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Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Schools should ban animal dissection: 25 of 26
Twenty-five years ago, I would have likely said "no, of course not", but with recent technological innovations and the ever-changing politics of procuring lab animals, my answer now is a resounding "yes, ditch the live dissections". While one must understand something in order to preserve it, we have reached a point in biolo... More..
Business > Advertising Do ads that use sex to sell their products degrade women?: 36 of 37
Seen the latest cologne commercial featuring the Bow-Chicka-Wow-Wow singers? In it, a man and a woman meet on a bus. But wait! His cologne soon begins to work its magic. Soon, a fantasy scene ensues meant to portray how, exactly, this miracle cologne works. In it, scantily clad seductresses writhe and wriggle while entering ... More..
Education > Distance Learning Advantages of online universities: 16 of 16
With the advent of Blackboard, Turnitin.com, and lecture podcasts, even more traditional universities are switching to the online paradigm. No longer are Online Universities relegated to the laughable status of pseudo-schools, they are now looked to by students, faculty, and major Universities alike as technological frontrun... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Summertime cruising: Convertible safety: 13 of 13
A glamorous convertible is a fantastic ride, but all the fun of cruising in the open air will be for naught should you be caught in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation. Protect yourself and your passengers and you'll find that an ounce of prevention will provide a whole summer of adventure and sun splashed joy. 1. Know y... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips on interacting with wild animals during your adventure vacation: 9 of 9
The first time I stalked up to a wild animal close enough to touch it, I reached out my fingers and stopped: Fool! It was a porcupine! I'd gotten so caught up in getting close to it that I had forgotten what was safe and comfortable for both me and the animal. Interacting with wild animals during an adventure vacation can be... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice A guide to ecotourism etiquette: 8 of 8
When adventuring as an ecotourist, the most important part of etiquette is respect. This means acknowledging and accepting the differences between your year-round home and the place you're vacationing at, not taking for granted that people will speak English, and cultivating an attitude of reverence for the natural wonders y... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to prepare for a voluntourism trip: 5 of 5
Those sick of socially irresponsible, financially taxing, and strangely repetitive vacations are perhaps looking towards a voluntourism trip. Having recently returned from a 4-month long voluntourism vacation, and having close friends who have spent over a year traveling the world and living the voluntourist lifestyle, I hav... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments The properties of cilantro and when to use it in your cooking: 3 of 3
Cilantro has a unique and strong flavor, and one of the most important factors in deciding when to use cilantro in cooking is who you are serving your food to. Because many think that cilantro has a soapy flavor, adding it to a dish could make it absolutely unpalatable to many. However, if you're sure that you will be platin... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How to stay warm in wet clothes: 2 of 2
First step: take off your wet clothes. The water up against your skin will act much as sweat does, so even in temperatures above freezing, wet clothing can be a killer. Air will hit it, evaporate the moisture, and, along with those water vapors will go precious heat. Your best bet, no matter how cold it is, is to strip naked... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Will the US Supreme Court's ruling on campaign finance regulations for television ads lead to wealthier candidates ruling the election roost?: 2 of 2
Who has more funding: pro-lifers or the pro-choice? We'll find out soon, now that the Supreme Court has lifted the ban on corporately sponsored ads being aired within 2 months of a prominent election. As a result, these groups can now fully fund commercials that both promote their own stance on an issue and promote a politic... More..