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Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?: 4 of 219
From the moment I heard the drums kick in at the start of "Born To Run", I knew there would never be anyone else like him. That one song sums up in four minutes all of the hope, frustration, defeat, and triumph I've ever felt. Along with the E Street Band, he has taken me through an amazing musical journey since that first da... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture If a church has a very small congregation, should it disband?: 1 of 46
This is the type of question that could only be asked in a society where the mega-church has become as popular as super-sizing and big-box retail stores. As with everything else in our culture, we equate the value and success of our churches with size. We think that growth is a sign of God's favor and blessing, and that conve... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Should books have ratings like movies to warn parents about inappropriate content?: 3 of 74
It is impossible to pick up a product today that doesn't have some type of warning label, usually one warning us against something that should be obvious: "coffee is hot," "do not put toaster in bathtub," "do not eat contents of printer cartridge." Ultimately, all of these warnings are designed simply to protect the manufactu... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres What are your favorite movie quotes of all time: 1 of 24
Quoting movies is an American pastime. Some quotes become a part of the national lexicon and continue on even when most people couldn't say what movie they came from. For example, many people would recognize the line "I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore," but how many know it's from the film "Network"?M... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for choosing your own writing space: 2 of 44
If you are a writer, one of the biggest advantages, whether you use a laptop or a pen and legal pad, is that you can do it anywhere. The key is finding the place that is best for your individual personality. There are as many ways to set up your office or workspace as there are individual writers.I have always preferred writi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Contemporary religious battles: Faith vs. tolerance: 2 of 40
There is much talk today about the need for tolerance of differing religious beliefs. Yet the battle of radical faith versus tolerance is not a new one: it has existed since before Greek city-states forced their Pantheon of Zeus, Hermes, and other gods on their neighbors as they conquered them. Today it is still in evidence a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Reasons why some people steal: 4 of 79
There are a myriad of reasons why some people steal. On one end of the spectrum are those living in abject poverty, with no hope of finding employment that will feed their families. These people steal out of necessity rather than greed or simple criminal intent, and often the things they steal are confined to basic items like... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 Dallas Cowboys: 1 of 19
After a decade of futility for this storied franchise, 2007 will see a return to glory for the Dallas Cowboys. In some ways this is the same team that lost to Seattle in the first round of the playoffs last year, but in some key areas they are completely different. This year they have a new coaching staff, are settled at quar... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Ten things I want to teach my child: 1 of 18
Ten things I want to teach my daughters:1. Don't let other people decide your future for you. Your dad is included in this list of "other people". I want what's best for you, but you have to decide what's best.2. Beware of any group, political party, religion, or person who claim to have all the answers or to know the "true" ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Assessing Obama's chances against McCain: 1 of 16
After twenty-plus years, we know all there is to know about John McCain. There are no skeletons in his closet that are going to jump out and cause him election-eve problems. Barack Obama, on the other hand, seems to have a skeleton in every closet in the house. From Rezko to Rev. Wright to William Ayers, they just keep poppin... More..