Chadd De Las Casas
I was born in Valencia, California in 1987. It's ironic that I turned out to be a writer, since my first exposure to it was an essay about why I hate writing. I am also the owner of the Content Producers Wiki.
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Are Animal Right Protests Against the Film Manolete Hypocrisy?Manolete is considered to be the greatest bullfighter in Spain's history and a biopic on his life has drawn a great deal of criticism from Animal Rights groups. But does this constitute hypocrisy? -
Embryonic Stem Cell Research: A Proxy Battle in the Abortion WarThe Doc Terminus of our age would have us believe that he's perfectly capable of fixing virtually any ill - only in place of sacrificing a dragon and making a potion out of it, all he asks is an embryo. -
No Ceasefire Should Exist Without Gilad Shalit's SafetyGilad Shalit, for all intents and purposes, is an Israeli soldier who was kidnapped in 2006 by Hamas. No peace initiative should be forwarded until he is released. -
How the Freedom from Religion Foundation's Eagerness to Block Religion Set a New First Amendment PrecedentThe Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRN) has taken on a variety of cases in an attempt to keep religion out of public life - but with their case Hein v. FFRN, they unwittingly suffered a devastating backfire.
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Why Did California Proposition 8 Pass?There's been a lot of debate about why Prop 8, the ban on gay marriage in California, passed. With accusations of prejudice and discrimination thrown around, the real reason that the ban passed is lost in the fray. -
Gladiator: How the Story Would Have Truly UnfoldedA look at how the events would have truly transpired in the Aurelian Roman Empire with the characters and situations put forth by Ridley Scott. -
Second Tier Leadership Hits Cause Most Damage to Al-Qaeda in IraqThe conflict in Iraq has swung considerably in America's favor since 2007 - due primarily to damage done not to the highest levels of AQI's leadership, but rather the mid-levels.
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Is George W. Bush the Inspiration for Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight?The similarities may be a little too close for comfort between the advice given to Gotham's Dark Knight and the current President of the United States.
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Getting Your New, Self-Published Book Noticed and ReviewedAmong the hardest things to do for a self-publisher is to get your new book noticed and reviewed - which in turn will bring in more readers. Fortunately, there is a way for you to get your book noticed and on the track to success. -
Basra Returning to Normal as Operations Clean Up Special Groups Across IraqWith American and Iraqi forces on the aggressive against both al-Qaeda and Shi'ite Special Groups, peace is beginning to return to Basra, while Coalition forces continue to gain ground across the nation.
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Is it Time to Forcibly Overthrow the Myanmar Junta?The latest actions by the Myanmar Junta show the very real possibility of killing millions of people - is it time to forcibly remove them from power? -
Economic Stimulus or Government Scam?Are the checks being sent out a real economic stimulus, or are they being used to justify paying for government programs at the expense of the tax payers? If you owe any money to the IRS, beware.
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AC First Look: Metal Gear Solid 4 Beta - One of the Hottest Titles on PlayStation 3A look at the beta to one of the hottest titles on the PlayStation 3 this year. -
The Liberal Stranglehold on the English LanguageThe far left has decided to become the absolute moderators on the English language - and as a result, we've entered into a frightening age of Orwellian Newspeak, where classic words have lost their meaning, and new words must meet strict political criteria.
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Captured Al-Qaeda Document Reveals Egyptian Born Leader's StatusA recent document captured by Coalition forces reveals a great deal of information - not the least of which being the updated status on Egyptian born leader Abu Ayyub al-Masri. -
AC First Look: Multinational Force in Iraq Blasts Back at Al-Qaeda Number 2Within hours of publication of al-Zawahiri's claim that al-Qaeda is winning in Iraq, the Multinational Force Iraq Central Command blasted back, calling the claim pure propaganda.
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Why is Jimmy Carter so Determined to Ruin His Legacy?One of America's worst presidents strikes again - apparently he has not remained content watching from the side lines when there are so many policies just waiting to be spat on.
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My Rare Agreement with ObamaI give Obama a lot of grief - but I'm also fair, and will give him credit where credit is due. In this case, he's managed to touch down, seemingly ingenuously, on a topic we can both agree on. -
How to Get a Free Xbox 360 Elite and Grand Theft Auto IV, No Scams AttachedDo you want an Xbox 360 Elite? Do you want Grand Theft Auto IV? Do you not want to have to pay for either of them? And most of all, do you not want to get involved in a scam? Good, then look no further.
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Did You Know Terrorists Don't Care What We Do to Our Freedoms?Terrorists don't care what we do to our freedoms - shocking isn't it? They really don't care if the United States government fundamentally changes itself in the way liberals say it has, they're interested in something a little simpler than that.
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Religion is Not Required for Morality, but Why Are Atheists so Gosh Darn Amoral?Atheists have the same potential to be moral as any other religion - so why then are their ranks so distilled with the amoral?
