It was a simple question, "How are you?" Nei ho ma?

I knew what he had said, and I knew how to respond in Chinese, "I'm good, how are you?" I formed these words at the tip of my tongue, said them in my mind, yet my throat constricted and I made no sound.

A predictive genetic test uses an individual's DNA to foretell the development of a disease prior to the appearance of symptoms. B.J. Henderson et al.'s article "How People Make Decisions about Predictive Genetic Testing" in the Journal of Psychology and Health reports that recent years have brought huge developments in this field and that more can be expected in the future as scientists have started to learn how certain genes factor into the expression of common disorders, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes (Henderson et al. 514). Moreover, Henderson et al.

"If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain," Rupert Holmes could be a good match. Bonnie Tyler, on the other hand, is "holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night." We all have certain characteristics in mind when we're looking for a date. Thanks to the development of online dating sites like Match and OkCupid, we could very well be able to find the kind of partner that we want.

There is no doubt that organizations all over the globe are making drastic changes to their methods of public engagement--how they interact with users.   Instead of more traditional attempts to attract people's attention, such as fliers, phone calls, and door-to door introductions, social media, namely platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, have established a colossal, fast-paced presence in the world of advocacy, while other methods seem to be less prevalent. 

Before the creation of social media and image-hosting sites like Facebook (launched in 2004), Instagram (launched in 2010), and Flickr (launched in 2004), edited images primarily belonged to print texts such as newspapers and magazines. In a society that sought entertainment primarily through 

With private companies like SpaceX and Mars One planning on permanently settling people on the Red Planet within our lifetimes, colonization of other planets has become a pressing issue. Continue to the next page to explore the first of many different positions on the topic.

Mars or Bust

There are many individuals and companies who feel that the colonization of other planets should be a priority for a variety of reasons. Here we shall analyze some of the different reasons these stakeholders think we should be aggressively pursuing this goal right now...

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche surmised that even the most fundamental facts are merely deeply held convictions, earth is not the center of the universe, drinking red wine is medically beneficial, and it’s possible to fatally overdose on water. These examples highlight the inconstant, evolutionary nature of science. In fact, research dating back to the 1930s reveals that scientific conclusions lose longevity and credibility as time passes.

In “Trust, Civic Engagement, and the Internet,” professor Eric Uslaner argues that despite polarized beliefs, evidence suggests that the Internet is a neutral factor in civic engagement. He opens by describing the polarized beliefs held within this conversation about the Internet, citing the opinion of the “Good Net” as a place that levels race and class barriers, promotes trust and connection with strangers, and provides a venue to build community.

The injustice of political exclusion and inequality is an embarrassing stain on our society that is as evident in the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies as it is in the halls of Congress. The legal basis of social and political equality in the United States, including in terms of gender, was largely solidified during the 20th century, yet widespread gaps in power and privilege still exist throughout all aspects of society.