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I just moved to the great ol' city of Calgary, from my little home in London Ontario. I recently just graduated from the University of Guelph, where I took history and wrote for the school paper. I hope one day, to enter into the journalist field, especially

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally OK to test cosmetics on animals?: 12 of 72
There are many sides to the argument of animal testing, be it medical or cosmetic. On the one side of the argument, people claim animals have no feelings, no sense of pain, fear and the harmful effects of medication and unsafe lipstick doesn't matter, in the long run. On the other hand, people view animals as an extension of... More..
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries Jack the Ripper and serial killers: What's the cultural appeal?: 2 of 9
In today's society we are obsessed with crime, in every facet possible. Our front pages are lined with stories; News casts give the gritty details and Network television has become over saturated with crime shows such as Law and Order, which has been on the air for over 15 years. Serial killers are by far the most fascinatin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Why homeless shelters should be open year-round: 3 of 12
In the winter, hundreds of homeless huddle together to keep warm just to make it through the night, or even the day. This sight can be heart breaking or disgusting, depending on your point of view. There is a little social relief found in soup kitchens and temporary shelters that spring up as the days get shorter. Both, howe... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 140 of 316
Up until recently Marriage has constituted a union between a Woman and Man. While in antiquity Homosexuality was an unspoken accepted practice, and an accepted part of Greek and Roman myth, outside of these time periods, Homosexuality has been seen as a perversion, and remained so well into the 20th century. Recently, this c... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Cat ownership experiences: 38 of 58
Up until recently we had 5 cats in the house. As anyone with even one cat knows this could lead to hours of hilarity for the pet owner, and it truly has. Each has their own personality, and it shines through constantly. 2 weeks ago we added to our family with a small 6 week old kitten. She is Black and White and much more fl... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American Was America founded as a Christian nation?: 29 of 44
The American nation was founded on a lot of principles, including Christian ideals. While it is not the most religious country in the modern world, it is high on the list of developed nations. When the original settlers landed in places such as James Town, gold and a road to China was the most important objective for these e... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is it right for surrogate mothers in Third World countries to bear babies for infertile US couples?: 2 of 3
An argument much like abortion, but rather arguing can a woman abort something out of her body, we are arguing if she can put something in. It is the individual right against the moral norm or the state rules. Hundreds of women in the US and Canada also perform this service, although the system is highly different. There are... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What is the responsibility of American companies and consumers for unsafe working conditions in Chinese factories?: 81 of 97
In the summer of 2007, companies such as Mattel and Fisher Price recalled a fair amount of their product off the shelves, due to the knowledge lead paint may have been used in its production. China soon became the centre of attention, and its labour conditions were questioned, the same labour conditions that have been illega... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Is it fair to ask underdeveloped countries to "go green" when many advanced industrial countries owe their success to destructive environmental practices?: 52 of 58
The answer to this question must be hinged on the Industrial countries themselves. While in a perfect World, it would be easy to assume that Developing Nations should not continue the quick demolishing of the earth, if Industrial countries refuse to help how can we logically expect Developing Nations to listen? If we ignore ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Biography: Henry VIII: 11 of 12
Even in memory, Henry the 8th is an impressive and imposing English monarch. Remembered for his cruelty to those who questioned him, it is often forgotten the great leader he had been in the early stages of his reign. Even within his outbursts of cruelty, Henry often accomplished what other kings had failed to do, turn the m... More..