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Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Superheroes: Superman vs. Batman: 4 of 27
At first glance, comparing Superman and Batman is a lot like comparing apples to oranges. They are so different that it seems like an impossible task to even consider. But they have similarities as well. Both are published by the same comic book company, so their relationship has been the subject of many stories. Many of tho... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Assessing the fate of soap opera actors: 2 of 8
Soap stars are a rare breed. Every day, 5 days a week, they pretty much make a mini-movie. To act on a soap opera, you must be skilled at your craft or you won't survive. I have watched as many prime time starts tried to enter the world of soaps and then say something to the effect of "I didn't realize it was so much work!" ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?: 76 of 219
I didn't grow up listening to the radio all that much. My parent didn't really discourage it, and my dad had the radio on all the time, but he listened to talk radio most of the time. So my "musical awakening" didn't really occur until college. One of my roommates had a cassette tape. It was the Innocents by Erasure. I liste... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Favorite soap operas and characters: 8 of 18
Over the years, many different soap operas were my favorite and captured my attention . General Hospital I started watching because either my mother (Days) or my aunt (General Hospital) watched them and I would watch with them. I started General Hospital right after Genie Francis left the role of Laura the first time. Most o... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 8 of 18
First, of all, I know this article won't be popular with many people that I know and care about. But I have been around so many people that have been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder that I had to share. Let me start off be saying that I know depression well and I know mood swings as well. Most, if not all people that I know... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities American Idol contestants: Sanjaya: 19 of 34
Sanjaya became something of an American Idol in his own right. I do not profess to enjoy his performances, nor do I think he deserved to go as far in the actual singing competition as he did. But like it or not, he reminds me of another pop star from another decade. It was the 80's and a young woman rose to fame be being as ... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Favorite TV villains of all time: 7 of 12
Television viewers didn't take to the show Dynasty right away. At first glance, it appeared to be a watered down version of Dallas. So after the first year, the writers brought in a new character. This would be someone to shake up the lives of the Carringtons and the Colbys from within. Someone who had great wealth and power... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Why television shows tend to lose their appeal over time: 10 of 17
I would hate to be a television producers for a popular television series. As a show becomes more and more popular, the writers and producers are faced with an impossible quandary. Should they keep the same characters and format? Or should they let their characters and situations grow and change? It's not as simple as it sou... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 97 of 145
My list of movies will not be similar to everyone elses. I know what the classics are, but in most cases thats not what appeals to me. I prefer quirky movies with a story or a moral behind them so my choices will be much different that most. 1) Donnie Darko - this movie, produced and written by Richard Kelly is a true master... More..
Business > Staffing Issues Should leadership take the blame for staff errors?: 13 of 18
Leadership, by its very definintion, is a role of guidance and control. It is also a role of heightened responsibility. By taking on that role, you are no longer just responsible for yourself, but for anyone that reports to you as well. That said, the use of the word "blame" is problematic. People are human and mistakes will... More..