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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Stop making excuses!: 4 of 26

I'm going to coin a new phrase here and now.You'll be the first to hear it and I invite you to jump on the bandwagon and use it freely.Are you ready? Here it goes... "Stop making explanations!" Extraordinary eh?Now let me ask you, how is that statement different from "stop making excuses!"? Is it the intent behind the statem...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thinking about the future: 23 of 128

When I first read the title to this article I have to admit the first thoughts that came to mind were all pessimistic.Visions of economic collapse, no jobs, people starving. Which is odd because in reality these have been problems all over the world for quite some time, but it's been so distant from home my rose colored glas...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should the papers be allowed to invade the privacy of celebrities: 4 of 14

I find it amusing that the very people that strive so hard to become famous through their talents immediately become adverse to being in the limelight. What exactly did they expect to get from fame if not attention? They have no problem placing their self in the media for the purpose of promoting a movie, book or whatever th...
Society & Lifestyle > Cultures (Other) What we can learn about ourselves and our culture from McDonald's: 3 of 5

We like it hot, we like it fast, and baby we like it cheap! No, you've not inadvertently started reading erotica, I'm talking about our beloved Mickey D's. That wonderful atmospheric place we rush our children through in the midst of a shopping spree...who has time to go home and cook? I'm a consumer, there are useless items...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The cycle of abuse: 17 of 19

The changes were slight at first. Disheveled hair. Clothes that didn't fit properly. A lack of luster in her eyes. Even the little girls friends wouldn't have been able to pinpoint a time when she seemed different. But changed she was, suddenly aged beyond her seven years. The people closest to her surely should have noticed...
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes The importance of a home inspection when purchasing a home: 13 of 14

You've finally reached that point in your life where you're employed, financially stable, and ready to delve into purchasing a home. You've picked a realtor you're comfortable with, and have walked through so many homes you now actually know what Traditional American is opposed to a Contemporary Ranch. Then you find it. The ...