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Entertainment > Movie Genres The worst movies ever: 2 of 58
Oh there are so many bad movies it's hard to name them all. Some people took the "best bad movie" approach. You know, the ones you love to hate. My approach is the "I want that part of my life back" one. So here we go. Here are the movies that you don't love to hate, you just don't ever want to see it again. Ever.Not really i... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Where to get juicy gossip on your favorite celebrities: 5 of 17
As a person of non-celebrity status, I lead a very normal life. I work in the morning monday thru friday and go to school. I go out on weekends but nothing terribly exciting. I certainly do not hate my life but of course I envy those who live a more care-free one. It's human nature to be curious. When at the grocery store wai... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Predicting future impacts of technology: 3 of 9
While I love the recent technological advances (i.e. computers, cell phones, ipods, etc.), they are having impacts on society. I don't think anyone misses writing a letter and mailing it the old fashioned way or "snail mail" versus e-mailing, but society as a whole is a lot less personal now. Who needs to meet in person when ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Lack of communication skills: Blame it on the media: 2 of 4
It's seems to be such a simple phrase these days. Blame it on themedia. It's a nice cop-out for those who don't wish to blame themselves. The"media" is typically defined as any form of communication, i.e. television,radio, movies, magazines, newspapers, etc. It is a form of entertainment. Oftentimes, those who scoff at the me... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Success & sleaze: Celebrities of today are not role models for our children: 18 of 35
After reading some of the articles on this topic I have one thing to say. Well, maybe more than one thing...Britney Spears was never a role model. Lindsay Lohan was never a role model. The Olsen twins were never role models. Jessica Simpson was never a role model.Britney Spears was never innocent. What about her appeared inno... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Advice for young people on avoiding debt: 28 of 53
I think we all know someone who has gotten in a little over their head. Or if you don't know someone, maybe you are that person. It happens. Especially to college students and especially if you go away to college. Your parents aren't there to give you money but you are getting letters in the mail about how you are pre-approve... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Brokeback Mountain: 7 of 12
"The gay cowboy movie?" That's the question that seems to be asked everytime a person mentions Brokeback Mountain. While a reasonable question, it should not be a deciding factor about seeing the movie.The original music in the film was done by Gustavo Santaolalla and if that doesn't get to you, the acting, cinematography, an... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Should we approve of same sex marriage?: 89 of 145
The argument made most against same-sex marriage is Religion. The Bible states marriage should be only between a man and a woman...or something like that. Whatever. If you choose to believe that, that is perfectly fine. I don't however understand that just because you don't believe in it, that that should not be. If same-sex ... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Readers share favorite songs: 45 of 61
Everybody has a favorite song. Some people think it's hard to choose but you know exactly what song or songs are your favorites. Maybe some are just afraid that Aqua or Hanson made their lists. It's okay. We're not here to mock. Here are mine. I enjoy all types of music so it's rather eclectic. These are the songs that take m... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Top 10 annoying public habits: 62 of 77
Not really in any particular order, moreso just how they popped into my head.1. Nextel phones. Not only do I depsise that obnoxious beep everytime someone "two-ways" you, I don't care what you have to talk about or what Sarah thinks of Melissa cheating on Danny. Turn it off in public.2. Children who are not well-behaved. I di... More..