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Metal Gear Solid 2: What Went Wrong?Metal Gear Solid 2 came on the heels of one of the greatest franchises in gaming history - so many gamers, after realigning their brains, have to ask what exactly went wrong during the sequel. -
What Has the Israel-Palestinian Issue Taught Us About the U.N.? Don't Bother Playing by the RulesIf there's one thing we've learned from the Israeli-Palestinian issues, it's that even if you cross every t and dot every i, the U.N. still isn't happy, and in the end, you're probably even more screwed than if you don't. -
Why Liberals Will Willingly Fool Themselves into Thinking the Media is ConservativeFor any person who hasn't given themselves the perpetual mindset of a far gone liberal in the likes of Cindy Sheehan, you can only offer a belly full of laughs to anyone that calls the media conservative. But there is a real reason why they think this.
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Why BBC's Historical Revisionism "The Passion" is Worth CriticizingHistorical revisionism is always worth fighting, wherever it rears its ugly head. In a case as sensitive as Christ's crucifixion, it becomes an even more appropriate staple of criticism, especially since the history disagrees with them whole heartedly. -
Citizens, Ex-Muslims & More React to Organization of the Islamic ConferenceThe OIC in Senegal is one of the biggest conferences between Muslim nations on what many consider contemporary issues confronting Islam - and some of the ideas that came up may be shocking. -
Bin-Laden Top Man Detained, Al-Qaeda ReelsOne of bin-Laden's highest ranked compatriots has been captured - and the damage done to the network is so strong that the terror network has not even acknowledged his capture yet. -
Barack Obama's Weak Platform of Constant Apology for His SupportersIt's becoming frighteningly common to hear Barack Obama apologize for one or more of his supporters or staff - and with people constantly surrounding him that he apparently wholly disagrees with, is it time to start questioning his abilities to pick a staff?
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9/11 Truth Movement Calls for Investigation of USS New York Construction(Humor) Advocates of "9/11 Truth" have called for an investigation into the USS New York's construction, citing claims that it would be impossible to shape the ship's hull as fire cannot melt steel. -
About My Silence on Anonymous Vs. ScientologyIn many circles I am known for my detestation of Scientology, and how I treat it as something worth mocking more than worth taking seriously. However, I've remained silent - and in some ways, critical of Anonymous vs. Scientology. Here's why.
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Why I Believe Call of Duty 4 is Set in Saudi ArabiaActivision and Infinity Ward were very careful to not name the Middle Eastern the United States invades in their hit Call of Duty 4 - but several clues allow you to realize that it can really only be one country.
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Voting in the Republican Primaries in LouisianaLouisiana is not a state highly engrossed in the nation of the United States, therefore one's vote is cast with minimal fanfare. -
AC on the Campaign Trail: Bill Clinton Speaks in Lake Charles, LouisianaAC Producer Chadd De Las Casas relates on following the Democratic Primary as Bill Clinton spoke at the Lake Charles Civic Center. -
Ron Paul Calls it Quits in Presidential RaceAfter a campaign marked by defeat after defeat, long shot contender Ron Paul has finally tipped his hat and bowed out of the Presidential race. -
AC Analysis: Who Would Be the Best Vice Presidential Contender with McCain?With Romney dropping from the race, McCain has essentially clinched the Republican nomination. Who should he take on as a vice presidential candidate? While it may seem obvious, you may be surprised as to who else may fit the bill.
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Rehab Center Tells AC Producer that Kirsten Dunst NOT in RehabThe Cirque Rehab Center where Kirsten Dunst has allegedly checked into has told AC Producer Chadd De Las Casas in a telephone inquiry that the rumors are not true, and the star has not checked in for treatment. -
Some Tips on Helping Cure Cerebral Ron PaulsyAre you or a loved one infected with a rare case known as Cerebral Ron Paulsy? Although a small minority of Americans - studies show roughly 6-9% - have been diagnosed with this disorder, it remains a troubling affliction. -
The Surprising Absence of a Message in There Will Be BloodA movie about an evangelical Christian and a greedy oil baron - and somehow, it is neither about capitalism nor religion.
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Election Conspiracy Theories: Signs that Conservatives Are Making Democrats SweatAll the Democrats had to do to win in '08 was put up a moderate candidate that could take the disenfranchised Conservative vote - somehow, with the far Left, defeatist candidates up there now, the Democratic Party is starting to sweat, and thus come the conspiracy theories.
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Iranian Propaganda Uses Doctored Image from Satirical American Web SiteIn a surprisingly humorous turn of events, the Iranian government has been caught utilizing an image on their popular press web site that was, in fact, doctored as a prank by an American web site.
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Are Pirates the Voting Ace Up Ron Paul's Sleeve?Ron "Still Polling Single Digit Numbers" Paul just received another solid defeat in Florida - but have we accounted for the pirate demographic who he appealed to with proposed legislations in 2001 that other candidates are largely ignoring? -
The Hilton Effect: How the Media is Trying to Turn a Good Miley Cyrus BadThe media is clamoring, falling all over itself in an attempt to maintain the trend of Disney girls gone terribly bad - with Lohan and Spears now synonymous with the Paris Hilton's raunchy, sometimes illegal behavior, it seems they are marking them like notches on the wall. -
A Look at the Islamic Mourning of AshuraThe West doesn't cover many Islamic holidays - the Hajj, for example, was barely covered outside of the Associated Press. Ever wonder what the day of Ashura is all about, and what is up with the Shi'ites in Beiruit? -
The Church of Scientology's Attempt to Exploit Their Perceptions of My VulnerabilityThe idea of someone walking into a Scientologist center, where they are asked to take a personality test, and are told they are unacceptably depressed sounds suspiciously like the opening of an episode of South Park. Nevertheless - it's the beginning of a real event.
