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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Mary: 3 of 13
MaryEtymology: Latin meaning "star of the sea" or Hebrew for "sea of bitterness", partially derived from Egyptian mry meaning "beloved" or mr meaning "love"Origin & history: The name Mary has roots in the Bible (Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene), although its roots (mry) can be traced back to Egypt.Popul... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Falling stars: Why we love watching celebrities crash and burn: 14 of 31
As we watch celebrities rise, we tend to grow attached to them. We buy Britney posters and N*Sync bobble-head dolls. We watch as they date, fall in love, and break up. It's like watching a soap opera with a personal connection because we love them. We feel like we know them because we have gone to bed every night since we wer... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Best ways to get married on a budget: 34 of 75
My wedding was on the lowest budget possible and was still a success. Here are some tips that worked for me.First, pick a theme and stick to it. My wedding was fall themed, so I skipped the roses and other traditional things, and used other seasonal items. My flower girls threw silk fall leaves and I used fall colored silk fl... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Service Providers Which cellular service provides the worst customer service: 3 of 6
I have had service with Sprint since my first cell phone in 1999. They always had plans that fit me and for the most part, worked where I needed them. I liked them so much, that I worked for them for over a year, and kept the service for almost three years after I left to work for another provider. Then, a little over a year ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations False religious leaders: Putting money before belief: 1 of 2
As long as there has been religion, there have been people who want to take advantage of the people who follow it. Cults and false prophets run rampant.Men in power will choose power over the needs of their paritioners. Many people pay tithe to the church and donate endless amounts of time volunteering to better themselves an... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy Products & Eggs Product Reviews: Fit & Active Strawberry Smoothie from Aldi: 1 of 1
When I purchased a four pack of strawberry smoothies from Aldi the other day, I was a little cautious. Aldi hasn't always had the freshest or best products, despite their claims of satisfaction guaranteed and being just as good as the big brands. Also, their Fit & Active brand isn't always the healthiest option.As I scanned t... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Does Nicole Richie have what it takes to become a mother?: 27 of 49
Does Nicole Richie have what it takes to become a mother? Aside from the physical capability to birth a child, Nicole has proven time after time that she is not a mature individual who is ready to raise children.My first piece of evidence that I will submit for the public is her role in "The Simple Life." While a lot of "The ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Is appearing on Saturday Night Live still a sign that a celebrity has made it?: 10 of 16
Every generations says that their period that they watched SNL was the best. My parents watched in the 70s, and they say it went down hill after that. My boyfriend watched mostly in the 90s, and he says that was the best. I've watched SNL for pretty much my whole life, and the thing that I've noticed is that every week the sh... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top zombie films of all time and what makes them the best: 10 of 15
The horror genre has many branches. Among them are vampires, ghosts, and zombies. Through the years, the zombie movie has proven itself and has evolved from slow moving creatures that yearn for brains to fast paced, survival horror with fast moving man-eaters as the main characters.The top zombie movie of all time is George R... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Should people take vitamins every day?: 13 of 19
In a world of fast food and fad diets, almost everyone needs a little extra boost. Unless you lead a strictly balanced diet, you are probably not getting the recommended amount of nutrition.For instance, Vitamin D is available in dairy products that have been fortified, egg yolks, and fish (foods that some people like to stay... More..