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Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Your favorite winner of American Idol: 1 of 27
American Idol is definitely a phenomenon of massive proportions and has given the opportunity for six different individuals to make a name for themselves in the fickle, political music industry. Most of the winners have proven they can translate their persona successfully to record but admittedly some of them have not had the... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Movie scenes that make you cry: 3 of 73
Why can movies effect us so much? Usually when you cry in a movie it touches on something in real life. It captures perfectly the emotions we grapple with in away that feel powerful yet safe. A good movie is definitely a movie that knows how to tap into the emotions of human beings. A really good film knows how to come at the... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Cultures (Other) How long you have to live somewhere before you're considered "from" there: 2 of 24
Home is where the heart is but where your from isn't nearly as easy to wrap up nice and neatly in a cliche saying. I was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida and there is never a day that I don't feel like I am from Tallahassee. I've been gone for longer than I lived there at this point in my life but in my heart and mind ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Should awards be given to rock stars with personal issues?: 1 of 10
Should awards be given to rock stars with personal issues? Definitely. The fact is some of our brightest stars have had personal issues. Ray Charles was addicted to heroin but he also is one of our most legendary R&B icons. Michael Jackson's image as king of pop may have been dethroned but he also has broken barriers being th... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: FutureSex / LoveSounds, by Justin Timberlake: 1 of 8
Justin Timberlake, once a member of the member of the boy band N'Sync, has now became one of the more successful artists to break the boy band mold and become a well defined solo artist. Numerous singers have tried to break the chains of their well choreographed beginnings including talented ones like Joey McIntyre(NKOTB) and... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book Reviews: "Twilight" series, Stephenie Meyer: 4 of 31
"I'd never given much thought to how I would die- though I'd had reason enough in the last few months- but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this." -Bella SwanWhen I decided to read the first few lines of Twilight a few weeks ago I had no idea I would be embarking on an obsession. One captivating me until my ey... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Johnny Depp or Gene Wilder's version of Willy Wonka: 8 of 59
I was a late bloomer when it came to the charm and pure imagination of Willy Wonka. My mother was an avid movie collector but her focus was more black and white classic films. So I never really got a chance to sit down and watch it. I'm not complaining because I got acquainted with films most children of the eighties never se... More..
Arts & Humanities > Language Resources To what extent can you learn a foreign language listening to CDs in the car?: 2 of 14
Learning a foreign language can be a rewarding and challenging experience. There are many different ways to learn a new language and none are truly right or wrong. One of the most popular ways is listening to CD's in your car. There are numerous programs a person could begin with depending on your previous level of knowledge... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Should police have to submit to routine drug and alcohol testing?: 8 of 55
Although I can't think of too many professions that shouldn't have mandatory drug testing, I think a police officer is especially vulnerable to substance abuse issues. A police officer deals with stress, trauma and basically the scourge of humanity on a daily basis. They work crazy hours so they also put their body under a lo... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Most gorgeous men in Hollywood: 3 of 20
Sexy is definitely in the eyes of the beholder. I've never been one to go with the more traditional definition of sexy. While I appreciate chiseled abs, bright baby blues and buns of steel this isn't my defining criteria. Sexiness for me is an "it" factor. Intelligence and personality for me is a must. Take for example Brad P... More..