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The Sexism Inherent in James Bond Films
James Bond has emerged as one of the most recognizable names in the spy genre of film and books. Yet, this sexist attitude towards women is antiquated and in poor taste.
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The United States Debt
The United States Government has struggled mightily in the past few decades to pay down the national debt, but the past ten years has seen exponential growth in debt.
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Ballhawks
Every year, a multitude of Major League Baseball players hit milestone home runs. A trend has emerged where fans who catch them demand a hefty price for the ball.
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Amalgam (Silver) Dental Fillings
Dental fillings made of Amalgam (Silver) have been around for over 100 years, but in the past few decades serious concern has arisen over their safety,
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How Safe is Airline Travel
In the past twelve months, there have been numerous airline disasters around the world, which may have frightened travelers. How safe is it to fly?
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Carbon Capture Technology
With global warming now a recognized threat to the long-term survival of the human race, engineers have developed new technologies to limit the carbon we emit.
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The Trend of Dietary Supplements
The past decade has seen an explosion in the widespread availability of dietary medical supplements. Are they a wise investment, or a threat to your health?
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Online Internet Government Security
The American and Canadian governments have taken a new lead in the war against terrorism by introducing controversial cyberwarfare laws. How do they effect citizens?
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The Benefits of Local Food
The past few years has seen a dramatic explosion in the availablitiy, and the popularity, of local foods. What are the benefits of eating more local?
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Electric Car and North American Energy Supply
In the past few years, the electric car has gained enormous hype throughout North America as a valid replacement for fossil-fuel burning cars. Is the power grid ready?
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Google Street View
Google Street View, the latest innovation from Google, has opened many doors by offering unparalleled access to the world. Yet, it does raise questions regarding privacy.
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The History of Diesel Fuel
Consumers have many misconceptions about the myths and truths about diesel fuel. How is it made? And how is it different than regular gasoline?
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Culture of the Norse Vikings
The role of the sea in dictating the lifestyle of the Vikings is crucial to understand, given their proximity to the ocean and their reliance upon it.
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The Landscape of Scotland
The landscape of Scotland is one of enormous contrast, and has struck those who have witnessed it with awe and wonder.
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Bandwidth Throttling in Canada
In our high-tech world of instant communication and file sharing, internet companies have taken it upon themselves to protect the speed of their service to its customers.
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Modern Agriculture
Modern farms are more similar to big factories than they are to the farms of the 19th and early 20th century. The change occurred gradually through the mid-20th century.
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Plastic Bags and The Environment
Cities and towns all over North America have begun to implement bans on plastic bags, or a fee to use them. For consumer society, bags may have reached a breaking point.
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Humans, Landscape, and History
Humans exist in a universe where actions are governed by time and space, resulting in very real consequences for us and our natural environment.
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Competitive Altruism and The Environment
People achieve higher social status, and are much more likely to behave eco-friendly, in situations where their actions are public than when they will might go unnoticed.
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Don Quixote and Medieval Society
The book-burning scene from the infamous poem Don Quixote represents the medieval church's attempts to control knowledge, and to control the laity.
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The Troubadours and the Rhetoric of the Crusades
The troubadours, or singing minstrels, of the middle-ages would sing poems about the Crusades. The early songs were full of praise, but the later one's full of anger.
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The Poem of The Cid
The desperation by Christian leaders to repel the Muslim presence in Spain in the 8th Century led to a greatly relaxed chivalric code in Spain.
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The Decline of the Medieval Knight
For centuries the chivalric knight stood above all others on the battlefield. Yet, in just a few short years, they were virtually erased from the battlefield.
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The Importance of Eating Fruits and Vegetables
Doctors suggest that everyone eats between 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Why is that? And what are the health benefits of doing do?
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The Most Common Types of Farms
Agriculture has served as the primary engine of the local rural economy, but today farms are categorized as: winding down, diversifying & holding on, and expanding.
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Symbolism in Medieval Society
Martin Luther and Reynard the Fox are two of Europe's most well-known weapons against the Catholic Church, and their primary tactic was the use of symbolism.
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The Defeat of Montcalm on the Plains of Abraham
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, perhaps the most famous battle of the Seven Years War between England and France (1756 - 1763) cost the French the entire continent.
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The Dieppe Raid of 1942
June 6th, 1944 known as D-Day. This invasion marked the beginning of the end of World War II for Adolf Hitler. The lessons learned at Dieppe were critical for D-Day.
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Waste Management in Accra, Ghana
In Accra, the Capital of Ghana, there are three main issues contributing to an enormous waste problem: privatization, rural to urban migration, and a strong urban bias.
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The Concept of Ecomarxism
Marxism, which condemns capitalists for destroying the proletariat class, led ecomarxists to believe capitalists are to blame for every ecological problem we face today.
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Crime and Punishment in Victorian England
The early law system in England relied heavily on the death penalty as a deterrent, yet by the early 19th century that deterrent had been abandoned in favour of prisons.
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The Impact of Gunpowder on Late Medieval Castles
For centuries, castles stood as impenetrable fortresses; massive structures which took months, even years to conquer. Gunpowder reversed that in a matter of years.
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Team Payrolls in Baseball vs. Performance
Many fans are upset with the lucrative contracts given to Major League Baseball players. A high team payroll does not guarantee on-field success, though.
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The Rapid Endangerment of the Snow Leopard
The Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia), roams the remote regions of the Himalayan Mountains. Yet, as humans encroach on their territory, their numbers continue to decline.
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How to Become a Great Investigative Reporter
For anyone interested in becoming a great investigative reporter, here are a few tips and tricks on where to find sources for stories, and how to get the hard facts.
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The Economic Rise of Japan and OPEC
In these challenging economic times, the economies of Japan and the OPEC nations continue to remind us that a nation's economic recovery can depend on many factors.
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