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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 2 of 178

During the second world war, our family was still living in Germany. My grandmother was a well-known athlete and had won several medals that had a swastika on them. As Hitler rose into power and his intentions became clear, our family had to make a decision about what to do. Our family was well-respected and possessed Hitler...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Should soldiers be allowed to opt out of wars they disagree with?: 1 of 53

Freedom, democracy, loyalty. When a person signs up to join the military, they are doing more than earning a free education. They are making a statement that they will uphold and secure our values and safety above all else; at any cost. Something that a soldier learns from their first day of boot camp is that they are no lon...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which video game console is better: PlayStation 3 or Wii?: 2 of 37

When you compare video game systems, graphics and power are not the only factors that make a console great. The PlayStation 3 is a powerhouse of graphics and processing ability. It is also very expensive and lacks a solid game library. Currently the best titles that run on it are the ones that were made for the PlayStation 2...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life: 82 of 1104

Life Not always knowing what to believe, Not always trusting what you perceive. Holding on to the lessons that you learn, Going full speed around every turn. Learning lessons and making mistakes, Knowing when to charge ahead or hit the brakes. Finding out what happiness really means, And that the world isn't always as it see...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 95 of 718

Love Like the happiest dance ever begun, Like the saddest song ever sung. From the fluttering of a broken heart, To the motivation to give it another start. It is weakness at the knees, It is the desire to impress and please. Expressed in a lingering hug and kiss, A stinging reminder of those you miss. Moments of pain and gr...
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife What methods does Satan use to tempt people?: 11 of 60

Biblically Satan is only an archangel cast down from heaven for trying to become God. He is also referred to as the "Father of all Lies". It would appear that Satan uses methods similar to the modern-day magician. He is a master of the art of suggestion. Satan has no actual power over what people do or over what happens in t...
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 26 of 138

Everyone reaches that time in their life when they have to stand on their own two feet. High school is over and mom and dad aren't supporting your lifestyle anymore. For me, this happened shortly after I turned twenty-one. I have always been a very independent person. I got my first job when I was eleven, I bought my own car...
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) Pros and cons of a 7 inch tablet: 1 of 3

With more and more Tablet Computers entering the market, it is becoming a larger task to select the one that is right for you. The most common Tablet is the 7 inch Table. The screen size of a Tablet Computer is determined by measuring the distance from one corner horizontally to the next. So if you were starting at the top l...
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Is poker a sport?: 15 of 30

To make a decision about whether poker is a sport, you must define what a sport is. Webster's dictionary defines the term as "An activity that an individual or group may participate in for recreation". In modern context we view a sport as more of an athletic activity, but there are other things that meet Webster's requiremen...
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips A guide to buying tablet PCs: 1 of 2

When Tablet PCs first appeared on the market, people did not know what to think of them. They wondered if they were meant to replace their laptop computer or if they were something different. The first series of Tablet Computers did attempt to replace your laptop. Many of them came with built-in keyboards and were bulky.&nbs...