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Society & Lifestyle > Racism Can't African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, etc., just be called Americans?: 2 of 74
I heard someone ask, "Are there many African-Americans in Australia?" It took me a few seconds to realize just how little sense that question made...As a nation, we really need to stop calling people [insert ethnic title here]-Americans. These titles just add to the confusion. I consider myself an American who has many differ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Why Christians cannot earn heaven as a reward: 1 of 26
Mother Theresa, Billy Graham, and that nice old man across the street go to Heaven. Hitler, terrorists, and that guy who picked on me in third grade will go to Hell. That is what most people who believe in a Heaven think. But is that true? Do the nice people get rewarded, and the mean ones get the punished? Evangelicals say i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Should we eliminate the penny?: 2 of 23
A penny costs more than a penny. That doesn't sound right, so let me rephrase. At this point, because of the cost of metals and other factors, it costs more than 0.01 to produce a penny. I found this out a while ago, when I logged onto my computer and clicked on an article by USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/money/2006-05-0... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Should Americans be forced to use public transportation?: 4 of 30
Americans should definitely not be forced to use public transportation. Such a restriction would be nearly impossible for the majority of the American population. In the suburbs, and even more so in the rural areas, public transportation is practically non-existent. Even in many urban areas it is impractical. If I were to lea... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Should you invest in mutual funds or individual stocks?: 4 of 25
If you need to ask what to invest in, you should skip stocks for now, and go with mutual funds.That being said, I invest in both stocks and mutual funds. I think both are worthwhile for very different reasons.I would think that most people that do not know what they should invest in do not have a solid understanding of the st... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy What you can do to save money on gas: 10 of 51
You can save money on gas. It isn't even as hard as you think. Most of us don't think about the cost of gas until we are at the pump. However, we can save a lot of money if we just stop every now and then to think about what is most economical. Here are a few thoughts on how to lower your cost of gas.Know how much you spend o... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters When it's better to bike than drive: 1 of 5
Cars are great to have. They get you where you need to go. While there are some benefits that come with being in a car (like storage room and staying dry), there are some times that it's just better to have a motorcycle. It is better to have a motorcycle when you are at a gas station. Riding a motorcycle will save you a lot o... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific Travel destinations: French Polynesia: 1 of 3
Tahiti... Upon telling my friends that I just got back from Tahiti, the most common reaction is simply "Wow". There are good reasons for that. If you don't believe me, just take a moment to perform a Google image search for the place. You will see beautiful turquoise lagoons, white sand, over-water bungalows, and pictures of ... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Accessories Where to purchase cell phone covers: 1 of 3
The best place to buy cell phone covers, and most other random things, is eBay. While there are a huge variety of choices, and even more variety in the quality of the products, you can almost certainly find what you are looking for.When I needed a cell phone cover for my phone, I tried several other sites first. The tradition... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Should high school students be required to volunteer in community service projects?: 20 of 39
High school students should volunteer in community service projects, but they should definitely not be required to do so.There is a huge difference between what people should do, and what they should be required to do. Not everything that is wrong to do is illegal. Nor should everything that is right to do be required.I do no... More..