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Well I am an opinionated person. I love to express my thoughts and try to let people understand where I am coming from. I live currently in a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 20 years old, and I am a web designer, although I'd love to be a freelance writer.

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Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Superman versus Spiderman: The superior superhero: 2 of 22
The question of Superman vs. Spiderman boils down to a comparison of power vs. cunning. Superman goes faster than a speeding bullet, is more powerful than a locomotive, so on and so forth. Spiderman can swing off buildings with web, has a beautiful lady who actually knows his secret, and has a cooler suit. Which superhero is ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Determining the best email service: Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo: 2 of 21
E-mail has been free about as long as the Internet has been prevalent in society. E-mail services around are free but can be upgraded for extra features. With so many choices, which one is the best? Only a few e-mail services have separated themselves from the rest in terms of size, usability and unique features. Gmail, Hotma... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 73 of 219
When most teens pick up a copy of GTA: San Andreas and put the disc into the PS2 or Xbox, they don't wonder about where they will buy their next gun or how much a hooker is going to charge. They play the game because, to them, it is fun and a diversion from the lives that they have to go through every single day. They go thro... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Voter apathy and its effect on democracy in the U.S.: 17 of 49
"Why vote? My one vote doesn't count for much anyways." The reluctance to vote in elections harkens to an distaste of the government and the politics involved. These apathists believe that their vote won't count. Those same people will complain about those officials that they played no part in electing. By not voting and taki... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Do people have absolute rights that all governments should protect?: 26 of 66
There are certain rights that all governments should consider important in order to protect the individuals that are governed along with the government itself. Government law on rights may not protect against infringement, but will ensure a growing populace.The absolute essential for any citizen of government is a right to li... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Reflections on the Chicago Bulls performance during the 2007 NBA playoffs: 2 of 5
The Chicago Bulls this year can be compared to the end of a rough childhood, finally realizing all the potential and promise that had been so evident in years past but never fully put together until this year. They grew up in an NBA standpoint and were a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. At the beg... More..
Computers & Technology > Spam How to fight spam in your mail: 5 of 12
Spam does not refer to the tasty little meat-like product but to the unwanted, excessive advertising emails that flood millions of in-boxes every day. What once used to be an issue that no one could have foreseen when the first concept of e-mail was created in the 1960's has grown into an e-pedimic that has caused many users ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Is MySpace a safe Internet venue for teens?: 30 of 71
To a child predator, Myspace is like putting a box of peanuts in front of a hungry elephant. This social networking website has been the most popular venue for young adults for the past few years, combining basics of internet such as blogs, forums, profiles, and messaging with the sheer size of their network. There are other ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Why do people find it so unacceptable to be closely related to the apes?: 9 of 21
We rest our waste products in a toilet. Chimps throw theirs. Humans create large buildings, and make medical breakthroughs. Gorillas climb trees and grow silver hair on their back. Although the species may seem like apples and oranges, the primate family contains both. People experience a hard time believing this fact and cou... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Barry Bonds be allowed into the Hall of Fame?: 18 of 36
To anyone who enjoys the game of baseball or any sport, purity is extremely important. After all, watching a game emulates an escape from the trepidations of daily life. Children watch and emulate baseball players by trying to develop core values such as: teamwork, sportsmanship, and humility. Barry Bonds doesn't represent an... More..