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Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Is real beauty on the outside or the inside?: 1 of 23

I am not superficial I am a realist. When we consider this debate we have to be honest. The beauty industry is huge with the US cosmetic industry rapidly growing at 3.7% per annum to reach $300 billion by the end of 2010 with Goldman Sachs (2005) valuing skincare at a value of $24 billion, make up at $18 billion, hair care a...
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas The book is usually better than the movie: 5 of 38

What is better the written word, or the visual depiction of the written word? When it comes down to the book vs. film adaptation it really is a fine line between which medium is most suitable for audiences. It all comes down to personal choice, and of course the quality of both materials. So what are the arguments for a book...
Relationships & Family > First Dates Sex on the first date?: 11 of 55

We've all been there before, you've met someone you're drawn to physically, you've liaised and exchanged numbers; they have features and characteristics that you admire in a partner and you've arranged to go to a movie and dinner. You spend the entire day fantasying about that person, exchanging flirtatious text messages and...
Creative Writing > Memoirs How my garden helped me learn about love or survive its loss: Feature story: 4 of 17

When I was very small I lived with my two parents and older sister. My father worked in the local town, catching the ferry across the harbour to waste away as a book-keeper while my mother stayed at home cleaning and doing all the duties of a house-wife. Our little ramshackle house overlooked the Pacific Ocean situated in a ...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice The best sites to look online for vacation deals: 1 of 4

When it comes to taking a holiday, everybody wants something different and if you're like me, you love a bargain to boot. So to provide the most accurate suggestions on this topic the best approach is to break down on-line providers for vacation deals into the different types of travellers and what they're most likely going ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals How to tell if you're ready to spend the rest of your life with someone: 4 of 13

How do you know if the person you're with is "the one?" In a modern society when 50% of marriages end in divorce how can you be sure that this individual is the person you'll be with until you die? The answer is you don't know; all you have is the present. But there usually are some poignant characteristics for determining w...
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Great birthday gifts for your girlfriend: 5 of 16

What men should know is that women want to be treated like queens on our birthdays, though we'll never say it out loud this is the one day we want to be doted upon. When it comes to buying your girlfriend a present the most important thing to do is listen. Why? Because she already knows that as a male you're never going to b...
Computers & Technology > Web Design Tips on choosing a web design company: 2 of 5

What are the most important key factors to look at when choosing a web design company? 6 Key markers of a reliable and adequate designer. 1. Dig deeper than the first page of Google results. Go browsing businesses in your industry that have a website already and play around with it. Make a list of things you liked and didn't...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Can God and Darwinism coexist?: 54 of 109

As a scientist, it may be expected that I would be on the opposing side of this debate; however the affirmative is the realistic argument simply because it already occurs and is all around us. The core question whether God and Darwinism can co-exist is "yes" because both have their rightful place in society, providing answer...
Style & Beauty > Shoes The hottest women's boots for winter 2010: 3 of 5

If you're a shoe-woman, you know all about boots. They are the most critical fashion apparel for winter - sexy, comfortable, weather proof and warm. Winter boots are a wardrobe staple and the 2010 season has provided a pair to make even the most currency conscious of us drool. No matter your lifestyle there is a boot for all...