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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Top candidates for 2008 NBA MVP: 1 of 20
The Most Valuable Player award is often debated, mostly because people disagree on the criteria for the award. In theory, it is the person who has made the most overall difference in the success of their team. They are the person that, if you removed them, would leave the largest hole in terms of personal statistics, team sta... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Johnny Depp or Gene Wilder's version of Willy Wonka: 3 of 59
Who doesn't love the story of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"? Author Roald Dahl wrote this classic tale of a very poor and pitiful boy with a big heart, who wins a contest that gains him entry to the wonderful and mysterious Wonka Chocolate Factory. There he meets the reclusive Willy Wonka himself, and as the story progr... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How board games teach children basic skills: 1 of 19
Board games are not just about entertainment in today's society, though they can be fun and there is great relational value in families sitting around a board game and enjoying each others company. This doesn't mean that every game has extensive educational value or great contemplative depth, but there are certainly things th... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Players NFL talk: Brett Favre and retirement: 2 of 37
The legendary Brett Favre is finally retiring, causing all the cheeseheads in Wisconsin and beyond to shed a tear. Favre will go down as one of the greatest and most beloved quarterbacks in NFL history, but this is probably as good a time as any to "hang it up". Despite the fact that 'ol Brett probably "could" keep going, the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics The challenges of morality on the Internet: 2 of 37
The Internet did not really exist 20 years ago and it is now so heavily meshed into our culture that many people cannot imagine life without the World Wide Web. We use the Internet for everything, including communication, information, and entertainment. It is now possible to never leave the house by using the Internet for wor... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas gifts for the man who has everything: 2 of 37
For some reason, we feel compelled to give certain people something at Christmastime, even if that person has "everything" or the financial resources to acquire just about anything they would like to purchase. This can make shopping difficult because we want to get something meaningful and yet we don't want to just get anothe... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why it's better to give than receive: 2 of 37
It is, I suppose, am oversimplification to answer this topic with "it just is". That also doesn't give a good explanation, but when I think about giving, I remember how much has been given freely to me. And, I know how much that has meant to me and how much it has shaped my life. Therefore, I can say with complete confidence ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What makes a healthy friendship?: 2 of 36
TAKING THE TEMPERATURE OF YOUR FRIENDSHIPFriendship is often like our physical health. Hopefully, most of the time you feel pretty good and you can function somewhat normally. Sometimes you don't feel particularly well or you sustain an injury of some sort that causes you to have to work through difficulty. Friendship can exp... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) From classroom to career: The transition from school to the work world: 2 of 36
In many ways, the world of work is like riding a bike. A parent can tell a child about riding a bike and do their best to paint a picture of the experience. This can help with the learning process, but ultimately the child must get on the bike and eventually learn to ride after experiencing a few crashes. The transition fr... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should college education be available to the many or reserved for the few?: 2 of 35
When Harvard was founded in 1636, the intent was not exactly to educate the masses. Rather, the purpose was to perpetuate the educated class. Over a few hundred years, colleges have diversified in terms of their student body. However, it wasn't until after World War II that the G.I. Bill gave college access to so much of the ... More..