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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Betrayal: 12 of 431
Sea of Lies.-Waves of anguishTides of sorrowSweep upon the weathered shore.The lies and shamehave cursed the moon.You and I can be no more.All trust has goneThere's nothing leftAll that once was is now in doubt.The tides have changedturned by deceit.All love is now cast out.The anger swellsand then subsides.Nothing left but s... More..
Education > Financing College Finance wise: Saving and budgeting for college living expenses: 1 of 14
Budgeting for college expenses can be difficult when your finances are tight. However, by researching all sources of available funding, organizing and prioritizing where your money goes and keeping your spending levels down, you can still enjoy college life without upsetting your bank manager.Research all areas of available f... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 28 of 282
One day you are happily strolling through life, then suddenly you step on a landmine and your world collapses. Bereavement, illness, unemployment and relationship breakdown are issues that can affect all of us at any time. Dealing with major setbacks and getting back on your feet is never easy, but being able to identify and ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Should you fund major home repairs with a second mortgage?: 1 of 10
Taking out a mortgage is one of the cheapest ways of borrowing money. If completing repairs is likely to increase the value of your home and you can afford the repayments, then it is probably a good idea to go ahead.There are, however, a few other points to consider. Bear in mind that you are making a financial commitment tha... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My funniest garden experience: 7 of 63
Having finally decided to go organic and grow my own vegetables, I set off for the garden center with a sense of pride. Growing my own produce would be both cost efficient and eco-friendly. Spurred on by thoughts of healthy eating and visions of scenes from glossy gardening magazines, I thought about the admiration I would ge... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How dependent is the US on foreign oil?: 2 of 18
At the present time, importing foreign oil is a necessity for America. If America lost it's supply of oil from abroad, our current way of life would be unsustainable. More than half of America's oil comes from foreign countries. Alternative forms of fuel and energy still need more investment to create enough supplies to cause... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Kids who love to rough house: How much is too much?: 1 of 9
A bit of rough and tumble can help to create trust between playmates, build confidence and strengthen bonds between parents and children. Establishing the difference between going too far and just playing can encourage self discipline and respect for other's feelings.Rough housing can get out of hand and establishing the boun... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should school counselors uphold patient privacy or report students who might become unstable?: 2 of 12
Young people often find it difficult to be open about the way they feel and those with emotional problems may find it even harder than most. Deciding to confide in a counselor is often the first step that a student will take when deciding to seek out help. It is important to make that fist step as uncomplicated and easy as po... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties How to rent your property in a highly competitive market: 1 of 6
Growth in the housing market, together with attractive rental returns has resulted in more and more properties being available for rent. Increases in house prices has led to greater investment in property for capital growth and return through rental income has allowed many landlords and homeowners to offset the costs of owner... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does the best poetry come from the heart or from the mind?: 11 of 65
Poetry is an emotionally expressive from of writing. However, no matter how deeply an emotion is felt, it cannot be expressed without a creative mind to put those feelings into words. Having deep emotions about a particular subject is not enough to produce the best poetry. First and foremost, the poet needs to be able to writ... More..