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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 231
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 > Short Stories Short stories: Relationships: 3 of 190
A DAY IN THE LIFEHe sat motionless on the wooden door step gazing into the unkempt garden. His eyes seemed fixed on the elm tree, the twisted branches bare in the winter sun, but in fact they pierced through into a seemingly distant world. He took one last deep drag of the cigarette before flicking it casually onto the patio,... 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..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to know when it is time to go: 1 of 47
You love them, but you cannot live with them! The time in a relationship when it becomes apparent that you need to break free, even if you still harbor feelings for that significant other.You may not be able to imagine any future without this person in your life, but there becomes a point where a decision has to be made. Do y... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression: Types, symptoms and treatment options: 1 of 38
Depression is an illness that can afflict anyone during their lifetime. There are different levels of depression, and it must be remembered that no one 'chooses' to suffer from it, it just happens. Often the most difficult step is to be able to admit to yourself that there is a problem.While others, like your family or close ... More..
Other Why humans need pain: 3 of 111
We need pain in order to live. It sounds cruel, but is in fact the reason as to why the human race has evolved. Pain provides a limit as to what we can withstand. It sets a mark by which we acknowledge that there is something amiss and measures need to be implemented to ease the suffering. There are two defined forms of pain... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to incorporate exercise on your next vacation: 3 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..
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 91
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..