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Prin Dumas is a freelance writer and editor from the NY/NJ metropolitan area. Her writing covers social commentary with a large umbrella of topics.

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Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Should we approve of same sex marriage?: 3 of 144
A few years ago, I flipped through a magazine and found an ad with two male twins. The print ad went onto state something along the lines that one of these Americans was not considered a full citizen. The point was an interesting one. Is the issue of same-sex marriage a moral or legal debate? And if moral, isn't the purpose o... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup The five minute makeup routine: 1 of 18
Not every woman has an hour in the morning to devote strictly to make-up application. Five minutes is just about the amount of time a gal has after grabbing a quick breakfast, showering, and deciding what to wear for the day. Is it possible to look "done" in five minutes? Of course! The secret is buying the right product and ... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Choosing your major in college: 1 of 15
Your ability to pick the "right" major in college depends on your capacity to identify yourself as decided or undecided. Different people need different types of knowledge in their brain. The younger you are, the more information you may need to determine who you are and who you want to become. With that in mind, there are tw... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Your reactions to the trend of foreign child adoption among celebrities: 2 of 27
There are a few things that come to mind when I think of foreign children in Third World countries of this world: poverty, hunger, and disadvantage. In turn, it would be wonderful if everyone with the socioeconomic means could offer a better life to such children. Celebrities have this type of means: leisure time, money, flex... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Why the 'man of reason' should be celebrated more than the 'man of faith': 2 of 26
Due to the tendency people have to believe in "something," and the struggle to simultaneously maintain an educated and rational approach to reality, faith may sometimes seem foolish. Facts, concepts proven to be absolute truths, become essential for an adherence to normality. Reason and faith both have validity in this world,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should schools give birth control to students?: 2 of 14
Having grown up in the urban environment of Jersey City, New Jersey, I understand the need to address the increasing statistics of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Education is a great facet by which to inform young people about the risks they take and the appropriate measures they should consider. Theoret... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing: 82 of 428
You may come when I have gone.You may whither when I am strong.I know not when you will decide on me.You know not if I am who you see.I often wait for your arrival.I seldom hope for your return.I'm idle in my waiting,Because I know you are not there.The window panes have grown quite frosty,But the seasons have made them dusty... More..
Education > Adult Education Tips for going back to school at an older age: 10 of 42
As someone who works with adult students coming back to do college admissions on a daily basis, I have a few key tips to provide. The main problem with the returning student is "surprise." They simply forget or never really knew the process of a college education. Many get defensive. They're "not a kid anymore," and somehow e... More..
Business > Financing a Startup Funding advice for the young entrepreneur: 4 of 16
Tips for Business Entrepreneurs under 25 on a Budget You have a college degree, or maybe you don't yet. You have great ideas, energy, and the ability to put 150% efforts to your goals. Older people envy your spirit, your ability to take risks, and your freshness in thinking. Younger people admire your motivation and hope the... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Mistakes women make in bed that they can easily fix: 2 of 7
Insecurity is the detriment to every woman's pleasure in bed. It manifests itself in disgust for the penis, self-consciousness of the body, and succumbing to inexperience. The cure for all mistakes in bed is simple-willingness. You have to want to enjoy yourself, and you have to want to work at it. Sex is natural. Orgasms are... More..