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“Global Warming” vs “Climate Change” – Hidden Power of Words Series, #8

Unless we outright ignore evidence, we recognize that temperatures are increasing, weather is changing, and that while part of this is beyond human control, a huge–very huge–part of it is caused by our excessive use of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, oil, gasoline, and many, many other chemicals.  Pollution is everywhere. Our chemical plants release deadlyContinue reading ““Global Warming” vs “Climate Change” – Hidden Power of Words Series, #8″

15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Graduate School

While I have absolutely loved graduate school and encourage others to attend (if appropriate), there were many things no one told me about graduate school until I was there or discovered them on my own. The following are based on experience in a history doctoral program, so they may not apply in every case, especiallyContinue reading “15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Graduate School”