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Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should the US close the military prison on Guantanamo Bay?: 2 of 19
Guantanamo Bay is vital for the survival of our country. Each captured terrorist imprisoned there is one less threat to our country, and one less extremist that is out there ready to strap a bomb to his body and blow up innocent people.We are at war with a force of people whose sole mission is to destroy our country and our w... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Reasons to donate blood: 1 of 9
While it is not everyone's lifelong dream to have a needle shoved into their arm and a pint of their blood drained out, donating blood is a very important action that most anyone can take to better his or her community.Each unit of blood that a donor gives can help save three lives, as the blood is divided into red blood cell... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology The Divine Comedy: Types of punishment in Dante's Inferno: 2 of 13
Slime and Punishment: Dante's Inferno Gives Back to SinnersWhat They Gave the WorldNo one would ever intentionally ask to live in a sludge pit for eternity, nor would they demand to have limbs chopped off or their bodies frozen in ice; however, by sinning in the way that they did, the sinners depicted in Dante's nine circles ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Amazing Grace: 2 of 13
After the American Revolution, Britain was not exactly the most economically stable place on earth. The slave trade was heralded as a major source of income and the lifeblood of coastal towns, and those who stood up against slavery were called anti-establishment at best and traitors to the crown at worst. Outspoken British ab... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) How to know when you're too wrapped up in your sports team: 5 of 24
We get emotional when our favorite sports team wins and loses it's just a simple fact of our society because of the emphasis that we place on sporting events.If you were to walk into work or school and declare that you were in a rotten mood "because the Cubs lost," no one would question you. It's not necessary to have a real ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Undocumented and illegal immigrants should have a roadmap to US citizenship: 52 of 124
Giving illegals a roadmap to citizenship that does not involve returning to their country of origin is basically handing out a reward for illegal behavior, and rewarding illegal behavior simply encourages more illegal behavior. If we reward illegals who are already here and are already breaking the laws, nothing will stem the... More..
Computers & Technology > Software (Other) The importance of software license agreements or EULAs: 1 of 2
Let's be honest; when you click "Agree," and check the box that says, "I have read the above license and agreement and agree to abide by its terms," how many of those times have you really read whole thing? Once? Twice? Seen one, seen them all?It's ok to admit it; we are all guilty of it at times. License agreements used to b... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR NASCAR race reviews: Pepsi 400: 1 of 1
2007 Nascar Nextel Cup Series - Pepsi 400 at Daytona Review-Last Plate Race for the Current Car, and She Goes Out with a Bang!The new car may completely ruin superspeedway racing as we know it (or make it better beyond our wildest dreams), but I think that the latter is highly unlikely given how spectacular the finish of Satu... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Book reviews: Biking Illinois, by David Johnsen: 1 of 1
Every year, when summer rolls around and the April rains let up, bicyclists can pull on their helmets and gloves and take part in one of the most popular summer pastimes in the country.But if you're an Illinois biker that is tired of riding the same old trails, fear not! Thanks to a man named David Johnsen, bicyclists in Illi... More..
Business > Office Book reviews: Work 101: Learning the Ropes of the Workplace without Hanging Yourself, by Elizabeth Freedman: 1 of 1
Ever wondered what "business casual" really means? Do you know when it's ok to pull out all the stops in shameless self-promotion? What's the best way to fend off the infamous Cubicle Invader or keep a conversation afloat that is sinking faster than Rosie O'Donnell's career? If these and other pressing business world question... More..