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Ron Paul has Inaccurate, Faulty Historical Information on Campaign Web SiteThough the notion of spin-doctoring is nothing new to American politics, especially around presidential election time, several groups have attempted to try to hold the various candidates to a certain level of accountability for things they say.
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How the Economic Stimulus Plan Could Help Struggling WritersTo some people a mere $300-$1200 may not seem like much, but to an up and coming or independent writer, this could be the boon they've been waiting for.
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The Unique Issue of Tolerating IslamDoes the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of religion extend to the tolerance of unique judicial codes based in religion? Or could this allowance be considered a very violation of the First Amendment to begin with? -
Can Cloverfield Be Translated into a Video Game?With internet talk about a potential Cloverfield video game, one former employee in the game industry is left scratching their head at the potential ways it could go right, but the far greater number of ways it could go terribly wrong. -
Interview: An Apostate's Look at the UmraI was able to sit down with a good friend of mine who has a fascinating story about her young life as a Muslim that later transformed into her current atheism/agnosticism. She was willing to relate to me her story about experiencing a trip to Saudi Arabia as a girl. -
Operation Iron Harvest Update: Tribal Leaders Back Iraqi GovernmentAC Content Producer Chadd De Las Casas received an email this morning from the MNFI Press Desk with a "hot update" involving Operation: Iron Harvest, including the capture of a senior Al-Qaeda bomb maker.
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The Ten Call of Duty 4 Players I Hate MostSome players make the multiplayer aspect of Call of Duty 4 so unenjoyable, that the only acceptable alternative to lessening the pain would be to shave yourself bald with a blowtorch. -
CLC Groups: A Sign America is Winning the Hearts and Minds Back of the Iraqi People?Concerned Local Citizen Groups (CLCs) have played a key role in recent successes against terrorism in Iraq, is it a sign that America is regaining hearts and minds in the nation? -
Important Provincial Law Could Be Key to Restoring Essential Services to IraqisA key law known as the Provincial Powers Law could be the most important factor in restoring essential services to more than 8 million Iraqis. -
How the De-Ba'athification Law Will Bolster Iraqi ReconciliationThe Accountability and Justice Law is a landmark legislation that has until now been known as the "De-Ba'athification legislation", which is a key step in reconciliation in the country. -
Iraqis Believe Army is Winning the War Against TerroristsIraqis are increasingly confident in the Iraqi Army and its recent progress against the terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda in Iraq. -
Sunni Awakening Councils Influence Shi'ite Revolt Against Iranian Meddling in IraqThe Sunni Awakening Councils that are so pivotal to recent security gains in Iraq have influenced another major player in Iraq: Shi'ite are beginning to oppose Iranian influence in the nation.
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National Poll Shows Iraqis Confident About Security SituationNational Polls taken across Iraq show that Iraqis are both optimistic and confident in their security situations, especially in domestic security forces. -
Coalition General Updates on Operation: Phantom Phoenix Against Al-Qaeda in IraqAssociated Content Producer Chadd De Las Casas received a press release from the Multinational Force Iraq Central Command where a Coalition general details Operation: Phantom Phoenix.
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Multinational Force Iraq Lauds Citizen Groups in Battle Against Al-QaedaAssociated Content Producer Chadd De Las Casas received an email today from Major Leighton of the Multi-National Force Iraq with a press release detailing recent victories scored against al-Qaeda in Iraq.
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American Forces Responsible for 532 of 18,610 Civilian Deaths in Iraq in 2007Data charts and interviews with the AP, Department of Defense, and Multinational Force: Iraq indicate that American forces are responsible for 2% of total civilian deaths in Iraq in 2007. -
Web Site TV Links Present Unique Legal DilemmaTV Links offers a library of links to streaming movies and shows on the Internet - and this presents a unique international legal struggle against Internet piracy. -
Is it Time to Retire the Professional Sports Asterisk?The asterisk has really plagued professional sports more than it has helped it - intended to identify a special circumstance that requires additional note, it has become a venomous tool of bias, distaste, jealousy, and sometimes even bigotry. -
Jennings, Louisiana Annual Mardi Gras Parade and FestivitiesJennings, Louisiana likes to take pride in its more traditional, less flamboyant form of Mardi Gras celebration - a far cry from and more conservative celebration than is publicized in New Orleans.
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How to Get Your Video Game Review Noticed and Taken SeriouslyEveryone has an opinion on video games - but only a few actually get paid to express them. There are certain keys to getting your opinion taken seriously.
