty good one, at that.
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Everyone has heard that cell phones are a dangerous distraction on the road. But there is much more.
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The sestina was popularized by French minstrels in the 12th and 13th centuries, and is based on the repetiton of six end-words or sounds rather than on rhyme.
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A disproportionate amount of money is spent on breast cancer research versus prostate cancer research. Organizations such as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition are working to change that.
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Light bills itself as "a quarterly of light verse," and while the material definitely leans toward the side of levity, many of the poems display a keen sophistication.
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Dozens of self-publishing companies have sprung up in recent years. Is self-publishing really worthwhile? Here are some pros and cons.
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Death is a part of life, and a great subject for poetry. So why not embrace it?
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Buying a ready-made Halloween costume is cheap and easy, but not very much fun. Spend a little time and only a little money designing that special disguise this All Hallow's Eve.
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The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight aptly describes the problems which we are beginning to and will continue to experience due to overpopulation and irresponsible management of limited resources.
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Billy Collins has a few poems that really capture the reader's attention, but most of the rest are mired in confusing abstracts. Good poetry should make the reader think, but not leave him or her utt...
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Incredibly, so many Americans have never heard of the Battle of Hastings, arguably the most significant battle in history. Its ramifications permanently impacted English language and culture.
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Sacramento is thought to be "alive with ghosts." Much of this activity centers on Old City, the spot at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers where dauntless gold seekers and intrepid ...
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