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I have been writing since I learned how. My mom used to get irritated when she would buy a spiral-bound notebook, and she would flip to a new page which was filled with what she considered nonsensical jibberish.

I almost always scored high in school when

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Autos > SUVs Should we still be buying SUVs?: 1 of 23
As gas prices continue to increase in proportion to the decreasing supply of oil reserves, a question still managing to plague U.S. consumers is whether or not SUVs are a smart buying decision. The picture SUVs paint in the minds of consumers is more negative than ever, considering today's knowledge of global warming, rollov... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True karaoke stories: 7 of 101
Ever since my father remarried, my family has been in slight upheaval. This is not the fault of my stepmother however any family dealing with the same situation is bound to have similar feelings on the subject. It was tough to get to know someone who was only introduced to the family for four months before their engagement. ... More..
Business > Advertising Do ads that use sex to sell their products degrade women?: 4 of 48
One piece of the statement is correct. Advertisements do, in fact, use sex to sell their products. Sex is the single easiest way to get across any message, especially to the younger generations. If it didn't work so well, advertisers and businesses would not use it. As much as sexual advertising causes controversy, Dr. Louan... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Airbag safety and kids: 1 of 10
Airbag safety is an ongoing discussion, especially with parents raising small children. Many parents wonder whether airbags really are safe for children, considering the horror stories from those involved in major car accidents. Broken and/or bloody noses, broken wrists, concussions, and whiplash are all concerns even for ad... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Which is the better option: Homeschool or high school: 1 of 8
Much controversy revolves around the world of homeschooling. Proponents believe that home schooling is the absolute most effective way of teaching the most insightful curriculum to children. Opponents argue that while children do learn better in some cases of being taught from home, their social needs are unmet. Whatever the... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts The best martial arts for kids: 3 of 21

Parents struggle to find activities that will help their children build those important values that they themselves have been taught, often through hard work and responsibility. This is difficult today as so many restrictions are placed on parenting, even by people and organizations of people who do not have the experience o... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Is chocolate good or bad for your health?: 3 of 19
Much debate surrounds the topic of chocolate's health benefits. For years, health officials treated chocolate as if it were not much better than eating a double quarter-pound cheeseburger. However, in recent news, the tasty treat is becoming much more controversial as studies show the positive effects it can have on the huma... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Honesty is the best policy: 28 of 133
Anytime we are in a meeting of any kind where we are asked to state our expectations for managers, peers, or any other type of leader, one of the first things we mention is honesty. We mention this, because in a perfect world, nobody would ever need to lie, and world peace would resume. In the real world, honesty can still b... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Views on abortion: 47 of 223
Abortion is on every list of controversial issues in the United States. So many different opinions exist due to the melting pot that makes up America. The situation gets even more complicated as different cultures and ideas are thrown deeper into the mix. Regardless, there is been a decline in extremism over the subject. Eit... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Does Hollywood have a negative impact on the world?: 15 of 65
The problem with Hollywood having any impact on the world outside of entertainment is their lack of real-world knowledge. If these people do not live in the real world and face real-world problems with issues such as racism, gender discrimination, poverty, and any issue possible that normal, everyday working-class citizens f... More..