Kuwaiti Freedom of the Press (or not.)
We often take advantage of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. From our Constitution, we have the right to pray, assemble, and believe in pretty much whatever we want at any time. Some of the more popular freedoms in the US, freedom of speech and of the press, are not necessarily ones that exist in […]
Response to Cailin’s Post
Cailin Walsh’s post on “138 Forbidden Words“ was very interesting in that she laid out the content of article she reviewed first, then commentated on its effectiveness and her own knowledge of the topic previous to the article’s publication. Honesty really goes a long way in blogging, and I feel that by admitting that she had no prior […]
Israeli Apartheid NYT Article Review
Several days ago, The New York Times published a story detailing one reporter’s view on Israel’s “apartheid label.” Having been in Israel for 4 months traveling and living in various places, I can understand how a viewpoint like this one would make sense. If you just drive down along the barrier fence next to the West […]
My Media of Choice
In this new era of mass media and publication availability at your very fingertips with the push of a button, there are an infinite amount of sites and stations one can visit to get the news. In the US, an obvious fact is that there are many ways in which the news is delivered to us […]
(20)14 Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
Above, a picture from a great trip, with friends, to Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah, VA (Photo Credit: Daniel Neuberg) I never really saw the point to making new years resolutions. If I want to do something, I usually just go out and do it. It doesn’t take the new year to inspire me to […]
Why I Stopped Following The Paleo Diet–Part II
In a recent CC post, Max discussed his movement from a strict “Paleo” diet to becoming more flexible with food based on a variety of factors including food availability and what the effects of specific foods are on his body (acne, upset stomach, etc.). Both of us are athletic and we workout regularly, both using […]
Why I Stopped Following The Paleo Diet
About three years ago, I started following the paleo diet. If you are unsure of what a paleo diet consists of, follow THIS link. After just a few weeks, I saw some really positive effects. I was feeling healthier, looking thinner and performing better in my athletic endeavors. So, I kept up with the diet […]
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