Adopting African Babies Is Hip by Morgan P., Wellington, FL The latest accessory just set foot on the streets of Tinseltown. This time it is not a pooches wearing designer duds or Ugg boots, but - thanks to the glamorization brought on by Angelina, Brad, and Madonna - the adoption of African babies ... Continue...
Apple vs. Windows by Cate P., No. Smithfield, RI It’s 1984. Apple has just released its first commercial with the famous intonation: “On January 24th, Apple will introduce Macintosh. And you’ll see why 1984 won’t be like 1984.” The following year, Bill Gates released Windows 1 ... Continue...
Be Creative by Heather E., Columbia, MO Recently, I was given an English assignment that, a few years ago, would have made me ecstatic, but not anymore. We were told to create a piece of writing about whatever we wanted ... Continue...
Dare To Be by Nikky P., Cannon Falls, MN “Kiss my fat a--!” This is the message Tyra Banks sent critics who poked fun at her recent weight gain ... Continue...
Immigration by Jessica C., Colleyville, TX “I’m more than happy they are working here ... but I want them to be citizens, so they can get benefits and aren’t taking benefits from our citizens,” commented Mayor John Nieland of Marion, Iowa ... Continue...
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