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Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Speculating on the end of the world: 5 of 28

I implore you to join me on a thought experiment pertaining to the end of life on Earth. You may believe this to be depressing after that first sentence, but I assure you this is simply an exercise in thinking about the end of the world. I will ask you to consider the end of the world by way of astronomical object colliding ...
Computers & Technology > Camcorders & Digital Video Recorders Best digital cameras for teens: 1 of 4

With the plethora of camera choices currently available, choosing the right camera for your teenager can be an intimidating task. I can offer you a few guidelines, as well as specific recommendations, to aid in choosing a digital camera for your teen. The almighty mega pixel seems to commandeer the market today. More is bett...
Education > High School Math & Sciences The value of science classes in high school: 1 of 4

Science classes are of the utmost importance, especially in high school. The classes are important for two main reasons: critical thinking and implanting the seeds of interest. These classes encourage students to not only think about problems in society, but ways in which to solve them. Future scientists are born in the high...
Education > High School Math & Sciences Should calculus be made mandatory in high schools: 3 of 8

Calculus should most certainly not be mandatory for high school graduation. Calculus creates too large a burden on both schools and students to be a viable option. Calculus is better left an elective, or not offered at all. High school graduates do not need to know math at a calculus level. For the typical citizen, calculus ...
Computers & Technology > Camcorders & Digital Video Recorders The best digital SLR camera manufacturer.: 1 of 2

If you are in the market for a new digital SLR camera, chances are you have heard all about two media giant brands: Canon and Nikon. Although these brands are both great, as displayed by their popularity, there are other brands to consider. Sony, Olympus, and Pentax are three more great manufacturers of DSLR cameras. I would...
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is nuclear power the answer to global warming?: 10 of 14

To claim nuclear power to be the "answer" to global warming would not be entirely correct. The effect of global warming is unpreventable, and thus, has no answer. The effects attributed to global warming, I believe, are due to cyclical changes to the intrinsic properties of the Earth and Sun. Will nuclear energy lessen the h...