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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community World of Warcraft: Harmless fun, or an addictive replacement for real life?: 1 of 42
There are horror stories out there of people who become addicted to online (and offline) games. Some people have lost their jobs, dropped out of school, had their marriages end in divorce, and traded a real world social life for a virtual one.Though World of Warcraft often gets the finger pointed at them these days, other MMO... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Reasons why some people steal: 2 of 79
I'll admit it. Theft can be a morally gray area for me. While the fear of getting caught has always kept me in line, I can empathize somewhat with both career criminals and those who occasionally grab a stapler from their office's supply room. As for the reasons people do so, it varies.The most obvious reason is a low income.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Suffering: 6 of 82
Irritation sets in,A needle of anger just under the skin.The need to control, no longer a theory.He has become restless and weary. Sounds grow louder,Inspire the hate to flow.Colors pale to dulland life is no longer beautiful. A stack of unpaid bills evokes new sighsand he explodes with an outburst of 'Why I?''s. He pushes it... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 16 of 207
I adore both cats and dogs but, as far as which is the better pet, my vote has to go to the dogs. There's a few reasons for this.*Dogs are more energetic: Granted, this isn't always the case. Some cats zoom around the house crashing into walls and clawing the furniture to bits while some dogs like nothing better than lazing i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable Game Review: Fitness Frenzy by Game Agents: 1 of 11
Rating 3/5The concept behind Fitness Frenzy isn't new. In 2006, Playfirst's Diner Dash was the first game to introduce the world to the genre of time management games. Since then, websites devoted to casual games have featured clone after clone of the popular genre. Fitness Frenzy is another of these clones. It's certainly no... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends How to use emoticons and smileys: 1 of 7
Emotions can be difficult to convey when writing and, when you're in a chat room or in an online game where the text is whizzing quickly past, it becomes even more difficult. In the early days of the internet and smaller networks called bulletin board services (BBS's), quite a few arguments erupted and probably still do when ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Meeting an extraterrestrial: 7 of 45
Xavier pushed the pedals on his bicycle down. In a circle they went, round and round, faster and faster. He was timing himself today. Maybe he could beat his time from his house to Knob's Hill today, he thought. Last time, it had taken 13 minutes and 44 seconds. The intersection of 12th and Maple came up and brought him and h... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases How to prevent STDs: 3 of 18
While the only 100% effective way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is complete and total abstinence from sexual activity, the great majority of the world's population isn't going to adhere to that. And, even if they did, humanity would die out rather quickly. So, what are the other ways that we can protect ours... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams girls dream: 2 of 12
Young girl wants to be a starI wonder where you areSurrounded by decadence and decaywaiting for that one perfect dayWalking through the worldUnashamed and rarely afraidSilently watching the paradeof innocents as they roam through life barely knownand only seeking their own home.Building your career scene by sceneFueled by die... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Is there a best time to walk?: 1 of 6
More than likely, every person who has chosen walking as one of their preferred methods for exercise feels there is a 'best' time to walk. This often revolves around the time of day they feel they have the most energy, a factor that varies for each individual.But, if you're new to the sport, how do you find out when that time... More..