Articles for category: Opinion and Editorial

Elusive Portrayals of Women in Film Noir

The majority of the world’s countries were at war. Virtually all countries that participated in World War I were involved in World War II. This global conflict incorporated new social realities in America. Headlines appeared: “16,000,000 Women; What Will Happen After?” asked the New York Times Magazine in 1943; “Watch Out for the Women,” cautioned ...

Are Humans Fundamentally Evil in Nature?

Is mankind evil by nature? Mankind invented the concepts of good and evil. Our ancestors knew the difference between the law of the land and the law of the sky – the Gods, much like it is now with the Church and the State. To them there was something strange about the word ‘good’. It ...

Rush Limbaugh Heart Attack?

Did Rush Limbaugh have a heart attack? The radio host was rushed to the hospital in Honolulu according to several reports on the internet. Rush Limbaugh was apparently complaining of chest pains. Were the chest pains signs of a heart attack? The information still continues to come in and a Rush Limbaugh heart attack is ...

Greek vs Roman Mythology

The Greek and Roman Mythologies have fascinated human beings for centuries, inspiring books, movies, research, and conversation among those who want to learn more and who want to share the fables of the Gods and Goddesses. Their stories (myths or mythos, depending on the origin), their triumphs and failures, and their imminent Immortality has been ...

The History of Rome Podcast, a Review

The History of Rome is an podcast by Mike Duncan that provides a good overview of the history of Roman Empire. Being a history buff with a particular interest in the intricacies of the history of the Roman Empire, I have found this podcast to be extremely informative and entertaining. It’s more than a simple ...

Improve Your Vocabulary with Verb Suffixes

As I’ve mentioned previously (here), suffixes, at the end of words, in English are neither as interesting nor as important for vocabulary study as prefixes, at the beginning of words, because in English, the stress or accent tends to fall on the beginning of the word. Although prefixes are heard more clearly, while suffixes are ...

Outrageous Pranks from MIT Students

MIT IHTFP THA FDC — HUH?! According to the “MIT IHTFP Hack Gallery” official website, “the word ‘hack’ at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) usually refers to a clever, benign, and ‘ethical’ prank or practical joke, which is both challenging for the perpetrators and amusing to the MIT community.” According to most of the above-mentioned ...

Top 11 Movie Quotes and What They Mean to Me

The following are 11 (I couldn’t narrow it down to 10) of my favorite movie quotes. I chose them based on a moral message or lesson behind each. They are listed in no particular order. Enjoy them and my interpretations. Dark Planet: “The side of angels is seldom times self-evident.” I take this to mean ...