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Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Should Rosie O'Donnell be the new host of "The Price Is Right?": 1 of 26
This absurd debate begs the question: why is America being forced to choose between two evils? I'm referring of course to the current two contenders for the hosting gig. Rosie O'Donnell is one but the other is perhaps equally as outrageous. This could be none other than Drew Carey. The two choices have left an entire generati... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The youth of today are not ready for the challenges of tomorrow: 4 of 42
Let's be clear. The challenges of tomorrow are simply the problems that our parents have left us. The boomers did some wonderful things for America. They revolutionized American culture, saw the Vietnam war come and go, and nurtured the rise of big media. But despite their accomplishments they've left the next generation in a... More..
Sciences > Psychology Reflections on how Sigmund Freud's theories stand up in modern society: 2 of 10
Today's modern society, and the field of psychology, have come to one general consensus about Sigmund Freud and his theories: While he is acknowledged to be the father of psychology, his theories are now not much more than pop culture references. We often hear characters on television or in movies referred to as "anal". Accor... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Top comeback predictions in money for 2008: 2 of 8
In 2008 the American investor needs to know one simple acronym: BRIC. It stands for the top four emerging markets of the coming decade; Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Over the past five years the world has watched these markets skyrocket and it is estimated that by 2050 these markets will overshadow all existing ones, incl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 72 of 164
Iraq has the potential to be a stronghold for the United States in the often turbulent Middle East, but only if we ensure the success of it's newfound, democratic government. Pulling our troops out now would essentially open up the country to the highest bidder with the most firepower and willpower. In other words: we would b... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Gift ideas for adopting parents: 6 of 13
If you've never personally experienced it, then most likely you've heard the stories. I'm referring of course to the modern day American version of the Cinderella story. A middle class family adopting a cute (insert third world nation here) baby girl. Angelina Jolie made it popular, but it has long since been average American... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Childhood: 3 of 5
On the desk in my bedroom I have medals for every conceivable accomplishment. There are ones for horseback riding, ones for a spelling bees, and even ones for the best team player (insert exclamation point here). For every milestone in my young life, I have a $5 plastic trophy to remember it with. And thank God for that. If I... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Neighbors: 21 of 32
We were that family growing up. The only ones in the entire neighborhood without a perfectly manicured lawn. Hell, I won't lie to you. We were the only family in the neighborhood who had entire strips of grass missing from our lawn. While other children rolling around in their plush, green, fairytale looking grass, my sister ... More..
Education > High School Humanities World Issues as a mandatory high school class: 6 of 9
High school is only a stepping stone towards the real world. And the model of today's schools begs the question: what are we really preparing our kids for?It seems that now more than ever, we are being forced to think of ourselves not only as American citizens, but also as citizens of the World. The politics and issues facing... More..
Education > Special Education How gifted children can be harmed by their schools: 4 of 6
It is no secret that public schools are failing America's youth. Teachers are underpaid, resources are often scarce, and classrooms are overcrowded. But to take away the experience of a school environment could potentially do more harm than good.We've all seen it. A child, perhaps 5, than can count higher than his classmates ... More..