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Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Tropical Cruises: Planning know-how: 2 of 8
The most important things to consider when planning a tropical cruise include:1. Knowing the reputation of the cruise line with which you'll be traveling. Just because they're the cheapest doesn't mean they'll provide you with the best cruise for your money. 2. When embarking on a discount vacation, be sure to remember the ru... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Causes of armed conflicts: 10 of 37
Follow the money. That's the key to finding the root causes of many conflicts both modern and historical.Of course, with the rise of religious extremism there is another significant element to be considered. Basic religious and cultural beliefs zealously held, together with the money element in the form of economic disparity ... More..
Education > College Search How to tell if college is right for you: 2 of 7
The best way to decide whether college is right for you is to try getting a job without it. After a few months of working a job that doesn't challenge or satisfy you, you'll be in a much better position to consider going to college.If you want to be a public defender, or a police officer, or a veterinarian or a teacher or a w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Reactions to President Bush's speech on adding 20,000+ more troops in Iraq: 19 of 63
The new Iraq strategy isn't new at all: it's the Powell doctrine of overwhelming force, combined with Senator McCain's admonition to increase troop levels and flood Baghdad neighborhood by neighborhood.My initial reaction to President Bush's speech on the coming troop surge was surprise.In anticipation of his speech, I tried ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Nintendo's past, present and questionable future: 4 of 13
I still love the old school Nintendo. For some reason, the minimal options on the controller-left, right, jump, shoot fireballs-are appealing to me in their simplicity.I lose interest as the options become more complex and varied, though I know that for most people, the opposite is true: the more possibilities on a gaming con... More..
Arts & Humanities > Language Learning Tips The best way to learn a foreign language: 16 of 48
Learning a language is a fun and exciting experience, but it takes a lot of patience, dedication and hard work. Luckily for us, there are many fun and effective ways to help us learn whatever language we choose!The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it, whether that means by taking a class four days a week... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dangers of kennels for dogs: 3 of 9
I left my 11 year old German Wirehair Pointer at a local kennel over a holiday weekend recently. She had an ear infection at the time, so I left the ear medication for the kennel employees to administer to my dog.When I came back to pick her up a few days later, I quickly noticed that she was completely deaf. I took her to th... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Advantages of using olive oil: 3 of 9
A Mediterranean diet is a great way to ensure health and long life, and of course quality olive oil is a staple of the diets of many Mediterranean peoples.Olive oil not only adds a wonderfully fresh taste to your foods, but it has some real health benefits when it replaces fattier oils in your cooking.Olive oil contains monou... More..
Education > College Search Is it worth it to go to college?: 15 of 43
College is worth it, without a doubt.When I got out of high school, I thought I knew it all. I didn't think I needed college, and I didn't want to pay the high rates of tuition. The exorbitant cost of going to college was something I didn't want to contribute to because I thought it was outrageous and unfair. I'd rather be a ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Blind vs. discerning patriotism: 21 of 58
There are indeed two kinds of patriotism.The healthy kind of patriotism arises within us because the actions and principles of our country align with our personal sense of virtue, goodness and justice. This is a healthy patriotism because our strong sense of right and wrong is incorporated into and reinforced by our governmen... More..