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Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips If you only have one computer, should you choose a desktop or a laptop?: 1 of 32
The question depends more than anything on how you plan to use your computer. While I chose the desktop side of this debate, I will say up front that anyone who has a very mobile lifestyle and wants to easily take their computer with them is better off with a laptop. But a majority of computer users are not traveling business... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Christmas: Time to help others and heal families: 1 of 9
I think it's first important to note that the time to help others and heal families does not just come at Christmas; it's a constant, year-round thing, or should be anyway.Having said that, the spirit of Christmas is about giving gifts. God gave the world the gift of Jesus, the wise men gave gifts to Jesus, and we give gifts ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Perspectives on game consoles: 6 of 52
The 2 latest entries into the console wars have now arrived to round out the current-gen lineup. In addition to the already well-established XBOX 360 we have the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. Here's a quick profile of each and then a summary of my personal views concerning which ones are best for different types of gamers.T... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How to improve your chess skills: 4 of 30
Strategies to Bolster One's Skill in Chess1. Above all, be decisive. You don't have to have a perfect strategy formulated from your first move, but you should have some sort of general strategy. For example, you could decide to advance defensively and respond aggressively to your opponents advances. Or, you could decide to la... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Morals: Do they still exist or have they been discarded?: 1 of 7
A vocal portion of the population sincerely believes that the USA is a traditionally secular nation and therefore has no business observing or maintaining any aspects of its largely Christian heritage.How sad. Not only do they completely miss out on a clear historical truth, but the things they seek to banish from American li... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should Federal prisons ban religious books from library jails?: 5 of 32
Prisoners give up some of their rights when they commit crimes which land them in prison, but the freedom of religion guaranteed in our Constitution should not be one of them. Secular thinkers fear religion because they simply don't understand it. They make arguments about the viability of religions as though usefulness shoul... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips What to know when choosing the right computer brand for you: 1 of 6
If you are looking to buy a pre-built or built-to-order computer, choosing the right manufacturer may make a big difference in your satisfaction. Factors such as cost, hardware options, customer service, warranty, assembly time (if built-to-order), and shipping all come into play.Let's examine each factor in that order. Cost ... More..
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Deciding when to upgrade to Windows Vista: 3 of 15
If you're looking to buy a whole new computer, the answer is simple: go ahead and buy a system preloaded with Vista Home Premium (not Basic) or a more advanced version (like Ultimate).If you're looking to build your own system soon, I'd recommend building it with Vista in mind (see info about hardware coming up). Even if you ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the United States have universal health care?: 14 of 60
Insurance works as follows: everyone in a plan pays premiums, which in turn pay the costs covered by the insurance company that are incurred by those under the plan. In health insurance, or any other type of insurance for that matter, a minority of those enrolled could swallow up a majority of the total paid premiums, while t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why rules are essential for society: 2 of 8
I would use the following working definition for society: a group of people living in the same geographical area in relative harmony, interacting with one another in mostly civil manner.To have relative harmony and civil interactions, rules are required. Without rules there is anarchy, in other words every man for himself. In... More..