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Education > College Life Do college sororities and fraternities cause more harm or good on campus?: 12 of 15
In any young person's life there's the tendency to go through a magnificent breakdown of morality and intelligence. This is known as "college." It can be said without hyperbole that college kids invest a lot of time in the most base imaginable activities, from drinking and partying to stupid pranks, but the dichotomy that ha... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development BitTorrent explained: 4 of 5
BitTorrent is a technology used to deliver large files or folders quickly through the Internet. It works differently from a standard download in that files are pulled from multiple computers which are sharing the information. To understand torrents, it's best to know some of the terminology: Client - This is a program that o... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Do victims of racism or sexism suffer more?: 20 of 24
I've always believed in the banality of evil-that the biggest problems with discrimination aren't the violent outbursts, lynchings, and outward racism and sexism, but rather the more subtle aspects, the jobs that go to a white male instead of an equally qualified black female, the hampered political debates and sense of supe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Recommended laptops for writers: 10 of 12
Buying a laptop is a great investment for a writer, as it allows a person to type anywhere inspiration strikes him and to write comfortably and constantly. Here are some things to consider if you're a writer shopping for your first laptop. Keyboard By far the most important consideration on a writer's laptop is the keyboard.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should the military age be raised to 21?: 10 of 12
In a high school in Illinois, there's a folding table set up in the corner of the lunch room. Two clean cut men sit behind it, chatting casually about something unimportant. As each student passes by, they seem to freeze up a little, snapping back to attention and preparing a pitch. They're trying to get high school students... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends American Idol: Morally degrading our society: 5 of 6
In front of three major celebrities, a 16 year old is trying to sing. She warbles through a few verses of an obscure 80's pop song before being cut off. "Absolutely horrible." She runs out of the studio in tears and is comforted by her mother as the camera pans back inside to the judges ripping her apart in her absence. Hey,... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players Getting free music for your IPod: 6 of 7
If you're looking for legal free music, there are a few great sites that can help you out. Many artists on Myspace allow free mp3 downloading, and by searching through the site you may be able to quickly find some artists you truly dig. Also, iTunes offers a "song of the week" that's always free and featured on their main pa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Are rodeos sport or animal cruelty?: 12 of 13
I've been to a rodeo, and I'd be lying if I didn't say that it was absolutely enjoyable at first. It's fun to play cowboy, after all, which is why most of us go through a cowboy phase as children, and at the time I saw it I was about 13, just coming out of that long a nd drawn-out phase. The horses kicking up dirt, the bigge... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Family Guy: 26 of 27
I was with Family Guy from the first episode, and though Fox didn't keep it on at a constant enough time in those days to watch it regularly (it regularly switched viewing days and hours), I'd been a fan of its slapstick, non-sequiters, and occasionally smart political comments throughout the life span of the show. I was sad... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) The pros and cons of bottled water: 25 of 25
Bottled water has gone from a fad to an American phenomenon. Here are the pros and cons of bottled water. Pros: 1. In a foreign country like Mexico, bottled water can prevent dysentery and provide a safe form of drinking water for tourists. 2. Bottled water allows easy access to water at any time-great for amusement parks an... More..