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Hi. I'm just a random joe who likes to research topics and write. I believe in fate, and that everything else is up in the air. I believe in the ability of people to alter their surroundings too.

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Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Why does America always seem to have an enemy?: 1 of 26
In studying the behavior of primates, Desmond Morris made a startling observation in The Naked Ape. The dominant male in a baboon tribe will, when threatened for his position by another male, begin to pretend that the tribe is being attacked by imaginary enemies. Most times, the tribe will rally for defense, and this will rei... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) How to improve balance: 1 of 22
Balance is the key to life. As a child, I will always remember one of my mom's friends showing me the pictures of the zodiac and telling me that Libra, the scales, was my sign. Throughout my life I have always returned to the idea of balance as necessary, and now I always hope to find it someday. Balance is not a purely physi... More..
Sciences > Anthropology (Other) Assessing the future of human evolution: 2 of 30
Humans once evolved much the same way that moths in London did, in response to some environmental change. The peppered moths of London were dominant genetically until soot spewed forth from factories burning coal caused the foliage of the city to darken considerably. A variety of the peppered moth that had darker wing color w... More..
Education > College Study Tips How to get over early bad grades: 1 of 15
My college career began with a very ambitious double major in chemistry and biology. These subjects were the most fascinating to me, yet had eluded me throughout high school. Unfortunately they continued to do so in college. My new college professors were not any better at explaining moles than my high school ones were. To to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Why Islam has been hijacked by terrorism: 1 of 14
Islam has not been hijacked by terrorist groups such as Islamic Jihad and Al-Qaeda anymore than Christianity has been hijacked by groups like the Army of God, who lend material aid to terrorists right here in America. Just as many Muslims will profess an ambivalence towards terrorist groups by understanding why the fight but ... More..
Business > International Business & Trade Free trade explained: 1 of 13
Free trade theory is the center of globalization. It is an ideological term referring to a state of trade relations in which governments are not allowed to act in ways that might distort the market-determined cost of an item. Corporations have a legal obligation to pursue short-term profits by pushing environmental and societ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables How vegetables can help fight disease: 1 of 12
When disease is everywhere, food becomes medicine. Garlic, a common vegetable from antiquity, has been hailed in modern times as both prevention and cure for many kinds of cancer. Soybeans have been found by scientists to offer relief from the symptoms of menopause. Cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower reportedly have compou... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Bio-fuels: Are they worth producing?: 4 of 37
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels by 2022. Bio-fuels are renewable, and they do not create more carbon dioxide pollution, the recognized cause of climate change. Bio-fuels could make a significant impact on the future of climate change. Finally by raising the pric... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Human rights issues in the US: 2 of 17
Since before the inception of the United States there has existed a tension between economic expediency and human rights. For a long time economics came out on top. The human rights failings of the past are well-known to most Americans: the removal of Native American tribes to economically marginal land, the enslavement of Af... More..
Business > International Business & Trade What are the justifications for doing business with countries that have human rights issues?: 1 of 7
Businessmen want to do business, and profit is profit to multinational investors whether it comes from China, involved in human rights abuses against the indigenous people of Tibet, or Colombia, which has seen over 400 union members murdered by paramilitaries during the last six years. The problem for business is not the huma... More..