Andreea Nica

Bio

Andreea Nica is a freelance writer, scholar, egalitarian, and yogi. She holds a master's degree from the London School of Economics within Communications. Andreea also holds a B.A. in Psychology from Northern Arizona University. Currently, she is writing a nonfiction narrative on transitioning from Pentecostalism, focusing on society, identity, and power. She is the Founder and Editor of OrganiCommunications empowering clients in content development and media strategy. She is the author of 2 blogs and writes for various online platforms. You can find her meandering in the Pacific Northwest. Contact Andreea: andreea@organicommunications.com

Have a Baby Before 30 and It's More Likely to Die
By Andreea Nica
According to a recent study commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership and published by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in the UK, the children of mothers older than 30 are less likely to die. Over the past 20…
Breaking Berkshire: Warren Buffett Tweets Self As Walter White
By Andreea Nica
We knew Warren Buffet enjoyed Breaking Bad, but he showed the world just how much by tweeting a photo of himself as Breaking Bad character Walter White two minutes into the final episode. Buffet had attended Breaking Bad's season premiere party in…
11 Blasphemies to Enjoy On International Blasphemy Day
By Andreea Nica
September 30 is International Blasphemy Day, so go out of your way to offend a religious person before midnight. If you're unsure how to deeply offend through parody and humor, check out RationalWiki's beginner's guide to blasphemy. In the meantime,…
NRA Elephant Killer Calls Critics Animal Racists
By Andreea Nica
There is such a thing as animal racism ... according to one NRA lobbyist, anyway. An NRA-sponsored show on NBC Sports Network, Under Wild Skies, is under petition for cancellation after gun lobbyist and host Tony Makris shot an elephant in the face…
You Won't Believe the Good Deed That Got This Florida Teen Arrested
By Andreea Nica
A 19-year-old employee at Goodwill Retail and Donation Center in East Naples, Florida was arrested for giving out discounts to customers in need. The teenager, Andrew Anderson, didn’t pocket a single dime, but simply cut prices for customers he…
NJ Gay Marriage: Judge Strikes Down Ban On Same-Sex Marriages
By Andreea Nica
Barring an injunction, New Jersey same-sex couples will be able to wed next month. Same-sex couples will possess federal equal rights to that of heterosexual married partners in New Jersey. According to the Superior Court of New Jersey Law…
Put Three Teens in A Car Together and They Are At Increased Odds Of Dying
By Andreea Nica
Teenagers are at a higher risk of getting into fatal accidents if teen passengers are in the car. The risk significantly decreases when a teen is driving with a passenger over 35-years-old. According to the Washington Post, a recent study shows that…
This 419-Million-Year-Old Fish Could Hold the Secrets Of Human Evolution
By Andreea Nica
Scientists have a new 419-million-years old fossil discovery on their hands from China. The fossilized placoderm, a class of fish with armored plates that once ruled the ocean, is an example of the species Entelognathus primordialis, and is…
This Fighter Jet Flies Without a Pilot
By Andreea Nica
A retired F-16 converted into a drone flew without a pilot this week. The retrofitted jet by Boeing was recently tested at Florida's Tyndall Air Force Base, and glided at an agile speed of 40,000 feet over the Gulf of Mexico before landing safely.…
Saudi Princess Who May Have Kept a Slave in California Goes Free
By Andreea Nica
Belonging to royalty definitely has its perks, especially when it comes to getting away with keeping slaves in America. Saudi princess Meshael Alayban, 42, was accused of human trafficking at her condominium in Irvine, California. The victim, a…
11 Amazing Photos From the Bangladesh Factory Protests
By Andreea Nica
Bangladesh labor protests continue over low wages for garment factory workers. The factory workers, mostly women, are fighting to improve working conditions within the garment factories. After the collapse of a garment factory this year, global…
This Man Tried to Ask A Simple Question About Common Core and Got Roughed Up by Security Instead
By Andreea Nica
A man was arrested for non-violently expressing his opinion at a town hall Common Core meeting. Robert Small, 46, voiced his frustration with the educational standards mandated by the Common Core. According to Fox News, the public forum was held by…
Facebook Wants to Track and Store Your Credit Card Activity
By Andreea Nica
Facebook is known for managing a billion-dollar ad business. In an effort to improve its mobile advertising platform and online shopping experience, Facebook now wants to store your credit card information. In its initial steps, Facebook only offers…
Online Teens Need Better Judgment, Not Just An Eraser Button
By Andreea Nica
Kids say the darnest' things. Luckily, now they can be removed from the internet. Minors no longer have to worry about posting inappropriate or compromising online content because of a new California law that requires a website to feature an "eraser…
How Facebook Posts Could Determine Your Credit Score
By Andreea Nica
Is your social media presence credit-worthy? It’s widely known that social media platforms like Facebook sell user data to companies in order to enhance product development and understand consumer interests. Some companies have taken it a step…
UNAIDS Reports Decreasing HIV Infection, But It's Still Not Enough
By Andreea Nica
The global rate of HIV infection and the number of AIDS-related deaths is decreasing at an optimistic rate. According to a recent report by the Joint United Nations Programme Oon HIV/AIDs (UNAIDS), death rates fell from 2.3 million during its peak…
11 Reasons Why You Should Attend An Atheist Church
By Andreea Nica
This is not your typical bible-thumping, holy-roller church group. Instead of singing praises to God, this eclectic group is singing ‘80s ballads. What sets this assembly apart? For starters, they don’t actually believe God exists. Yup, they’re…
Bitcoin is Shaking Up the Online Economy in A Way You'd Never Think
By Andreea Nica
Bitcoins are driving a completely new online economy, but probably not the one you think. The virtual currency launched in 2009 is being used by homeless people in Pensacola, Florida in unexpected ways. Instead of begging for change, Jesse Angle, a…
Typhoon Usagi: Storm Tracker Shows Hong Kong is Right in Superstorm's Path
By Andreea Nica
A powerful typhoon hovers close to Taiwan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong preparing for a disastrous impact. This super typhoon named Usagi began was a tropical storm, but has rapidly grown to a category five hurricane which is the highest level. In…
New EPA Carbon Rules Are Promising, But Leave Many Issues Unresolved
By Andreea Nica
On Friday morning, the Obama administration made a historic announcement outlining strict limits on the amount of carbon pollution that a U.S. power plant can legally generate. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its proposal to…