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Im a recent graduate for the University of British Columbia, graduating with a BA, major in politics, philosophy and economics. Im begining my career in writing, and love to share my knowledge with others.

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Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The legacy of Woodrow Wilson: 1 of 9
President Wilson can be considered one of the most revolutionary leaders in American history. Woodrow Wilson was the President of the United States from 1913 till 1921, making him the President during and after WWI. The legacy of Wilson exists in the well known ideology of Wilsonianism which categorizes Wilson's beliefs in re... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Margaret Thatcher, first female prime minister: 2 of 12
Not only was she the first Female Prime Minster of the UK, she is one of the most memorable leaders of all time. Margaret Thatcher was a historically significant British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. She was elected because of her determination to raise the economy and to diminish state control while increasing private en... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values The growing gap between rich and poor: 5 of 24
The world market economy is producing a rich west and poor, poverty stricken east. With capitalism as a success story in the west, this does not mean that the rest of the world will be able to deal with capitalism in such a positive way. The gap between the rich and the poor is only getting wider, and the exploitation of the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The rise of global capitalism: 1 of 4
Capitalist Development in the Asian Pacific Rim StatesCapitalist-development is a common approach to economic success in modern industrial nations. World War II brought the coming of Capitalism into the Asian Pacific. Industrialization was seen as an important factor for these countries for their development. This lack of ind... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The truth about the Cuba crisis in 1962: 2 of 6
The Cuban Missile Crisis was the most significant breaking point in both the United States foreign policy and the Cold War in general. The Cuban Missile Crisis must first be understood as the closest the World has come to a WWIII. At this time both sides knew the capabilities of their opponent and fear began to grow. Satellit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Expaning the European Union: Pros and cons: 1 of 2
Ever since the Maastricht treat in 1992 enlargement of the EU has been a part of its priorities. The treaty of Rome included only six members; from there it has been a never ending cycle of democratized states seeking membership into one of the greatest developing powers in the world. Beginning in central Europe, the desire t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Humanitarian intervention: Jeopardizing the sovereignty of vulnerable nations: 1 of 1
Humanitarian Intervention is the condition which allows for interference of one state by another, with intentions of helping the people during times of crisis, such as genocide or civil war. This is relatively a new practice which is still in the process of development and transformation. This practice has been used in a vari... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The European Court of Justice and integration: 1 of 1
The European Court of Justice is an integral part of the European Union, contributing to the deepening of integration among member states. The ECJ is an important agent of the integration project within Europe. There has been a question brought up many times, regarding the extent of the autonomy of ECJ, questioning how much s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Strengths and weaknesses of the European Union: 10 of 16
Lack of a Collective Identity Twenty-seven member states joined under one European Union equals no collective identity. With the intensive institutional structure involved within the European Union there still has been no sense of identity created. With the continuous enlargement an identity seems to get further and further a... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Everyday time-saving solutions: 33 of 51
You may be surprised how much more time you can get out of a day and how smoothly daily tasks can become with some simple organization. Disorganization can make a person feel stressed and a bit overwhelmed, making each day feel more like a chore then a blessing.A daily planner can truly become a key to success once you get in... More..