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Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 33 of 363
Asking whether smoking should be allowed in public places is akin to asking if murderers are allowed to get away Scot free. To smoke or not to do so is one of the many decisions that one makes and can be the result of different factors. Maybe it had been peer pressure or maybe even stress that resulted in the addiction but wh... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Titanic (1997): 1 of 4
Perhaps the best known film in movie history, Titanic was directed by James Cameron in 1997. While the main event was the misfortune of the "unsinkable" ship, the plot also revolves around the romance that blossomed between Rose, a rich first class passenger engaged to a successful but arrogant businessman and Jack, a third c... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Being a woman: 10 of 37
My boyfriend recently commented that he is pretty contented being a male as females go through many more "frightening" ordeals such as giving birth or dealing with monthly periods. Surely there was more to being female?Previously, women were seen, not heard and this is still so in the remote villages of countries such as Chin... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: How will you be remembered?: 24 of 58
I always had an impressive attendance record in school. It was never because I enjoyed the subjects taught at school but what kept me present and punctual was the fear of being insignificant enough to be forgotten for that particular day. At the rarest occasion that I should be taken ill and forced to stay at home, I would co... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Stuffed animals: 8 of 10
The stuffed animal sitting on my table."Fluffy" you said"That's his name"arms outstretched, clutching the toy in your handsFor me,On my sixth birthday.Remember the game we played?You were Sinbad the sailor,I, the maiden in distressand you would save me from the troublethat was your brother.How many times were we married?In fr... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Are we to believe the media, or does true beauty come from within: 4 of 5
Show me anyone who says that he or she needs no further physical improvements to be safely classified as " beautiful" in today's context of beauty and I will show you a liar. There is no denying that the society's perception of beauty is greatly defined by the media and the portrayal of beauty in media images today has sign... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Big Fish: 4 of 5
Proclaimed as director Tim Burton's masterpiece, the film Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a man who lived an amazing life with even greater tales to share. As his son, Will grows older, he begins to doubt his father's incredible words and father and son stopped talking to each other until Edward's days were numbered... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Moulin Rouge: 4 of 5
Set in 1899 with the backdrop of Paris at the start of the Bohemian Revolution, Moulin Rouge is a musical that tells the story of a young English poet, Christian who travels to Paris to pursue his career as a writer. By a twist of fate, he finds himself in a love affair with Moulin Rouge's highest paid courtesan named Satine.... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Dying to be loved: When you don't realize your self-worth: 17 of 21
For three out of my four years in high school, I was very much infatuated with this guy named Jim. He was average looking but his charm made up for all that he lacked in the looks department. When i was rejected, I started a love-hate relationship with him. At that time,I believed that he had let me down because I felt that I... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous: 420 of 478
The reason why i can't sleep at night.Of course i've tried counting sheepbut someone must have taken their pick earlieronly those that couldn't hop over fences were availableand did i mention they were snoring?Mr Sandman, did you catch a cold?Or did the tooth fairy bake those irresistible sugar free cookies again?Sir, I'd lik... More..