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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Punishment: 6 of 24
I usedto think that the title ofCrime and Punishmentwasabout the general termswith lower case'crime' and 'punishment'as inthis was a lectureor a pedantic issueor a newspaper articlebut nowI realize that it refers to an eventcause and effectOne crimeOne punishmentAnd the book itselfmakes much more sensebut the issues still rem... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Birthday presents for a boyfriend: 4 of 16
Here's a handy acronym to remember when purchasing a gift for a man. Think about the letters: M-A-L-E 1. Men care more about WHAT than HOW Men, being the brutes that they are, do not feel the same feelings about gifts that girls do. Most men will accept the gift, and say thank you, but unless the gift DOES SOMETHING, they... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Signs your man isn't into you anymore: 4 of 16
How can you tell if your man is not into you anymore? Men will show a few signs. They may not tell you to your face, but they'll express themselves the only way they can - without much emotion or communcation!- Signs Your Man Isn't Into You Anymore -1. He doesn't look you in the eyes2. He spends every free moment away from yo... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Quick fixes for hair disasters: What to do when you've butchered your own hair: 2 of 8
One of the worst hair disasters is attempting to cut your own hair and seeing that you've cut too much. Your beautiful hair is at the bottom of the bathroom sink and what seemed like a good idea has turned into a nightmare.Don't despair! There is immediate hope available.1. DO NOT CUT ANY MOREAbsolutely do not cut more hair o... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Golf tips: The importance of looking at the hole during golf putts: 1 of 4
Any golfer can tell you than putting is one of the most difficult parts of the game. A solid drive can be ruined without decent putting skills; a good putt can make a game. The key to a putt is looking at the hole while making a smooth motion.To illustrate why it is important to look at the hole when putting, here is a simple... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?: 6 of 23
If you want to become a published author, nowadays you must publish on your own. Don't forget, *writing is a business*. In the immortal words of MF Doom, "This ain't a hobby, don't be sloppy." While I am certainly in favor of having someone else do the dirty work for publishing, it's important to realize a few things about wr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Was Bush right to commute "Scooter" Libby's jail sentence?: 8 of 30
Bush's pardon of Scooter Libby appalls me for a few reasons. While some people compare the pardon with some of President Clinton's pardons, the Scooter Libby pardon is directly egregious to the authority of the presidency.1. We're paying for this pardonFor his role in the exposure of a CIA agent, which itself was a petty poli... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should Paris Hilton profit from media interest in her jail-time reflections?: 12 of 44
Should Paris Hilton profit from media interest? Yes! Should I profit from media interest in Paris Hilton? A RESOUNDING YES!If you haven't realized it by now, the media hit a gold mine when Paris Hilton decided to drive drunk. The media blitz has been nothing less than a blessing. Thank you Paris, you just put someone's kids t... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Web site reviews: MySpace.com: 9 of 33
Here is an hour by hour report of my first experience with Myspace.com.3:30 AM 9/28My friend sends me an email. Myspace? What heck it that? I click on the link, a bawdy set of advertisements pop up, and my insomniac brain is assaulted by pictures of gothic teenagers and dudes with massive six-pack ab muscles. I click "EXIT PR... More..
Autos > Cars How to tell which car is right for you: 2 of 7
Cars are like women; you can blame them all you want, but you better have a realistic perspective before making a commitment. To fully understand why a car may be an adequate choice for your lifestyle comes down to a few critical categories and how you address those needs. Most people have wild fantasies about cars: we want t... More..