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Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Top 10 reasons cell phones have become essential for modern living

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The Communication RevolutionsHuman communication was changed forever on the day in 1876 when Alexander Graham made a fortuitous mistake and caused his cry, "Watson, come here; I want you!" to be electronically transmitted to his assistant in an adjoining room. The world of communications has undergone not just one, but two co... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Meeting the future in-laws

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Two years ago, I made the most daunting journey of my life thus far. In a ritual as old as Mars and Venus, I was scheduled to meet the "in-laws." When I recollect my nervousness and extreme trepidation about that experience, I am reminded of my commitment for my partner and the trials that must be overcome to foster a success... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Restrictions on gun ownership needed

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Arizona Senate Bill 1251The Arizona House of Representatives is currently discussing Senate Bill 1251. The Bill is intended to clarify and extend existing Arizona state law. Under current law, citizens are allowed to carry weapons as long as the weapon is visible, or carry them concealed if they have a state-issued permit to ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges The perils of teenage drinking

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According to a 2006 study from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 5000 people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking every year. That is, thirteen young people die every day due to underage drinking. The detrimental effects of alcohol are largely known, and yet American soc... More..

Arts & Humanities > History of Ideas Exploring similarities and differences between ancient Greek philosophy and Christian pastoral leadership

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Convicted for beliefsGreat thinkers have often been persecuted for their views. Galileo, Copernicus and Darwin all suffered many criticisms and mockery from their peers and the establishment. In ancient times, however, this persecution was far more brutal, and two great thinkers were sentenced to death and calmly accepted it ... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Overcome obstacles and personal challenges

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I sat, staring straight ahead in the driver's seat of my car, my heart racing, and my entire being covered in an unpleasant sheen of sweat. I was twenty-nine years old and I had just finished my driving test. Twenty-nine is quite a late age to be taking a driving test, but I had a reasonable excuse. I had moved to California ... More..

Creative Writing > Essays Essays: College essays

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Gustav Mahler was an Austrian composer born in 1860. He published nine symphonies, to initially mixed acclaim. Between 1884 and 1888 he composed his first major piece, now widely referred to as Symphony No. 1. I bought a cassette tape of Symphony No. 1 in a cheap bookstore over 10 years ago and was instantly moved. It has bee... More..

Sciences > Physics Cryptography explained

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CryptographyPrimarily, cryptography describes the art and science of sending hidden messages. As described by mathematician Simon Singh, in his book The Code Book, the field of encryption consists of a never-ending war between cryptographers, who hide information, and also cryptanalysts, who seek to read that information. Enc... More..

Arts & Humanities > History of Ideas The history of realism

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Realism in ArtMerriam-Webster's dictionary defines realism as "the theory or practice of fidelity in art and literature to nature or to real life and to accurate representation without idealization." With somewhat more color, Ambrose Bierce's The Devils Dictionary, defines realism as "The art of depicting nature as it is seen... More..

Education > College Life Reasons why one should go to college

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It is rarely a simple matter to attend college. A college education can be time-consuming, expensive and bewildering. Thankfully, the benefits of college life are manifold. College attendance can bring great advantages not only to individual students, but also to society as a whole. One of the many benefits a college educatio... More..

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