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Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Simple tips to prevent a DUI: 1 of 78
Prevention is the most simple and straightforward action in avoiding a potential arrest and conviction for driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs, not to mention the possible risk to human life, including your own.Research suggests that there are approximately two million car accidents resulting from drivers und... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make bad choices in life: 3 of 230
The question of 'Why we make bad choices in life?' is predominately because at that particular time in our lives it most probably felt like the right thing to do. We do not possess the power of hindsight. We live, we make mistakes, we have to carry on regardless.In retrospect our 'bad' choices can have different outcomes. Som... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 12 of 694
A blackness reignsSupreme controlI am merely a pawnUnder a kings commandIt rules my lifeAnd I live withinA constant battleTo reach the lightFrom its dark depthsFlickers of hopeBright lights on a dayA callous switchTo the next nightmareTo fightIts hardI live in hopeTo escape the imprisonmentThat binds me so close More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Is knowledge truly power?: 2 of 101
The question of whether knowledge means power, will depend upon how a person ultimately chooses to use their 'knowledge', and whether it will be of a benefit to themselves, others, or to be simply used in the destruction of mankind. Knowledge can be defined as an awareness and understanding relating to a particular subject in... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to incorporate exercise on your next vacation: 2 of 96
People will envisage two types of vacation; the holiday where your maximum stress level will be getting up in the morning and lying on a sun-soaked beach (with a pleasant mix of retail therapy), or the action packed, fun filled getaway where you do not want to waste a minute of your "free" time and participate in a wide array... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green: 3 of 117
In the 21st century you cannot escape the media hype towards the priority of becoming more eco-friendly and environmentally considerate within our daily daily lives.Although the adoptive measures can appear initially daunting and confusing, a few simple lifestyle changes with a minimum of outlay makes all the difference. Chan... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life: 9 of 275
A Country CrimeHe eased himself slowly down onto the weather worn seat, uneasy as to whether it would take his weight. He paused repeatedly, half expecting the decades old plank to crumble beneath him. Finally, he relaxed and applied his full weight.The branch above creaked and groaned as he pushed gently with his feet to sta... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) 10 things you can do in the library that will really annoy the other patrons: 3 of 90
A library is a savored and hallowed institution within which certain unwritten laws and etiquette are expected to be observed by all those who enter.Ten of the certain habits or manners that are somewhat frowned upon in the library environment are listed in the following:1. The beloved mobile phone:The use of making and recei... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Is a house always a home?: 7 of 204
Opinions will always vary, but mine will always remain the same in declaring that a house cannot always be classed as a home.A house is merely a form of residence, a place to spend the night. A home is part of yourself. It describes who and what you are. We all possess our own thoughts and beliefs, our likes and dislikes and ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why writers write: 7 of 193
Writing is a form of expression; a method of enabling the constant thoughts that envelope the mind to be projected within a visual form.A writer is someone who puts pen to paper, or finger to keyboard. To display a chain of language that ends in a meaning, and projects a voice in society.To be termed a writer is merely to be ... More..