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Juba: American Medic Shot by Sniper in Iraq Saved His LifeMaybe you've heard of Juba, sometimes called the Sniper of Baghdad. He was considered one of the most dangerous and important figures to the insurgency. His story tells the true difference between insurgent and marine. -
Mardi Gras Costume Ideas for Girls and FlashersIf you're planning to be a Mardi Gras girl, you'll be up against stiff competition, so it helps to stand out with these costume ideas. -
Is a Vote for Ron Paul a Vote for the Spanish Inquisition?Ron Paul's platforms and supporters show eerie correlations to the catalysts of the Spanish Inquisition - could voting for him be throwing your vote behind Torquemada? -
Nintendo DS Review: New Super Mario BrothersSuper Mario has a pretty simple formula - and only through this does this game get by. -
Benazir Bhutto Assassinated Following Musharraf's Ending State of EmergencyPresident Musharraf had finally caved to Western pressure and ended the State of Emergency. As a result, Benazir Bhutto has been assassinated. -
Wii Game Review: Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles, a "Must Not" HaveI've been a fan of Resident Evil since the series began - and frankly I'd play Outbreak again before I played this travesty. -
Poll Indicates Peoples' Opinion of Candidates May Effect Votes(Humorous) Commonwealth Media polls have consistently shown that a potential voter's opinion of a candidate may directly influence their decision on election day. -
Islam is Compatible with Liberal Western Values, Therefore Free Speech Should Be Restricted, Muslim Group SaysI know it sounds a bit contradictory, but according to Muslim groups, and even a judicial review in Canada, saying that Islam isn't compatible with the West is a serious offense, especially since they insist they can. -
10 Things You Never Knew About the InquisitionThere are myths all over about the Inquisition of Medieval Europe - let's debunk a few. -
An Analysis of Modern and Medieval Anti-SemitismThere are several people in the world, many concentrated in the Middle East, who believe that many of history's going ons are the result of Zionist conspiracies. These are nothing new to the world, however. -
Web Site: American Troops Responsible for 1 Percent of Iraqi Civilian Deaths in 2006According to IraqBodyCount.net, there were roughly 17,000 civilian casualties in 2006. According to the very same website, 1% of those deaths were at the hands of American forces. -
The Hajj Pilgrimage: What is It, Where is It, and Why is it so Important?You may notice, if you have any Muslim neighbors, that their house has been locked up, and they seem to have left as though on some sort of vacation. Well, so have millions of other Muslims all around the world. -
Al-Qaeda Seen as Global Insurgency, According to the Department of DefenseThe Department of Defense has released a definitive essay on what it sees as the difference between guerrillas, insurgents, and terrorists, defining al-Qaeda as a global insurgency. -
The Islamic State of Iraq: The Newest Incarnation of Al-Qaeda in IraqMost people don't know that al-Qaeda in Iraq as it was known at the start of the conflict has essentially ceased to exist, and has been forced to merge with its allies to become a whole new entity. -
The Ancient Origin of the Jet EngineIt's not uncommon to find out that a technology we see as so modern, so unique to our time period, was actually created by our ancestors in one way or another. The jet engine is now different. -
Our Struggle: How the Racist Views of Mein Kampf Affect Us TodayMaybe you're more familiar with the German term "Mein Kampf"? A detailed list of one's personal "struggle" of nationalism, racism, and imperialism? -
Why Do Atheist's Condemnation of Christianity Extend to Hating Universal Morals?C.S. Lewis is criticized for his Christian undertones in the Chronicles of Narnia series - because Aslan sacrifices himself for the good of Narnia. Do atheists hate self-sacrifice in general, or just when Christians do it?
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Carol of the Bells - My Favorite Misunderstood Christmas "Horror" SongCarol of the Bells may bring out feelings of warmth and cheer in all of you - but in me it invokes terror and a sense of dread. -
Why Are Christians and Atheists so Obsessed with the "Message" of Talking Animals?Pullman hated Lewis for making a book that could be interpreted to have Christian undertones with talking animals. In response, he wrote a book about a talking polar bear. With apparently atheist undertones. Why do either of these parties care? -
Sudanese Teacher's Flogging Inappropriate, Says American Islamic Advocacy GroupThe Council on American Islamic Relations, the largest Islamic advocacy group in the United States, told an Associated Content Producer that the Sudanese plan to punish the British teacher was inappropriate. -
Votergasm.org Gives People Added Incentive to Cast VotesVotergasm is an attempt to get people involved in voting through the easiest way known to man: sex.
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Forthcoming Resident Evil 5 Draws Ire from Black CommunityWhy is the latest title in the highly acclaimed Resident Evil series drawing anger from the Black community? -
Money-Saving Tips for Buying an Xbox 360 This Christmas: Think UsedSo you've decided to get your kid an Xbox 360 this Christmas, but you aren't sure what the most cost effective way to do this is? Sometimes the four options of Xbox 360's can seem daunting - here's an easy guide to the best choice. -
What Do the Peacemongers Propose We Do Now that Talks with Iran Have Failed?It is pretty safe to say we've expended all talking options with Iran - so now what do you propose we do? -
CNN/YouTube Republican Debate: The Winners, the LosersWho came out on top and who floundered? In this case, there were some surprise leaders, and some not so surprising losers.
