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Good investigative journalists must have an abiding passion for finding the truth. They have the ethical duty to understand the motives of their sources, and understanding these motives is vital in any investigation. They should know how to distill accurate stories from masses of information, enable reluctant sources to talk and recognize assumptions, motives and biases.  Read More »

When you think of the future, what exactly comes to mind? I think of our country's children. As great as this country is, the only way for it to remain is to teach our American values to our students. That's where education comes into play. I believe one of the most important parts of society development is education. The smarter the younger generations become, the better off our country will be.  Read More »

When I was younger I used to think that going to school was boring and hard work. I felt unappreciated by the teachers I had in school. I often heard students’ complaining that going to school is boring and they insulted the teachers. Some people just don’t appreciate schooling and teachers.  Read More »

Recently, Morehouse College was heavily scrutinized and shunned for speaking out and taking action against cross-dressing and promotion of thuggery. The school requested that black men refrain from making a mockery of themselves and race, and be what they have always been: dignified men.  Read More »

Jonathan Maberry is a Bram Stoker award winning author whose subject matter includes everything from zombies to martial arts. He is also involved in the Young Voices Foundation, and has worked on the serial graphic novel Thrill Ride, a project featuring members of the International Thriller Writers organization. Proceeds from Thrill Ride benefit Reading is Fundamental.  Read More »

Boring title I know, but I just had a Halloween-eve turned into Halloween day to remember. First of all, I invited two men I've been talking to on a dating website (pathic I know, that I'm using a dating website to meet people, but when you live in Prattsburgh, anyway,) to go Contra dancing with me in Ithaca, a little sister city to Portland that is about two hours away from where I live.  Read More »

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Over the weekend, a 15 year old girl was gang raped for 2 and a half hours by a group of men and boys at a high school dance. It has been reported that as many 10 took turns sexually assaulting her. That's horrible.  Read More »

Another week gone. So I got into northern like I wanted to and Was really exided for like one day but know relity has sit in. there is still so much to do to get up there. I wish it was sunday so I could check my emile. I also need to know what classes I must take TO earn my digree. Hopefully I can Find that out on the web monday.  Read More »