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Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Best comic books: 6 of 27
The five best comic book story lines of all time. 'Nuff said.5. The Infinity Gauntlet sagaThe Infinity Gauntlet began in the 1991 limited series "The Thanos Quest" in which the titan known as Thanos steals the six Infinity Gems and attaches them to a gauntlet. When combined, the six gems give him god-like powers and omnipoten... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Corporate welfare: How the US government subsidizes corporate America: 1 of 4
Imagine, for a moment, that the average American could build a new home, and that government grants would cover two-thirds of the cost. Imagine having an annual income in the billions of dollars and paying little or no tax on that income, perhaps even receiving tens of thousands in income tax returns. Of course, this type of... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Fear of death: 8 of 29
I do not fear death as much as I fear not living. As an atheist (or perhaps agnostic...ironically, I've not yet decided), I do not believe in an afterlife. I can conceive of no other-world to which my spirit would travel after I die, so I do not fear the torments of Hell.Sadly, reincarnation is, to me, just as frightening a p... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Halloween movie reviews: 3 of 9
Along with the carving of pumpkins and Trick or Treating, watching scary movies is one of Halloween's most hallowed traditions. The list that I've compiled here is what I believe to be the ten best movies to watch on Halloween.Inevitably, some are more frightening than others and parents should exercise discretion when decidi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Comparisons: Jesus versus Mohammed: 1 of 2
The Lives of Jesus and MuhammadFor two men separated by more than six centuries and several thousand miles, Jesus of Nazareth and the Prophet Muhammad led strikingly similar lives. First, and most obvious, they were both extremely charismatic spiritual leaders who were geographically situated in the Middle East. Both men also... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Destruction of the Andes rain forest: 1 of 1
Imagine a lush tropical rainforest, rich with the sounds of wildlife. In the distance, howler monkeys can be heard chattering back and forth, and of course, there is the all encompassing cacophony of myriad birds singing a song that can be heard nowhere else in the world.Walking further into the wild, the song continues but t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Exploring Chrisianity and Zen: 4 of 7
Zen and Christianity: An exploration in combining religions.When comparing Christianity to Zen, it is important to note that the two systems are not necessarily at odds with one another. One can maintain belief in Christianity and the teachings of Christ while practicing Zen. For instance, Kevin Hunt, a Trappist priest, becam... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Transformers (2007): 75 of 104
Released on DVD as of Tuesday, October 16, 2007, Transformers: The Movie is a thrilling, albeit cliche, action movie starring Shia Lebouf, and Megan Fox. The movie also features Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, and Peter Cullen returning to his role as the leader of the Autobots: Optimus Prime.The original DVD release of this fil... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Growing old: 14 of 19
Rapidly approaching my 28th birthday, it has occurred to me that getting older may be the scariest thing that I will ever have to do. Maybe it's because today's society is so youth-oriented. Or maybe it's that feeling of inevitablility; that every breath is yet another ticktock on my death clock. Perhaps, in truth, it's becau... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy How to continue your child's education through the summer months: 56 of 72
To a child, summer means two things: warm weather and - more importantly - no school. As parents, however, we understand that three solid months without mental stimulation is not a good thing. According to research by John Hopkins University, children routinely score lower on tests given at summer's end than on the same test ... More..