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Let Us Win, Troops Tell a Trembling Ron Paul Through John McCainRon Paul, though fervently declaring he is not an isolationist, was challenged by John McCain on that very issue. -
Want to Stop Global Warming? Wear Animal FurScience proves beyond all shadow of a doubt that if you wear animal fur, you will help stop global warming. -
Islamic Militants Launch 10,000th Attack Since Sept. 11, 2001Since 9/11, there have now been more than 10,000 fatal terrorist attacks.
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9/11 Conspiracies, Ron Paul, and Saudi Arabian Rape Victim Convictions: What Do They All Have in Common?Saudi Arabia likes to convict not necessarily the rapists - but the rape victim themselves to jail terms, or even 200 lashes. It's amazing how similar to this punishment of the victim is so similar to the platform run by Ron Paul and 9/11 Conspiracy Cronies. -
Elder Scrolls Online in the Making?The creators of Elder Scrolls and the owners of Fallout have just released exciting news: they've opened an MMO studio. -
Manhunt 2: A Foray into Pornographic ViolenceI resolved to play Manhunt 2 the moment Jack Thompson sued Wendy's for selling Nintendo toys - and what I got was a ride through a bizarre game of sex, drugs, and violence. -
Anti-War Veterans Recreate Battles on the Streets of New YorkAnti-war veterans, in the hopes of showing the horror of the Iraq conflict, set to recreating the events as they saw them on the streets of New York.
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World Views of Homosexuality: Iranians Denounce It, Demand Torture Against ItAccording to religious and political officials, homosexuals are a problem whose only solution is alcohol. They also say they should be tortured and executed.
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Where and How to Get a Nintendo Wii on Black FridayThe hottest item in the gaming market right now is the much coveted Nintendo Wii - and there's really only one place to get them in Louisiana on Black Friday. -
Christians and Muslims: Will the 25 Days of Christmas Be More Peaceful Than the 30 Days of Ramadan?Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar - and brought with it an orgy of violence and terrorist attacks. How many will be carried out during the 25 Days of Christmas in comparison?
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Beowulf: The Raw, Hard Truth of the MatterBeowulf wasn't a cinematic achievement, it didn't propel movie making anywhere, it accomplished very little technically, and in all should not be treated as anything more than a pretty enjoyable movie. -
The Difference Between Races and Religions and How They Factor into Foreign PolicyWith reinvigorated calls for a partitioning of Iraq into the three major ethnicities there, it appears forgotten that Sunni and Shia are not ethnicities.
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How the War in Iraq and President Bush Could Have Been MachiavellianToo many people use the word Machiavellian without understanding what it means - the word has been loosely thrown around to describe the Iraq conflict. Here's why that's wrong. -
Keys to Game Making Success Get Your Game Idea Noticed and PublishedAnyone can come up with an idea for the next great video game, here are the steps you need to take to get it off the paper and onto the market.
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You Don't Have the Right to Not Be OffendedBecause there seems to be some ambiguity on the subject lately, I thought I'd remind the American people, you don't have a right to not be offended.
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To Die in Jerusalem: A Look at the HBO SeriesThe differences between the Israelis and Palestinians are great indeed - especially when mothers admit that their daughters are killing themselves for the right reasons.
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Essential Tools in Preparing for a Job as a Video Game DesignerThere are a lot of free or cheap tools out there that you can use to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals behind game design.
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Jobs in the Game Industry that Don't Require Coding or Scripting ExperienceEver want to work in the game industry, but don't have any of the technical computer experience? Not to worry, there are other opportunities to get involved.
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Ragdoll Physics: A Powerful Tool in the Future of the Gaming WorldA lot of the great games lately all have ragdoll physics - but what are rag doll physics and how might they effect my job? -
Bizarre Punishments Used by the RomansAncient Rome had a number of implements of torture at their disposal for dealing with convicts - you won't believe what they did with baboons.
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Sex Shows at the Roman Colossuem: A Lesser-Known Historical TaleThe Roman Colosseum wasn't just used for executions and gladiator fights. It was also the ancient equivalent of the Spice Channel.
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Sex in the Daily Life of Romans:Rome was renown for importing the practices of others - and raunchy sexual parties were no exception.
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Understanding the Context of the CrusadesAn important look into how vital the context of the Crusades are.
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Why I Just Don't Care About StarCraft 2StarCraft 2 is advertised and previewed as God's gift to gaming - and quite frankly, it does absolutely nothing for me. -
Ethnic Cleansings in Los Angeles - Why Aren't You Fighting a Battle Against Real Racism?You know who you are - and you should be ashamed. When you spend all your energy and your money on marches in small towns in Louisiana, but overlook ethnic cleansing wracking an American city, you should be ashamed. -
The Police State ChallengeI'm being told we're living in a police state now - despite my insistence that everything is perfectly fine, I'm told that we're living in 1984. Therefore, I'm going to take the Police State Challenge.
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Alternative Possibilities to the Christian Gregorian CalendarIt's become a common thing to use the terms CE and BCE in place of BC and BCE - but this seems like something of an oxymoron when one takes into consideration its based on the same person.
