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Personal Finance > Investing (Other) Which is the better investment: BMW or bachelor's degree?: 1 of 21
In a world of limited resources, deciding what investment will produce the greatest return can be difficult. One of the first things to consider when looking at an investment, is will it increase in value? Real estate, precious metals, money market accounts all gain value over the long run. They may have down periods where va... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Everything you need to know about Mormonism: 2 of 33
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, or the Mormon Church as they are commonly know, is a Christian religion, organized in the early 1800's in upstate New York. It is currently a worldwide church with over 12 million members from Beijing to Bahrain. This once American church now has more members living outside the ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) Why figure skating should or shouldn't be considered a sport: 1 of 16
Do athleticism, grace, strength and skill combine to make a sport? The debate has raged around figure skating for many years, is it a sport? Does it belong in the Olympic Games? Even more broadly, what is a sport? Without hesitation most people would categorize football, track events, soccer, basketball and volleyball as spor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should the US government privatize interstate highways?: 2 of 8
In 1919 Dwight D. Eisenhower was a young Army officer when he traveled across the country in the first motorized Army convoy to travel on the Lincoln Highway. It took 62 days for the convoy to travel the 3,251 miles from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. When he saw the German Autobahn in World War II he remembered the mud a... More..
Education > Financing College Why college books are so expensive: 4 of 11
Did you just pick up your chemistry book for next semester only to find it is $180? Did you pay $75 for a paperback English literature book last quarter? Then you are among the thousands of college students (and parents)who are suffering from sticker shock from having to purchase college text books.There are a number of reaso... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Should bodybuilding be made compulsory for students?: 12 of 25
Properly done, weight training can be a valuable fitness tool. It can build strength and muscle, help improve muscle speed, and can be a great overall fitness activity. However, if bodybuilding, or weightlifting is not done properly or is done while a person is still growing it can cause serious injury or permanent damage.Tea... More..
Education > Adult Education Is a college education still cost effective?: 5 of 10
All you need to do is open a newspaper to read about the exponential growth in the cost of a college education. Many universities now charge up to $40,000 a year in tuition and books, room and board, and other supplies are thousands of dollars more. Almost no one can afford to spend that kind of money out of pocket, leavi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations How to spiritually prepare to enter Latter-day Saint temples: 1 of 2
Whether you are going to a Latter Day Saint Temple for the first time or the fiftieth time, preparing spiritually will improve your experience. The phrase, "you get out of it what you put into it" applies to the temple.If you are preparing to attend them temple for the first time, talk to your bishop about the covenants you w... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Infertility Guide to infertility testing for women: 1 of 1
Maybe you have be trying to get pregnant for a while now with no luck. Maybe your periods have never been normal and you are at a point where you want to begin a family. Regardless of your reasons for seeing a doctor about your fertility, many of the tests your doctor will do will be the same.One of the first things your doct... More..
Education > Education (Other) Taking community classes through your local Park and Recreation association: 1 of 1
Want to learn to make baklava, salsa dance, or how to use that new photography software? Are you looking for a new hobby or a class to help you professionally? Community education classes are a great way to develop new skills or hone old ones. You will also get involved in your community and maybe even make new friends.Many c... More..