Erik Carrera
A college guy pursuing a BA/MA in Psychology and whatever lies just over the horizon.
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NBA Finals Game 5 PreviewMy observations about the 2011 NBA Finals hours before tip-off of the crucial game 5. Also, my prediction for the game's final seconds. -
Fighting Fire with Fire: Could Our Obsession with Pure Rational Thinking Hamper Innovation?Does rational thinking hamper imagination and innovation? The case study of a smokejumper who came up with a life saving technique on the spot in the face of a 200 foot tall wall of fire seems to suggest it does. -
The Flotilla Incident: Did Israel Attack Humanitarians or Violent Extremists?In the early hours of Monday morning, Israeli naval forces boarded a flotilla trying to reach the blockaded Gaza area. What happened aboard is a hotly contested international controversy. Why do you believe what you believe? -
A Guide to American University Abbreviations: Part OneIn true DC fashion, it seems like nothing here at American has an actual name. This series of articles will help you navigate conversations at AU more easily, especially at the beginning of the year. -
Craiglist Posts That Will Make You Laugh Without Being Completely DisgustedSome of the weirdest Craiglist posts that will make you laugh without having to endure graphic images or disgusting thoughts. -
Best Genre Crossing Cover SongsThe best genre crossing cover songs that will make you look back at the originals and wonder why they had so little imagination. -
Advice and Tips for New American University StudentsSome specific advice on how to make a smooth transition from high school to American University from a current student and resident assistant.
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What Your Number of Facebook Fan Pages Says About YouIf you're on Facebook, you're putting yourself out there for the world to see. Here's what people are thinking about you when they see your number of fan pages.
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College Student's Perspective on Health Care ReformMy perspective on health care reform as a college student who is also dealing with a long term medical issue. -
Top Ten John Mayer SongsJohn Mayer is unfortunately known more for running his mouth and silly pre-teen anthems than for his sensational guitar playing ability. This list highlights the top ten John Mayer songs that show his ability as a musician.
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When You Shave, Leave a Soul PatchA philosophical perspective of how to look at the past through the accessible metaphor of the "clean yourself up after a long weekend" process.
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Myths About Happiness and How to Overcome ThemMany of the tips we receive promising to make us happier are actually counterproductive. Here's why that's the case and how we can beat the sneaky ways we make ourselves miserable.
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Graduation Quotes for 2010Graduation quotes that understand the current realities and show you a practically optimistic way forward.
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I've Learned Basic Guitar Chords: Now What?A guide for a beginning-intermediate guitar player looking to improve and expand their playing ability. -
One-Hit Wonders: 6 Hilarious Reasons You Should Remember These BandsA look at 6 one-hit wonders, and funny reasons why you should give them another look, or at least a laugh.
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How to Make Your Hospital Trip Less PainfulPractical tips detailing how you can make your next hospital trip as painless as possible, or avoid it altogether.