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My father passed away when I was seven as his father when he was young. As part of a chain of men who demised early, I assumed from a very young age that I would follow their path. Luckily for me, I haven't and am here to write about it.

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Should America pay restitution to the descendants of slaves?: 2 of 49
The restitution movement for slaves began some time ago, however, the movement was fueled after Congress passed the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 which provided reparations for the internment of thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II. Representative John Conyers of Michigan in response to the passage of said Act h... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 6 of 107
The fact that a current debate over whether Bipolar Disorder is an illness or an excuse is evidence that the medical community needs to perform more outreach and education on an illness that affects the lives of more than 5.7 million Americans in any given year. Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic depression, is a serious m... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Where Helium writers find their inspiration: 3 of 36
The expression "under one's nose" is generally a reminder that something one cannot find is actually there. This expression is the perfect response and answer to where Helium writers find their inspiration. At Helium, like the expression, writers need to look no further since Helium writers find inspiration right under their ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Vermont movement to secede from the United States: 2 of 22
If Vermont should choose to secede from the Union, then Vermont should secede. What I cannot even fathom is that whenever there is a discussion about American politics it seems to me that everyone is so Anti-American and Anti-America. Although lately it seems we haven't been doing much good, to say the least, I want everyone ... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Narcolepsy treatments: 1 of 10
Although there is no cure for narcolepsy, a chronic neurological sleep disorder that can cause sudden attacks of daytime sleepiness to abnormal rapid-eye movement sleep involving sudden muscle weakness (or cataplexy), treatment options as well as changes in lifestyle can help patients' conditions greatly. Symptoms of na... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Sleep paralysis causes: 1 of 10
Feeling awake and unable to move is a basic description of what it feels like to suffer from sleep paralysis, a possible hereditary sleep disorder considered by health professionals not to be a dangerous condition. Although very little is known with respect to the actual physiology of isolated sleep paralysis where it oc... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 32 of 317
We live in a society that has enforced ideas about "sacred" institutions for centuries and those institutions may have lost half of their value. If we look at the divorce rate today amongst heterosexual couples, to use the term "sacred" in conjunction with institution and referring to it in a Divine way is at best "not a good... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology The metrosexual man versus the cowboy: What do women want?: 4 of 36
THE METROSEXUAL MAN VERSUS THE COWBOY: WHAT DO WOMEN WANT? A study performed at Queen's College in Canada concludes that there is great discord between how women verbally respond to and physically react to sets of visual stimuli. The identification of this discord presents serious challenges when attempting to answer that ag... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Dysomnia causes: 1 of 9
Dyssomnias are one of the two major categories of primary sleep disorders, or sleep disorders that are not caused by other mental disorders, medications, drug dependencies, or other medical conditions, and are a broad classification for sleep disorders that make it difficult to get to sleep or stay asleep. There are over thi... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Why you should keep a journal of your travels: 5 of 36
Why You Should Keep A Journal Of Your Travels Keeping a travel journal can help capture everything as it happens so as not to forget even the most minimal detail, especially should time constraints become an issue. While travelling, some people tend to rush so as to maximize the experiences that can be enjoyed. In doing so, o... More..