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Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Why you don't need to be a geek to enjoy science fiction: 8 of 22
Science fiction is all about thinking of the possibilities. So many things can happen in the future. People will react to them in different ways, causing "interesting" consequences. If we consider the options, then we can make wiser decisions, profitable decisions. If the phrase "may you live in interesting times" is a curse... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Can your child be hurt by too much homework?: 26 of 71
Do you remember how you felt about homework when you were a kid? Complaining about the mountains of worksheets and constant tests seemed a standard part of conversation. Why-ever would today's children feel any different? But how do you feel about homework? Does homework actually benefit the student? I believe the answer dep... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Anti-smoking legislation's ineffectiveness: 6 of 16
Walking down the street and inhaling second-hand smoke makes me cough and sneeze. So sometimes I try to hold my breath while passing smokers. But then my lungs hurt. Why should I, the nonsmoking civilian, have to suffer from another's addiction? I heard a statistic that second-hand smoke kills more than first-hand. That's ju... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews Television show reviews: Little People Big World: 2 of 5
"Little People, Big World," starring the Roloff Family, has impressed me as a show that educates as well as entertains. You get to watch how people with dwarfism adjust to their surroundings and live fulfilling lives. Matt and Amy Rolloff are little people who seem to be living the American Dream. Matt owns his own business.... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrities: Why we're completely sick of celebrity news: 36 of 76
Celebrity news annoys me because I'm as self-centered as the rest of the American population, and I'd rather hear news that affects me personally, not a total stranger whose face I've seen in a movie or music video. I don't see modern celebrities as real people. They're just plastic Barbie dolls manipulated by producers and ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should the US government help fund election campaigns?: 11 of 23
Politicians spend too much money on election campaigns. They fundraise, accepting money from their supporters, which sometimes creates conflicts of interest. Maybe politicians need to learn how to campaign more economically. Why should the taxpayers' money which belongs to the government be used to finance extravagant electi... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Has the trend toward Reality TV improved the quality of television shows?: 42 of 87
Ever since Reality TV hit it big in America, quality television shows have been canceled. Networks figured that Reality TV shows are cheaper because their stars go on TV for free, unless the show is a contest where one participant wins money - and the prize money still probably proves cheaper than paying a cast of actors per... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Retro fashion: The industry is running out of ideas: 6 of 12
Have you ever noticed how the clothing worn by your mother's generation finds its way back into style? I wonder if this occurs because people her age are designing clothes? Is nostalgia bringing old fashions back or is it something more sinister?Have the fashion designers run out of ideas? Have their brains been sucked out b... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News People: Should Prince William marry Kate Middleton?: 6 of 12
Why should we care whether Prince William weds Kate Middleton? As a royal, the prince is a celebrity. The media follows him, constantly snapping pictures and telling tales. But why is his marriage so important? So many celebrities divorce nowadays. Look at the prince's own parents. I sometimes wonder if celebrities view marr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Voter apathy related to poor candidates: 4 of 8
You can vote "none of the above" or you can try to make a difference by changing the system. Possible changes include the following: 1) Start a contest on YouTube where common people who want to be president make videos, and the best candidates (chosen by YouTube viewers) get free publicity. Maybe some people with money woul... More..