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I just entered my third decade in April. Wow, I'm young! I was raised in a little city called Calgary. Yes, it's in Canada. No, it's not the 51st state. And, yes I do speak Canadian if I've been drinking. However, I am a poser Canadian because I was actually

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Is affirmative action fair?: 5 of 65
The human quest for individuality has been the motivating force behind mankind's rise to new heights; furthermore, the struggle to differentiate oneself from others, in the pursuit of greatness, has led to racism: the discrimination against a person or group based on race, religion, or creed to limit their advancement. This a... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to cope with stress in your life: 1 of 12
Most people are familiar with the word stress. Did you know that in small doses stress can be good? Stress is not just being worried about passing a test, getting fired from a job, or making the one you love happy for the next 30 years. Many people associate the word stress with worry, so it is no wonder that when we worry to... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to write a breakup letter: 1 of 10
Believe it or not, all romantic relationships will not live up to your hopes and dreams. You can meet a wonderful woman but find out you aren't wonderful together. Mr. Right could barge into your life whisking you up to the heavens for a quick dance around cloud nine-all to discover Mr. Right must be left behind. If you find ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Taking bus trips: 1 of 6
When you think of travel, most think of planes, trains, and automobiles. What about the bus? To some it may be a dirty three-letter word; to others it is an affordable way to get from point A to point B. Many people say that when you travel by bus, you get what you pay for. That is true if you are going a short distance, or y... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Considering all the elements of a romantic dinner for two: 1 of 5
All right, you have a date set up. You've done the house keeping, and you don't look like something out of the seventies, right? No disco mitts.Eating is as much a part of who we are, as the skin that holds our bodies together. We eat when we're happy and when we're sad. We'll eat alone with our families, or together with str... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Philosophical perspectives about personal identity: 1 of 5
How do you define yourself? Are you the clothes you wear or the car you drive? Is your worth measured in action or inaction? The harsh reality is that we are no more the clothes we wear than they are us. We all arrive screaming from a womb. As time passes and new blue jeans become old blue jeans, our personality shapes who we... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day The significance of different rose colors: 6 of 28
Could a rose by any other name smell so sweet? As long as were not talking about a Shakespeare rival, the answer is open to interpretation. With such a populous fan club, it should come as no surprise that the rose makes its way into great literature, popular songs, and nostrils everywhere.The history of the rose stretches so... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 59 of 267
Silence...Attraction meets denial with bitter fortitude;her soft look makes me stare.Beneath the surface I am afraid;I speak her beauty for my ears alone.Capturing her attention is an impossible feat;my stumbling clumsiness changes that thought.Does she know my purpose;an encounter of the heart?Eternal happiness depends on wh... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Defining intimacy in a relationship: 1 of 3
The definition of intimacy varies from one relationship to the next. The act of intimacy or intimate behavior bonds family, friends, coworkers, strangers and those in love. However, poor development of intimate behavior can lead to a one-sided tug-a-war with one party getting too close too quickly. True intimacy requires empa... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) How technology is changing: 3 of 8
Technology runs rampant throughout our lives. New cell phones and computers designed to make our lives easier, inundate us. Not to mention, new brain laboratories seem to be popping up designed to study how and what we think.According to various studies regarding information technology, and its ready-made accessibility, front... More..