Kelley Wadson
Contributing Writer
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Common Fallacies in Reasoning
This article provides an overview of three common fallacies that are easily mistaken as valid: the false dilemma, the slippery slope, and the straw man.
Jul 20, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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Talking Back to Dan Brown
A professor of literature at London University, Roberts takes offense to the errors in Dan Brown's writing style and the faulty reasoning underlying "The Da Vinci Code"
Jul 20, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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Games to Improve Self-Esteem
Researchers at McGill University have developed computers games that aim to improve the player's self-esteem.
May 22, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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Hoodia For Weight Loss
Featured in Oprah's O magazine yet not permitted in Canada, does this popular ingredient in diet pills actually lead to weight loss?
Apr 30, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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Life and Times of Dante Alighieri
In order to understand Dante's masterpiece, we need to understand the context in which it was written, amongst the tumultuous politics of 14th century Florence.
Apr 28, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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Albert Kahn's Photo Archives
This article is an introduction to the amazing "Archives of the Planet," a collection of early colour photographs taken around the world between 1912 and 1931.
Apr 28, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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The Evolution of Sexual Attraction
Studies show that humans universally prefer certain physical and material traits that show strong reproductive capacity.
Apr 27, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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Devil on the Cross
Written on toilet paper while its author was detained in prison, Devil on the Cross is a searing indictment of Kenyan politics and society.
Apr 26, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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Life and Work of Ngugi wa Thiong'o
This celebrated writer has experienced much persecution in his home country for his political views and criticism.
Apr 23, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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Volunteer Travel
From conservation to construction, a range of activities awaits the international volunteer. This article provides practical resources and information on "voluntourism."
Apr 23, 2008
- Kelley Wadson
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