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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Politics: 1 of 49
Bomb The Evil Canadians! Canadians know Americans better than anyone else on the planet. Unlike the rest of the world, as America's next-door neighbour (and little buddy Gilligan), we Canadians get a chance to peer over their fence and into their backyards every day. True. We watch them salute their flag every morning. We he... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The most annoying TV ads: 1 of 40
I want a cheese that can drive women crazy! If you were to ask me, as a media professional who knows absolutely nothing about advertising, what would you say is the most effective way to advertise a product on TV? Well, judging by what I've seen of TV ads, I'd say first, assume that the entire viewing audience is completely ... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Are we alone in the universe?: 6 of 74
Make room for Martians... According to NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, there is water on Mars; and not just signs of water that existed there billions of years ago, but water, H2O, today, now. Yes, that precious substance of life that we humans like to spray all over our golf courses, flush down our toilets and pollute with toxi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy The significance of the year 2012 explained: 2 of 19
It's the Apocalypse Baby! Let the Fat Lady Sing The end of the world is coming very, very soon. I know this because it's almost the year 2012 and besides, it was written right on the front page of a very popular supermarket tabloid. True, the headline was very precise. "The end of the world is coming December 23, 2012 - at m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Assessing Barack Obama's political future: 11 of 77
Assessing Barack Obama's political future Barack Obama, growing on me like a colony of E. coli Six months of President Obama and the best thing I can say about Barack is that he's not George Bush. Granted, he may be smarter than that banal skin sack Bush, but if the outcome is the same, does it really matter? Is a knife in y... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips for living a frugal lifestyle: 7 of 49
The Art of Zen Budgeting In view of the nasty recession we presently find ourselves in, it is only natural to feel anxious about making ends meet. But, do not worry. As the creator of a money-saving philosophy called "Budgetarianism," I the self-proclaimed Dalai Lama of Frugality will now share with you the secrets of financ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy American economy: Still dropping: 10 of 64
Brother can you spare another $2.3 Trillion? In the beginning, there were no banks. Then man said, "Let there be the three piece suit." AND man saw that this was good (especially Armani). Then man said, "Let there be the brief case, the two martini lunch and the bank charge." And when man saw what he had created, he believed... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How frequently people make love: 6 of 37
The World's Greatest Lovers - Sex Survey (are not Canadian) I recently stumbled upon a sex survey on the web. The survey, conducted by a well-known condom manufacturer, contained some very disturbing news. Canadians were hardly mentioned. The results of the survey found that the world's greatest lovers in order of nationalit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration George W. Bush's legacy: 14 of 84
Dear Abby, I'm Historically Challenged. I don't want to give my identity away so let's just say I'm the former leader of a very powerful North American country. I'm writing you because I have a bit of a legacy problem. I thought you might be able to help me out. You see Abby, for most of my tenure as president, I was basical... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Taking a look at stupidity in today's society: 7 of 42
Are you a Dick? Take this quiz and find out. Am I a dick? (Don't answer yet, though I think I know what your response will be). It's a question we all should ask ourselves for, at times, we are all guilty of a little shameful if not disgraceful behavior. For some, being a dick has become their 'modus-operandi' if not their l... More..