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I grew up as a member of the television generation, and I'm still addicted to the tube. I really believe I was born a few years too late. I should have been a child of the early fifties, largely because my family beliefs and values are more like that era than

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Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Modern society has become obsessed by media-driven entertainment: 7 of 45
Modern society has become obsessed by media-driven entertainment. Everything we do involves some kind of media. Television, radio, video games, and it doesn't stop there. The need to have the latest version of the computer game or the wait for that new much-heralded game system takes on epic proportions. It's not just that we... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?: 33 of 207
Cell phones are lifelines, connecting us with our business partners, our families, and our friends. At times, they are lifesavers, protecting us from danger or helping us to feel safe. They can also be quite annoying when used inappropriately. No matter how childish and tactless their owners are, cell phones themselves shou... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Why donate to charity?: 1 of 6
Charities are everywhere these days, organizations that ask for our hard-earned cash through the mail, over the phone, on the television, and even on the Internet. Sometimes they even come door-to-door, like in the old days. There are so many groups bidding for our caring green bucks that some people wonder if any of the ch... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) The difference between a French grip and an Italian grip in fencing: 1 of 6
There are four types of grips in fencing, including the Italian grip and the French grip. The other two are the pistol grip and the Spanish grip. This article will compare the Italian and French grips.The first basic grip in fencing was the Italian grip. It's still used by classical and more traditional fencers, but otherwise... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry Why are there no new ideas in mainstream cinema?: 3 of 17
Hollywood is a fickle creature whose imagination is tinted by its financial health. In good times, independence is more accepted and chances easier to take. In more challenged times, chances give way to the known.I do not believe that all the good ideas have been taken or that all the good stories have been told. I write fan ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Favorite actors: 8 of 42
Strength. There's physical strength and then there is emotional strength; but there is also the strength of heart, to pull from the essence of your soul and being to persevere through unbelievable obstacles. In strength, we also discover character and integrity.Patrick Swayze is someone who truly lives by the strength of hear... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Walk with a friend or walk solo?: 4 of 20
While there are times when the peacefulness of silence during a walk is nice, I'm an advocate of walking with a friend or even a group of friends. In fact, most any type of exercise is more fun with a friend. I remember as a child going for bike rides with others in the neighborhood. It was a summertime ritual that involved a... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR A look at NASCAR safety features: 1 of 5
NASCAR is probably the safest sport on the planet these days, and that says a lot for a sport where death was an annual event for years.Friday Hassler, Kenny Irwin Jr., Bruce Jacobi, Tiny Lund, John Nemechek, Adam Petty, Fireball Roberts, and, of course, the legendary Dale Earnhardt. These are just a few of the stock car driv... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Divorce saga: Paul McCartney and Heather Mills: 3 of 13
Divorce is never pleasant, and the process of going from separation to that divorce decree can be excruciating and emotionally taxing. When that divorce is done in the full light of the media, it can become a circus.When Paul McCartney remarried after his long time spouse's death, I wasn't surprised. His life with Linda was o... More..
Personal Finance > Banking Basics A guide to online banking and bill pay: 13 of 54
For convenience and peace of mind, use online banking for your financial needs. With just a few steps, you can have your account preferences set and then sit back and not worry about your banking tasks.Go to your bank's website and follow their instructions to register. You'll most likely have to select a username and a passw... More..