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I'm a freelance writer who is about to become a father.

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Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is the average American lazy?: 1 of 32
I don't think the average American is lazy; it just doesn't take very much effort to obtain a comfortable lifestyle. There are not many Americans that are unwilling to put in the effort to support themselves, but since this has become so easy, it gives the appearance of laziness.Laziness means having a disinclination to work.... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines How to prepare for a flight: 2 of 6
There is nothing fun about being stuck in an airline seat for many hours. The key to making it more enjoyable is to make the situation as relaxing and anxiety-free as possible. Even if you have no fear of flying, being stuck in one spot for any stretch of time can leave you feeling anxious. Following these steps can help redu... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Good strollers for newborn babies: 1 of 3
If you are buying a stroller for a newborn, you should invest in what is called a 'travel system', which is a combination stroller/car seat/baby carrier. Regular baby strollers don't provide the neck and body support that newborn babies need. Although travel systems aren't cheap, as a new father I can tell you that they are a... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs The necessary spices in a well-stocked kitchen: 9 of 17
Randomly buying a variety of spices is senseless. Experiment by cooking food from around the world and you will increase your culinary knowledge and fill your spice rack at the same time. Cook new dishes, and each time you come across a new spice in a recipe, buy the spice and experience with its flavors first-hand. You will ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Reactions to Saddam Hussein's execution: 25 of 40
Saddam Hussein's execution was so poorly, um, executed, that it makes a mockery of all of the supposed principles the U.S.A. stands for.While he was waiting on the gallows, the crowd chanted the name of a popular cleric, and told Saddam he was going to hell. The US delivered Saddam into the hands of the Muslim Shiite extremis... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) TV as a friend: 25 of 36
The TV is not your friend. It doesn't even care if you exist. If people have started to believe that the TV is their friend, then the world is in a sorrier state that I once thought.When people are lonely, they need a friend. A warm-blooded person they can talk with, relate to, and connect with on an intellectual and emotiona... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Contemporary religious battles: Faith vs. tolerance: 30 of 40
I would argue that religious beliefs ('faith') and tolerance are incompatible. Recently, many Christian groups have professed tolerance but they are either merely paying lip service to the concept or are doing so at the expense of their core beliefs. Also, what does it mean when the belief you tolerate are themselves intolera... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice The main theories of travel motivation: 3 of 4
I don't know much about theories, but I can tell you what motivates me to travel.1) To Get Away: As you grow up you can start to feel trapped in the Western way of life, where you live to work and work to live. Living like this, where you watch your dreams float away as you grind away at a job that hold no meaning, can wear y... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) How to live without cable or satellite and still get your TV fix: 25 of 30
There are only a few TV shows my wife and I like to watch, I can't justify spending the money on cable or satellite. If I have cable or satellite, it is always there, and I will end up watching the TV shows I don't really care for just out of bad habit and routine. Also, my wife likes to watch Cambodian TV and this is either ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Social trend: 'Quarter-life crisis' among young adult professionals: 24 of 27
Quarter-life crisis; or, Welcome-to-the-first-day-of-the-rest-of-your-life syndrome.Quarter-life crisis occur shortly after people start their careers. We spend the first 20+ years preparing for a good job. It's ingrain in us over and over again that we need to study hard so we can be successful in life. Finally we graduate a... More..