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Al-Qaeda Torture Vs. CIA Interrogation MethodsSeveral organizations decry the enhanced interrogation methods by the CIA, calling them torture. Here is a quick juxtaposition of the CIA interrogation methods to al-Qaeda in Iraq's torture methods.
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E-Surgents: The Latest Attack on Web-Based MediaThere's a title for the group of people who stand up at every turn for tortures, beheadings, roadside bombs, and everything else that comes out of the insurgency. There's a word for these people. They're called e-surgents.
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Game Industry Terms for the Aspiring Game Industry EmployeeHere are some words to know if you want to work and excel in the game industry.
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Who's Who and What's What in the CrusadesAn important series of names, places, and events that will come up in any discussion about the Crusades.
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The Nintendo Wii: Wal-Mart of Game Systems Can Negatively Impact Gaming IndustryThere's an inherent danger in the low production cost Nintendo Wii - which unlike all other systems makes as high as a $92 profit per unit sold. -
Video Games Are Not Created Around Stories: MythbustingEver wonder why games like Shadow of Rome have such god awful dialogue and plots that seem to go nowhere? That's because the plot is built around the game, not the game around the plot.
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Which Video Game Company is the Best Employer?So you decided to join the game industry - what company do you want to join though?
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I'm a Christian and I'm Indifferent Towards HalloweenHalloween means very little to me - an interesting show of culture and a fun thing to do at times, but little else than that.
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Exposing Myths About Jena, LouisianaTo listen to one describe Jena, Louisiana you'd think in place of street lights they had burning crosses - here are some true facts about the situation not watered down to appease the media.
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Disney Films' Glamorous Portrayal of Pipes and Cigars Made Me a SmokerI smoke cigars and pipes - and truth be told, it's all thanks to Disney.
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Why Do Democrats Believe the Constitution is Alive but Terry Schiavo Wasn't?Democrats insist vehemently that the Constitution is a "living document". That's odd - why didn't they consider a human being a "living person"?
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Osama Betrayus? Has the Bush Administration and His Corporate Cronies Gotten to Him Too?Osama bin-Laden has reported a string of American victories and pointed out the shortcomings of the insurgency in Iraq. I recommend a full page ad in the paper decrying his betrayal of the people at home. -
Iranians Ironically Protest Lack of National AcknowledgementThe Middle East is rife with anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism - it appears ironic that they now protest when Yahoo! does not acknowledge them.
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Spotting a Serial Killer Through Past Killers' Known BehaviorSerial killers are not that common - but you should know when you finally see one. How can you spot them and protect yourself from them?
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California Wildfires Get the Lohan TreatmentThere's been a deal of consternation about the coverage of the California fires - specifically calling it not newsworthy, perhaps appealing to the alternative: Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears?
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Video Game Mythbusting: Players Don't Test How Fun Games AreIGN and other websites like to talk about how they feel certain games aren't even tested by actual players - well, guess what: they aren't.
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Add Depth to Your Villains: Sauron and Saruman as an ExampleSauron and Saruman represent an important and interesting look at character relationships in literature.
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The Middle East's Most Colorful: Walid JumblattPerhaps the most colorful and amusing character in the Middle East is Walid Jumblatt - the head of the Progressive Socialist Party of Lebanon.
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Why Al Gore is Just the Head of a Pagan Religion Devoted to an Angry GodWhat's the difference between the church of global warming and John Tetzel? I couldn't tell you - but I CAN tell you how gosh darn similar they are.
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A Night in Tortuga: A San Diego Pirate PartyA necessary party for any and all pirate fans - and even those few curious ninjas.
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How My Family, Friends, and Home Are Affected by the Malibu FiresI spent the better parts of my life in San Diego, Newhall, and Santa Clarita - and it is heartbreaking to watch them literally go up in flames. -
How Could a Nation Who Fought in World War II Consider Ron Paul for Election?The United States has tried Ron Paul's ideas before World War II - have we really receded so much that we'll try them all over again? -
Why I Wish Bush and Cheney Were Behind 9/11The Truth Movement has picked up momentum lately - spurred on by the inquiry into Diana's accidental death. Wouldn't it be great if that was the world we lived in? -
What is an Uncle Chom and Why Should I Worry?Sure you've heard of an Uncle Tom, the African-American who will sell out his people to please the White Man, but what is an Uncle Chom? Well he's not a whole lot different to be honest. -
What Makes Drakan the Best Fantasy Game Series Ever Made?All the excitement and craze revolves around Warcraft and its MMO variant, Warhammer, or Lord of the Rings these days, but as it often goes, the best is hidden away in bargain bins. -
Liberals Are Right, Ahmadinejad Didn't Say He Would Wipe Israel Off the MapLiberals are Uncle Choms love to point out that there was a slight translation error - Ahmadinejad did not threaten to wipe Israel off the map - he chose a much more definitive chart to wipe them off of.
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How Will Christians Respond to Dumbledore's Coming Out?Many Christian groups already protest the Harry Potter series - what with its witches, wizards, and magic. But how will they respond knowing that one of its most beloved characters is homosexual? -
A Gospel Study: How Politics Made it Easy to Manipulate CaiaphasCaiaphas was the high priest of Judea - and so was Annas. This was a big Mosaic problem.
