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I write a lot for the A&A channel, as well as at Constant Content. I also organize Helium's official Atheism and Agnosticism Zone. Links are available at right (and down a little).

In my high school years, I won a county-wide contest, and wrote and proofread

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Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Has religion become obsolete?: 4 of 30
In an age of globalization pushed ever faster onward by internet connectivity, in which nuclear and biological weapons are growing abundant and popular, the xenophobia encouraged by most religions is surely a hindrance to humankind. By hating one another as much as our religions are telling us to, we're coming thisclose to k... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Crop circles in the movie, Signs: 1 of 7
The story of "Signs" fuels itself with hardship and mystery. An Episcopal Priest, Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) loses faith in his religion, after his wife, Colleen, is accidentally killed during a late night stroll. Her pre-death ramblings seem incoherent, but their vagueness brings the meaning of what she said into question. Di... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Using hypnosis for better academic and professional performance: 1 of 7
Hypnosis can be best defined as a form of voluntary brainwashing. It is a relinquishing of power to a self-proclaimed professional, and can thus be just as risky as it is beneficial. Your hired hypnotist or hypnotherapist strives first to relieve you of your sense of fear entirely - even the healthy levels of fear that keep ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips for buying a new mattress: 1 of 7
While beds are often bought in mattress/blox spring sets, this isn't always necessary: a mattress, which is susceptible to staining, wear, tearing, and weakening (or bowing), may not outlast its paired box spring. In such a case, there's no need to buy a new set - just buy a new mattress! With any luck (and minding the follo... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Men and yoga: 1 of 7
In order to understand many male yoga practitioners, we might first examine the legendary female yogi: lean, lithe, flexible, fit, emotionally open, "centred," and friendly. In other words? Sexy. Women who generally fit this description make up about 95% of yoga classes. Upon realizing this, single males everywhere raise a s... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Flower Stand Tycoon: 3 of 20
There's just something about playing salesperson, as the last few years' explosion of downloadable tycoon-style games has shown. Flower Stand Tycoon speaks to those whose inner entrepreneur wants to sell not only flowers, but other merchandise, in a visually pleasing and colorful setting. While Flower Stand Tycoon mimics man... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Faith and reason: Search for truth: 17 of 111
Sometimes, faith is confused with reasonable belief, especially by the religious. This can have a seriously negative effect on the relationship both faith and reason have with finding truth and knowing reality. The religious "faith" argument is common, and can go like this: "When you sit down in a chair, you have faith that ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Drawing tips and advice for beginners: 4 of 26
Don't think about drawing too much - you might think yourself out of it. Just pick up a pencil and do it! The more you think about drawing rather than doing it, the more gratuitous expectations you'll build of the final result, taking your focus away from drawing itself. This is true of all creative arts, including writing, ... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Cosmetics for the typical man: 2 of 13
The term "typical man" is rife with implications, and it's important to remember that the typical man is not the "stereotypical" man. He doesn't necessarily have a hard time asking for directions, going to the doctor, doing housework, or eating vegetables. Likewise, the typical man is not a slob: he wants to look good when h... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to protect your cat from cat diseases: 2 of 12
All cat-owners know that loving a cat means worrying about it. The best way to promote a long, healthy life for your cat lies in well-known methods of disease prevention. The following guidelines provide great ways to keep your cat from catching and suffering from diseases. Regular Checkups It's best for your cat if you choo... More..