October 2009
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The Day You Asked
I wrote this five years ago. I reread it and noticed theres a few adjustments I need to make. Let me know what you think… seriously. I like constructive criticism. :) Hope you enjoy it.
The Day You Asked Matthew Cruz
She came in wearing nothing but a redundant frown on her face. She stood in front of me, hands holding the clipboard… reading… whispering… It grew terribly...
September 2009
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Burundi - Home of Africa's Rightsless
Cynthia Nkurunziza is just an average woman living in one of the poorest countries in the world. Just trying to get by, she works a humbling job collecting coffee beans in a field, an industry that accounts for some 90% of all Burundi’s exports. She lives in a very small house, supporting herself and her three orphaned nephews whose parents were murdered for their shoes. Despite working...
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Russian Diplomacy 101 - Do Not Agitate
Once upon a time… There had been immense speculation surrounding a renewed arms race, even cold war, between the US and Russia. Despite Condoleezza Rice’s attempts to mitigate these claims, the talk of the town seemed to be that the foundation of a Pay-Per-View event, Bush vs. Putin, was being laid out before our very eyes… and Putin looked like he was in better condition to go...
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Uganda's Solution For Those That Fly
Like many countries in Africa, Uganda had struggled with deadly civil wars, economic catastrophies, and other atrocities that have crippled most of the continent’s development. Like some countries in Africa, Uganda has overcome these obstacles. Like few other countries in Africa, Uganda is fighting back. Fighting what exactly? The number one killer disease. Surprisingly, it’s not AIDS....
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Psychology of a Suicide Bomber
Pop quiz: Name the six countries that make up over 90% of all suicide attacks within the last 30 years. Yeah, that’s one. That’s probably one too. Yup. Nope! Alright, you may have gotten the obvious ones, but there may be a surprise or two: Afghanistan Iraq Israel Pakistan Palestine Sri Lanka What about naming the overwhelming reason why these suicide attackers decide to kamikaze...
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“Scars are souvenirs you never lose… the past is never far.”
– Reznik
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The Future of the Electric Car Lies In...
Bolivia? Perhaps the only thing that is more alarming than having a potential monopoly of this resource, which is used in electric car batteries, is having a potential monopoly while the head of state is good friends with someone named Hugo Chavez. At least from the US’ eyes. But, with the American auto-industry in shambles and no real sign of significant relief in the 5,000 day forecast,...