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Politics, News & Issues > Football Are football players paid too much?: 5 of 117
Are football players paid too much? Are you kidding me? This is still America right? This is still the land of the free and home of the brave, and home of the world's greatest free market economy, right? That being the case, a football player is paid "exactly" what he is worth to a team and not a penny more.Now, I am not sayi... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Considerations for choosing an architect to design your home: 2 of 37
Choosing an architect to design your home is a project onto itself. If you approach it as such your chances for success and happiness will greatly increase. As with any project that you manage preparation is the key, there is no substitute for doing your homework.The Pre-Selection Stage:Before you rush head long into choosing... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should Paris Hilton profit from media interest in her jail-time reflections?: 3 of 44
If she is wise, she will profit from her stay in jail.Now before anyone gets bent out of shape by the comment, let's discuss this like reasonable intelligent adults. First of all, there are lots of ways to profit. Paris can take the easiest way out and write a quick and dirty best seller. I am sure that in the circles she tra... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq The Pentagon reports rising violence throughout Iraq: Who's to blame?: 2 of 28
Who is to blame for the rising violence in Iraq? Does the question really need to be asked? Are we once again willing to shift the blame from those committing violent acts against the innocent to those who are willing to preserve the peace? Has our collective sense of justice and moral compass swung so far to the left that we... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Reflections on football player Terrell Owens: 1 of 13
Despite what you might think, Terrell Owens is good for football. The enigmatic receiver for the Dallas Cowboys is one of the NFL's most colorful players; he is also one of its best. The physically gifted receiver with a penchant for the spotlight as well as controversy is one of the toughest competitors in football.Anyone wh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Barry Bonds be allowed into the Hall of Fame?: 5 of 56
The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York is sacred hallowed ground. It is a modern day cathedral and within its hallowed walls are the patron saints of the game. A degree of reverence is required as one wanders through this shrine. The heart of this cathedral is the wing that houses the plaques of baseball's immortal... More..
Sports & Recreation > NBA Who should be the number one draft pick for the Portland Trailblazers: Kevin Durant or Greg Oden: 1 of 11
Portland remembers the last time they had the opportunity to take a truly dominant center with the 1st overall pick of the NBA draft. They remember because they exercised that option on Bill Walton from UCLA, making Walton the first player picked in the 1974 NBA draft. Walton a Hall of Fame center proceeded to carry the Blaze... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 29 of 282
Hope.Hope, is the key ingredient for grasping at a second chance in life, and anyone who says different is probably pedaling a self help book, or in this case, a 300-600 word article. At the risk of missing the mark by not bending or twisting the proper buzz words into poetic art form or lofty rhetoric, let me speak in simple... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Girl Scout cookies: 2 of 13
Addicted to Girl Scout Cookies?...SCAR may be the recovery program for you!I have a problem, or rather an addiction.It's an addiction that might be a bit of a taboo, since it's not one for which there is a nationally recognized recovery group. Nevertheless, it's a strong addiction that is entitled to the national attention th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms What's wrong with religion: 9 of 55
What is wrong with religion you ask? Well, at the risk of angering the masses, the simple truth is that just about all of them are willing to teach you "the philosophies of men, mingled with a little scripture."Now before you cry heresy and gather the lynch mob, let's think about the statement. Let's start with basic Christia... More..