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Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Dangerous myths: Reward after death: 1 of 9
I don't know what happens after death, but I'm not alone. In fact, I'm just one of six billion people living in utter ignorance of the afterlife. Many of them may contend otherwise, but their claims are inherently baseless. Simply put, no one has experienced what happens after death and lived to tell about it because, well, t... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Is blood thicker than water?: 12 of 77
I love the Scots. They gave us bag pipes, some awesome castles, a good Mel Gibson flick (with a brilliant soundtrack), and they even made it acceptable for men to go commando in skirts. Our very economic system also has Scottish roots since capitalism was first described by a Scot named Adam Smith. That's a solid cultural con... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Republican Leaders Testimonies: How the Republican party lost my vote: 1 of 6
Growing up in suburban Idaho and following in my parents' footsteps, I always considered myself a Republican. After all, my parents were pretty smart people, and they equated Democrats with taxes and big government... so naturally, I did too. Reaganomics were well beyond reproach, and all prosperity during Clinton's tenure wa... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: What makes a good leader: 7 of 31
Defining a Leader...Dictionaries may define leadership vaguely as the ability to lead, but experience reveals that leadership is far more than this; experience reveals that leadership is the ability to inspire. Of course, this definition, and perhaps any other, is far too simple for the deep, abstract notion of leadership. Th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is death a choice or fate?: 14 of 47
This is a question of religion and belief, faith and speculation. And thus, regardless of our own beliefs, we must all accept the fact that there are no facts involved. As with nearly all philosophic debates, there can be no right answer here.That said, only the consequences of each belief are relevant here because trying to ... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Who is responsible for the greenhouse effect?: 1 of 3
Polar bears and their entire habitat are on the brink of destruction. The European heat wave of 2003 led to the deaths of 35,000 people. Meanwhile in the U.S., the Gulf Coast has been ravaged by increasingly destructive hurricanes. What do these things have in common you ask? They are all intimately linked to the greenhouse e... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Navigating the gym for beginners: 9 of 14
Techno music, excessive grunting, and unnaturally large humans admiring themselves in the wall-to-wall mirrors: these are a few standard features at most modern health clubs. The gym offers a very unique environment, complete with its own etiquette and set of social norms. Thus, many behaviors that society generally considers... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Why Obama's inauguration attracted unprecedented attention: 3 of 4
Inauguration Day 2009: The Media's Perspective During the campaign, the media did its level-best to paint Barack Obama as a strange blend of rock star and (Muslim?) messiah. Perhaps it's no surprise then that his inauguration ceremony was treated in precisely the same way. One of the first eye-popping stories about the inaugu... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat collars: Outfit your cat in a personalized cat collar: 7 of 7
Cat collars are more than just a stylish token of affection. Keeping your feline fashionable is one advantage of designer cat collars, but they provide many practical benefits as well. Here are just a few of the reasons to get a cat collar:Keeping Your Cat SafeIf you have an outside cat, a reflective cat collar can help prote... More..