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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The condition of the world: 2 of 15
The ElectionI live in a very interesting family with a very unique story to tell. In our day and age, we are very advanced in technology. Most people will agree that it started with the 2008 presidential elections. Well, when Hillary Clinton was elected the president, things changed quite a bit. We advanced greatly in technol... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Jayden: 2 of 8
Etymology- (JAY-den). The name Jayden is becoming more and more popular in the United States, mostly in males, but sometimes in females. There is a bit of confusion in the origin of the name, and some believe its origin is of the Hebrew name Jadon, but Jadon does not have any emylogical relation to the name Jayden. Others bel... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) Biographies: Jerry Sloan: 1 of 4
Biography on Jerry SloanGerald Eugene Sloan was born on March 28, 1942 in McLeansboro, Illinois. He started basketball at high school, but was not recognized until he played at the college level. After finishing high school, he went on to college, playing at the University of Evansville. He led the Purple Aces in scoring for ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Guide to lifting weights at home: 4 of 15
Weight lifting can be a very rewarding and good looking hobby. Not only does lifting weights make you healthier, but it also has a great side effect; muscles. Before you begin weight lifting, you must have some necessary equipment. Many people have purchased Bowflex, a proven all-in-one system. This is a very good weight syst... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A children's story for grown-ups: 12 of 38
Deceit A young, energetic, red-tailed hawk fluttered down to the dew-laden grass. He perched there, glancing about for some food. That's when he spotted a short, fat, easy prey; a snake munching on some small animal. This would be and easy breakfast, thought the bird, as he softly crept toward it The snake happily popped his ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Bicycling gear reviews: Shimano RD-M972 Shadow XTR: 1 of 3
Shimano is one of the leading bicycle brand names when it comes to parts, and they are very well respected. The company supplies many necessary gadgets on almost every brand of bike, including Huffy, Next, Schwin, and other more expensive brand name bikes. Not only does Shimano make bike parts, but they also supply parts for ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Sustainable gardening 101: 1 of 3
Have you ever been frustrated with lack of gardening space? Have you tried to find ways to utilize space? Here are a few suggestions that I have tested.1. Try a raised bed. A raised bed is a box filled with soil that can be used to save a lot of space. Raised beds have many pros, in that they incubate, and keep the soil warm,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Should drug use get a professional sports athlete banned for life?: 10 of 29
I believe cheating athletes should be banned for life for drug use. Use of steroids enhances the muscle growth of the body and creates a stronger athlete, which is O.K. But what about the natural hard-working athletes that don't take enhancement drugs? Is it fair for them that lazier drug users get paid more than them, even t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) What do Mormons believe: 6 of 16
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. From the New York City to London, the church is everywhere. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is led by a prophet, along with twelve other apostles, who lead and guide their members down the path of ri... More..
Home & Garden > Annuals Growing bachelor's button: 2 of 5
Growing bachelor's buttons is fun and rewarding. Along with the excitement of growing flowers, comes this spectacular beauty of bachelor's buttons. If you love easy-growing flowers, then this is the perfect flower for you. Bachelor's buttons produce many bright beautifully colored double flowers. Their colors range from white... More..