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Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should credit card companies be targeting college students?: 21 of 40
As a current college student myself, I must say that school is both difficult and stressful, and as a result of this stress, I am always on the lookout for anything that serves as effective stress relief. Maybe I want a new 50" plasma tv, maybe I need a new computer, a new bike, or a new pair of skis. The possibilities are e... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes How to file taxes online: 15 of 28
Filing your taxes online is easier than you think. Not only are there websites that allow you to do it for free, but the sites are often much easier to use than the programs that require you to purchase and install the software. The methodology for filing taxes obviously varies from person to person depending on financial st... More..
Business > Advertising An advertising method you won't believe!: 5 of 8
Champion of the War Effort In 1945, wartime America was in dire need of stanch supporters to help shore up the war effort by helping those who were helping their country. The stalwart men and women who were either fighting overseas or supporting the cause on the home front were in need of a champion. Who should they look to?... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Using your own life as inspiration for comedic writing: 14 of 22
"Tourists" -A True-life experience of working as a bike taxi driver in Alaska- They're everywhere. Schools of little minnows that dart this way and that, yet always stay together, always eventually progressing in the same direction. Some of the minnows pause for a moment, but they are soon pushed forward by the constant pres... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religious: 102 of 160
My Brother I saw my brother on my way Just walking down the street His head hung low as he passed by With nothing on his feet My heart began to swell inside My conscience then to grind He had no shoes to call his own And so I gave him mine I saw my brother once again Just freezing in the cold His body shook as he slept on Wi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fairy tales: 92 of 126
Alternate Endings Well, we knew that the beast was a beast from the start So why be surprised that he tore her apart Sure, that true love thing is always a winner But what could he do, they were late with his dinner And Little Red Riding Hood, she didn't make it But why scare the kids, we might as well fake it The Three Litt... More..
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) Do cell phones keep us more connected or more isolated?: 37 of 50
I have heard both sides of this argument and understand each to a certain degree. It is definitely true that cell phones can serve as a rude distraction. It is annoying when someone answers their cell phone when you're talking to them. It is equally bothersome when someone's cell phone goes off in a class, in a movie, in chu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faces: 13 of 16
Faces of a hero -A villanelle- A hero has a thousand faces One for each and every fight You find them in all sorts of places King or peasant, he firm embraces Duty to repel the night A hero has a thousand faces Palaces, hovels as his bases Blaring ego, heart contrite You find them in all sorts of places Of faltering there ar... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-reflection: 395 of 485
Lonely Vigil I keep a lonely vigil in the depths of my soul Each and every day. Constantly they rage, my quarries, A never-ending battle between myself and me. And all the while I sit On the cruel fence of eternity. Today myself is victor, A fierce battle it was, as always. Yesterday it was not thus. Myself was utterly vanqu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Will Roger Clemens be able to help the New York Yankees in 2007?: 9 of 11
Roger Clemens will most definitely not be any significant help to the Yankees this year. His lack of devotion to the team thus far has shown that he will by no means be motivated to even try to perform on a consistent basis. I have serious doubts as to whether he will be able to pitch even every fifth day. My guess is that h... More..