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Jack Roviere is a student, a blogger, a writer, a prospective tax accountant and aspiring CPA. He enjoys studying the social sciences (particularly sociology), and is interested in the impacts of religion and tax policy - two quite divergent societal institutions

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Computers & Technology > PDAs & Handheld Devices Why you shouldn't buy an iPhone: 3 of 27
The iPhone sure does look slick, right? It has to be the hottest gadget on the market with the best features, right? Surely, all of that should cover the cost (especially considering that the iPhone has had its price substantially slashed recently), right? The problem is that although the iPhone DOES look amazing, it actuall... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Understanding the difference between FIFO and LIFO: 1 of 9
In a perfect world, all goods that a company has purchased would be labeled with their specific price values, and when specific goods were sold, their actual value would be accounted for as expense. However, for most industries, goods are not marked with their cash value, so instead, accountants must use arbitrary rules to a... More..
Entertainment > Music Education How to encourage teenagers to stick with music education: 1 of 9
To encourage teenagers to continue or begin music education, parents and adults should realize that everyone likes to listen to a particular type of music: some scientists posit that it is one affinity humans developed through evolution, as musical calls were used to coordinate people in the past. Since every person enjoys s... More..
Education > Financing College How to get a scholarship: 1 of 8
Getting accepted into college seems to be the ordeal of every high school student, and even for the top students who are assured a spot at a safety school, the rigorous application processes for preferred dream schools can still be stressful. Regardless of which university you choose, the fact is that they all cost money, an... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues The pros and cons of academic honors and prizes in high school: 1 of 8
Who loves awards? Everyone does! In fact, awards, honors, and prizes give people an incentive to do mostly anything: workers try their best to win a raise, and students act in a similar manner. Academic honors can encourage students to plan their schedules in better, more thoughtful ways, as well as encourage them to join in... More..
Business > International Business & Trade Globalization: Who benefits from it?: 8 of 61
It seems intuitive that companies that offshore and outsource to other nations - as part of the move to "globalize," no less - only care about their bottom lines. They want to employ the cheapest workers possible, and they are willing to replace as many laborers from home with these alternatives. In this case, it seems like ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Atheists versus Agnostics: 2 of 15
The largest intellectual battle of recent times has actually not been one religion versus another or even atheism versus any conception of theism...but instead a battle between people who should be friends. It's the battle between atheists and agnostics. Only through a definitional battle can these two groups be placed on di... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Do humans use only 10 percent of their brain?: 3 of 21
The human brain is an incredible little machine we have. It is the primary part of our central nervous system along with the spinal cord, but it also has the power to send and receive messages to and from our peripheral nervous system which stretches throughout the rest of our bodies. The human brain can be divided into thre... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts Helium's User Agreement: Why every Helium member should become informed: 1 of 7
Did you know that 81% of people do not read user agreements, licenses, and the like (if you don't believe that, then can you at least comprehend that 68% of all statistics are made up on the spot?) Regardless of the actual number of people who do or do not read the fine print, the important thing is that, for Helium, you sho... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Exploring capitalism and democracy: 1 of 7
Capitalism and democracy seem to be the best political couple these days, but what is the secret to their marriage's longevity? Traditional wisdom claims that opposites attract, but between the political democracy and economic capitalism, both bring freedom to the table. Democracy is rule by the people, quite simply. Whether... More..