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Other If you could have a one-hour interview with any human being past or present, who would it be?: 3 of 228

If I could have a one-hour interview with any human being past or present, I will summon up all my courage to interview the late Pope John Paul II . Born as Karol Jozef Wojtyla in Wadowice, Poland on May 18, 1920, some labeled him as "one hell" of a stubborn man. Like most Catholics, I adore the late Pope tremendously. Th... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary What we should remember about Michael Jackson: 12 of 93
As glowing tributes continue to pour in from around the world on the tragic passing of Michael Jackson at the age of 50, many remembered him as an afro-haired boy singing alongside his four older brothers in a group called the Jackson Five. The group clinched their first record deal when Michael was only eleven. Through hits ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 51 of 363
Stiffer penalties should be imposed on offenders who smoke in public areas. The impact of secondary inhalation had been proven to cause lung cancer and other lung-related problems. There have been numerous cases whereby innocent people, notably children, have been dying of cancer due to the secondary impact of inhalation. Why... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) How to survive (even thrive) in difficult economic times: 9 of 64
At the time when economic slumps are shaking even the toughest giants, some of us might have already crumbled underneath life darkest moment while others continue to struggle on to survive. It could prove to be traumatic especially when you are a single parent, with children who are totally dependent on you for everything. Of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation The effects of deforestation: 3 of 21

My home is in the lush greenness of the tropical forest. My parents and my other family members are all thriving together, gathering fruits and other edible jungle stuff. Life is bliss. It's nice to hurdle together to keep ourselves warm during rainy days. The sound of raindrops falling down onto the leaves or on the grounds ... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Why you should listen to your teen's music: 2 of 14

It was a heart wrenching moment when a particular song finally opened up my heart to understand the predicament my teenage boy was in. I've been quite harsh on him, nagging him over small issues and being suspicious of whom he befriends with. No matter how bad I treat him, never once did he raise his voice to me. Whenever it ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Best current television series: 15 of 103
It may not be current in the US but for us in this region, the Ghost Hunters series of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) is well into its new season on our TVs. Spearheaded by Jason Hawes and humble plumber Grant Wilson as lead investigators, TAPS is worth watching as it is so much better than most ghost series in a sen... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life: 43 of 275

Any story of rags to riches never fails to attract my attention. It just feel great to know that most of them are just ordinary people like you and me, while some were even worst off. I've read about Oprah, how she was dirt poor before she become what she is today, I've watched the movie Happyness starring Will Smith and his ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Church: To go or not to go: 14 of 86

Many of us had unashamedly placed God second in our every day life. More often then not, we tend to acknowledge God's presence only when we are already in such dire situations; when we know that nothing or nobody else could do anything anymore to help us. We would be begging desperately for God to forgive us or to help us to ... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication I like sports; he doesn't: 10 of 58
I've always love soccer. Even though I've never personally participated in the sport, I never miss any good matches on TV. The Red Devils alias Manchester United is my all time favorite and Norman Whiteside was one of the players that kept me glued onto the TV set. My deep interest in the sport might have been fuelled by my f... More..