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So, about me...I'm your average political science student, interested in world affairs, cars, soccer and beautiful women...my writing centers around current issues and those of days gone by...I hope you find my articles enjoyable and intriguing to

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Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should US environmental standards apply when multinational companies develop the petroleum resources of fragile ecosystems such as Peru's Amazon?: 8 of 33
Over the horizon, the first rays of the morning sun poked through the clouds. The black outline of the vast rainforest silhouetted against the emerging sunrise. It was pristine, beautiful...a majestic sight, as I watched from the balcony of my bungalow. The silent tranquility was soon broken by the sounds of bird song; the s... More..
Sports & Recreation > World Cup Soccer 2010 World Cup qualifying draw for the European Zone: 1 of 4
The championship to determine Europe's finest football team commences in mid-2008, but some sights are already set on the consecutive edition of the World Cup, which is a matter, so important, that national pride is staked upon it. Particularly in Europe, one country is especially anxious to see its national selection compet... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment How the evolution of animals changed planet Earth: 1 of 4
Life is all-encompassing, mysterious, as its intricacies, history and variety are staggering and mind-numbing. How has the evolution of life impacted Earth? At first, the question is better asked in reverse; how has the Earth impacted the evolution of life? The answer lies in ancient stones, imprinted with the remains of lif... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2008 Ford Edge: 1 of 4
Is the 2008 Ford Edge going to live up to its name? That is the question on the lips of managers in the ailing automotive giant. Will it stack up to the competition from Toyota and Honda, perhaps even, dare I say it, have an edge over them? Ford may have finally managed to enter the winning lane with the Edge. Aggressive sty... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What responsibility does the world bear for rehabilitating child soldiers from the horror of serving in armed conflict?: 23 of 83
Scarred, but alive. They survived, but they killed. Ruthlessly. Seeing that child in the picture, holding a Kalashnikov, and staring at you with a murderous, defying gaze. You involuntarily shake at the thought of that child, firing the semi-automatic at another innocent being; not knowing, understanding or questioning, that... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace The relationship between democracy and ethnic conflict: 1 of 3
The Relationship between democracy and ethnic conflict The words democracy comes from the Greek words demos and kratis. The first translates to many, while the second refers to rule; in other words, the rule of the many. Of course, in the context of the Athenian city-state that established it, democracy adopts an entirely di... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism National security: The politics of fear masking oppression: 4 of 10
A democracy is able to survive the assassination of its leader, but it cannot tolerate public insecurity. In today's globalized world, the threat from shadowy, loosely organized terrorist organizations is quite real, as demonstrated by the events of September eleventh, and the subsequent high-casualty bombings that have take... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness The road to green: How to reduce emissions from your vehicle: 6 of 13
Recently, an oil of barrel passed the $120 mark, like a road sign, and the forecasts predict a rise to $200 within this, if not next year. And with the very highly publicized threat of global warming, you, the average person, can do much to help offset the effects of a warmer climate by reducing the emissions from your vehic... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What is the responsibility of American companies and consumers for unsafe working conditions in Chinese factories?: 47 of 97
What is the responsibility of US companies and consumers for the unsafe working conditions in Chinese factories? The black smoke issued from the smokestacks of the factories, almost completely blocking out the sky, as I made my way with the local labour official along the newly paved road. We were in Beijing's industrial dis... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is nuclear power the answer to global warming?: 7 of 14
Earth's climate is always changing. It has warmed up and cooled down many times in its history, far before humans even walked the Earth. The last significant episode of global warming was the end of the last Ice Age, when massive amounts of frozen water were released by rising temperatures, simultaneously opening up oceans, ... More..