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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The case against compulsory voting in democracies: 1 of 9

With an election year on the horizon in the United States, political pundits are clamoring for election reform. Elections in 2000 and 2004 produced unclear results, relatively low voter turnout, and a growing dissension with the American voting system. Compulsory voting legally requiring every citizen of a democracy to vote ...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Do people tend to base election votes more on emotion or reason?: 2 of 14

Common sense seems to dictate that people vote with their hearts. Common sense, however, is wrong. People do not, in fact, vote with their hearts, but with reason and logic. One of the factors determining a vote is invariably emotion, but it is not the governing factor. Instead, the information revolution and the Internet ha...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Tips for buying holiday gifts for the gamers in your family: 1 of 7

Even though it is very difficult for the non-gamer to determine what sort of gifts would be enjoyable for the gamers in your family, there are some items that the gamer always wants. Remember that a large part of the gaming experience is the accessories, from input devices like controllers to the chair you sit on while playi...
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) How to set a reasonable price for your used computer: 3 of 9

A new computer is very much like a new car. Each cost quite a bit when first purchased, both automobile and computer manufacturers are constantly creating new models, and both computers and cars lose a significant portion of their value as soon as they are transferred to their new owners. This phenomenon makes selling used c...
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Tips for knowing when the CMOS battery is getting weak: 2 of 4

The CMOS battery governs an often-overlooked, yet essential, part of every IBM-based computer, and is the equivalent of PRAM on Macintosh computers. The actual CMOS chip is soldiered onto the motherboard, and stores system settings so that they are not erased or corrupted when the computer turns on or off. It is able to stor...
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance The proper procedure for moving a computer: 3 of 5

There are many circumstances where one may need to move a computer. Whether changing homes or just going to a LAN party with friends, proper moving procedure is essential to avoid damage to your computer. There are several key steps to take to avoid damage. If you have a notebook computer, little is required to keep your com...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Will Iraq ever form a legitimate government?: 6 of 9

No one should deny that Iraq will form a legitimate government one day. The real question is what the form of that government will take. Thanks to a variety of factors, the likelihood of an American-style democracy in Iraq is slim. Additionally, the government formed in Iraq right now is not legitimate because it is incapabl...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections How Mitt Romney ruined his campaign for the presidency: 2 of 3

Throughout his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Mitt Romney never had a clear shot at the top. Although he had extensive experience in business (as the CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee) and politics (as the governor of Massachusetts), he was assaulted by the left for being too conservative and by...
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) The advantages of PCs: 4 of 5

The debate over PCs versus Macs has raged for a decade. Often, PCs are vilified as slow, inefficient monstrosities that are havens of virtual viruses and often succumb to computer-killing software bugs. This negative perspective has not significantly slowed PC sales worldwide, however. Additionally, there are several key adv...
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Should people eat only locally produced, organic food?: 13 of 14

Even if locally grown organic food was affordable and convenient, it still would not be a practical source of all food demand. Consider the logic: local organic foods are grown on tracts of land not conducive to mass production. This may be still be an acceptable solution for those in the fertile, small-town Midwest, but lar...