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About me - Branden Long

My rule of thumb is that change is the rule, not the exception. This rule has guided me to never consider any theory absolute, no science complete. I'm constantly looking for the cracks in experiments and flaws in logic.

Though science has answered many questions,

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The search for work
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It's not what you know, but who you know. This is what makes sites like myspace, facebook and linkedin so successful. Though you might be the best copy writer in the world, if you don't have supporters, no one will ever read a word you write.Contact everyone you know, and I do mean everyone. Tell them you're looking for a job... More..

Sciences > Genetics Genetic screening for pregnant couples recommended
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Everyday new genes are being discovered, genes for Multiple Sclerosis, Autism, Alzheimer's, Fragile X, Down Syndrome, and on and on. So how does the process work?The process starts by extracting DNA from the placenta, through an amniocentesis. Because the placenta contains DNA from both the mother and the child, the mothers D... More..

Sciences > Molecular Biology Cloning: The real deal
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Cloning is the oldest form of reproduction, and is only now being discovered by humans as an effective way of maintaining genetic diversity. As our population grows, the amount of new genes being introduced to our genome actually goes down. This may lead to problems such as not having the ability to adapt to environmental cha... More..

Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment How to make sure you actually work when you work from home
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Desire to make yourself successful will keep you on task, but only as long as you feel the work you are doing is meaningful. When you find it hard to "go to work" it is probably time to re-evaluate your project goals, because something is keeping you from going in the direction you've previously set.Breaks are important. Work... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Science, religion and who's right about the creation of the earth
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I've yet to meet god, and expect that even if I did, he would have a heck of a hard time proving to me he wasn't some drug induced hallucination. Would he show me his great power by conjuring up a whale out of thin air? How would I know what I saw was real?Our perceptions of the world, are so elastic and malleable that the "p... More..

Sciences > Genetics Should human genes be patented
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What makes a gene human? Is it a gene that we have? What if chimpanzees, or elephants or even fish have it?Nearly all of the genes in your body are shared by at least one other organism. New, exclusive genes, are actually very rare. With this being said, you can't really claim that their is a thing as human genes. Even in the... More..

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