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Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Should employers be allowed to use MySpace, YouTube and Facebook accounts as a basis for hiring or firing employees?: 1 of 35
When I first saw the question, "Should employers be allowed to use MySpace, YouTube and Facebook accounts as a bais for hiring or firing employees?", my first instinct was to vote "no". But then I thought about it and realized that in some jobs, things that are posted on social networking sites could be very damaging to an em... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Is it responsible for a parent to let a 12-year-old child ride the NYC subway alone?: 1 of 14
Yes, I do think it's responsible for a parent to allow a 12-year-old child ride the New York City subway alone. Too many of today's kids are growing up ridiculously overprotected by helicopter parents that don't let them experience life. This phenomenon seems to have evolved in the past twenty years or so and it's rapidly tur... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Daily ways to say thank you: 1 of 13
"Thank you." They're just two words that take less than two seconds to say or write. Hearing the words "thank you" can be very gratifying. They're a token of appreciation that lets another person know that they've made a positive difference in your life. Still, not enough of us take the time to express thanks to the people wh... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults?: 3 of 33
I believe that parents are responsible for raising their children to the best of their ability. But once their children become adults, they have to be responsible for their own behavior.In my 36 years on this planet, I have known some people who have had all of the best advantages in life. They had parents who were very invol... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction What are the classic signs of controlling in a relationship: 2 of 17
It can be difficult to spot the classic signs of controlling in a relationship, especially when the person doing the controlling is someone you love. Many people in miserable, controlling relationships eventually have a moment of clarity and ask themselves where it all went wrong. Maybe it's already happened to you. Perhaps t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game for review: Magic Toy Chest, by Graduate Games: 1 of 8
Critical thinking skills are important for helping students develop the ability to analyze and solve problems. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to discover new and fun ways to teach critical thinking skills. Graduate Games has come up with Magic Toy Chest, a downloadable computer game that is an excellent tool for teachers ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Software reviews: Symantec Norton Antivirus (2008): 2 of 15
Like most computer users, I depend on effective antivirus tools to keep my computer running effectively and efficiently. For the past nine years, I have relied on Symantec Norton Antivirus products to protect my computers. I originally used Norton products because they were pre-installed on my machine. After using Norton for ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Can an alcoholic ever drink again socially?: 5 of 34
I come from a long line of alcoholics. My father is one, as was his father. I have seen up close the damage alcoholism can do to families, especially children. Based on my experience, I don't believe a true alcoholic can drink socially, nor should they try.My father saw a therapist for awhile who believed that alcoholics coul... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds Should married women keep their last name or switch to their husband's?: 6 of 40
When I married my husband, I chose to change my last name to his. I made that decision because I knew it was important to him, but it was also important to me. Sharing the same last name as my husband makes us feel like we are united as a couple and as a family unit separate from my birth family. I never considered not cha... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Elderly parents and illness: 3 of 19
It's finally happened. My father has officially become an old man, complete with the chronic illnesses that often go along with being elderly. Granted, I never knew my father as a young man. I was born when he was 39 years old and my first memories of him are as a silvery haired middle aged man who still liked to do things li... More..