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I live in the midwest, and I am currently grinding though law school.

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Sciences > Astronomy Do you believe that aliens have already visited our planet?: 3 of 44
Do Aliens Exist?According to a recent Roper poll, an estimated 19 million Americans say they have seen an unidentified flying object, or UFO. Another 4 million people claim they have been abducted by alien spacecraft (Clark 267). Can all of these people be wrong?According to the Chicago based J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Re... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History All about the Aztecs: 1 of 8
According to legend, the Aztec peoples originated in Aztlan, somewhere in northwest Mexico. In their early history, the Aztecs were a nomadic people. Sometime around the 13th century, they stopped wandering around, and settled in the central basin of Mexico.In 1325 they founded Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City. The Azte... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Should JK Rowling allow the characters in the Harry Potter series to become more romantically involved?: 3 of 22
Of course, a romantic storyline follows the natural progression of the saga. Harry Potter has already made the move from a children's story to a fantasy that people of all ages can enjoy. The previous movies have laid the foundation for romance to spark between Harry and Hermione. It is only natural that their friendship will... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Does baseball need a salary cap?: 10 of 38
The MLB needs to follow the NFL's example and put install a salary cap before things get out of control. This year's free agency frenzy was ridiculous. Average and below average players were landing $10+ million contracts with desparate teams.The range of payrolls in the MLB is way too large to have a level, competitive playi... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Albom: 2 of 7
Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom is a *must read*! I personally have read it twice and plan on reading it again. Mitch Albom, a best selling author as well as a regular ESPN sports reporter, had lost track of his favorite college professor and mentor, Morrie. When Mitch learns that Morrie has only months to live, the relat... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Guide to submitting a Helium article: 6 of 14
I am relatively new on the helium website, but I have learned a few things in my experience since joining. I try to follow a these simple rules when I am trying to decide what articles to write on:1. Write what you know - the words flow easier when you write about what you are already knowledgeable about. It is also faster be... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Book reviews: Four Trials, by US Senator John Edwards: 1 of 1
Four Trials is a book about the cases that meant the most to John Edwards during his time as an attorney in North Carolina. Senator Edwards tells his story of how he went from a family with nothing but coal-mining roots to becoming a prominent trial attorney representing regular clients who have gone through a terrible traged... More..
Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History The Wright Brothers: Taking off: 1 of 1
All through history man had looked at birds with envy, and dreamed of flight. That changed when two determined dreamers taught themselves aeronautics and conquered the sky (U.S. News). It all started with the sons of Bishop Milton Wright and Susan Catherine Wright. Wilbur, their third son, was born in Newcastle, Indiana April... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball The greatest upsets in NCAA tournament history: 7 of 12
In 1966, Texas Western College, now called the University of Texas-El Paso, made history by becoming the first team in history to win the NCAA championship with five African American starters. Most people on the national sports scene did not even know Texas Western existed at the beginning of the 1966 season. Under the leader... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Saving money on your mortgage: 3 of 5
When you take out a mortgage, most lending institutions require that you pay private mortgage insurance (pmi) if your down payment is less than 20% of your new home. A normal annual payment of PMI is 0.5% of the original loan. A $100,000 loan, for example, would require a $500 annual payment for PMI insurance. What most peopl... More..