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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 E85 ethanol explained: 9 of 9
You've heard it for years. Alcohol and automobiles don't mix. In today's environmentally conscious world, though, alcohol has a place in your car - in the gas tank. Ethanol, a form of alcohol, is being increasingly used as an fuel alternative to replace or supplement gasoline. Since alcohol is a combustible liquid, it can po... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Software reviews: InkSaver 2.0: 7 of 7
This little program is amazing. I've printed so many documents over the past few years - as a student, a student teacher, and now a teacher. I can't begin to imagine how much ink and money I could have saved if I'd found out about this sooner. With Inksaver, you set a level - 0% through 75% - and your Inkjet printer uses tha... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) An overview of beer brewing styles and methods: 5 of 5
There are two basic types of beer that you can brew - ales and lagers. Ales, historically found in the UK, rely on a type of yeast called top-fermenting yeast. With this type of fermentation, the yeast floats to the top - hence the name. Lagers, historically found in mainland Europe (and later the US), use a different type o... More..
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth Understanding popular dart game rules and strategy: 4 of 4
Many dart games seem simple. Don't be fooled, though it requires much skill and strategy to win consistently. Two of the most popular dart games are 501 and 301. The goal of the game is simple. You start with x number of points 501 or 301. You subtract the point total of your round after you throw three darts. When you have ... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Where to get free websites exceeding one page: 4 of 4
For the longest time, a free website meant having someone else placing ads in your content and mucking it up. Other articles have suggested Geocities, Tripod, and other traditional free hosts with such ads. I'm here to tell you that there's a better way. Recently, a new brand of free host has cropped up. These hosts still us... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Free speech in cartoon satire vs. Inciting hatred and violence: 4 of 4
The audacity of the papers that printed these cartoons is incredible. To offend a billion people and then claim that you are simple exercising their freedom takes some guts. It's also completely out of line with the intent of free speech. Civil freedoms - like those guaranteed by the first amendment - were never intended to ... More..
Education > High School Humanities The decline of geographically literate students in America's high schools: 3 of 3
As the school year begins, people will no doubt decry the collective "stupidity" of our children. For years, reports have shown that they know few basic facts about American history and that they can't locate important places on a national or global map. I went to work as a Social Studies teacher this fall, and there are def... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Pool and billiard cue maintenance: 2 of 2
There are three keys to playing well in pool - skill, concentration, and a good quality and well maintained pool cue. While an expensive and maintained pool cue will not automatically make you a better player, a cheaply constructed or poorly maintained pool cue will prevent you from performing as well as you can. Dirt and si... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy An overview of 2007 American 2007 natural gas vehicles: 2 of 2
Natural gas is far and away a cleaner fuel than gasoline. It emits significantly reduced amounts of carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide. It is also, unfortunately, not very popular in the United States. There is currently one regular passenger vehicle available in the United States that operates on natural gas... More..