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Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Seeing ghosts: 1 of 44
There are many groups dedicated to proving that ghosts exist. Will there ever be enough evidence for non-believers, though? I say there will always be non-believers because ghosts definitely choose whether or not to show themselves, and when. I also believe that ghosts are only interested in showing themselves to those who ar... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues With a huge federal deficit to consider, should taxes on the middle class be reduced?: 2 of 34
Yes, the tax on the middle class should be reduced. The poor can't afford the taxes, and the rich have ways of getting out of it. Who does that leave? Suddenly the middle class should shoulder the burden of the national debt?This is actually quite simple. If a company is having trouble meeting ends, what is the first thing th... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Predicting the length of Angelina and Brad's relationship: 2 of 18
I don't think it's possible for Angelina and Brad to stay together. The reason I say this is because it is quite obvious that Brad has lost himself in Angelina's eyes. Perhaps he is starstruck by her beauty and talent. I really do believe that one person's magnetic personality can actually drown their partner's personality, e... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Is reality TV running out of original concepts?: 6 of 30
Original concepts for reality TV are few and far between these days. The popularity of programs like "The Real World" and "Road Rules" is fading, and for good reason. These types of shows count on and play on people's fascination with controversy, mayhem, and general bad behavior. The proof of MTV's decline on the reality pop... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Visited by the dead: 11 of 51
We have all felt a chill down our spine and wondered if someone or something we couldn't see was causing that chill. Perhaps you've heard unexplained noises or your dreams have been interrupted by someone who is no longer amongst the living. The fact is that ghosts are everywhere; the question is can you sense them?My first e... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to decide to keep a crippled dog alive or not: 4 of 15
I don't think it's possible to answer this question unless you've had personal experience. This is a matter of what is humane, but it is also a matter of what a person can shoulder.Just weeks before Christmas, I was standing in a veterinarian's examination room. My male mini-dachshund was dragging his back legs and it wasn't ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Post novel-writing blues: 5 of 16
It would be very difficult to not get attached to the characters you write. If you don't become attached to them then readers won't either! This type of post novel-writing depression is actually a very good sign!It can be hard to let go, especially when you feel like you've been right beside your characters the whole time. If... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The realities of being a writer: 15 of 43
There is a hidden side to the writing world that only the writer sees. It is a fickle craft at best, and most of a writer's efforts will never receive the acclaim that a writer strives for continuously. There will be far more rejects, and thus blows to the ego, than there are accomplishments in most cases. The majority of soc... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Jail time for Paris: Will Hilton learn her lesson?: 12 of 34
Answers on this topic will vary depending on what stage of the Paris drama is unfolding. Had I answered this question in the beginning, my vote surely would have been NO. Recent developments have decidedly changed my mind, though.When it was first reported that Ms. Hilton surrendered a day early to ride out her sentence, it w... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities American Idol contestants: Sanjaya: 12 of 34
Sanjaya was first featured clinging to his sister, who was most assuredly the talent of the family. He was there to be supportive to his sis and he seems to be a genuinely lovable character. Perhaps his easy-going attitude comes from all that time he spent in Hawaii.After watching every season, I have come to the conclusion t... More..