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My name is Xanthus Houston, I write under the pseudonym Mr. Reynard as that is my middle name. I am 35 years old, married and live in Missouri. I have done and seen many things in my life, all of which came from hard work, a little luck and imagination.

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Sciences > Genetics The genetics of intelligence and race: Nobel Prize winner James Watson sets back race relations: 1 of 22
Renown DNA Scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner sparks controversy in remarks claiming Black people are not as intelligent as white people. Dr. Watson made no such claims in the article, of any DNA test findings, linking genetics to intelligence in the ABC news article.http://blogs.abcnews.com/scienceandsociety /2007/10/jame... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should nonviolent offenders be allowed house arrest instead of prison?: 1 of 18
With the number of people entering our prison system still rising, places like Los Angeles County are, forcing, people convicted of nonviolent misdemeanors to serve their sentences under house arrest. Senator George Runner (R), who enacted this legislation, knew that the solution to the rising prison population was to build m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Bombing in Pakistan: Who tried to kill Benazir Bhutto?: 1 of 14
On October 18 2007, two explosions erupt shortly after Benazir Bhutto landed at the Jinnah International Airport, as she was headed to Karachi. Suicide bombers unsuccessfully made an attempt on Bhutto's life. Bhutto, a Pakistani politician who became the first woman to lead a post-colonial Muslim state, went unharmed. 136 oth... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 25 of 282
What is necessary in order to recover from major life setbacks? This can be answered by looking within ourselves only, and we ourselves are the only people that can truly answer this. We as individuals, are all the same, but use different ways of coping with adversity. These coping mechanisms, determine how we handles setback... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Everything you need to know about treating warts at home: 1 of 7
Warts are skin growths caused by direct contact with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Common warts appear on the fingers, or on the hands, in some cases they appear in the genital area and are contagious. Warts can be transferred through direct contact with an object used by a person with the virus. Robert Garry, Ph.D., an ass... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Burmese monks apply political pressure: What next for Myanmar?: 2 of 13
With the international community looking at the unrest in Myanmar, the question is being posed, "What next for Myanmar?" In February 2007, a small group calling themselves the Myanmar Development Committee called on the military rulers to address consumer prices, lack of health care, education and the poor electricity infrast... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Glimpses of Muslim extremism in Pakistan: 1 of 6
In the Middle East today, cartoons are teaching hatred to Islamic children for Jews and Westerners. Farfour, the Mickey Mouse look-alike was replaced by Nahoul the Bee, and she seems to be the face of the "Tomorrow's Pioneers," (radical Islamic fundamentalists). Today in the Middle East, secret agencies have established count... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Racism in America: 24 of 130
Racism, one persons belief in their inherent superiority over another because of race. Or being intolerant of someone because of his or her race. Racism in America exists despite the best efforts of millions of people here. But what does it amount to? What does it matter? Are we as blacks being held back from positions of pow... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Developing compassion as a way of life: 9 of 46
Developing Compassion as a way of lifeTo understand how we can develop compassion as a way of life we must first understand what it means in today's ever changing world and how it relates to the entire world, not just acquaintances, friends or family.When we speak of compassion today, there are two contexts by which we derive... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Boxing: Which fighter has the best uppercut?: 1 of 5
Floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee, the fighter with the best uppercut isn't Muhammad Ali. The list of possible candidates for boxer with the hardest uppercut in history can be lengthy, the 1990 James Buster Douglas vs Mike Tyson uppercut, whoa. The 2000 uppercut by Lennox Lewis in Lewis vs Michael Grant. What ... More..