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Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Do mainstream media outlets favor bad news over good news?: 49 of 61
This one isn't black or white - yes or no, but I do feel the answer leans toward yes'. Two reasons that I see (and I'm sure there are some others underlying) are the public's thirst and curiosity and the reporter's views. It used to be dry and almost boring to watch the news because it was given without emotion. They just re... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Limericks: 63 of 78
GOLF Golf was a game that was invented, For sickos and all those demented. They curse at the ball, For they can't recall, E'er seeing the pond where they sent it! More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Getting the news online: 14 of 17
What Benjamin Franklin and our forefathers would have given to tap into this wealth - to be able to get the scoop straight from the horse mouth! In this era, only YOU are to blame if you settle for one persons' opinion and keep yourself locked into the main, traditional information channels. Through the Internet, we have ope... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Should America pay restitution to the descendants of slaves?: 109 of 131
For all of you who believe restitution should be on the table? You need an attitude adjustment! If you want to micro-inspect' history, answer me these questions: What about the white soldiers that lost their lives freeing you? What about their restitution? What about our President, Abe Lincoln, who lost his life siding with ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq The Petraeus Report (09/07): Progress in Iraq: 5 of 6
I'm confused. The report isn't out and yet those against the war are already reacting - but not in unison! This reaction isn't even on partisan lines because those who voted not to fund our troops and were declaring the war lost (Reid) are scrambling about like ants dispersing from a flooded hill. Perhaps Capitol Hill is exp... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is 40 really the new 30?: 96 of 115
Seeing that I have passed both numbers, what do you expect me to say? Of course it is! But will someone tell my body? I remember just before I got married I said to my soon-to-be husband (I was 18, by the way), "If you look at my mom and your dad, that's what we'll look like when we're old." He responded, "I'll tie you to th... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for fastening an object to a wall: 18 of 21
Boy, are you going to LOVE this one! I recently wanted to hang a large mirror and heavy shelf centered on my wall. I was finding the center of the wall from top to bottom and then sideways. I finally have it marked and someone says, "Have you found the studs?" Thanks, you just blew all my calculations! I procrastinated for 6... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry How to choose a useful jewelry box: 6 of 7
Aside for using it as a place to store broken jewelry or unmatched earrings I have found the conventional jewelry box of little use. No matter how many compartments they have, I have yet to find a filing system that let's me identify anything quickly. My main problem, is remembering WHAT I have. As for chains? Storing them t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Political correctness gone wrong: 37 of 42
The phrase itself is a joke. There is one thing that correctness has done, it's made liars out of all who adhere to it. It's just another way to suppress contrary opinion and inhibit our actions. Yet, to the same degree, it gives an avenue for the persecuted souls (sarcasm included) to EXPRESS and CREATE action on their beha... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Cost management: Sticking to a budget: 35 of 39
A budget is a financial diet. It's going to kill you, it's just a temporary regiment designed to you get back on track or help you achieve the goals that will relieve you of its grip. Mental attitude is the controller. You will be amazed at things you can live without! Yes, there are things I think I really need to have but,... More..