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Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) How to know when you're too wrapped up in your sports team: 4 of 24
Top Ten List- How to Know When You're Too Wrapped Up in Your Sports Team (HUMOR) 1. Your child's first words are "Go Yankees!" 2. You've painted your house your team's colors. 3. Even the mascot knows you by name. 4. You've purchased a human bubble with just your tv and lazyboy so no one can distract you from the big game. 5... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Why some children lose interest in music education as they grow older: 4 of 23
When I was in elementary school, my favorite class was music class. Even though I didn't always have the coolest teacher, I was more than happy to bang sticks together, sing corny songs, and learn to play the bells. I loved playing the bells so much that by the sixth grade I was in the "Golden Bells," a group of four that my... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit A plus-sized girl's guide to flattering fashion looks: 4 of 22
With most of the country either overweight and obese, the plus-sized woman has become an icon for fashionable clothing. Though there are many stores like Lane Bryant and Avenue who sell clothes specifically for the plus-sized woman, even chain stores like Old Navy and Target are providing a larger range of women's sizes. The... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Safety tips for children who dash away from parents in public: 2 of 11
If your child has a tendency dash away in public, you will need to take some precautions in order to keep your child safe. Although you can reprimand your child and use behavioral methods to deter him/her from doing this, I recommend that you also consider the following tips. 1. Have a dog tag made for your child that has hi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Tips for avoiding pre-wedding fights: 3 of 16
There are several reasons a couple may fight before their wedding. Some causes are directly relating to the wedding. But couples may also fight because they are nervous about the commitment they are making. Here are some tips to avoid, or cool down the pre-wedding fights. Firstly, do not think that just because you are fight... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Bridesmaids: How to deal with a difficult bride: 3 of 16
You were all excited to be a bridesmaid at your loved one's wedding. . . that is until she started screaming incessantly, criticizing everything you do, and panicking about all the minutia. You're at the point where you don't even want to be a bridesmaid anymore! So how do you handle this situation. Here are some tips: 1. Be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) The problem with electronic voting: 4 of 21
Although electronic voting is a great idea in theory, there are several major issues with this concept. Electronic voting is extremely convenient, less confusing, and overall a more popular voting method than paper ballots. However, there is no paper trail, which means there's no way to prove who really won the election. The... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Crime: Virginia Tech school shooting: 19 of 98
The world is really cold today. It's hard to feel safe after such a terrible massacre. So many innocent people died. Life is really delicate. Senseless killing. Execution style. So many lives torn apart. Why? How could someone kill so many people, and then turn the gun on himself? Why did he not just turn the gun on himself?... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography How to reduce human water consumption: 6 of 30
There are many simple ways to reduce how much water we consume. The best way is to make individual changes in your own habits by using less water. This does not mean stop drinking water! It means examining your daily habits and making changes so that you conserve more water. If everyone were to do this, we would not have to ... More..
Education > College Life Assessing the alcohol and drug culture at American colleges and universities: 3 of 15
We generally expect that there will be some sort of experimentation with alcohol and drugs by, if not during, the college years. Although drug and alcohol use within colleges varies depending on the strictness of school policy, it is hard to deny that these two factors are prevalent in most colleges. Face it, most college st... More..