Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a well-known scientist and also the 11th President of India. He was born in a middle class family. He grew up to study physics and aerospace engineering. His contributions towards the field of Science and defense was remarkable. He worked in Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Space…
It came as quite a shock to me to find out that almost all scientific papers are controlled by a mere six corporations. In the past, I had heard about how there are only six companies that control the American media, compared to over 50 companies in 1983. However, it is more disturbing to think…
If you were to ask someone what the greatest challenge facing the oil industry today is, you’d hear a variety of possible responses: “pollution” “alternative energy” “resource depletion” “geopolitical conflict” and plenty more. However, none of these are true. It might be surprising (or perhaps it’s not), but public perception is the greatest threat faced…
Black lives matter (BLM) is an activist movement originating out of the African-american community that campaign against violence toward black people. Starting in 2012, BLM has been gaining momentum through various different campaigns following mainly the deaths of African-americans at the hands of police officers. Now, with an election next year, BLM have shifted from…
The police in Czech Republic wrote identification numbers on the hands of migrants using indelible inks is seen similar to what the Nazis did with the Jews. In a similar event in Hungary, the migrants were tricked into boarding a train and were taken to the so called “reception” camp. Hungary is planning to build…
Last week a well know climatology scientist, Dr. Wei-Hock Soon, was exposed for his unethical research funding practices and his use of inaccurate data models. What makes this case most interesting is that fact that Dr. Soon’s work is often cited and supported by many anti-climate-change politicians. This incident sheds a bright light on the…
The America People want leadership. Many people claim to have the leadership set of credentials but have failed to lead the country. When there is an absence of good leaders, the public will listen to any politician that steps up to the podium. Most people would think the reason the public will listen to anyone is because they are dying for a leader but that is all too wrong. The public follow any politician because they can’t tell the difference between a good one and a bad. …
The Supreme Court recently decided to decline taking a case between a New Mexico photography company and a same-sex couple, therefore leaving the case to remain with the decision that the New Mexico Supreme Court gave. The case arose from a dispute between Elane Photography and Vanessa Willock when the company owners refused Willock service for her commitment ceremony with her partner Misti Colinsworth. Willock filed a complaint that the denial of service violated the New Mexico Human Rights Act, but the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that the company was just using their free speech right.
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The current military controlled interim government in Egypt is in the process of passing legislation that would severely limit street protests as a response to the chaos within the country following the military coup against President Mohamed Morsi. If passed, the law would allow lethal force to be used against protesters.
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Ivory Tower
Ivory tower is a documentary that every person should watch that is currently in or is planning to go to college. The documentary gives an eye opening look at what our education system has turned into. Some shocking facts include: (1) 70% of kids in 2013 from high school went to college. (2) The average…
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