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COLIN DENNIS is a freelance writer and author. Colin was born in Kingston, Jamaica but migrated to Canada in 1983. He graduated from Concordia University with degrees in political science (1991) and journalism (1993) and pursued graduate studies in public

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Sad songs that will make you cry: 1 of 61
The saddest songs in popular music are often about death, the disintegration of relationships -often times through infidelity- unrequited love or even loneliness.Sometimes those songs, and the sadness they evoke, result from the perfect blend of lyrics and music but some songs without lyrics can evoke deep sadness as well.It ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression What thoughts run through your mind when you are depressed?: 1 of 47
In my bedroom, one drawer has become a makeshift morgue. It is where pharmaceuticals come to die: there is a bottle with anti-anxiety pills; there are half dozen strips of Paxil, the antidepressant, and for good measure, unfilled prescriptions. They have all been there for over two years now.I have always had issues with anxi... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Thoughts on infidelity: 1 of 37
Is there a man more pathetic than one who has had his heart blown apart by the woman he loves? He prates and cackles about his loss ad infinitum. Like blues musicians. Like me.Although it's difficult to get an accurate fix on the matter, it has been estimated that about 22% of married men and 14% of married women in the Unite... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Tips for improving restaurant service: 2 of 39
There is no doubt that excellent customer service is critical to the success of a restaurant. Once you have selected your decor and are confident in the high quality of your menu selections, the most elaborate care has to be taken in the selection of staff that will provide the ultimate in service to your clientele.One restau... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Internet as a threat to newspapers: 2 of 31
"People don't actually read newspapers," Marshall McLuhan, the Canadian philosopher, said. "They get into them every morning like a hot bath." For as long as I can remember I have been a huge fan of newspapers and the ones that have been like a hot bath to me are the New York Times (especially the Sunday edition with its maga... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes R&B music: Past, present and future: 1 of 12
The 50th anniversary of the founding of Motown Records is an apt time for an examination of the state of the African-American music nation with regards to rhythm and blues.In every decade since Motown's founding in 1959, rhythm and blues has been arguably defined by groundbreaking work both lyrically and musically. Not just ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Can terrorism be justified?: 1 of 10
What is terrorism and can it ever be justified? How one defines terrorism or whether or not one believes it can be justified is likely to depend on their political, ideological and even religious point of view. Arab states sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinians in the West Bank are likely to see the violent acts perpe... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 31 of 270
They meander into other driving lanes; neglect to indicate before turning; make very sudden stops; slow to a crawl or make sudden spurts on highways; or otherwise inconvenience other drivers by ignoring green lights. Whether they are driving cars at the end of their lives or top-of-the-line expensive ones. It's the scourge of... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills About Toastmasters: 2 of 16
As the Educational Director for the local Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Ralph C. Smedley found that many young men were unable to express themselves clearly or fluently. To help them improve their speaking skills, Smedley started a club where they could work on those skills. It may have been a successful idea, but... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Why are there so few African-American NHL players?: 1 of 8
Although there is some debate about when hockey was first played, there is agreement that the first recorded game was between Canadian soldiers around the middle of the 19th century. It is also accepted that the Montreal Gazette first published the rules of the game in 1877.African-Canadians have had a history of participatio... More..