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Get a Job in the Video Game Industry: Tips from a Former EmployeeEver wanted to make, test or work on video games? Here's how.
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Palmdale High School Student Found Lying About Broken ArmDoctors confirm Pleajhia Mervin never had her arm broken.
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Nissan Takes on Homer Simpson Car DesignPerhaps someone should inform Nissan that the merchandise craze for The Simpsons Movie is over?
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What Made Crassus so Rich?Marcus Licinius Crassus is synonymous with wealth - but how did he become so incredibly wealthy?
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I'm Not a Neo-Con: I'm a Neo-ProgPeople like to call me and people like me a Neo-Con, assuming that the phrase itself means something. If you want to think of an appropriate slur for my political movement though, at least call me what I am: a Neo-Prog. -
Stephen Colbert for President: Is America Ready for a Faking Frenchman?Stephen Colbert just announced his candidacy for President - but is the American public ready for a faking Frenchman? -
What I Hope to See in the Star Wars TV SeriesPolitics, intrigue, cloak-and-dagger, military build up - these are just a few of my favorite things, and I hope they make an appearance in the upcoming Star Wars TV series.
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Los Angeles Sports Fans: The World's Most Rabid LosersLos Angeles fans have got a lot of failure under their belts - but that doesn't make them expect and demand anything but the best.
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Playing Indian: The Iron Eyes Cody StoryOne of America's most beloved Indians and outspoken environmental icon's story about fulfilling a fantasy. -
How Some Schools Force Kids to Be RacistIt would appear shocking - but the the climate and treatment of some schools in essence force a child to take on opinions they wouldn't otherwise have.
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Opinion: Associated Press Classifies Britain, Other Nations as DefectorsIn the recent Associated Press coverage of the British pull out of soldiers from Iraq, they all but accuse Coalition allies of being traitors.
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Why is Palestine Synonymous with AK-47?The Palestinians and their apologists find the idea of masked guerrillas and AK-47s to be the best way to represent their cause. -
Beards and Trousers? Not in the Strict Roman RepublicIn the Roman Republic, certain fashion taboos weren't just considered bad form; they could be considered illegal.
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Halo: How Would Liberals React to this Event?In Halo and Halo 2, a war is fought between a religious crusade and the United Nations - how would the Left respond to this?
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Comparing a Real Quagmire to the Conflict in Iraq: Tactical DoublespeakIt's become popular jargon to call the current conflict in Iraq a quagmire - ever wonder what a real tactical quagmire looks like though? It isn't pretty.
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Alexander of Macedon: Fortuitous GreatnessEveryone's heard of Alexander the Great, but were his achievements a result of his own skill or a little bit of luck and a whole lot of inheritence?
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Knights and Jousts: Not an Invention of the Medieval EraWhen one thinks of armored knights and jousts, he or she probably thinks of Medieval nobles clashing in the 12th and 13th centuries. But that's not where it all began.
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Comparing Historical Fiction to Historical Reality: Balien of IbelinIn Ridley Scott's attempts to make Balian of Ibelin a perfect knight, he misses both an important piece of history and a valuable plot point.
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Roman History: Four Emperors in Twelve MonthsImagine going through four heads of state in a single year. Now imagine each of them having a life's worth of negative impact on society. That was 69 A.D.
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Marcus Aurelius: Rome's Least Favorite Great EmperorWe know Marcus Aurelius today for his wisdom and his philosophical writings. But the Romans hated and despised him.
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Musical Remakes: One Changed Word Can Alter a Song's ThemeSometimes an idea is conveyed in a song that explains exactly how the characters are feeling. The theme is explained perfectly through the lyrics, the music exemplifies inner emotions of the singers and the atmosphere is just right.
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Abu Nuwas: Islam's First Shock JockAbu Nuwas was the Don Imus, Howard Stern, Alan Berg and Marquis de Sade of his time - long before any of them ever graced microphone or quill.
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The Ardennes vs. Tet Offensive: How A Camera Crew Made the DifferenceThe Tet Offensive and Battle of the Bulge are similar in many ways. The most important difference, however, was that a single journalist was at the Tet Offensive.
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The Truth Behind the Spanish InquisitionThe Inquisition was simply expert judges and lawyers called in to find out if someone was guilty based on established ecclesiastical code. It was up to the powers that be to decide what happened to those the inquisition found guilty.
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Glencoe High School History Books are Woefully InadequateA brief glance at the new batch of history books put out by Glencoe and the McGraw-Hill Companies shows just how much misinformation our children are getting.
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The Modern Game Industry and its Disservice to HaloA former game industry insider presents a look at how the modern game industry inhibits the potential of games such as Halo.
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Guerrilla Warfare: How and Why it Can Be DefeatedGuerrilla warfare is sometimes called the unbeatable tactic. Thousands of dead guerrillas and squashed movements disagree.
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The Difference Between Religion Then and NowThe Medieval era was marked by religious intolerance, bigotry on both sides and battles for faith. What made that era so different from our own?
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Arab-Persian Homosexuality: A Brief HistoryAccording to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the "phenomenon of homosexuality" is exclusive to the West. Perhaps, as a university professor, he should look into his nation's poetry.
