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About Alan McStravick

Multifaceted writer seeks readers for comment and feedback. While he won't turn down a long walk on a beach, he much prefers a more active pursuit. Has acted, worked on cruise ships, written for a major U.S. airline's frequent flyer program and a Scripps-Howard publication. Loves movies but is known for paraphrasing even the most memorable quotes. Considers himself quite the foodie but only if it is paired with the right wine. Seeks to be a walking contradiction. Often pursues the role of devils advocate. Feels like he should tell people blue is his favorite color even though he knows that red is. Speaking of red, only recently starting writing for redOrbit.com, where you can check back often to see what silly topics he has deigned important for the day.

Allergic to shellfish.

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Understanding The Oceans To Understand Ourselves

Apr 23, 13 Understanding The Oceans To Understand Ourselves

Posted by in Natural Science

If you’re like me, the bulk of your knowledge of the oceans centers on the fact they cover 2/3 of the Earth’s surface. And even that is a nearly long lost factoid learned in or around the 6th grade.

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Everything Old Is New Again

Apr 07, 13 Everything Old Is New Again

Posted by in Science

The rapid advancement of technology makes it hard to believe the network everyone was on, but no one will admit to, MySpace, isn’t even 10 years old. The current social networking juggernaut, Facebook, only just turned 9.

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China Wages Space Junk War On Russia

Mar 19, 13 China Wages Space Junk War On Russia

Posted by in Armchair Astronaut, Space

Earlier this year, a cold war began between two of the great global superpowers. And the emphasis should be on the word “cold.”

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The Brain: The Final Frontier?

Mar 10, 13 The Brain: The Final Frontier?

Posted by in Science

The human brain consists of billions of neurons that help us to form our thoughts and perform actions based on those thoughts. But for now, we have no direct understanding of how these minute neurons are able to translate our thoughts into the actions we perform.

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Asteroid To Fly Past Earth Today

Mar 09, 13 Asteroid To Fly Past Earth Today

Posted by in Armchair Astronaut, Space

In what seems to be an almost daily occurrence, we have learned another asteroid is swinging through our neighborhood this weekend. Unlike the events that happened over the skies of southwestern Russia and Cuba, however, this asteroid will travel just outside our planet’s atmosphere.

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Yelp For Health?

Mar 09, 13 Yelp For Health?

Posted by in Health, Technology

Only a decade ago, if you had a bad experience at a restaurant or local business, the reach of your ire was limited typically to the 10-15 people you might come in contact with in the short-term after your experience.

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Compressed Air Makes For An Impressive Auto

Feb 24, 13 Compressed Air Makes For An Impressive Auto

Posted by in Automotive, Science

We are all familiar with the expression ‘the future is now.’ And with so many fantastical technical advances in the last decade, one could easily accede to the saying. But then I saw an article about a month ago and I knew the best is yet to come.

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Sexual Addiction: What Is It?

Feb 14, 13 Sexual Addiction: What Is It?

Posted by in Health

For most people who don’t suffer from a sexual addiction, the thought probably goes through their head, “Now there’s an addiction I could get into!” But the emotional, health and relationship fallout from this form of addiction is real and very detrimental.

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He’s Got Moves So Sick, Even Straight Guys Are Picking Up What He’s Putting Down

Feb 01, 13 He’s Got Moves So Sick, Even Straight Guys Are Picking Up What He’s Putting Down

Posted by in Science

Researchers have detailed how straight men will make an inference of another man’s physical qualities based on his dance moves.

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Too Big To Fail v. Too Small To Succeed

Jan 29, 13 Too Big To Fail v. Too Small To Succeed

Posted by in Lifestyle, Technology

So, I read recently about this little slice of paradise down on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. The Luna Blue Hotel, a boutique 18-room property, appears from its online presence to be so exclusive, you can only ever hope to get a room there.

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