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Biography and CommunismPaper evaluating how biography was used in communist literature in the 1960s and 70s, noting some intriguing themes and paradoxes.
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Is There Advice for Democratizing?A comparison of two popular sets of maxims given to democratizing countries by prominent political scientists: Samuel Huntington in his seminal "The Third Wave" and O'Donnell and Schmitter in "Transitions from Authoritarian Rule."
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Media Bias: Existent Only in Fantastical WritingsAn examination of the so-called liberal media bias by comparing two popular commentaries: the beliefs of Bernie Goldberg and Eric Alterman's What Liberal Media?
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Communist Art: War Stories, and the Metaphor of MovementAn examination of four major pieces of Soviet literature and film from the 1950s and 1960s, all explicitly dealing with war and incorporating grand a grand metaphor involving movement and progress.
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The Art of Comedy Writing: The Necessity of Situation and CharacterA brief explanation of part of what makes comedy classic as opposed to temporal.
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The Comic Genius of Legend of the Silent Era, Buster KeatonAn article that examines the comic genius of Buster Keaton, especially when compared to modern Hollywood comedy techniques.
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The State of Comedy: An Honest Look at the Health of HumorThe State of Comedy compares the level of number of working comedy acts in generations past and finds the present generation lacking.
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John Milton, Paradise Lost, and the Persuasion of EveThis article tells how John Milton depicted Eve's persuasion in the Garden of Eden in Paradise Lost, and evaluates the argument for plausibility and coherence.
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Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope: Differing Philosophies with Identical ConclusionsThis paper contrasts the greatest works of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope, Gulliver's Travels and The Rape of the Lock, respectively, concluding that although the two had remarkable differences in their personal lives, both essentially preached the same message.
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Dane Cook: The Triumph of MarketingThe meteoric rise of Dane Cook is a prime example of the triumph of marketing over substance.
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Clarence Brown: Mainstream Director of the StarsTake Two is a series which looks at people and films from Hollywood's past that are far too often ignored, overlooked, or criminally underrated by film buffs. This one is about Director Clarence Brown.
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Epic Movie and the Lost Art of the SpoofRecently, I saw an advertisement for the upcoming movie Epic Movie. I don't have to watch the actual film to know it will be bad, because the filmmakers - like most of their modern peers - have no idea how to properly do a spoof.
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Southern Arguments for and Against Secession from the UnionA research paper comparing Robert Toombs' argument for secession and Alexander Stevens' original argument against it, evaluating both as having distinct interpretations of the Constitution.
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Boxing, Eyesight, and Ralph Ellison's the Invisible ManA paper about an allusion in Ralph Ellison's The Invisible Man to boxer Sam Langford and how it applies in evaluating the themes of the great novel.
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Descartes and Al-GhazaliA comparison between Rene Descartes "Meditations" and Al Ghazali's The Deliverance from Error.
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Democratization, Eastern Europe, and the InternetA look at the theories of Democratization in Eastern Europe through the lens of the Internet and Internet policy.
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Alcibides in The Peloponnesian War and the Philosophy of the RepublicA comparison of the real-life character of Alcibiades as portrayed in Thucydides' The Peloponnesian War versus the political philosophy expressed in Plato's The Republic.
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Hermocrates in Thucydides' the Peloponnesian War: The Paragon of LeadershipPaper argues that the bit character of Hermocrates exemplifies what Thucydides believed a true leader should in his Pelopennesian War.
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Historical Accuracy in Historical Fiction Through DeLillo, O'Brien, and MorrisonAn evaluation of the importance of history and historical accuracy in historical fiction. The study was done by comparing Don DeLillo's Libra, Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, and Toni Morrison's Beloved.
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Geoffery Chaucer's Ideal Man of GodPaper on the role of the parson in Geoffrey Chaucer's Cantubury Tales as a counterbalance to the corrupt and sanctimonious characters of the religious hierarchy. -
Assisted Suicide and the Evolution of Law and TechnologyThis paper evalutes the coevolution of the medical and legal worlds as shown through Melvin Urofsky's book on the legal history of assisted suicide, Lethal Judgments.
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Winter Treats in the Windy CityA guide to the best Holiday celebrations in Chicago -
Out of Africa, Homo Sapien, and the Mitochondrial EveA brief exposition and commentary on the recent Mitochondrial Eve debate in the biological community and the context of the "out of African" thesis.
