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Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Controversial radio host Don Imus: Should he be fired for his remarks?: 12 of 110
Imus, a radio talk show host, made comments about the Rutgers basketball team, which includes eight black women. They had lost the day before in the NCAA women's championship game. Imus was speaking with producer Bernard McGuirk about the game when the exchange began on "Imus in the Morning," which is broadcast to millions of... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should America abandon racial integration in public schools?: 3 of 27
Yes, America should abandon racial integration in public schools. Why do I say this? Because we are focused more so on sending black kids to white schools or sending white kids to black schools. But we haven't spent anytime teaching these kids about these people. So they learn about the world based on what they see on TV. No ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Should pet food manufacturers be held responsible for contaminated food?: 3 of 14
A Chinese company, Xuzhou Anying, is at the centre of a contamination scare that has led to a recall of pet foods in North America and Europe. But they say that they never exported wheat gluten to the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that wheat gluten from China's Xuzhou Anying Biologic Tec... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Chocolate chip cookies: 8 of 34
Extra Chocolate Chocolaty Chip Cookies1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cups rolled oats1 chocolate bar - (5.5 ounce)1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup chopped nuts1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1. Dry ingredients are layered in a jar and given, along with directions... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to clean a dog's ears: 2 of 8
Just like humans, dogs produce ear wax (cerumen). It is necessary to clean a dog's ears regularly.Cleaning the ears help the vet see the ear drum. It also helps to remove dirt in case you need to treat an ear infection. And most often, you can help prevent an ear infection by routine ear cleanings.The next time you take your ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I admire my mother: 16 of 56
I admire my mother because she was strong in so many ways that I wasn't at her age. Also, now that she has died, her accomplishments in her lifetime are even more amazing.My mother was the only girl in a family of men. She had six brothers. She was sweet-talked by my father when she was 19 years old. She got pregnant and her ... More..
Education > College Life Should race be considered for college admissions?: 6 of 18
Of course race should not be a consideration for college admissions, if this was a perfect world.But unfortunately, race plays a huge part in college even with the academics.For example, classes such as history, art appreciation, music appreciation, english literature, etc. are considered general requirements. Yet these class... More..
Travel > Vacations A baby boomer's guide to vacationing in San Diego, California: 2 of 5
For my 40th birthday, I decided to spend 7 days in sunny California starting in Los Angeles and finishing in San Diego.Technically, I am not a baby boomer and I do not feel 40 either, but needless to say, I have a few gray hairs and noone can deny that I was born at the end of the Civil Rights Era.The best places to go to San... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Birkhead named father of Anna Nicole's baby: 3 of 7
Finally, Larry Birkhead has been named the baby's daddy as a result of DNA tests. Birkhead, the former boyfriend of Anna Nicol Smith is happy and relieved that it is finally over and his daughter will soon come home to live with him.Howard K. Stern, Smith's attorney and lover, has been raising the baby ever since Smith died. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Easy exercises to burn belly fat: 3 of 6
Belly fat is the most stubborn fat to remove from your body when you are trying to lose weight. In order to get a six pack or to go beyond and actually get an eight pack, you hve to really work hard. We all know that you have to get off of the couch and exercise. But you have to exercise your mind so that you are disciplined ... More..