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I am a registered radiological technologist and also have an associates degree in Journalism. I love movies, all movies but especially horror, Sci Fi and comedies. I have a wide range of interests

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Entertainment > Movie Genres Zombie movies: Which are more effective, fast zombies or slow zombies?: 1 of 58
In the debate over slow zombies vs. fast zombies, the battle lines are fiercely drawn. Proponents of fast zombies like to point out that it is easy to outrun slow and in slow zombie films, most people are killed by their own stupidity. What could be faster than a undead creature moving at the speed of an Olympic gymnast? They... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia Is North Korea a larger threat to world peace than Iran?: 1 of 15
North Korea and Iran, along with Iraq, were singled out as America's greatest threats by then President George W. Bush. They were grouped together under the moniker axis of evil in 2002. All three countries were believed to be fostering terrorism and in the process of developing weapons of mass destruction. Iraq suspected ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Which is better for foreign language films, dubbing or subtitles?: 3 of 42
I am a big fan of foreign films, I guess I have been ever since I was a young boy watching Godzilla movies and Kung Fu theater. As a kid the option of subtitles never came up mostly because what you saw was all you got. Late night TV in the 80s didn't offer a option to caption the film and VHS was barely getting started. Don'... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East How could the Iranian people be helped in their struggle over tyranny?: 1 of 9
Right now as we sit in our homes and worry about our economic woes and the newest Harry Potter movie, the people of Iran are taking to the streets in search of freedom. Not that there is anything wrong with worrying about the economy because it does affect us. Job loss in America is pushing many people to the breaking point. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Can doctors be fully trusted?: 4 of 33
When you ask if doctors can be trusted it seems like a very simple question. In fact it is too simple. It is no different than asking if a plumber can be trusted or a mechanic. Doctors are just people like the rest of us and subject to the same fallacies. The only problem is that we are putting our lives into their han... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Latest campus shootings: Are violent TV, movies and video games to blame?: 7 of 54
It's all too easy to blame television, video games and movies on the violence in schoolyards and for that matter for violence in general. We ask ourselves how can impressionable children not be affected by the violence they see every day. Maybe they are affected, maybe it does desensitize them to some extent. However saying t... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Who portrayed the Joker better: Jack Nicholson or Heath Ledger?: 4 of 30
Heath Ledger sadly left us before he could ever see his last film performance. His death was sad enough on its own, but was made even sadder by the realization that his portrayal of the Joker will never be repeated. Up until his turn as the clown prince of crime in The Dark Knight, Jack Nicholson held the crown of best ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Destiny: A combination of coincidence and fate: 4 of 27
I was sitting on top of a mountain a few days ago. Actually I was sitting in a car on a mountain pass, but it amounts to the same thing. It was a very windy day and the temperature was just a little above freezing. We had stopped to take pictures at the overlook, but the cold and wind made it uncomfortable to stay outside ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Does North Korea's missile test represent a real threat to the United States?: 3 of 13
North Korea continues to grab headlines by poking and provoking the United States and its allies with its latest rocket launch. There are those who blame the United States and the former president for not dealing directly with them. In a sense this could be true, but to a large extent the small country would be "acting ou... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Mars methane: Geology or biology?: 1 of 4
Methane has been found on Mars. Now the debate begins, is it biological or geological in nature? Maybe one day we will know for sure but now we take sides and present our cases. Scientists will throw out pros and cons on both sides. Religious authorities may get involved, possibly on both sides. Conspiracy theorists will... More..