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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our next generation: Are things getting better or worse?: 60 of 202
It's a dismal thought, but things are definitely getting worse. People are supposed to be evolving, but I look around and all I see is deterioration. Maybe it's the constant bombardment from corporation owned media companies. Perhaps it due to shady politicians telling us to "walk this way", whilst they run in another direct... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Women in gangs: Why they join: 3 of 6
"Females in gangs, a retrospective." It is my personal opinion that the "growing need to belong, or feel accepted" is a much deeper rooted, perhaps instinct, rather than a choice or decision made.Granted, there are cases when outside forces influence those decisions. Along with abuse, rape, and neglect, why not say that soci... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Easy home improvements that will add value to your house: 17 of 30
Much like beauty, the value of a home is in the eye of the beholder. One man's run-down shanty, may be another's castle. However, the real estate industry doesn't share this simple ideology, so homeowners; time to roll-up those sleeves and get busy. There are many, simple ways to add value to your home. One of the easiest me... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Do immigrants really do the jobs Americans don't want?: 65 of 109
In a word, yes. You don't have look far. From the bean fields of Oregon, past the stifling ware-houses of Newark, to the sweat-shops of Martha Stewart's Vineyard, immigrants have played a key role in the development of American industry. Who built the transcontinental railroad? Who was responsible for much of the cotton indu... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to be happy in everyday life: 92 of 150
Happiness n. A noun being a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, an idea. Happiness can really only be defined as a state of mind. What makes a person happy? It could be any 1 of a million things. From landing a great new job, to eating chocolate ice-cream while taking a bubble bath, happiness is different for all pe... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to patch a small hole in a sheetrock wall: 3 of 4
When you say small hole, do you mean large enough to drive a truck thru, or just big enough to fit your hand inside? Well, if it's the latter, you can have it repaired in no time. Start by "cleaning the hole". You can do this by simply cutting the edge of the drywall. It's important to start with a hole as square as possible... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 314 of 391
Deep snow Boats to row Week-long camp-outs, in the woods I go. Hoping and wishing To catch something while fishing. It's this type of peace I know.......NOW POLICE SY-REENS, A GIRL SCREAMS RECOGNIZED UP TO THIS DAY IN MY DREAMS IT STILL HAUNTS ME, WHY WAS IT NOT ME I WAS THERE, JUST THAT I WAS SLOW BRINGING UP THE REAR AND S... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Music's influence on behavior: 63 of 76
It is my personal opinion that the "growing need to belong, or feel accepted" is a much deeper rooted, perhaps instinct, rather than a choice or decision made.Granted, there are cases when outside forces influence those decisions. Along with abuse, rape, and neglect, why not say that society plays it's part as well? Media de... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Has America has gone too far with anti-terrorism?: 60 of 71
When it comes to an item as important as national security, is anyone really in a position to say when enough is enough? Are President Bush's "guerrilla-like" tactics in Iraq justifiable, or is he showing the world that he and Al-Queda are ultimately simpatico. The infamous Ossama Bin Laden mass-murdered over 3,000 men, wome... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Assessing the issue of homelessness in the USA: 25 of 28
"We got money for war, but can't feed the poor." -Tupac Shakkur How is it that a young, black man, with no experience in politics, a limited education, and an ex-drug addict for a mother, can so eloquently put to prose, such a growing problem in this country? My guess would be he lived it. As I sit up late at night and write... More..