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Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Is a college degree necessary for success?: 1 of 22
Just as clothing is to first impressions, so is that college degree to that first job or a job with a good pay. In this world that we live in, it is inevitable that experience is important to survive in any industry. Unfortunately, the first thing that companies look for is that piece of paper before looking at an individual... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Can you buy your children's affection with expensive gifts?: 2 of 39
If money was able to solve any problem or to foster a genuine bond between parent and child, then there would be less of the troubles that we see in today's society. As people are able to afford more things and lead a better life due to rising affluence, it is needless to say parents are able to provide more for their childr... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Is real beauty on the outside or the inside?: 11 of 175
In this world where superficial beauty supersedes what is truly inner beauty, it is hard to really believe that real beauty can be on the inside. We are taught to believe that outer beauty such as our physique such as eyes, hair, facial structure etc, is what matters when we are bombarded with images from the media that port... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories Get the perfect designer handbag without spending a fortune: 1 of 5
With its fast moving fashion cycles, the fashion industry is a highly competitive, and global industry that is worth millions. According to Fenton (2008), due to the notion that fashion is associated with affluence, glamour and status, many consumers (in particular women) are "willing to spend their savings on designer fashi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Evan: 2 of 9
GENDER: Primarily male but is also used (seldom) for female PRONOUNCIATION: EV-an Eh-vun EV-in ETYMOLOGY: Swift (Gaelic) Young (Welsh) Right-Handed (Scottish) God is good/ God has been gracious/ God has shown favour (Hebrew) ORIGIN & History: The name Evan is of Welsh origin and is derived from "lefan", the Welsh form of the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Are "nanny cams" a violation of babysitters' rights?: 18 of 75
According to dictionary.com, the meaning of human rights is "The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, often held to include the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law." There is a thin line between the basic rights and freedoms an individual is entitle... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Should high school students be required to volunteer in community service projects?: 14 of 55
Community service projects are not only a good way to give back to the community (society), but it also helps to nurture considerateness, tolerance, patience, and understanding. And what better way to start nurturing the future generation by introducing them to volunteering in community service projects. If it were not made ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) What makes the Internet so great: 13 of 51
The internet has changed many people's life and the way they do their work. It has managed to bridge different parts of the world together in an efficient and seamless manner, creating a virtual world of information and resources that is easily accessible and convenient it has become a virtual world in which people have come... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Escape: 3 of 11
Everything seems to fade with each passing day What seemed important than What I thought that mattered most Looking back It seems so trivial now Just so tried of it all Petty squabbles Screaming shouts Misunderstood Disillusioned by it all Didn't seem to understand Didn't want to bother anymore Wanted to get away from it all... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance How to protect your computer from viruses: 6 of 20
Computer viruses are mysterious and grab our attention. Every time a new virus hits, it makes the news as it spreads quickly. Viruses can do anything from annoying the user to deleting your entire computer. With more computers are being connected to the Internet, viruses are very easy to be spread. While computers will never... More..