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I'm a student (and cleaner, wehey) in England. I'm interested in history, politics and philosophy. A lot of my articles are on other random things though as I enjoy doing research

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Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with a pushy salesman: 27 of 57
Sometimes, competition can bring out the worst in people. I currently work as a salesperson in an electrical store. Although we are not on commission, it can still be a very competitive environment, especially while some of us are on temporary contracts! Some people are just plain not very nice, and seek to take advantage of ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Groups About the Aetherius Society: 3 of 6
The Aetherius society was formed in London in 1955. The society attempts to serve humanity through prayer and healing. Its founder, Dr. George King felt he had experienced contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence, who used the name Aetherius. King was then contacted by an Indian Yogi, who told him to study Yoga. King did... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Political parties: Does unity equal success?: 1 of 2
Parties can be successful in different ways. Some parties would class themselves as successful if they can influence the policies of other parties or bring certain issues to the public's attention. For the major parties, success can mean being elected into government, or also to be able to govern effectively and make changes ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology John Edwards' foreign affairs positions: 1 of 2
As a Democrat, John Edwards has often spoken out against Bush's foreign policy. John Edwards has been a critic of the war on terror, saying that it "has backfired and is now part of the problem". Although he voted for the War in Iraq in 2002, he has since apologised for this and taken an anti-war stance. Subsequently, he was ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Natural Disasters What were the effects of Hurricane Dean: 1 of 2
Hurricane Dean formed on August 18th 2007 and dissipated on August 23rd. It is the ninth most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, its winds reaching 165 miles per hour. Hurricane Dean is thought to have killed 37 people, but some communities affected by the disaster have been difficult to contact. The areas affec... More..
Law & Legal Information > Business Law What can't be patented: 1 of 2
In US law, the descriptions of what can and can not be patented are somewhat vague. The law states that anyone who "invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent". Inventions or innovations outside of this categor... More..
Sciences > Mathematics Understanding the Pythagorean theorem: 8 of 15
Pythagorean theorem allows us to find the side length of a right angled triangle when we know the other two sides.It is a special case of the Cosine Rule, a more complicated theorem that allows us to find side lengths in any triangle using trigonometry. Pythagorean theorem can only be used on a right angled triangle.On a righ... More..
Sciences > Chemistry How to grow table salt crystals: 3 of 5
Attractive crystals can be made from everyday ingredients, with no specialist equipment. Table salt crystals make a popular science fair project, especially when the results are compared with crystals made from other materials, such as Epsom salt or sugar. They can also be made as a stand alone project, perhaps adding food co... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History The legacy of Thomas Jefferson: 5 of 8
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. He is known as one of the most influential Founding Fathers. His involvement in the early days of America means he has made a large contribution to the foundations of the nation. His legacy includes a university, numerous historic documents, civil rights and aroun... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality Does global doubt have a role in the search for knowledge: 5 of 8
Many philosophers have experimented with global doubt. The majority have come to the conclusion that certain knowledge is impossible, but others have used it to find the things that can be certain of, or at least the things they can be most sure about. Socrates used examples that we cannot be 100 percent certain of in order t... More..