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Joseph is a freelance writer who enjoys challenge more than reward. There is no virtue in wealth. It is through the struggle pursuing truth that life occurs, but through seeking comfort and security that we prepare for death.

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Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 11 of 113
Consider both of these statement: I became confused with my fantasy world, believing it to be real, which led me to harm others. Led to harm others, I turned to a fantasy world, knowing it wasn't real, to avoid harming others. Clearly, both are not rational; however, the latter is clearly a predecessor. It is lack of diagnosi... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills How to find the reading level of a book: 1 of 7
Determining the reading level of a book is imperative to a student or child's success and growth. Many methods exist for accessing the reading level of books, but there is a pertinent question you must ask prior to examining these methods. Why utilize methods that have been part of a failing system? Americans continue to fall... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Environmental policies of the Obama administration: 1 of 6
President Obama has made a lot of promises about environmental policy while also gaining much attention. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is a large part of recent focus. There are also various other efforts in place related to regulations aside from the direct funding of the stimulus. Many of these issues a... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Advantages of a recession: 18 of 105
Adults have always sat in their corners of the work force nibbling on that carrot, which was the stable American economy. As it recedes away, you could chase after that stick; however, why not take full advantage of this situation and call it opportunity? If you are still young, you have less currently to gain and this means ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues 27 fertility tips: Naturally increase your fertility and the ability to get pregnant without drugs: 3 of 17
While fertility and childbirth may appear to come natural to some couples, many of those natural processes, when understood, can actually benefit any couple. In some cases, a healthy life that promotes fertility may seem straight forward. In other cases, the information and choices can seem overwhelming. It can be an exhausti... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 22 of 112
The real question of banning cell phone usage in automobiles has nothing to do with safety or good intentions; rather, at what point do we stop allowing the government to overstep their boundaries? What occurs in a vehicle is ultimately no one else's business as it is private property; thus, the only judgment that can be enfo... More..
Education > Adult Education Anxieties of adult learners: 6 of 30
Considering a return to education can be rather stressful. Adjusting to new settings and technologies may be daunting. Insecurity may return to a stable adult life. Managing both school and a family is exhausting. In life, however, you have to take risks and make sacrifices if you want things to improve at any level. If you d... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Religion's role in addiction recovery: 5 of 25
Recovering from an addiction often requires support, motivation, and commitment. Religion provides overlapping support for recovering addicts. Recovery, like spiritual faith, is a is a lifelong commitment to a process that cannot be completed overnight. The initial choice must be made individually, but long term growth happen... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam An overview of the Islamic funeral ceremony: 1 of 5
The life of a Muslim is dedicated to faith and submission. The peace brought by this choice comes from seeing the truth in Allah. All earthly actions and rituals are a statement of faith to those who remain; thus, death is inherently the final call to faith. Ultimately, it is the beginning of the second creation. The Islamic... More..
Education > College Life Should race be considered for college admissions?: 4 of 18
Normally, I would say that race should not be an issue. I'm starting to rethink that whole position. Anymore, we see race as an issue everyday in life. Even if it shouldn't be an issue, it has been made into an issue. We are Americans and that should be the only title and unification in our society, yet we are forced to wear ... More..