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Review of Gerald’s Game by Stephen King

September 2, 2017June 23, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book I was looking for a new audiobook listen. Stephen King is pretty good. Gerald’s Game was available on Overdrive.com. Gerald’s Game This book is about a woman who ends up in a precarious situation and … Continue reading Review of Gerald’s Game by Stephen King

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bloody face, battlefield, woman fighter

Battle: Send for the Horses by Kevin MacLeod

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Gazedreamer

I hadn’t listened to or made any music videos using Kevin MacLeod’s music in a while. So, I decided to check out his new music. Among his new pieces was a slow and enchanting, yet almost haunting song. It had … Continue reading Battle: Send for the Horses by Kevin MacLeod

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8-Bit Adventure: Adventure Meme by Kevin MacLeod

August 27, 2017August 27, 2017 Gazedreamer

This is a music video for Kevin MacLeod’s song Adventure Meme. Sometime before I made this video I searched for 8-bit music. Every now and then, I get an appetite for old Nintendo, the original NES, game music. If I … Continue reading 8-Bit Adventure: Adventure Meme by Kevin MacLeod

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Factors That Affect I.Q.

August 23, 2017August 20, 2017 Gazedreamer

I made a video based on a review article discussing some factors that influence I.Q. and what I.Q. tests actually measure. Below are links to the videos and a transcript.   IQ which stands for “intelligence quotient” is a score … Continue reading Factors That Affect I.Q.

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playground, genetic disorder, Autism Spectrum disorder

What is MECP2 Duplication Syndrome?

August 20, 2017August 20, 2017 Gazedreamer

I made a video discussing what MECP2 duplication syndrome is. Below are links to the video as well as a transcript of the video. What is MECP2 Duplication Syndrome? MECP2 Duplication Syndrome is a genetic disorder primarily seen in males … Continue reading What is MECP2 Duplication Syndrome?

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school integration, racism,

How Do You Reduce the Racial Inequality Gap?

August 12, 2017August 2, 2017 Gazedreamer

I was listening to Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast Revisionist History Season 2 episode 3, Miss Buchanan’s Period Of Adjustment, which is about school integration, when a few thoughts stuck with me. Who were the people that objected to their schools becoming … Continue reading How Do You Reduce the Racial Inequality Gap?

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Review of The Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes by Margaret Pearson

August 5, 2017June 11, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book I once searched for the most influential books of all time. I figured that would be a good list to check off some books. At the top or one of the top books was The … Continue reading Review of The Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes by Margaret Pearson

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Exercise Contributes Little to Weight Loss

July 8, 2017July 2, 2017 Gazedreamer

Have you ever gained a few extra pounds and attempted to shed those pounds by hitting the gym? Did it work? No? Yes? Well, the truth is that for a while now, research has been telling us that that workout … Continue reading Exercise Contributes Little to Weight Loss

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Review of Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

July 1, 2017July 1, 2017 Gazedreamer

Why I Chose this Book Relatively recently, I realized or admitted that I think science fiction and fantasy maybe some of my favorite genres, for both film and books. A few months ago, I finally started watching the show Game … Continue reading Review of Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

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