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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Debating whether global warming is a threat or just media hype: 22 of 163
GLOBAL WARMING: ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT OR POLITICAL AGENDA?"Politicization is inevitable when governments provide funding for science," begins William Harper in his essay about the harmful effects of politicized science. "The public expects to get something back from the science they support-for example, better health, national... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Edgar Allan Poe: Style exposing the dark side of the soul: 1 of 5
Characters whose eccentricities are enhanced with sepulchral settings, seemingly inconspicuous happenings twisted into an adulteration of reality, the everyday touched by death and reminiscing of evil. Altogether strange expressions of a creative mind, yet all are characteristic of Edgar Allen Poe's work, "The Black Cat" and ... More..
Education > High School Math & Sciences Safety in the school laboratory: 1 of 5
Science is a hands-on topic, both in class and in real life. One will be doing many laboratory activities way may require the use of dangerous chemicals or tools. Therefore, the number one priority for students and teachers is safety. To ensure a safe environment, there is a basic list of rules that must be followed at all ti... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft The history of witchcraft: 5 of 19
The European Witch Hunts was a period of time when Roman Catholic bishops, in an attempt to destroy evil, would seek out and persecute alleged witches, and would send many of them to their deaths. The witch craze began in the fourteenth century and lasted for about 300 years, across France, Italy, Germany, Spain, England, Sco... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights The fight for women's suffrage in the US: 3 of 11
THE TRIAL OF SUSAN B. ANTHONYTo most, pronouns are insignificant two, three, and rarely over five letter words that pepper the English language. But to Susan B. Anthony, whether a document read "he" or "she" or neither was cause for scrutiny. When speaking about the constitution, Anthony comments, "It was we, the people, not ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Can men and women be "just friends"?: 35 of 125
When I run over my recent activity list on facebook, I find that most of my correspondence goes to people of the opposite gender. Now, this doesn't mean I'm desperate for a boyfriend and feel the need to announce that I am available to every boy on the internet, but that I am more comfortable being friends with guys than girl... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to avoid highway hazards: 2 of 7
When driving, a careful driver knows to watch out for himself and be aware of the other occupants of the road. After all, one never knows whether the car next to or behind him or her is steered by a lethargic white collar worker unwillingly going back to another boring day at the office, or a self justified sociopath seeking ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Character analyses: The Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger: 1 of 3
THE CHARACTER OF HOLDEN CAULFIELD"If I had one day when I didn't have to be all confused and I didn't have to feel that I was ashamed of everything. If I felt that I belonged someplace, you know?" The musings of Jim Stark, a main character in the film Rebel without a Cause closely mirror the thoughts of Holden Caulfield of J.... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Influence of the ancient Greeks on modern-day living: 1 of 3
In a civilization where heavy labor was the burden of a populous slave community, what were the freeborn to do but to think and to create? The ideas of the ancient Greeks served as the groundwork towards many aspects of life today in the world, and especially to western civilization. Their legacy is everywhere, infused within... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to resist peer pressure: 17 of 42
The teen years are not just about acne and relationships and school related stress, it's about finding your own identity. However, some find that to be the most difficult challenge of all.Everybody wants to fit in, and teens are no exception. The need to belong is a basic need of all humans, from the preschooler who stares at... More..