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• On Love: The Metaphysics of the Thing We Call Love
  What is love? ...No, not the Haddaway song we all know and love. There it is again, the word "LOVE". So, what is it? What is love? It's a question that has plagued mankind since the appearance of...
• The Art of the Yixing Teapot
  The history of the Yixing teapot is fascinating. During the Sung Dynasty (960-1279) the unique purple clay was discovered, and mined, around Lake Taihu. The beautiful tones of the fired pots became more distinctive with age and increased in popularit
• US Navy Boot Camp
  Boot Camp. Those two little words can be so intimidating, so shocking to some. Yet, every year thousands of new recruits pour in off the buses to begin their journey of physical, mental and social...
• Worst Investment Tools
  Everyone has to save for the future, right? What if you're behind the 8-ball, eyeing retirement in the not-too-distant future, and barely 2 cents to rub together? If this is you, then the sound advice would be...
• Should You Crop and/or Dock Your Dog
  A look at the pros and cons, the laws, and the ethics of cosmetic modification in dogs.
• Doggie Style: Dressing Up Man's Best Friend
  It's not just for rich girls with Chihuahuas anymore. While dressing up dogs hasn't caught on with everyone, it's becoming more and more widespread. Here's a review of the trend and some good places to get dog clothes.
• Papa Bear, George Halas; A Football Legend and Humanitarian
  George Stanley Halas was termed "Mr. Everything" when it came to professional football. He founded the Chicago Staleys, who were later renamed the Chicago Bears. He coached the Bears for 40 seasons and...
• A Chile-Head's Pepper Guide
  Are you a chile-head? Set your taste buds on fire with these favorite Mexican peppers and enjoy the endorphins!
• Modesty, An Issue For Today's Youth; Where On Earth Do You Find A Modest Prom Dress?
  If you are uncertain as to the question posed, take a day and visit your local high school. Living in sunny Southern California, I am always amazed at how wearing so little clothing is acceptable as the...
• Workforce Education: Employee Motivation
  A pay rate is not equally important in all situations to all workers. The rate of pay may not be the most important thing to employees at all. Even...
• Choosing a Nanny for Your Baby
  Hiring a nanny to care for your baby is a big decision. You don't want to invite just anyone into your home to care for your infant, so it is important to know what you should look for in a potential nanny. ...
• A Brief History of Hygiene
  Brushing teeth, washing hands, and hot showers are a necessity in today's world where these hygienal rituals are performed daily. One would be gawked at if they were to come to work covered in grime, and...
• Ten Women Hotter than Paris Hilton
  Apparently a lot of people (ahem, guys) think Paris Hilton is hot…which, I guess she is…in a skanky, cheap, sex in public sort of way. I know she is trying to redeem her character after the stint in...
• Five Books Every Girl Should Read
  I’ve always been the bookworm in my family. As a child, my nose literally lived in a book—no matter where I was or what I was doing, I found a way to read. I devoured books, and my mom couldn’t keep...
• When Internet Pranks Go Bad: Computers as Weapons
  Once upon a time, a "practical joke" meant letting loose three pigs in your school after labeling them "1," "2," and "4." That way the teachers would spend all day looking for "3." Hahaha! With the advent of...
• The Evolution of Music in Movies
  From silent to soundtrack, follow the story of how music became an integral and significant part of our film experience.
• The Bulletin and Bush Poetry
  The chances are you've never heard of The Bulletin or read any early Australian Bush poetry. This form of poetry is not, and never really has been, famous on the world stage. Bush Poems describe life outside...
• Managing your Travel Money
  So you have saved your money and are now off on your trip of a life time, or even just the 4 week vacation in Europe you've dreamed of..You've saved your money, you've bought your air tickets. You are in...
• The Original 5 Games that Shaped Video Game History as We Know It
  In the late 1970s and early 1980s, video games had their early beginnings. As game designers put out these revolutionary games, each one changed the face of video game history forever.
• How To Snool a Snivelard, Snollygoster or Snoutband
  Snooling is not so hard. Anyone can to do it with a bit of practice, but I don’t recommend it. To snool someone, nag them constantly, driving them into a deep depression. This skill would be fun to try...

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• The Human Personality According to Egyptian Mythology
  The Egyptians believed that there were five principal elements that composed the human personality- the Ka, Ba, Akh, the name, and the shadow. Based on Egyptian mythology and beliefs, these five elements are...