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The Dixie Chicks RehashedHeck, I'd be ashamed if George W. Bush were from my state, too. The Dixie Chicks are real patriots, and if more people had listened to those like them, we might not be in the Iraq mess. -
Consequence of Democratic Win? Maybe No More Fear..My response to Greg Reeson's "Consequences of a Democratic Victory," which basically tells you the boogie-man will kill you if you vote Democratic.
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What's My Take: Tax Cuts and Bad BeliefsA continuation of Jim Stilliman's article on irrational anti-taxation beliefs. Taxes are not a bad thing. Stop letting conservative economists make them to be another monster coming to get you.
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The Internet: A Fantastic Innovation in CultureMy response to George DeGennaro's The Internet: A Cultural Devolution.
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What's My Take: America is NOT a "Free Speech Zone"A counterpoint to J.J. Jackson's "America is a 'Free Speech Zone'"
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Sex, Relationships, and the Value of Human RestraintMy response to Leena Ingegneri's Why Sex Should Be Saved for Marriage and "Mr Absolute's" Open Response. -
The Entertainment News ReviewThis latest addition catches you up from Oct. 23 - Oct. 27, with news stories involving Snoop Dog, Limbaugh, Tom Cruise, and more... -
Should You Watch Dr. Phil? Dr. Phallacy..A response to Dom Coccaro's article advocating that people in their early 20s give Dr. Phil a try.
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Should There be a New Political Party?A response to Tony Sarrecchia's piece on forming a new political party with new rules. -
Limbaugh Accuses Fox of Acting - AgainRish Limbaugh has accused Michael J. Fox of acting. Not about Parkinson's, but about his career in 80s.
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Barak Obama for President? Not YetMany magazines and political leaders are touting Barack Obama as the next U.S. President. Not so fast. The man is too valuable a political comodity to risk putting before the Repulican and media smear cannons just yet... -
Throw the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox All Out!Man, I hate it when Yankees fans, Mets fans, and Red Sox fans act like five-year-olds and forget there are 27 other baseball teams. -
Top Gifts for College Students Under $75A guide for possible gift ideas for college students. -
Ten Reasons I Hate Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaughey, what a tool... -
CBS: Right-Wing MediaThe CBS Evening News has gone right-wing...and dropped down to third place. -
The Entertainment News UpdateWIth the War in Iraq getting worse, why not look at the celebrity headlines from the last week and forget about "real-world" problems? This edition is from the thrilling celebrity news between October 16-20. -
Brief Beginner's Guide to ScreenwritingScreenwriting can be a highly enjoyable way to uutilize writing skills. Here I give a brief primer as to how to get started. -
Top Holiday Gifts Under $30 for Classic Rock and Roll FansGot a classic rock and roll fan on your gift list? Check out these great ideas! -
Amendment: We Must Change the Interns and PagesWe seriously need to revamp the type of person our fearless leaders bring in as pages and interns. -
US Population Passes 300 MillionOn Tuesday, October 17, 2006, the United States became a nation of 300 Million. Damn. That's a lot, isn't it? -
Bush Says War Opponents Just "Want Us to Win," Claims Left "Propagandizes"Bush said in an interview yesterday that war protestors are angry and want us to win quicker. He added that Osama bin Laden was right about something. -
An Open Letter from the Children of Malawi to MadonnaA letter to Madonna from the children of Malawi, as told to J.C. Hagan. -
Chinese Trying to End So-Called "Chinglish"The Communists are cracking down on "Me speak bear English." -
Senior Republican Admits BriberyOhio Republican Bob Ney is now expected to resign his Congressional seat after he admitted accepting money from Jack Abramhoff in return for political favors. -
Election Guide: Illinois Statewide OfficesCandidates for statewide election this year are using a fantastic smear tactic: comparing their opponents to the former Governor. Ah, it's a great year in the State of Corruption. -
How to Give Your Child an Awesome Name - Catholic Saints EditionMany people name their children after Catholic Saints, but unfortunately the same boring ones get recycled over and over again. Why not make sure your offspring stands out in the eyes of his or her peers by naming them after a forgotten saint. -
Gift Ideas for Cinephiles Under $100Got a movie-lover on your shopping list? Then check out these great gift ideas for people who love the cinema! -
Top Gifts for Die-Hard Baseball Fans Under $50A wide selection of gift ideas for the grown-up baseball megafan in your family. -
Fact and Fiction: The Mark Foley CaseThere's a lot of utter bull floating around about the Mark Foley case. I'd like to sort some of it out in a brief listing of the facts and fictions. -
Rules for Message Boards - Television ShowsMessage boards have an inherant code of conduct. This article addresses the etiquette for message boards about television shows. Violate them and you will be the laughing stock to your imaginery friends on the internet. -
Stewart and Colbert Rule Out PresidencyJon Stewart said yesterday that he and Stephen Colbert have no plans whatsoever at running for President in 2008. For shame. -
Project Runway: Handicapping the FinaleThe Project Runway Season Three Finale airs October 18th, but the final four are already known. Which one will take home the grand prize? -
California Governor's DebateA transcript of the recent gubanatorial debate in California... -
The Age of ApologySienna Miller is sory for slamming Pittsburgh. It seems like all of our major celebrities and organizations are apologizing after ruffling a few feathers with personal opinions. Why does no one have any cojones anymore?
