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Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 1 of 108
While women have made advances in many parts of the world, the fact is that society favours men. This can be seen in all spheres of life. Men comprise the great majority of business executives, political leaders and judges. Also, in many parts of the world, parents prefer sons over daughters.Most of the world's business leade... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 13 of 759
Time PassesTime passes as swift streams and rivers flow,As mighty waves crash against shores of rock.As tight cocoons into butterflies growAnd snowgeese to warmer southern climes flock.Every precious word and lasting momentHas shaped the journey started with my birth.My existence is so magnificent.I long to explore and learn ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Relaxing: 2 of 91
SaunaWater touches hot rocks, creating steam.Intense heat surrounds my legs, arms and face.Down my body sweat slowly starts to stream.Droplets of sweat behind me leave no trace.I smell fragrant leaves of birch, wood and smoke.My heart beats faster as I breathe hot air.My fully stretched towel now begins to soak.I softly run m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: How Hillary Clinton lost her lead: 1 of 32
Many expected Hillary Clinton to win the Democratic nomination easily. She was the choice of many prominent figures within the Democratic party, the wife of a popular ex-president, and an experienced politician. In addition, she had a a very capable campaign team and strong support from a wide range of voters. Even so, she ma... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How to improve your chess skills: 1 of 30
There are many ways to improve your chess, but I want to mention a few that have really helped me. One way is to study the games of grandmasters. Another is to write down your moves (you'll automatically do this if you play in tournaments) and later analyze your moves on the board. Other useful ways to improve your skills are... More..
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries (Other) Imagine that you have decided to launch a new museum ... what type of museum would you establish and why?: 1 of 20
I'd love to launch a Linguistics Museum. One reason is that I've never been to one and believe that there is a real need and demand for such a museum. Another is that this is the field that I've studied. My goal would be to bring more attention to the scientific study of language and increase people's interest in this fascina... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) If I were president of the US ...: 4 of 79
If I were the president of the United States (impossible because I'm a Canadian citizen), I'd work on cutting the deficit and reducing the national debt, strive to improve education, support campaign finance reform, change foreign policy in a number of aress and also work to improve the voting system. Since the American presi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death: 37 of 693
Like A DreamPeople we meet we can forget.Our moods can change without warning.A surplus can turn into debt.We grow from take-off to landing.What we win we can later lose.Words can fail to mirror actions.Truth can be but a clever ruse.Life is changing situations.Behind cloud sun can disappear.Rainbows appear from sun and rain.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Power: 2 of 36
PowerPower of every nature and formCan be used to charm or overwhelm,To establish a forceful realm,To fulfill buried inner longingsDriven by revenge and desireTo command and dominateAnother fellow mortal's fateAnd create a physical storm.The energy of the mighty sunSpreads heat and light to every vessel,A beacon for all hope ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US Elections 2008: Assessing Senator Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Barack Obama: 1 of 18
Though the Clinton campaign attributed little importance to Senator Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Barack Obama, the senator from New York must have been disappointed. Senator Kennedy was both a senatorial colleague and a family friend. She had also sought the senator's endorsement. It gave Barack Obama's campaign critical mome... More..