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I do not have a writing history. The majority of my articles are a reflection of my life and what i feel deep inside. Officially, i have a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Political Science. I am someone who's curious about the world and who likes

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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Finding a presidential running mate on the campaign trail: 2 of 26
I wrote an article in which i presented my three top VP's candidates for the Democratic party. These three were Senators Joe Biden of Connecticut and Evan Bayh of Indiana, and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. Using the elimination method, i assessed the chances of my three finalists on the Economic, Foreign Policy, and National ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to stand out from the crowd and be a success: 3 of 27
Lots of arguments can be provided on how one can reach success and stand out from the crowd. Eventually, the answer to that question rest on how one defines success. Is success being popular and appreciated by others, being wealthy, or reach a certain social status? The arguments over which definition of success is appropria... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Barack Obama's choices for vice president: 4 of 26
Less than 30 days before the Democratic and Republican conventions, speculations are high on who will be picked as running mate on both tickets. On the Democratic side, three names appear on top of the list: Senator Evan Bayh(Indiana), Senator Joe Bidden(Delaware), Governor Tim Kaine(Virginia). Using the elimination method b... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Loneliness: 36 of 108
Loneliness is one thing we all have in common. As human being, most of us have that need to be lonely. Some are constantly lonely and, unfortunately, falling into depression. Loneliness can be healthy in one hand and dangerous in the other. It hurts deeply when that special someone you love is not with you; it hurts deeply w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to know yourself better: 13 of 34
Knowing one self better is no easy walk in the park. Just like with science or sports among others, some people have the innate qualifications to understand themselves and their environment better. Meanwhile, having those qualities intrinsically does not mean that one automatically knows himself or herself better. Whether yo... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) The challenges of maintaining friendships as an introvert: 11 of 28
As an introvert, many difficulties arise on how to get friends and keep them. Friendship is an essential part of our life. Indeed, it is vital for us to be able to talk to someone we trust about our days, difficulties, and worries. It is important to have that someone to share his or her passions with and laugh with. It is a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology The Republicans' guide: Ten simple steps to retaking the White House: 15 of 33
The decisive Democratic victory during this election cycle proved one thing: The Republican brand is in a free fall. Therefore, it is vital to stop with the blaming game and put that nightmarish year aside in order to find new ways and tactics for 2010 and beyond. Here is a ten steps guide on how to retake the Congress and t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Reflections: Russian intervention and the conflict in South Ossetia, Georgia: 6 of 13
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the emergence of the United States as the sole world power proved to more than one observers that there would be no more cold war like era. Meanwhile, the recent conflict in Abkhazia and South Ossetia tells otherwise. The opening of NATO to former Soviet States was badly seen by Moscow. B... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Possibility of an African country winning the 2010 World Cup: 11 of 23
Since the creation of the World Cup in 1930, the tournament has always been won by either a European country or a South American country. Moreover, in 18 editions, 9 took place in Europe, and 8 times a European nation won it except in 1966. 6 times, it took place in South America and was always won by a South American countr... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Why depression is not a disease: 1 of 1
Depression is known as a psychological state with symptoms that such as changing moods and feelings of careless among others. The arguments about what the exact symptoms of depression can be legitimate, but depression is more an involuntary state of mind which in some cases is helpful for the depressed individual. For most p... More..