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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The most annoying TV ads: 22 of 40
The beauty of Tivo and DVR services is the ability to record television programs. The beauty of recording television programs is the ability to fast-forward through horrible commercials! A remote instantly becomes a weapon for zapping the villains of television advertisement. There are a few that come to mind, all who have fa... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Sports fans: 9 of 15
UNC Tar Heels, Household Objects, and Borderline Insanity (revised)As far back as I can remember I have a had a passion for the University of North Carolina sports teams, especially basketball. I was born in 1983, just a few short months after Michael Jordan hit "the shot" to win the '82 National Championship. My earliest mem... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things I think about while waiting in line: 38 of 63
To me, there is nothing worse than waiting in a long line. Whether it's at a bank, a theme park, a ticket line, or any other place with long lines, I simply hate it. To quote Norman Bates, "We all go a little mad sometimes." Oh how true this adage becomes as soon as a line starts forming!The first thing that goes through my h... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Movies: The best Christmas flicks for the family: 8 of 13
Christmas movies have a certain lovable appeal that truly add to a great family holiday. As a movie buff and a huge fan of Christmas, I have watched nearly every holiday flick possible! There are a few, however, that me and my family have come to cherish. Here are my recommendations for the best family Christmas movies.- "Elf... More..
Education > Education (Other) Why cell phones should be banned in the classroom: 29 of 44
Just a few years back, cell phones in classrooms was scarcely a problem. But times have changed quickly. I remember the sneakiness of passing notes under my desk to girls during class. While it was completely innocent, teachers hated it because it was a distraction to others. The days of passing notes have almost disappeared,... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Video games: 9 of 13
The 1980s, Video Games, and Borderline InsanityVideo games were far more than entertainment growing up, they were literally a measuring stick of human worth. As a kid, video games brought out my best and worst. Every day the spectrum of human emotion was displayed in my room as I played games. Also, video games ultimately hel... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Top comeback predictions in sports for 2008: 12 of 17
The day was May 15, 2004. The Mandalay Bay Casino was sold out, packed wall to wall with fans of all ages. Bars and living rooms across the country were buzzing with anticipation. World champion Roy Jones Jr. was stepping into the boxing ring for a rematch with an old rival, Antonio Tarver. The previous year Jones had defeate... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Writing: 32 of 45
For a majority of my life, I have hated writing. Writing to me existed as a means to being graded, a necessary chore I despised. It was merely a way of dictating the jumbled mess in my head for a school assignment. Only to be scrutinized, marked, and tossed into my trashcan. The only time I enjoyed writing as an adolescent wa... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) What causes compulsive gambling?: 10 of 14
Gambling: A Dangerous Game"If I could just get the money back that I lost, I can quit." That phrase is a common mantra in the head of compulsive gamblers. No matter the circumstances, it is extremely hard for a person with a gambling problem to quit. They have to get ahead, they have to break even, they have to feel that rush... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Convertible cars and safety: 5 of 7
A convertible car not only looks sporty, but it can also be lots of fun during the warmer months. For years we've been fed horror stories of why convertibles are unsafe. Since the advent of the convertible car, people have laid claims to the weaker body structure of a convertible. And the most obvious safety concern, a droppe... More..