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Personal Finance > Taxes Should you be taxed for using the Internet?: 1 of 27
The idea of taxing the internet has been talked about recently, although in most peoples opinions, including those within the industry, this is an impossible idea. Funds generated from internet taxes would likely be used to fund a regulatory body, as well as lining the coffers of governments, who would eventually all follow s... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Is shopping online really cheaper?: 1 of 25
Many people tend to think that online shopping is inherently cheaper than store shopping, although this isn't always the case these days. While there are undoubtedly some areas that online shopping is better than store shopping, more often individual items should be assessed individually before you buy. Many items in actual f... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips for living a frugal lifestyle: 2 of 49
Getting by on what we earn is becoming more and more difficult in today's society, and a large part of that is because of frivolous spending habits that many people have. There is room in any persons living costs for being more frugal, and for making their money go farther than it does at the moment. Luckily there are plenty ... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Does American Idol showcase contestants with real talent?: 1 of 23
Shows such as American idol, rarely showcases anyone with any real talent or staying power in the music industry. If you ask anyone in twenty years time who they remember from these days as real standouts in music, not a single one of them will name you any of the contestants on any of these type of shows. American idol in pa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Are high taxes on cigarettes fair?: 3 of 66
It has been the policy of several different world governments over the years to charge massive taxes in cigarettes. Every year these taxes are increased, and every year the governments make more and more money from smoking. They in fact make a profit of billions from smoking, even after having paid for the treatment of every ... More..
Sciences > Zoology Why giraffes have long necks: 1 of 22
Giraffes basically have long necks simply due to survival of the fittest as a process of evolution. In the case of the giraffe this has taken millions of years and their necks have gradually gotten longer as an adaption to their surroundings and as a process of natural selection, meaning that basically the giraffes with longe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Who should pay the high cost of new drugs: Patients or governments?: 1 of 22
In my opinion every person should be entitled to free health care and free drugs of all kinds to keep them healthy, and shouldn't be at the mercy of the drug companies sometimes outrageous prices. After all we all pay taxes and often see little benefit from them as it is.The fact that the government not only develops, tests, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > English Language Speaking English: How to speak English well: 2 of 42
Speaking eloquently seems to be becoming less and less important to most people these days. There was a time not too long ago when pronouncing your words correctly and with as little of an accent as possible was seen as a good thing to do, and was tantamount to being an essential skill for people to have. Now however the only... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Groups Understanding the appeal of Scientology: 1 of 21
Scientology has gained a lot of publicity in recent times because of the fact that it has several celebrity patrons, such as Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and Isaac Hayes. But other than this what is it that drives people to become scientologists and face possible ridicule and giving up a lot of their personal wealth at the same t... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade The pitfalls of online shopping: 1 of 20
Online shopping is fast becoming the preferred method of shopping for an increasing number of people. However as well as the obvious advantages to doing this, there are some downsides and pitfalls as well. Knowing what these pitfalls are and how to avoid them is essential in ensuring that your online shopping experience remai... More..