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Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Jail time for Paris: Will Hilton learn her lesson?: 4 of 86
Paris Hilton was arrested, charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence. Somewhere along they way her license was suspended. She was pulled over for driving with a suspended license, signed a warning ticket and let go. I wonder if she drove home?. Pleads no contest, gets 3 years probation, fined and still has a suspe... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 72 of 387
AKAKIOS-1 My name was once Acacius. Of all the names I have had this is my favorite. It wasn't my first but it does have a kinky sort of ring to it. I'm not immortal, well not in the sense of the word anyway, I live, I die, I'm born, born with the memories of every event since my first birth. I Remember the Spartans at Thess... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Basic guide for ghost hunting: 6 of 24
Before you decide to start search for ghosts you really need to know where you stand on the subject. Are you a skeptic, believer or walking on the edge. Do you look at ghosts as being good or evil or as just phenomena? Are they trapped souls, echoes of a life or swamp gas. What do you believe? For safety you should always se... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should hands-free devices be mandatory for drivers?: 4 of 14
So many areas in the country, including mine, have some sort of restriction or law concerning the use of cell phones or mandatory hands free usage while driving that it is easier to count the ones that don't. Has it made a difference? Who knows. Truth is you can pass all the laws you want but without a serious attempt at enf... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Can Christians ever manage to reclaim Christmas as a holy day?: 11 of 33
Reclaiming Christmas as a holy day is impossible. But not for the reasons you think. While the spirit of Christmas is still for the most part about family and friends and celebrating a great day in history. It's also become a huge source of income for not only regular business but for an ever growing number of so-called mega... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Should old TV shows be made into movies?: 4 of 10

What can you say about the old shows from the 60's, 70's, and 80's? Some were so outrageously campy and dumb while others were innovative and provocative. The only thing they ever had in common was the characters. We watched to see what would happen to the characters and reveled in the chemistry of the whole cast and the act... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Cooking: What to give vegetarian dinner guests this Christmas: 3 of 7
What to make for the vegetarian in you life. Your first question is what kind are they? Are they Vegans who avoid all animal products all together or Lacto-vegetarian who will use dairy products. Its a really good idea to find out so as to make the right kind of meal. They will enjoy and appreciate your holiday dinner that m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 64 of 135
Toys and games produced just twenty years ago were so basic and simple that they are considered almost pre historic by today's kids. A seemingly simple toy like a teddy bear might need 8 batteries and a Wi-Fi connection to use instead of imagination and love. You'd be hard pressed to find a decent toy today that didn't requi... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Wal-Mart - The High Cost of Low Price: 3 of 6
Wal-Mart - The High Cost of Low Price (2005) is a documentary about the dangers of Wal-Mart and how it affects the communities, the people and environment in areas where they develop new stores. While it does bring several legal and especially moral issues to mind it misses the mark. The interviews and stories seemed choppy ... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Health care is increasingly expensive in the United States, is it time to adopt European style "universal health care"?: 11 of 21
Our insurance companies make billions of dollars off our fear of death and sickness and business is good. They tell you to be afraid of things like universal health care, spend millions of dollars finding experts and lobbing politicians in an effort to convince you how evil and dangerous it is. It's in the best interest of t... More..