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Education > College Life First-generation college students as role models: 2 of 10

First-generation college students are definitely role models, however it is up to you to decide if you would like to be known as a positive role model or a negative one. The choice is yours. I must say that being a first-generation college graduate to graduate with honors is indeed an honor and a privilege. College is truly ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Why God punishes evil when he has given free will: 14 of 56

Who would not punish evil? If your child did wrong and you love your child, would not you punish him or her? Yes, God does give free will. He did not create any robots. He created flesh. God wants you to be free, free to love Him, and Free to serve Him, therefore He gave you a free will. Not only are you free, but God wants ...
Travel > Hawaii Destinations Top historical sites to see on a Kauai vacation: 2 of 8

Kauai is the Hawaiian Island known for it's tropical greenery and beautiful beaches, because of these characteristics Kauai is commonly known as the Garden Isle. The island consists of 550 square miles and is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This island is approximately twenty minutes from Honolulu. Kauai attracts th...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A tragic Valentine: 1 of 4

Cindy looked at her beautiful red Valentines' dress and the silver sparkling shoes. She was so excited about her date with Jeff. She just knew that this was going to be a night that she would remember. She thought this would be the night that Jeff would pop the question and she wanted everything to be perfect. Cindy went to ...
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Hilton Head: History and heritage: 1 of 4

Hilton Head Island is approximately twelve miles long and five miles wide and is located in South Carolina. Once you are there you will see why this Island is so well-known and loved. William Hilton was a English sea captain who was credited for discovering Hilton Head Island in 1663, however when Hilton arrived he was greet...
Business > Entrepreneurship How community outreach can help your company grow: 1 of 4

Being involved in the community can help grow your business tremendously.It does not matter if you are the advertising consultant of a fortune 500 company or the owner of a gift basket company operated out of your living room. The community plays a very important role on any business. In many cases it can determine if your c...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When you hate being pregnant: 8 of 28

When I received the news I was elated."I'm going to bring another person into this world." Oh, what joy that flooded my soul. My husband was also very happy. I began shopping for myself and it was thrilling. About a few months into the pregnancy the thrill was gone, morning sickness and all the other symptoms kicked in. I th...
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) Great gift ideas for soccer fans: 2 of 7

I can recall soccer, back in the day was not a very popular sport. I must admit the only soccer player I had ever heard of back then was the famous Pele from Brazil. Soccer has since came full circle. We have been introduced to some great soccer players such as Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain and many others,and now a whole new so...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Stories about growing up for children: 3 of 9

It was the winter of 1989. I was 19 years old in the 12th grade, no job, no car, no drivers license, and my girlfriend was six months pregnant and I still had not told my parents of her condition. I really did not have any sense of direction and still did not know what I wanted to do upon graduation. When I was younger I wan...
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Foods that aid beauty: 3 of 9

Making your own beauty products right out of the kitchen like grandmother used to do is now a thing of the past, but if you can think back grandmother always had shiny, pretty hair, beautiful glowing skin. Grandmother could have been a millionaire. This goes to show you that there are plenty of foods that can be found right ...