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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Assessing the lasting power of the soap opera television genre: 4 of 16
While just about every medium in the entertainment field is being affected by the writers strike, there is one that can be considered the hardest hit, daytime soap operas. Most soap operas have a writing staff of at least a dozen to keep there rigorous programming schedule moving. Soaps run 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year, wit... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: All My Children: 1 of 4
On January 5, 1970, legendary soap creator Agnes Nixon invited soap fans into the turbulent yet fascinating world of Pine Valley, PA. Viewers were immediately taken with the families, life, and loves of Pine Valley residents. With All My Children, Nixon told stories using the topical social issues facing people at the time, y... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My struggle to become a mother: 8 of 26
The decision to have a baby is so momentous for a young couple. My husband and I were nervous at the thought of having a baby, but we both felt ready. I stopped taking the pill, and we were surprised to find out I was pregnant after only one month of being off the pill. Part of me was reluctant to start telling people so earl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Choosing the 2008 Presidential candidate: 24 of 70
When I was a kid I had a teacher tell me something that has forever been embedded into my brain. I must have been in the second grade and there was a presidential election happening (must have been Reagan running for his 2nd term). The topic was general qualifications for running for president. The thought had crossed my mind... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding How to keep an older child busy while you're breastfeeding: 6 of 17
My son had only just turned two the week before I had my daughter. Our whole world had revolved around him until that point, and I feared that breastfeeding the new baby was going to make him feel especially left out. As it turned out, it was much easier than I thought. My son understood immediately that when the baby was hun... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Things you need for your first baby: 10 of 22
All the pregnancy books & magazines will give you a dozen different lists of the things you need for the hospital and for the homecoming of your new bundle of joy. This is a REAL list of the true essentials (in no particular order) necessary to survive the first two weeks home with your little one. Diaper, wipes, & baby soap ... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Snuff, by Chuck Palahniuck: 1 of 1
Snuff is the latest from cult writer, Chuck Palahniuk. As always with Chuck Palahniuk's books, the subject matter is controversial, a little sick, and totally distasteful. Yet as always, it remains utterly irresistible. Chuck's latest is impossible to put down. Set in the green room of a set of a porn film, Snuff takes you in... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Reflections on the death of Heath Ledger: 12 of 22
Two emotions seem to arise while reflecting on the death of actor, Heath Ledger. The first of course is sadness. Simply stated, it's always sad to see a young life end so suddenly in such a tragic and shocking way. Especially knowing that there is a family out there missing a son, a brother, a cousin, and a daddy. Something t... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Lost: 24 of 34
Since the writers strike began back in November, we have been forced to wade through an endless sea of reality shows and reruns. It's been a long hard struggle for the average TV fan, but ABC has finally thrown us the life raft we have so desperately been waiting for, Lost has returned! It doesn't really matter that despite f... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Writers who influenced your life: 21 of 29
Growing up, most pre-teen girls turn to author Judy Blume. Her books on the trials & tribulations of adolescence is often attributed to the very survival of young adulthood. For me there was someone else though. Not to say Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing didn't heavily impact my young life at the time, because it did. There w... More..