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From the sunny island of Singapore. Loves writing and imagining, but never found an outlet for creative juices to flow freely and be shared.

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Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Are parents justified in pressuring their teenage children to get a college education?: 4 of 34
What do parents want for their children? Only the best. Parents really have little benefit in sending wanting their offspring to do well academically, go to college, and get some paper qualifications. Keep in mind that a college education does not come cheap these days. After all, education is not immune to inflationary press... More..
Travel > Asia Traveling to Singapore: 2 of 15
It is a well-known fact that youths around the world are increasingly getting bitten by the travel bug, and seek cheap and exotic travel destinations. Being a young citizen of Singapore, perhaps I could give a youth's perspective of what there is to do in Singapore. Perhaps a brief background of the country is in order. Si... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Should the government dictate what is written in school history books?: 1 of 7
Let's face the facts. As Alex Haley puts it so succinctly, "history is written by the winners. Education, for all its virtues extolled by so many, is really just an institutionalized and systematic method of promoting propaganda. In its crudest terms, education is nothing more than brainwashing generation after generation.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Commentary: The effectiveness of the United Nations: 5 of 33
The United Nations (UN) is the closest to a supranational entity there is in existence, representing 192 states and even granting observer status for contentious polities such as Palestine and the Vatican.[1] Proponents have lauded the UN as being a "parliament of nations", providing every member of the global community wit... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Is organic produce really worth more money?: 3 of 19
The promised benefits of organically grown food are plenty. Clean, pesticide-free, and chemical-free produce promise to deliver better health for those who consume it. One is supposed to lead a much healthier life after switching to a diet of organically grown food. However, for all the hype surrounding organic food and how ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Are frozen vegetables as healthy as fresh ones?: 1 of 6
Many people have debated the merits of frozen foods versus fresh produce. The main concerns revolve around the loss of nutrition during the freezing process, and these concerns are amplified when it comes to fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are, after all, the main source of certain nutrients, minerals and anti... More..
Travel > Hotels & Accommodations (Other) Which makes for a better overall vacation experience, all inclusive or not?: 2 of 11
There is no definitive answer to whether an all-inclusive holiday should be preferred over a non-inclusive holiday. It all boils down to personal preference. Does the vacationer seek to have all of his/her needs taken care of, from transport to lodging to food and administration? If so, then an all-inclusive holiday s... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips The negative effects of Facebook: 4 of 17
For all the virtues of Facebook extolled by proponents of online social networking websites, I cannot deceive myself any further. The negative side effects of using Facebook are many and real, and in order for Facebook to continue to me a useful social networking tool, these must be faced adequately. Firstly, Facebook is a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty How to address the issue of global health: 1 of 4
One cannot adequately discuss the issues facing global health without first recognizing that different regions face different health and medical challenges. What raises the most concern amongst global citizens are health issues that bring about high mortality, especially in vulnerable populations. By this, I refer to dise... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Should children be bribed to help with household chores?: 2 of 7
Should children be bribed to help with household chores? This question is, to me, fundamentally flawed. Before one can even attempt to respond, a clear definition must be made of what constitutes bribery. Bribery, by its dictionary definition, involves a transaction, monetary or otherwise, that seeks to corrupt a perso... More..