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Joshua Horn graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2008 with a B.S. in bioinformatics and a minor in creative writing. He is now currently attending the University of Rochester, seeking his PhD in Biophysics and Structural Biology.

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Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How to put emotions aside and trust in God: 1 of 53
Why must we put emotions aside to trust in God? David surely did not put aside his emotions as he cried out in dismay and anger at God, as is evident through the Psalms. Good surely came from those cries. We really want to know how to have faith in God despite our reservations or doubts.I submit that there exist emotions whic... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Does attending church matter?: 2 of 47
Yes, attending Church does in fact matter. But Church is not truly the issue at hand. Attending Church only matters when we define church as simply a fellowship with the body of believers. Most often this takes the form of regular attendance with a local congregation of Christians. But the trap that so many Christians can fal... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Buying groceries on a budget: 2 of 42
In these tougher economic times, with rising prices and shrinking wallets, shopping on a budget is a critical skill for everyone. The best place to save money is at the grocery store, where extra expenses can add up quickly. With some thrifty shopping and some proper planning, you can easily save lots of money at the grocery ... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Simple ways to save money: 4 of 81
With unemployment rates rapidly increasing and talk of economic recession, saving money is becoming a top priority for many people. But for many, saving money seems like an insurmountable task, when in actuality, it just takes a conscious mind that is willing to make some minor lifestyle changes. From selling your extra junk ... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Making your savings grow: 1 of 20
Saving money is the most important thing you can do financially. It brings security and peace of mind by ensuring a supply of funds when times are hard. It also allows you to live better later in life, when your savings and investments can provide an extra source of income. Even with debt mounting in this tough economy, savin... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 35 of 282
Whether it's the collapse of a marriage, an addiction that you can't free yourself of, or any other disaster that has threatened happiness in your life, we all experience valleys in our lives that appear so low we have no doubt that we will never climb out again. But what we really need in order to take hold of a second chanc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology How concerned are Americans about US foreign affairs?: 3 of 24
Americans are very concerned with US foreign affairs. Recent polls continue to assert that the most important issues in the minds of voters are the War in Iraq and illegal immigration, pushing domestic issues like education, health care and poverty down the list. National security, namely our efforts to stop terrorism worldwi... More..
Sciences > Anthropology (Other) Is cryptozoology a valid science?: 1 of 8
Cryptozoology is simply the search for either living examples of animals identified as extinct or new species of creatures lacking empirical scientific evidence. Because of the speculative nature of the field, the lack of initial evidence supporting the organisms, and the bias towards confirmation instead of refutation, many ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Why you should confess your sins: 8 of 60
Oscar Wilde once said "It is the confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution." While I believe that there is a benefit to having another to talk to concerning our guilt, it really is the act of humbling ourselves and making confession that truly brings about change in the life of a believer.Jesus Christ came because ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies What is globalization?: 5 of 35
Globalization, quite simply, is the ever-increasing interconnectedness of the world's global economy. It describes the transformation of local or regional events into global ones. With the advent of technological advancements that bring more people together and increase the flow of information worldwide comes a world economy ... More..