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Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Manners and morals of today's children and teens: 5 of 74
The media portrays an endless stream of how today's children and teenagers are causing mayhem and destruction through verbal and physical means. Appearances of the lack of morals towards others are only too common and leaves those that do possess a degree of consideration and beliefs bewildered as to the how's and whys of th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drowning in a pool of my own loneliness: 3 of 42
Flickering sketches in a charcoal haze, scant human features in the shadows, surround the image of my own spotlight. Choking, smothered and dying, the contracted pupils of kin, cannot see beneath this barrier skin, forcing this shell to remain a child in false pretense. A cry for acceptance bleats with every beat of this hea... More..
Travel > United Kingdom London: A favorite tourist destination: 1 of 14
London is the destination for a memorable vacation or business event. A city renowned for the iconic landmarks that are the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament. the visitor can expect fine dining, the arts, entertainment and culture to be found within this urban sprawl. A modern ... More..
Travel > Europe (Other) Travel Europe: Rich in history: 1 of 14
Travel Europe and immerse yourself in the birthplace of Western civilization, for this continent of the 21st century will reveal the lasting remnants of a time-line that is rich in history. With over 40 countries and a myriad of destinations, the traveler will descend into a path of discovery. Retrace a tangled web of establ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to get the travel bug: 1 of 14
The travel bug; an in-built gene within our DNA or a learned process? Perhaps, the answer lies with the individual and their own analysis, but it is necessary to acknowledge that a key factor in the realization of the profuse desire to travel is determined by opportunity. The favorable circumstances that enable an individual... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loneliness: 42 of 579
Loneliness and isolation Time stood still The world passing by I have companions But I am alone I hide away my inner self My thoughts I keep to me I search for what I want in life But I cannot find what I do not know So I remain fixed to the spot A single existence In hope for reality All closed away Awaiting a key To unlock... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Quicksand: 4 of 55
I stand amidst the sands of life, abreast the dune, in the balance of consciousness, its eagerness to pull me down, and devour me, whole, without a glance. I struggle to rise above, breathless, as the ribs crush, too often trapped between hope and death, strengths against my apparent weaknesses. One last effort as it saps my... More..
Travel > Vacations Do people vacation primarily for excitement or relaxation?: 2 of 26
The primary reason for a vacation is to escape the monotonous routine and stresses of everyday life. A vacation basically consists of a planned period away from home, that is designated for a period of relaxation. The question that arises is with the individuals term and definition of relaxation. To a percentage of travelers... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Ways to express gratitude every day: 1 of 13
The endless search for contentment and success begins not with material gains and possessions, but merely with the ability to accept, and to show, gratitude for what we have, and to not show contempt towards what we do not. Gratitude is simply the expression of feelings of being thankful. Research suggests it is a powerful t... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Countries involved in World War I: 1 of 13
World War One; the Great War that would result in over 40 million casualties and the disintegration of empires. A hollow victory for the Allies (or the Entente Powers) over the Central Powers. The assassination in 1914 of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo was to culminate in the progression to a full scale war. Fraugh... More..