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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Is George Bush an able commander-in-chief for the US military?: 3 of 23
I was a young sailor in the U.S. Navy when George W. Bush became Commander-in-Chief. At the time, I was happy that he had been elected and was optimistic about the future of our armed forces. Like most military personnel, I believed that Republican presidents were better for our military than Democratic presidents. I have si... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Does Ron Paul have a chance in the Republican primaries?: 2 of 14
If you are stuck outside in 10 inches of snow, and you are peeking in the windows of a beautiful house full of well-dressed people, and those people tell you that the only way they'll let you in is if you vow to adhere to their beliefs and ideals, the last thing you want to do is throw a rock through their patio door. Ron Pa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should the Electoral College be abolished?: 5 of 23
America would certainly be a different place without an Electoral College. Four times in American history, a candidate for president received more popular votes than his opponents, yet did not win the presidency. In 1824, Andrew Jackson received almost 40,000 more votes than his closest competitor, John Quincy Adams. However... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Worst gift ideas for your girlfriend: 13 of 56
Once, when I was in boot camp for the U.S. Navy, they put me in a locked room and released tear gas into it. I was stuck in there for over a minute, and it was excruciating. The pain was horrible. That experience, however, pales in comparison to the dread I feel when searching for a gift for my significant other. I have lear... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Snopes.com: 4 of 15
If you have an email account or a MySpace profile, then you have read an urban legend or two in your lifetime. We've all received an email begging us to help find a missing teenager. Most of us have read a MySpace bulletin warning of a deadly computer virus that is on the loose. It's always been virtually impossible, however... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues How to tell if someone is lying to you: 21 of 60
You know that scene in "Meet the Parents", where Robert DeNiro subjects Ben Stiller to a lie detector test? Have you ever wished you had that capability? We all hate being lied to, and we all wish there was an easy way to determine lies from the truth. Well, there are some "natural" lie detectors that you can employ to help ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas games for adults: 9 of 15
There's nothing better than playing a good, old-fashioned (or not so old-fashioned) game. This is especially true around the holidays, when we gather with plenty of other adults, family and friends alike, and look for ways to pass the time. There are some well-known games out there that are perfect for this occasion. There a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Candidate profiles: Dennis Kucinich: 3 of 5
Dennis Kucinich is an anchor, hanging off the far left side of the Democratic party boat, pulling it farther in that direction. In both 2004 and in this upcoming Presidential election, Kucinich has acted as the voice of extreme liberalism. The Congressman from Ohio has an unwaveringly populist platform. He has called for the... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Benefits of apple cider vinegar: 19 of 28
If there is a wonder drug on this planet, it comes in the form of a dirty brown, highly acidic liquid called apple cider vinegar. The benefits of this product are varied and innumerable...but more on that in a bit. First, a word of caution (actually, several words of caution). There are impostors out there. If you see a bott... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: A critical appraisal of the candidates for US president: 29 of 38
The horse race that is the American presidential election is officially underway, even earlier than ever this year. Many states have moved their primaries or caucuses up into the early part of 2008, which essentially makes the nominating contests a five-week sprint. We will, in all likelihood, know who the two main party can... More..