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There is a theory in Philosophy called truth relativism. This theory basically says that everyone has their own truth. Let's say we've got a religious guy who believes the Earth is around 7,000 years old. Then we've got a geologist who says the Earth is around 4.5 billion years old. Truth relativism wants to show that both opinions are right. This is where the theory fails.  Read More »

"I've often wondered if I could ever be the brave one, like I am in my daydreams," I told my friend Tony in 8th grade.

"Well, if you're brave in your dreams, that means that's how you are in real life," he answered confidently.

I wasn't so sure. "Really?" I asked.  Read More »

I recommend everyone in North America read this page produced by the Center for Disease Control. It contains important information regarding the flu virus we know commonly as the Swine Flu, and the more we know about it the more we can fight it.  Read More »

It seems an undeniable fact: Your college bookstore will charge you more than you want to pay for textbooks. They often sell used books, but sometimes at a hardly discounted price. Last year I bought a Statistics book that was $92 new and $90 used. And by “used”, I should say “abused”, because sometimes those books look ready for corrective surgery.  Read More »

This was one of those times where I'm proven wrong, and I feel like some faceless entity is laughing in my face. You know how you think of certain situations, let's say a bank robbery or getting cancer, and it always feels as if you could never have it happen to you? You feel like the odds are on your side. That kind of stuff always happens to the other guy. Not me. No, no, never ever me.  Read More »

I just decided to drive the long way home, which means going the curvy and less-traveled Pond Road. Ironically, Pond Road is located next to a river.

If I hadn't gone this way, I wouldn't have seen him. I was just enjoying the ride and my mix CD when something round appeared in the middle of the road.  Read More »

Sometimes, I really don't think toy manufacturers are paying attention to what they're putting out there in the wide world of shopping.

I've seen a TON of questionable, suggestive, or just plain wrong toys in the market today. For those of you have no idea what I'm spouting on about, you'll find out. Patience.  Read More »

...for bored kleptomaniacs will steal you!

I'm really, really pissed.

The immaturity of college students sometimes astounds me. I shouldn't be surprised at this point, but somehow I still am.  Read More »