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Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Should belt-less pants, showing boxers or a whale tail, be banned?: 1 of 50
If we allow laws to come into our homes and take away our freedom to dress ourselves then we may as well give the green light to clone human beings. An act of taking away such an individual right is paving the way to a Stepford Wives like existence. Do we want all our kids to look alike, dress alike, sound alike, and play al... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Fiction vs. reality TV: 2 of 24
Reality television has evolved and is more fictional now than when it first began. The number one reason for this is that once a person has experienced exposure on national television they become more guarded and are not as real as they once were. "The Real World",shown on MTV, one of reality television pioneers is one of th... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market How to protect yourself from the Bernard Madoffs of the world: Ponzi schemes revealed: 2 of 19
There will always be people that will become victims of Ponzi schemes for the same reason that people will always play the lottery, gamble, and enter sweepstakes. The thought of getting rich with very little to invest is something that most people crave. Whether you are gambling in the stock market or playing the tables in V... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Will the actions of Lindsay Lohan or other out-of-control celebrities prove fatal to themselves?: 7 of 54
Many people, mostly men, think that these young stars are only doing what young people do everyday so they don't think it's a big deal. Nicole Richie was driving down the wrong side of the street because she was high! What if she had hurt someone? Well, everyday young people are being thrown into prison because of making stu... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Best winter coat styles for ladies: 1 of 6
There are three classic coats that every woman should have in her closet for the winter. They are the wool pea coat, the long trench coat, and the hot leather jacket. Each year designers take these classics and add fashion flare with colors and fabric but the basic design remains the same. The short double breasted wool pea ... More..
Business > Sales How to satisfy unhappy customers: 1 of 6
The best way to handle an unhappy customer is to find out his/her needs. An unhappy customer usually stems from poor communication somewhere along the line. To best approach an unhappy customer is with open ears. Listen attentively and find out the root of the problem. Listen without interrupting. There is a common need in a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals When positive thinking is not enough: 5 of 22
Positive thinking is not the cure all to life's biggest problems but is an excellent way to start. The concept is that sending out positive thoughts and energy will be returned by the natural order. This is true because positive thinking open doors and gives you alternatives. Negative thinking slam doors and create road bloc... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How music industry influences your teen's lifestyle: 5 of 19
Music put us in the mood. When you hear fast beats you start tapping your feet. When you are listening to the Rocky theme song while jogging it makes you want to run and make it to the finish line. When you hear a slow romantic song you close your eyes and remember your first love. When babies hear music they start bouncing ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Are personal loans for bad credit a good idea?: 2 of 7
"If someone would just loan me enough to pay off all my debts and then I only have to make one loan payment a month then I could get a head." Ahhh, unfortunately the people that get these loans to bring them above water usually end up drowning again and again. You may be saying to yourself that it wouldn't happen to you. If ... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Should health care be controlled by the government or by patients?: 4 of 12
Health care should be controlled by patients and paid for by the government. That is what everyone really wants. Unfortunately, the hand that pays the bills is the hand that lays down the law. So, if you want to control your own health care then you should pay for it. I can hear the whines now. The IRS takes all my money in ... More..