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Fair and Balanced Do Not Apply to AcademiaThe political persuasion of the professors at your local college has nothing to do with the education being taught...unless your local college professes to be "fair and balanced." -
Eva Longoria Taken to HospitalEva Longoria of Desperate Housewives was taken to the hospital Friday after a fall on the set of the show. Males everywhere are protesting the show's working conditions. -
Gays Are Taking Us to Hell?Many right-wing Christians - especially on this site - seem to think acceptence of homosexuality is why God is turning his back on America. Have they even read the Bible? -
Why You Should Visit Evanston, IllinoisEvanston, Illinois, while often seen as merely a place to stay if you're going to Chicago, actually has a lot of value as a tourist destination in its own right. -
Fox News and a Decade of Bad JournalismFox News celebrates its first decade this week. So why is a top ten cable channel's president ashamed of it?
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Why You Should Visit Oak Park, IllinoisWhile often ignored by tourists coming to Chicago, Oak Park is a place of history and diversity well worth seeing. -
Best Italian Restaurants in Evanston, IllinoisEvanston, IL is the first suburb north of Chicago on the lake, a part of the famed North Shore, which is known for fine dining. In this article, the author looks at the top Italian restaurants in the Evanston area. -
The Rebuilding Disaster: Triumph of Baseless IdeologyIn the grand Bolshevik days of the Soviet Union, dogmatic theory and ideology held priority over common sense and reality. That failed stupendously, so why are conservatives duplicating it in Iraq??? -
How Bad Will the 2006-07 Knicks Be?Things just keep looking worse for the New York Knicks. -
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie - You Wrote That?On Thursday, the man who wrote the "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" song was reported dead until he started calling the press. Read this and learn how to properly choose a lie to impress women. -
CNN's I-Report is Looking for SuckersWhy are supposed journalistic outlets with multimillion dollar news budgets telling viewers to become journalists? -
The Chicago Bulls Look Primed for a Deep Playoff Run in 2007The Chicago Bulls look primed for a deep playoff run in 2007, with 3-4 proven scorers and a solid team defense anchored by newcomer Ben Wallace. -
Let's All Start Grunting AgainA very lazy response to Suzanne Donahue's "Language Laziness," this piece suggests we should do away with language alltogether. -
Top Top Ten Songs by Smashing PumpkinsSmashing Pumpkins are one of the hallmark bands of 1990s modern rock. Here, the author lists their ten best songs. -
Bill O'Reilly: Professional Spin DoctorFor someone who runs a so-called "No-Spin Zone," Bill O'Reilly sure tries his best to change America's history and civic values. -
The Post Office: Helping the Terrorists WinI accuse the United States Postal Service of high treason and believe they should be shut down. Why? It's frustrated this American citizen for the last time, that's why. -
Top Ten Songs by Ben FoldsThe top ten songs written and performed by Ben Folds and his earlier group Ben Folds Five, as chosen by the author and justified. -
Why Pele is the Best Athlete EverThe author argues that soccer legend Pele is the greatest athlete ever, making the case over other greats such as Jim Brown and Jim Thorpe. -
Top Ten Songs by NirvanaThe top ten songs by grunge rock band Nirvana, as chosen and explained by the author, listed in chronological order to also give some history as to the band's development. -
Top Ten Songs by Pearl JamThe top ten songs by Pearl Jam, as chosen and defended by the author. -
Let the Pandas Die!The author argues that Panda bears should go extinct. Screw 'em. They can barely feed themselves, are lazy, and boring. -
Top Ten Songs by the WhoThe Who's top ten songs in the opinion of the writer, with full justification, including the abscence of some probably expected... -
The Food Pyramid? Try the Food Plane!The new food pyramid is misleading and will slowly kill us. I propose a new nutrition model guarunteed to help America win the war on unhealthy eating.