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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Do people tend to base election votes more on emotion or reason?: 9 of 69
Since most of our emotions are sprung by our sub-conscious, they play a very heavy part in swinging a vote at the last minute. Normally we deal with everyday things in a conscious way, and in some instances our sub-conscious interferes with our conscious thinking, which pretty much can happen in the voting booth.We might thin... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips If you only have one computer, should you choose a desktop or a laptop?: 7 of 52
If the same question was asked a few years ago, I'd have to stick with the desktop, but with the amount of power a laptop has these days, and that of course is relevant to how much you might spend for one, I'd have to opt for a laptop. While in the home, you can set it up just like you would your desktop without all the mess ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy What or who is the best teacher?: 3 of 22
Having never had the privilege of being a teacher, I can only offer what comes to mind when I think of "what" is the best teacher, and I would think that "experiences" both good and bad are what gives us the best lesson in life. However, when it comes to "who" may be the best teacher, I'd have to go with the one who can reach... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The End? When a TV series finale isn't final: 2 of 14
If what is meant by finale is that it's the very last episode never to be renewed again, then we can look for the re-runs if the show was good enough. In some cases, the final show is a welcome answer for something new and more enjoyable to take its place.But what about a show that you wish would go on forever? I can think of... More..
Autos > Selling Cars Salesmanship: Never judge a book by it's cover: 1 of 7
After a lengthy employment at a job that was highly detrimental to my overall health, I opted to try selling cars for a living. I loved cars, and I thought what better kind of job that would be suitable for me in many ways?It was great for a while until the politics in that kind of sales soon left me feeling this wasn't for m... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Fathers: Tips for talking to your kids about sex: 3 of 19
If my memory serves me correctly, being the last born in a family of ten, my parents were too old and out of touch to even think of having any such discussion that would involve anything relative to sex. However having three older sisters and four older brothers, you would think I would have somehow got some type of feedback,... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) How to ensure you're being treated honestly at a dealership: 3 of 18
Honesty is a very rare trait when it comes to dealerships. They are in the market to sell you a car with as many options that line their pockets with the most profit. It isn't up to the sales representative to show how honest he is, after all how would you know anyway. So honesty is something that we have to fish for when dea... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Ways to sell houses in a slow market: 3 of 18
A slow market in the housing arena is somewhat like the stock market. You need to know when to take you're gains and minimize you're loss.If you're home is in good shape and in no need of improvements to make it more saleable, then you're in a good position to get the maximum for whatever the present market will bear. In this... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How dependent is the US on foreign oil?: 3 of 18
If we were to consider what would happen today if suddenly we were cut off from foreign oil supplies, then it can be considered that we are now totally dependent for our life style to continue.We just wouldn't be prepared for the enormous impact of what being cut off from foreign oil today or for the next ten years.We have en... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Is it worth the expense to hire a professional painter?: 1 of 6
This isn't a really hard question to answer. It's a matter of common sense. If you are not good at painting, you can always hire a handyman who may charge a lot less for the job that a professional who does it exclusively for a living. A professional uses all the same basic painting tools like anyone else, and applies the pa... More..