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Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Should you quit your day job to blog?: 37 of 43
Has anyone actually made a fortune blogging? Name one person who has done so. Even if such a person exists, consider how many bloggers make little if any money from this activity. The odds of being the one who succeeds are probably worse than one out of a million. So why should you quit your day job? Does blogging even creat... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Do nice guys really finish last?: 74 of 82
A standard romance novel plot involves a woman falling in love with her male best friend, who had a crush on her for years - time when she dated jerks who broke her heart. Does this reflect reality? Do women learn from their mistakes and select good guys as their husbands? Do nice guys really finish last? Who appeals to you ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers The importance of teamwork in the company: 40 of 43
Have you ever wondered why a business plan should include a section on the leadership team? What about why the leadership team is mentioned in a public company's annual report? The answer is simple. People make the company. No matter how brilliant a business idea, people must carry it out, and the wrong people will fail, dis... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Superman versus Spiderman: The superior superhero: 21 of 22
The Man of Steel can fly, shoot fire out of his eyes, freeze things with his breath, move faster than a speeding bullet, lift heavy things, and maintain a secret identity in the meantime. Superman is practically invulnerable, and he could take over the world if he wanted to do so, but he chooses to be a superhero instead. Ho... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Reality TV: Why are we still watching?: 67 of 70
We are the bored generation. We feel that we cannot change the world. Others, have tried and failed. We do not rally, protest, boycott, or sit-in. Why bother? We just accept the status quo. So why-ever would we turn the TV off? We live to be entertained, our minds distracted from the real issues. Is TV not the current "opium... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Who would win in a fight: Superman or Batman?: 27 of 28
Batman could use his brain to discover that kryptonite weakens Superman, his wealth to get his hands on some kryptonite, and his taunting to trick Superman into a fight, and this would enable him to defeat the Man of Steel. Superman and Batman live in two different worlds, figuratively that is. Superman represents raw power,... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) What to do if you win the lottery: 36 of 37
Imagine turning on the local news to discover that the winning lottery numbers match those on your ticket. What would you do? Would you jump up and down screaming? Would you burst into tears of joy? Would you call your friends and family to share the good news? But then what? What would you do after reality set in? Eventuall... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wildlife: 46 of 47
Birds of a Feather by Samuilovna See the white crane standing in the White House on one leg. Why not two? Blue eyes gaze across an Oval Office full of ducks squawking bills. The red of early sunrise paints a three-toed foot, leaving slight indentations. Is that fourth a toe? More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Are Barbie dolls appropriate for young girls?: 42 of 42
If a boy plays with Barbie dolls, doesn't he get teased? Yet it's perfectly all right for a girl to play with them. Why do you think that is? What do we closely associate with Barbie dolls? Girls. Fashion. Beauty. Marriage. Just four little words that pack a big bang. Barbie dolls encourage the concept of different gender ro... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology The metrosexual man versus the cowboy: What do women want?: 37 of 37
Don't you want a guy you can depend on, someone who will keep his promises and support his family? Even if he lacks the ability to talk about his emotions, you know where you stand with him. And verbal communication is not the only way to transmit ideas. Give body language a try. I think trust matters more than any other fac... More..