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Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities American Idol contestants: Sanjaya: 1 of 34
I remember watching Sanjaya during his audition shortly after his sister's. Although his sister had a good voice, he had a great voice. He was this skinny, little shy-looking guy who could really belt a tune. I didn't think he'd come anywhere near the top 12, but I was really impressed by him and found him totally adorable.An... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 9 of 287
There are so many things we all want to do in our lives, so this is a great question! I try to look at life in terms of priorities, but this is the kind of list where you can have a little fun :)10. Be able to fully support myself with my writing. That's a bit far-fetched, but possible so I'm keeping it on the list!9. Getting... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why celebrity adoptions are getting so much media attention: 1 of 14
The media has made it appear that celebrities are adopting babies as quickly as they're getting the latest Prada. It's no surprise considering the media exploits celebrities to the point that we know what underwear they wore on Friday. Truth be it told, we know way too much about these people, and it's not always a good thing... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope How to teach children stranger safety without terrifying them: 2 of 22
Children are so sweet and innocent and pure. They simply do not have it in their mentality to understand that someone may want to harm them. Although it is crucial to teach your child safety around strangers, it is really difficult to do so without terrifying them. Still, I think it's OK for parents to instill some fear of st... More..
Education > College Life Commentary: The rise of hooking up on college campuses and the decline of dating: 1 of 10
Although the concept of "hooking up" in our society is nothing new, it certainly appears to be more prevalent on college campuses. Instead of dating, many college students prefer to have physical relationships. Students hook up for several reasons including not being able to have the time to dedicate to a relationship, or not... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Creative wedding cake ideas: 1 of 10
If you go back twenty years or so, every wedding cake was absolutely the same. The only difference would be whether the inside was angel or devil's food. But nowadays there are infinite styles of wedding cakes and dozens of ways to make your cake special. Here are a few ideas that might come in handy:Cake shape- you do not ne... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Will there ever be a chance for world peace?: 11 of 109
For centuries, mankind has been separated into two distinct groups of people: those who seek war and those who seek peace. Will those who seek peace one day smite out war? Will the world one day be like John Lennon's "Imagine"? Or will the proverb "Where there is land, there is war" persist in our world? The truth is, one wil... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Essential furniture for your living room: 2 of 19
Although some people like to keep furniture to a bare minimum, there are definitely a few pieces I would consider essential to your living room. Here are my recommendations.1. Sofa- If you want your sofa to last at least a few years, pick a reputable furniture store such as Rooms to Go or City Furniture. Consider the size of ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Re-gifters: What to do when you're caught in the act: 2 of 17
When caught in the act of regifting, there is really only one thing to do: lie! I am not saying this to encourage immoral behavior, but be honest to yourself, does "Yeah, I'm sorry," work in this situation? Not exactly. When you give a gift, you want the person on the receiving end to feel special, and no one feels special wh... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Creative ways to celebrate your children's birthdays without giving a birthday party: 5 of 38
Would you prefer not to send in the clowns this time around? Here are some creative ideas to help you celebrate your child's birthday without the fuss of a birthday party.1. Visit the science museum! Not just any regular museum, make sure you go to a museum that is interactive and caters to children. The science museum is a g... More..