Critical thinking is the ability bestowed within individuals which enables them to analyzed information objectively and thereafter make reasoned judgments (Van, 2005). Critical, in the case of critical thinking refers to the reflective and independent nature of human thinking that allows one to think rationally and clearly about what he/she does or believes. Unlike creativity which in most times calls for the breaking the rules […]

Anxiety can be a disorder or a temporary condition. It is normal to feel anxious on the eve of a public appearance or before walking into a meeting that could lead to big things. The temporary condition can be made better by performing breathing exercises, a jog or even squeezing a stress ball. This is nothing to worry about. The problem comes in when anxiety […]

Weight loss is a struggle. It always seems that the harder a person tries to quit and work out, the more cravings they develop from junk food and other ‘devil’ foods. The harder one tries to quit sugar and starch, the more appealing they become. The next time you are biting on that doughnut, remember that it will trigger secretion of insulin. Insulin is the […]

The spread of Islam was a major factor for the spread Arabic culture, language, and customs. The introduction of a new religion, Islam, to the world by the Prophet Mohammed united numerous warring Arab tribes. With their new found religious fervor, Arab armies march forth to spread the word of Islam.  Arab invasions of surrounding lands resulted in the establishment of one of the largest […]

The year is 2041. Japan has risen to replace the United States of America as the global superpower. Japan controls everything from the power grid to the global economy. The world must bow to the wish of Japan. Germany tried to go toe to toe and lost. This book is a portrayal of the future with a view of the past and present. It is […]

Measures of Dispersion Responses  According to the study by Roch, Dubois, and Clarke (2014) the caring practices variable was measured using a Caring Nurse-Patient Interaction Short Scale (CNPISS) which included a 5-point Likert scale that ranged from almost always to almost never. Ideally, high frequencies for this scale indicated higher frequency of caring practices by the nurses. The data collected above was based on a […]

The formative years are riddled with aimless wandering in search of a place to truly belong. Even as adults, we sometimes feel out of place. That is what makes this book such a perfect choice for children.  It is a story about Titch. He is having a hard time forming lasting relationships, as people just cannot stand him. No one sees beyond his annoying persona. […]

Truth Seeking David The Serenity Corporation and the CEO, Van Buren, are on a quest to sacrifice the world for selfish interests. Only the rich and powerful will reach the promised land of Eden. The corporation is seeking to control commerce and resources. They lure in supporters with promises of immortality. A truth-seeking journalist, Dan Sheraton, sees all the lies and liars in the world. […]

Data Misrepresentation Using Statistics and Graphics Statistics and graphics are influential platforms used to giving ideas based on historical trends of data, as well as, other factors. In most cases, they provide viewers and users with a measure of likelihood of viewing a particular outcome. However, both of them can be used to misinterpret data either intentionally or accidentally depending with the motive or interests […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a group of illnesses affecting the respiratory system. They cause decline in lung airflow and affect normal breathing. COPD is the third leading cause of death. However, with proper care life expectancy for a patient in stage one and two can be 65 years old. The most effective way to ensure COPD does not increase the chances of early mortality […]