Robert Zirinsky

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• How to Make Money on Black Friday

  11/18/2011

  People rush to get the best deals on Black Friday; but is there a better deal to be had? This article explains the best deal of all about the "holiday": how to profit from it.
• The Myth of the Blog

  11/18/2011

  Just find a good domain name, write about something you are interested in, and make sure you have internet access, and your blog is ready. You will soon become rich and famous, from the millions of viewers who are
• The Differences Between Qualitative and Quantitative Statistics

  11/18/2011

  Important in scientific disciplines such as psychology, this brief article explains the main differences between the two and the resulting ramifications.
• Chess Lesson 2--Logistics

  11/16/2011

  Touch move is boring. So is using the time on your clock wisely. But this stage of the easiest to master, and will reap you the greatest dividends. The rule "en passant" is also explained.
• Chess Lesson 3--The Middlegame: Pawn Chains

  11/15/2011

  The middlegame is undoubtedly one of the most complex areas of chess, and one of the hardest to master. Many moves seem like good ones--but which one wins, and which ones lose? This article focuses on pawn chains, and talks about the point-count system.
• Chess Lesson 1 --The Opening

  11/13/2011

  This article not only covers all of the major rules of the chess opening, but also explains them and applies them to everyday chess examples. All points are illustrated with bullets, making review easy and main points easy to follow.
• How to Survive and Thrive in School

  8/19/2011

  Every student wants to do well in school; grades, however, do not reflect so much a student's knowledge as their ability to stay organized and match their talents to classroom needs. Here are five simple yet amazingly effective rules for academic success.
• Why the Equal Rights Amendment was Never Ratified

  6/24/2011

  The Equal Rights Amendment has been proposed in every session of Congress since 1923; it passed Congress in 1972, only to miss ratification into the constitution by a narrow margin. This essay explains why it never gained enough momentum.
• Why the US Entered the Korean War

  6/24/2011

  Though most Americans wouldn't know about it if asked, a war from 1950-53 occurred in Korea between the United States and the Communist North Korean forces. This short essay analyzes which factors dragged the United States into the conflict.
• Between a Rock and a Hard Place

  6/24/2011

  As World War II was ending, Franklin Roosevelt died of a heart attack, leaving Harry Truman to deal with the plethora of international concerns. Having little foreign policy experience, Truman developed a hard attitude; this article explains why.
• How the Constitution Saved America

  6/14/2011

  After the euphoria of a successful Revolution, the United States of America faced serious economic problems under the weak guidance of the Articles of Confederation. This essay illustrates how the Constitution solved these problems and saved America.
• Hoarded Iniquity: A Look at "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

  6/14/2011

  Set in Puritan times, this masterful short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne speaks about the hypocrisy of those who hide their iniquities. This four-paragraph essay examines how Hawthorne uses symbols to convey his theme.
• The Causes of the Red Scare

  6/14/2011

  The Red Scare occurred shortly after World War II and lasted for roughly eight years, preying on the United States' rivalry with the Soviet Union to produce a mass anticommunist hysteria. This brief essay analyzes its origins.
• The Origins of the Cold War

  6/13/2011

  It has been more than 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and many Americans have forgotten about the Cold War and its global repercussions. This brief essay analyzes the factors that originally caused the Soviet-American tensions.
• When My Love Swears She is Made of Truth

  6/11/2011

  An ironic portrayal of duplicitous relationships, Sonnet 138 describes an imaginary situation in which the speaker and his mistress both tell untruths in order to curry favor with one another. This essay analyzes how Shakespeare achieves that effect.
• The Impact of the Weird Sisters in Macbeth

  6/10/2011

  One of William Shakespeare's most popular plays, Macbeth contains many essay topics and points of analysis. This brief essay analyzes the effect that the Weird Sisters have on Macbeth and his actions throughout the play.
• "The Hangover Part II" -- Hungover from the Last Movie

  6/8/2011

  "The Hangover Part II" was both predictable and raunchy in its humor. Aside from being a carbon copy of the first Hangover movie, Part II also managed to destroy the image of its predecessor remarkably quickly.
• A Capitalist Vs. Command Economy

  9/9/2009

  Okay, everybody says "capitalist" and, sometimes, "command economy", sometimes without knowing what they mean. Here is a brief refresher.
• Mastering Free Will in Your Life

  8/21/2009

  A human being is not an animal. A human being has free choice. Here are five simple steps to mastering that free choice. Dedicated to the memory of R. Noach Weinberg z"l.
• How to Operate a Candy-Vending Route

  7/22/2009

  The guide for a beginner: what to do, and what not to do.
• Yom Kippur: Its Deeper Meaning

  5/7/2009

  So we go to shul on Yom Kippur, and fast. Isn't there a deeper meaning to all of this?
• How to Make Money on RuneScape

  4/26/2009

  So you've been playing RuneScape for a while, and now you want to make some money. Here are some tips on how to do so.
• How to Improve Your Chess

  4/21/2009

  Here are tips on how to train yourself to play better chess.
• How to Go Green

  4/7/2009

  Here are some easy ways to help reduce your carbon footprint.
• ExxonMobil: Exposed

  4/1/2009

  Exxon Mobil has made an effort to confuse the issue of global warming.
• Mturk: Advice on Using the Site

  3/26/2009

  Mturk.com, a company run by Amazon, has its pluses and minuses. Here is how to take advantage of them.
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  How to Invest in the Stock Market in These Rough Economic Times

  3/21/2009

  This is the time where the best deals in the stock market are to be had. Here is how to realize them.
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  Golden Rules About Playing on the Wings in Chess

  3/20/2009

  Once the center is locked up, you can't make any more progress there. So you must turn your attention to the wings. Here are some tips and rules.
• How to Utilize Superior Development in Chess

  3/19/2009

  Dynamic elements play a vital role in chess. Here, I will explain the key factor of superior development.
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  The 3 Goals of the Opening in Chess

  3/19/2009

  Every beginner (and for that matter, every chess player!) should know the 3 goals of the opening in chess.
• How to Better Recognize Tactics in Chess

  3/19/2009

  In over-the-board play, we must constantly be wary of tactics our opponents can pull against us, and also of the tactics we can pull against them. How does one recognize these elusive combinations?
• Evaluate Threats in Chess Properly

  3/13/2009

  How is one supposed to judge threats in chess? Here are some tips on this delicate topic.