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My name is Kristin Kolehouse and I'm a 24-year-old editor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I moved to Chicago after graduating from college last year and currently live with my boyfriend and dog on Chicago's South Side. I have a Bacherlor's Degree in English Language

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The effects of media on American society: 3 of 21
The media is destructive. They have gone from being objective newsreaders to biased pundits. The days of hearing facts with absolutely no editorializing are over. Today, media figures fancy themselves muckrakers, constantly trying to uncover the next big scandal. Journalists, for lack of a better term, spend their time on the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Freedom of speech: How far is too far?: 3 of 16
When discussing the First Amendment, it is very dangerous to categorize any type of free speech as going "too far." Every individual has their own ideals and mores as to what speech they find acceptable. If speech which goes too far is speech that a person or group of people will dislike, there will be absolutely no speech le... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Tips for playing blackjack: 2 of 6
If you're a blackjack beginner, there may seem to be pitfalls everywhere you turn. If you have ever been to a casino, you have no doubt seen a rather angry man screaming at a confused player at their table. Blackjack should be a fun experience, not an activity that ends with you being berated by four or five other people. The... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values People are taking less personal responsibility for themselves today?: 28 of 75
I find it hard to believe that this topic is even being debated. Girls become sexually active earlier because of female celebrities, boys are violent because of video games and rock music and addicts are the victims of an abusive upbringing. For every problem we see, there is a perfectly valid excuse that completely exonerate... More..
Business > Customer Management Keys to successful debt collection: 2 of 5
Debt collectors are among the most feared and generally despised of all professionals. When a person receives a call or notice from a collection agency, they feel embarrassed, worried and sometimes even angry. There are numerous tricks and tips for debt collectors, but my five years of collections experience have taught me th... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas How video game addiction can ruin relationships: 3 of 7
Video games can be fun, entertaining, addicting and can even be used as a way to temporarily escape the stresses of real life. Some see video games as a sign of immaturity, a danger to children or simply an interest or hobby. There is another group of people, generally women, who view video games as competition. Not all women... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Loans How to get a car loan when you have a bad credit rating: 4 of 8
If you have bad credit, there is always a reason for it. You may have spread your finances too thin, lost your job, incurred unexpected medical issues or just not paid your debt. Before you take out an auto loan, you must make sure that you are capable of making timely payments. The fact that someone is willing to give you an... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt What to do when you receive a debt collection letter or notice: 3 of 6
Debt collections letters can be intimidating or just downright confusing. Most people panic when they receive a letter from a creditor. While this is a perfectly natural and understandable reaction, it is always the least helpful. Read the letter carefully, take note of any questions you might have and call your creditor. The... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players The most popular baseball players of 2009: 1 of 2
With the recent announcement of the 2009 MLB All-Star Game rosters, many of the most popular baseball players of 2009 are absent. Alex Rodriguez missed the first month and a half of the season and is being out preformed by the All-Star Game's starting third baseman Evan Longoria (Tampa Bay Rays), and surprising slugger Brando... More..
Personal Finance > Loans (Other) What to do with children who won't re-pay loans: 1 of 1
Upon turning 18, children often feel empowered by the new opportunities with which they are presented. This newfound autonomy sometimes leads young adults to get in over their head as far as debt is concerned. Hopefully, their parents will have instilled in them a sense of financial responsibility which will detract from this... More..