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Differences Between Shi'ites and Sunnis: The FundamentalsMany have pointed out the political differences between Shi'ites and Sunnis, but there are fundamental cultural differences between the two as well.
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Judging Films: Historical Accuracy Versus Directorial AchievementSome films are chastised for their historical inaccuracy; and sometimes, the historical critics need to settle down. How do you know when historical inaccuracy ruins a film?
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Spanish Inquisition's "Professionalism" Sets it ApartEveryone has heard of the Spanish Inquisition - but what made it different from other inquisitions?
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The Caiaphases: Comparing Jesus Christ Superstar 1970 and 2000One of the most powerful scenes in 1970's Jesus Christ Superstar is the song "This Jesus Must Die." It's just one example of what makes the original version of the movie so much better than that made in 2000.
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The Three - Wait Two - Nooses of Jena: An Outrage - Apparently NotTeachers report the nooses were not the aggravation on the school yard that certain parties claim.
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Contrasting the Bible and the QuranMany times when a Quranic quote is pointed out that shows fanaticism one, in turn, is pointed out in the Bible - the problem of course is that the two were written in entirely different manners. -
Did Muhammad Really Exist?There's a lot of noise made about the historicity of the Jewish carpenter whose name is Anglicized to Jesus - but what about Islam's counterpart, Muhammad, did he really exist? -
The Jena 6 Events in Louisiana Show the True Face of RacismAs the old saying goes, laws fall silent in times of war - and Jena, Louisiana has spurred on a racial war that some have been desperately yearning for. -
Pavarotti Passes the Torch - Will Paul Potts Carry it On?Opera legend Pavarotti has died after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer - will the incredibly popular Paul Potts carry on the torch? -
How the Baghdad Security Plan is Frightening the Anti-War CrowdThe anti-war voice found itself an actual foothold in 2006 thanks largely to the aims of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi - with General David Petraeus getting things back in order there's a panic arising as that foothold slowly crumbles.
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Interview: Glen Reinsford, Owner of The Religion of Peace, a Site that Charts Acts of TerrorGlen Reinsford runs the website thereligionofpeace.com - a website aimed at offering primarily raw information involving Islamic terror attacks across the world.
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The As-Sharif Archaeological Double StandardThere's a grand double standard in Jerusalem - and it involves the archaeological treatment of the Temple Mount. -
Factions of the Shi'ite Insurgency: Who's Who in IraqWith the media constantly under reporting just what's going on in Iraq it's important to understand both the successes of the Baghdad Security Plan and who the enemies on the ground are. -
The Myth Behind Foreign Intervention and Civil WarsOnce more, history is against the idea that the best thing to do in a civil war is for foreigner to "just stay out of it" - and how not sticking to this policy changed the known world. -
Mahdi Army Defeated: A Look at the Baghdad Security Plan's Impact on Shi'ite MilitiasMuqtada al-Sadr has acknowledged defeat against American forces - further proof of the success of the Baghdad Security Plan. -
The Foreign Policy Similarities Between Ancient Rome and Modern AmericaIt was a bad idea for Cato the Younger to try to judge history before it had come to term - and it's a bad idea now. -
Republic and Empire: Why the Two Are Not Mutually ExclusiveIt is chanted by some that America has ceased being a republic and has become an empire, using Rome as an example. But these people don't seem to realize that the two terms aren't mutually exclusive. -
Vietnam Chastises Bush, Suggests Killing Fields Acceptable Result of PulloutPresident Bush received criticism from Vietnam for pointing out the massacres that went on there as a result of the quick American pullout from the country. -
Abortion Clinic Bombers: The Misapplied Christian Link to TerrorHow often do you hear people condemn Christianity for abortion clinic bombings whenever Islamic terror is brought up? Perhaps they should run the numbers.
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How Roman Men Got Their NamesA brief explanation of Roman naming conventions. -
Fathers Have No Rights - Unless it Involves Appeasing Communist DictatorsThere is a common theme in the United States that a father has no true rights over their child - good thing that doesn't extend to fathers under the control of Communist dictators. -
The Real Reason Why Julius Caesar was Assassinated?Everyone knows Gaius Julius Caesar was killed by the Liberatores because he was a despotic, evil, self-serving tyrant, right? Actually it had almost nothing to do with his policies - and everything with his cabinet. -
America's Love for Polarization Puts it at RiskAmerica loves to relegate everything to good guy and bad guy, and this is continues to put the nation at risk. -
Iranian President Claims Nation Will Be Ninth Nuclear NationIn a chilling foretelling of events to come, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of Iran, has promised Iran to be the ninth nation nuclear nation - and there are twenty five nations with nuclear energy. -
The Underrepresented Context of the Israel-Palestine PartitioningToo many people look at the partitioning that attempted to create a two-state solution as a unique and special event of the time: it wasn't. -
Interview: Ahmed Bedier, America's Voice for Moderate MuslimsA recap of a phone discussion I had with Ahmed Bedier. -
Great Disney Villains: Judge Claude Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame"A figure who's clutches were iron as much as the bells of Notre Dame." -Clopin