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Articles Obama’s Peace Prize: The Olive Branch

I think it's far more important that the international community start recognizing America as one of the leading voices for peace than waiting for Obama to, for example, solve the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.

Apr 29, 2010
Blog Family

Family has always been important to me. I realize that doesn’t make me special or unique, but it’s true nonetheless. I have had many friends and acquaintances throughout my life, but…

Apr 29, 2010
Shared Gonzo Journalism

In the off-chance that you don't know what this picture is about, read <a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Gonzo" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_and_Loathing_in_Las_Vegas" target="_blank">this</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzo_journalism" target="_blank">this</a>.

Apr 28, 2010
Images Bonsaijitu

“Bonsaijitu” comes from the mix of two words: bonsai and taijitu (which is what most people call the yin-yang symbol). Though it’s not finished, I am still relatively pleased with…

Mar 20, 2010
Articles The Climate Is Changing

Just take a look at Venus and Mars. We can literally point to our sister planets and say, "See that? That could happen to us!"

Jan 20, 2010
Music 5,000 Downloads Through Mininova

As of today, over 5,000 people have downloaded Symphoniacal just using the accredited and peer-reviewed Mininova community. Since it was added to this site, it has become one of the…

Jan 16, 2010
Articles Q: Do you think your vote counts?

Though voting may seem pointless to some, it's the discussions surrounding the election and the lead-up to it that truly matters. And considering how few people actually vote, each vote is worth far more than one. For every person that does not vote, there is someone that votes for them. And if you're comfortable letting other people vote for you, then by all means sit at home while "they" think for you.

Jan 4, 2010
Articles Q: How do you explain life?

If you really want to boil it down to the absolute basics, I believe the reason we are alive is entropy. It's the only "force" that ensures that things will change, and change is absolutely necessary for the existence of life.

Dec 18, 2009
Articles Q: We’re all essentially the same. Agree or disagree?

We have more in common with one another than anything else in the entire Cosmos. The genetic differences between every living human is less than the difference between Chihuahuas and Huskies. We all have the same biological heritage and we all float on the same tiny ball in an unimaginably vast ocean of space. If you consider all of the various forms of matter and the possibilities of existence, you can begin to see just how much we truly have in common. One person may like lasagna with meat, one person may like it without meat, but every person that ever existed would eat a bowl of it if they were hungry.

Dec 16, 2009
Articles Q: Why do things need to be black and white?

A person can be smart, logical, and also believe in God but only if they have an incomplete understanding of logic. I don't mean that as an insult. Logically speaking, very little about what religion has to offer makes sense. Invisible sky creatures? Telepathic connections to the undead? The Earth is only a few thousand years old? God speaks only to a handful of chosen people? Religion is the only path to morality? Be honest with yourself: none of those questions have logical explanations from a religious perspective.

Dec 16, 2009