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  • European Union: How it works

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    The political structure of the European Union is an important topic to go over for several reasons. Whether you are going to Europe for traveling purposes or thinking about living there. It’s common sense to understand how the political system works wherever you are living, so for Europe, this is what we will discuss: what the European Union is, how it works, what countries are involved and why it’s important.

    According to Kimberly Amadeo of “the balance,” and many other sources, the “European Union (EU) is a unified trade and monetary body of 2[7] member countries. Its purpose is to be more competitive in the global marketplace. At the same time, it must balance the needs of its independent fiscal and political members” (Amadeo). In simple terms, it’s an economic and political association within European countries that involve free trade.

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  • What happens when there is too much carbon dioxide in our atmosphere

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    Global warming, or climate change, has been a much-debated topic for a while. Some believe it doesn’t exist, that it’s not going to change anything, and some believe that it’s something to be of great concern, especially in the coming years. Carbon dioxide is one of the issues that is causing this global warming, or climate change, to happen. To understand what is happening exactly in this topic, we must first discuss what carbon dioxide is and what the effects are, specifically in our atmosphere. Also, how do we help reduce the risk?

    First off, global warming is the heating of the Earth, including the oceans and the atmosphere. “Scientists have documented the rise in average temperatures worldwide since the late 1800’s. Earth’s average temperature has risen by 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit over the past century, according to the Environmental; Protection Agency (EPA)” and are told to rise in the coming years (Bradford).

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  • Why has DC been lacking in the film department?

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    DC comics is one of the biggest comic companies in the world. They are so big that they have made their way into film. Being animated or live action, they have only been able to cover a handful of heroes. Comparing themselves to another successful comic company is something that has been done countless times because of the others success; who is better? How does the other comic company compare to DC? Why can’t DC make a decent superhero live action film?

    DC comics is home to amazing heroes such as: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Cyborg, and so many more. Not to mention the villains that have helmed their way across success, like the Joker, Deathstroke, and Sinestro.

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  • The what, why, and how of Nuclear Batteries

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    We use many electronics to power our day. Some use the regular AA or AAA batteries, but some items use nuclear power. Nuclear batteries to be specific. We will discuss what nuclear power/batteries are, what they are used for, and how they are important to our day to day lives.

    Nuclear power, or atomic power, “…uses the energy released by splitting the atoms of certain elements” (Nuclear Power). It’s fairly new, considering the advances we have made with it since it’s development. “…developed in the 1940s, and during the Second World War to 1945 research initially focused on producing bombs which released great energy by splitting the atoms of particular isotopes of either uranium or plutonium” (Nuclear Power). It sounds like it came out of a science fiction novel or film, but it’s actually very useful. However, it can be dangerous.

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  • What is “Agoge?” Can It Be Used Today?

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    Training young male children to be loyal and fearless warriors was the ‘norm’ in ancient Greece. Sparta, a city-state in ancient Greece, was a warrior making society that took on many disciplines starting at an early age. The Agoge was the system where they made this known and normal. What happens during the Agoge? Why was this implemented? Considering modern times, is this system still possible today?

    Ancient Greece is fascinating for many reasons like the language, the city-states of Athens, Thebes, and Sparta, the first Olympic Games took place during ancient Greece, the architecture, and of course the early Sparta training known as Agoge. Knowing the history of ancient Greece is an important one, considering it was a different world back then, and knowing it will aid you in understanding the way their life was.

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  • Information/Influence Operations of the U.S. and Russia

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    The 2016 election has been the center of much debate and controversy since the, now President Trump, decided to run for office. As the election went on, so did speculations about his Russian ties within the office. Many would say that the Russians conducted information/influence operations against the United States. What are these operations and how do they work?

    Information, or influence operations, are the assemblage of strategic information to have an advantage over an enemy. It “include(s) the collection of tactical information about an adversary as well as the dissemination of propaganda in pursuit of a competitive advantage over an opponent” (Information).

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  • Magnetosphere: Why is it important?

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    Earth has many incorporating parts that make it what it is. There’s a few of those incorporating parts that help the Earth sustain life. Since we are the life on Earth, we should discuss what is helping us live and how it is doing so. One of those is a Magnetosphere. What is it exactly, why is it important for us to know, and how is it helping us?

    What is the magnetosphere? The question should really read: What is a magnetosphere, because it’s not just on our planet Earth, but it’s also on other planets as well. “The magnetosphere is the region around a planet dominated by the planet’s magnetic field. Other planets in our solar system have magnetosphere, but Earth has the strongest one of all the rocky planets” (Magnetosphere).

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  • What to know before you fly to Europe for the first time

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                So, your flying to Europe for the first time this summer, but you haven’t a clue about what you need to know beforehand. Europe is obviously different from the states in many ways so you should know that first hand. There are 5 things you should know before you fly there to prepare for it.

    The first is simple. Learn some of the language. It would be an excellent feature and learning experience if you already knew most of the language there, but most likely you don’t. Knowing key questions will aid you on the trip though. Luckily, “English is dominating, since it is the first foreign language almost all children in the EU learn” (Marian). Plenty of people in Europe speak English, however “French and German are also quite important” as dominating languages (Marian).

    Important questions to know before you go would be: “Where is the bathroom?” “How do I get to (destination)?” “How much is this?” Knowing some common courtesy language is also recommended. How to order your food at a restaurant can be equally important as well.

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  • The Security of Passwords

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    Almost everything is done on the internet nowadays. As a society, we continue to upgrade to the newest technology out there. Most websites use passwords for your security and will continue to use passwords. But what makes a good password and is yours secure enough to ensure your safety?

    Every website out there, that wants some type of information from you for a profile or to buy items, wants you to create a ‘sign-in’ which requires a username, usually your email, and a password. This is to ensure security of your profile because you might have personal information on it like your address, social security, card and banking numbers, orders, and much more. It’s imperative to have a password and keep it safe; for your eyes only.

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  • How to Separate Fact from Fiction on the Internet

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               We spend so much time on the internet, it’s become an epidemic of people constantly on their phones or tablets. What are they looking at? It ranges from pictures, statuses, articles, journals, blogs, videos, etc.

    There is so much out there, but how do we know what’s fact from fiction? Just because a ‘truthful’ person says something, does not make it true. It works for a ‘truthful’ website as well. Just because they post something that reads true and you agree with it, does not make it fact.

    Fact is “something that actually exists; reality; truth” and is “a truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true” (Fact). Or in other words, something that is a fact is something that can be backed up by evidence that can make it to be true by others.

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