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You might define me by what I have done. I am a graduate of Rutgers University, majoring in Political Science and minoring in History. I focused on political theory and the history of early modern Europe. I went on to compete a master's degree in

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Autos > Fuel Economy The impact of E85 on greenhouse gas emissions: 1 of 6
The use of E85, a mixture of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, is being heralded as a great step forward for the environment. Although ethanol use is good for the environment, it is not so simple that ethanol will stop the emission of greenhouse gasses. In some ways, ethanol does burn cleaner than gasoline. For example, burning ... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy What is natural gas?: 2 of 11
Natural gas is a complex fuel made of many hydrocarbons, but its primary component is methane. It is commonly used in homes to cook, heat water, and heat the home. It is currently gaining steam as an alternative fuel for vehicles because it is cleaner than traditional gasoline. Like oil and coal, natural gas is a naturally o... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) How to make a good online password: 7 of 38
Your password is the virtual key to many important aspects of your life - your e-mail, your credit card bills, your bank account. A good password needs to be memorable for you, because if you forget it you may temporarily lose access to these very important things! On the other hand, a password must be strong enough that it ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks How to break your video game addiction: 2 of 10
The only way to break a video game addiction is to do it cold turkey. People that don't get addicted to video games simply don't understand the problem. They say, "Oh. Just play an hour or so a day! Cut back on your play time and you'll have no problem!" Those who do get addicted to video games know that this isn't possible.... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Should the scarcity of teaching resources (school supplies, computers, etc.) be resolved before or after addressing teacher training needs?: 2 of 10
In an ideal world, there would be plenty of money to give teachers the supplies they need to teach and to provide them with the training they need to develop as professionals. In lieu of this perfect world, though, the more important component is supplies. A school without paper is like a car without oil... yet it happens al... More..
Education > College Study Tips How to be successful in college: 2 of 8
For many students, college offers a form of culture shock. For once, you are utterly and totally free. To succeed in college, you need to learn how to handle that freedom and autonomy responsibly. Set Aside Time for Studying You don't spend a lot of time in class in college. In fact, if you do nothing outside of class, colle... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Which human foods can be given to cats: 1 of 4
If your cats are anything like mine, they love to come around begging for food. They'll beg for just about anything, even if they've tried it before and didn't like it. If something is bad for them, it's up to you to know enough not to give it to them. So what types of foods are safe for your cats and what are not? First, le... More..
Business > Advertising How Google ads generate income: 1 of 4
Make thousands of dollars from home, writing a blog! Heard that before? It's unrealistic. But you can make money on a website by using Google ads or a similar product. How does it work? First, you build your website. Then, you insert some code to make Google advertisements appear on your website. This code (which Google nice... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) How to avoid Internet scams: 6 of 23
Always be skeptical and try to answer those doubts. There is no better way to save yourself from being scammed. With that in mind, read on to see some of the scams that I have personally witnessed or fallen victim to. Perhaps the most notorious internet scam is the Nigerian e-mail chain letter. You get an e-mail from someone... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Who plays football with more passion: College or professional players?: 5 of 18
There's no doubt about it. College football players play with far more passion than their professional counterparts. The most obvious evidence for this is that they do not get paid, and they receive little compensation for what they do. College football players don't get the large paychecks that professional players do. They... More..