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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 > 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..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2008 Land Rover LR2: 1 of 2
The marque Land Rover is synonymous with performance vehicles, capable of tacking all kinds of terrain successfully. For the 2008 model year, that tradition continues with the introduction of the LR2. An SUV that is highly distinguishable from its competitors, which include the Hummer H3, the Land Rover LR2 has features that... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe What's next for Kosovo, now that the nation has been recognized by the US?: 1 of 1
The nation-building experience is complex and long-term. Kosovo is not the first country to declare its independence single-sidedly, and it will not be the last, but what is important, is the precedent Kosovo sets in today's times. Since the absolution of Yugoslavia in the early 1990's, the western Balkans have been a hotbed... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Crossover: 1 of 1
The compact crossover market is recently the most sought after niche by car manufacturers. One particular company makes a serious statement for domination in this segment; and that is Suzuki, introducing the SX4 Crossover for the 2008 model year. What could be so alluring to set this automobile apart from the competition? Th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Is the accidental killing of civilians by US forces, in places like Somalia, an unavoidable part of the war on terrorism?: 63 of 115
The scenes of war shake one to the core. Mutilated bodies, lying in the street, bleeding and forgotten. Armed men, running hastily back and forth between buildings, shouting indistinctly, and firing their weapons at a hidden opponent. The sun is unrelenting, showering its heat on top of the combatants. A mother, uncaring of ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Do you think that the next US president should meet with Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad without preconditions?: 3 of 5
Certainly. The heavily politicized show of America's obstinacy to meet the Iranians directly is, in this day and age, quite sad and pathetic to watch. Some may disagree. Why? Well, because Iran made a joke of America's superpower status in 1979, when in the eve of the Islamic revolution in the country, a number of American d... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance How to accelerate the speed of your PC: 40 of 65
Frustration with computers is nothing new. They freeze up, slow down, take a long time to load programs and document, let alone boot up...especially if you are on a time constraint, the experience can be particularly stressful for you. If you are like me, then you don't currently have funds to invest in better hardware, so a... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates A guy's guide to planning a first date: 14 of 22
All right, gentlemen, the time has arrived to reveal the secrets on how to be smooth, charming and attractive to your chosen lady, when you're taking her out on a date for the very first time. So, you've showered, put together the most dashing outfit you can think of, brushed your teeth to perfection for the first time in th... More..
Autos > Cars Guide to the fastest production cars: 7 of 10
You've seen them. Sleek, shiny and sexy. The growl of the engine, as it rises and falls... Without a doubt, sports cars are every man's fantasy, and I am no exception. In this article, I'll run down some of the greatest automobiles in current production that you may have had the luck to glimpse as they zoom. Let's start off ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Why should the world care about the environment in places like Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Rwanda?: 46 of 63
The engines of the Tupolev-154 slowed down, as the machine touched down with a light thud on the runway of Maputo's international airport. It was around nine o'clock in the evening, and the last rays of the sun were sinking behind the horizon in the west. I breathed a sigh of relief from the long day, as the flight from Kins... More..