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Graduate of Goizueta Business School of Emory University.

Self-published author of "Stewardsville", fictional novel with social intentions. Tries to introduce Idreamlism and the base Self, part of an individual uninfluenced by society and experience. (Acknowledgement

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Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Commentary: Gender and equal pay in the workplace: 4 of 23
There is no issue, there are no issues. Work is work and efficiency is sacrificed as soon as anything else (i.e., gender, race, age) is brought into the equation. The below-the-desk attributes of any single or group of workers is as meaningful to a job as the importance of equality in society should be. For those of you not u... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image How to cope with teenage body image problems: 1 of 4
Everyone seems to have the same, correct, initial understanding of teenagers and body image: exposure to society creates a misunderstanding of necessary mimickery of a truth created by those who suffer the most. (By this I simply mean that the individuals, female and male, that most believe that the stereotypical "gorgeous" i... More..
Sciences > Psychology Why women laugh more than men: 7 of 22
Why shouldn't they? Laughter is a universal expressor, praised for its glorifying ambiguity and strategic masking abilities. It can release great pain as easily as it can great joy, and it can turn great any insignificant utterance. With the desire of situational-reality control strived for by women, laughter becomes a danger... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) The importance of seeking a balance in positive news to combat the negative: 45 of 113
Until there is documented proof that there is something wrong with bad news, I find no reason to attack "bad news" as a detriment to anything, except that which is the subject of a "bad action" that is socially defined and received as "bad news". I could tell you that I'm getting married in a week: good news or bad news? Poin... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary In defence of Britney Spears: 5 of 11
In light of the recent web-posting of a desperate Britney Spears fan, pleading for understanding and compassion for the fallen pop-star, I find it my duty to make an argument that does not ridiculously and excessively by-pass the point.My view is from well outside of Ms. Spears's realm of existence, so I apologize for my cros... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Best 2008 college basketball players: 5 of 10
In a season that has been dominated with headlines of stellar freshman, leadership by upperclassmen has once again proven to lift teams above and beyond. Though statistical leaders may boost a team's visibility or success for a single season, while these outstanding young men gather praise and NBA momentum, it is the decision... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Is the death of Harry Potter is the only way to resolve the social problems he has caused: 1 of 2
As the world once again waits in winding lines of costumed ogres and authentic broom sticks, breaking social expectations, monetary benchmarks, and bedtimes all across the country, it is hard to get past the enthusiasm, as an author, to see such pomp and excitement surrounding the release of a book, in this time of electronic... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary TV Commentary: Kid Nation and the Jena 6: 1 of 2
Two recent "social fascinations" have come to actively highlight the progressive downfall of our social morality, one by highlighting the origins of our problems and one by highlighting the results. Kid Nation, the new reality television show that pits a group of unaccompanied children in a ghost-town to start their own city,... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The youth of today are not ready for the challenges of tomorrow: 27 of 51
Why, in a society where everything is becoming easier to access and more quickly at that, would kids even understand what a real "challenge" was? So coddled and privileged are todays youths, so pampered and praised, even for the smallest "accomplishment", there is no real hope for this youthful generation to stand up to any c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should soldiers be allowed to opt out of wars they disagree with?: 40 of 73
If an individual, enlisted to represent his or her country in martial and/or strategic ways, ever has an inkling to "opt out" of war, or duty, passed down to him or her by the government which he or she represents, this individual is not a "soldier" at all. So even the suggestion that a soldier be allowed to opt out of a war ... More..