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Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders Views on President Bush: 1 of 25

The Case for George Bush: Little did George W. Bush know that the struggle to win the 2000 presidential election was only a shadow of bigger battles to come. The most devastating assault on the United States since Pearl Harbor was about to take us all by surprise. The attack that had been planned during another's watch was a...
Jobs & Careers > Employers Motivating employees: Is money or recognition more appreciated?: 3 of 36

Money is a very close second to recognition; but, it's still second. Studies have shown that appreciation (sincerely expressed, of course) is the most important consideration for employees. Everyone wants to know they are appreciated and valued. Being recognized for good performance is essential to showing that appreciation ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 65 of 718

"Both Sides of Love" Love will keep you warm Be a shelter in a storm Be a light in the dark 'til you see the dawn - Love will take you in No matter where you've been Be the one thing you have when all else is gone Love holds on. - Rhymes and dimes - they both have different sides, As many things in life often do. The same of...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Dr. Phil: 1 of 10

As a television show, The Dr. Phil Show is a good example of a Hollywood production created to appear "real" to its viewers. The only "real" part of the show is the guests that appear with real problems. Comparative to other talk shows, the set is top-shelf from lighting and sound (theme music, included) to production & edit...
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Marriage counseling options: 1 of 8

Chances are the majority of us didn't grow up with a well-balanced home life. Yet, we find ourselves suddenly out of teen years and before we know it, living in the adult world, married with less preparation than when we got our driver's license. For some reason, we feel that being adult means we should automatically know ho...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Commentary: Obama's address on race in light of the Rev. Wright comments: 6 of 29

While I will continue to ponder the words of Barack Obama's speech regarding racial issues and questions regarding Rev. Wright's disturbing proclamations, I want to express some of my initial thoughts while they're still fresh and unfettered by outside opinion. I purposely turned off the television after his speech to avoid,...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Love: 56 of 252

Love holds on when everything else lets go. Love lets go when anything else but love keeps holding on. Love knows how to hold on without imprisoning the object of its affection. Love knows how to let go without devaluing the object of its release. Love knows when to hold on and when to let go. Love knows how to hold on and h...
Entertainment > Movie Awards & Nominations Why people love to watch the Academy Awards: 3 of 13

We love to watch the Academy Awards because of "Oscar." It's really more about what "Oscar" represents than the little gold statuette. The Academy Awards represents the pinnacle of a successful career, and all that goes with it. We love a "rag to riches" story, as most Oscar winners are in one form or another. Many come from...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) The concept of wolves in sheep's clothing: 1 of 4

There was a bumper sticker popular several years back that read, "Christians aren't perfect; they're just forgiven." Although, it is a universal truth that Christians, along with all human beings, are not perfect, that statement has become a disclaimer for some who would want to cloak destructive behavior. Christian aren't p...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Defining hope: 1 of 4

Hope is the expectation of something; the belief that something we want, something we want to be, will be. It is the belief that what isn’t, will be. Hope is what gives a heart the strength to believe when everything else says not to. It is what gives the body strength to do what discouragement says it can’t. It ...