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When you hear about the American populace getting complacent about the flu and getting a flu shot, you have to sit up and take notice. Is it ignorance or is it just a new and growing frame of mind that can potentially will away illness?
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
Apathy can creep up on us and, seemingly by stealth, rob us of dreams and ambition. Only when we rediscover discontent do we start to step into hope and live. It is in that rediscovery of discontent that the challenge lies.
By Andy White | Published 1/26/2009 | Read more »
If your son has a college baseball scholarship, he needs to step it up this summer.
By Mark Palermo | Published 6/27/2008 | Read more »
I wouldn't be as critical of this record if the artist himself weren't so overconfident in his work; really surprising given how interesting his interviews are.
By Christopher | Published 9/14/2007 | Read more »
When the stock market is making all time high's it takes a while for investors to be concern with their portfolios because they listen to what the media reports to them.
By Irene Lynn | Published 4/4/2007 | Read more »
Let us not be complacent with the recent fall. Along with conservation, U.S. has to totally reroute its oil resources from non-muslim allies.
By Sabiniana Balagtas Baliba | Published 8/13/2008 | Read more »
We have always strived to maintain a high standard in our tanks, equipment and livestock that we have or hope to acquire in the near future. Complacent in our habits and retreat towards the aquisition of the same "safe" type of livestock instead of venturing out...
By parrothead | Published 7/24/2008 | Read more »
Becoming complacent, especially in relationships, can leave you vulnerable and inattentive, not only to the motives of others but to your very own.
By Catherine Moody | Published 1/22/2008 | Read more »
When the honeymoon time has slipped past the relationship, a couple can locate themselves getting a little complacent. The sparkle goes and even though the sex might still be good, the 'Wow' factor has gone away
By Surbhi Sethi | Published 10/20/2008 | Read more »
Americans have proven themselves capable of surviving economic calamities. But the test isn't over yet.
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 2/3/2009 | Read more »
It is that damned contract called Discipline. It never goes away; it never allows me to become complacent. It has taken over my life. Even if I am exhausted, the contract subconsciously reminds me to keep pushing.
By Harris Kern-Life/Success Coach and IT Leader | Published 5/6/2009 | Read more »
I know in my own life from time to time I've gotten complacent. Complacency can come when you start to take things for granted. I have recently been reminded that I have so much to be grateful for, I can not afford this attitude, and none of us can.
By Mark E. Baker | Published 1/2/2008 | Read more »
At some point in everyone's career one especially if they are looking to stay on with their current employer at some point becomes complacent with their tasks.
By mr. rogers | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
My husband had a massive stroke that left him right side paralyzed and with no verbal or written ability to communicate. An event we thought could never happen to us did happen. It destroyed our previously comfortable and often complacent lives...
By Jean Riva | Published 2/5/2007 | Read more »
career, job seeking, career satisfaction, job satisfaction
By Carol Anne Carroll | Published 4/25/2006 | Read more »
"For at least two years, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has argued that investors were too complacent about risk. Now, they are overreacting in the opposite direction."
By Brant McLaughlin | Published 8/25/2007 | Read more »
If you do smart things with money for a while, you'll make progress, but don't get complacent.
By Matthew Paulson | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
I've learned that despite my doubts, many aspects of flying really do become second nature. It is in this familiarity that we as new pilots can become complacent and unintentionally forget or ignore some basic lessons.
By Tammy G | Published 6/14/2007 | Read more »
In the first days and weeks of dating and courtship, everything is exciting, exhilarating, rosy, and wonderful. Ah, the joys of lust and the magical infatuation phase of a new relationship.
By Dan and Jennifer | Published 8/13/2007 | Read more »
The American economy isn't sailing forward at full speed nor is it falling back on its heels. Instead it is in a lukewarm middle and many economists and industry leaders are concerned what this stagnation means.
By Mali74 | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
This is the whole comment on Josh Ebert's article A Vote for Lamont is a Vote for 9/11: The Connecticut Senate Race. Apparently there's a limit on the number of characters you can put in the comment section.
By Barry Davis | Published 10/27/2006 | Read more »
The Bucks went from having the first pick in the draft in 2005 to a playoff team laat season. Can they build for the future with a young core and some veteran presence?
By Cecil Butler III | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
When you're faced with a decision, that might make or break you. Remain content and still in your place? Or take that leap into the unknown...
By Nikki Freeman | Published 10/23/2006 | Read more »
Egger uses a wonderful writing voice, as if he were in the room talking to you. His personal anecdotes help illustrate his points and make the book much more interesting. However, the book weakens in the second half, and almost becomes preachy.
By Scott Schlimmer | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
Long gone are the days of the Bullets. These Wizards are built for the regular season, but can they take that success into the postseason and do something special, or are they relegated to only using their magic powers under supervision?
By Cecil Butler III | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
An historic election night in Maryland allowed Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley to win back the state house for Democrats. How did he do it?
By Stephanie H. Dray | Published 11/8/2006 | Read more »
This article illustrates the basic approach to preparing a TV pitch when trying to write for a television show. As a professional freelancer, I've gone through the process more than once.
By Will Stape | Published 11/20/2006 | Read more »
The New York Yankees are burdened by past success, relying on an old formula to get the team into the post-season before falling apart in a changed league. Significant changes are necessary to take the team back to the World Series.
By Diana Kindron | Published 10/15/2006 | Read more »
The sixteenth century introduced the notion of justice as political theorists Niccolò Machiavelli and Sir Thomas More began to formulate their own perspectives on the matter. Yet as humans, we often rely on history to dictate our daily values and morals.
By Josh Herwitt | Published 11/17/2006 | Read more »
In the upcoming election most independents do not have an acceptable candidate in either Major Party! The reason: both Parties today are defined by their most extreme factions - and, at their cores, they are both the philosophically same.
By Larry Dean | Published 11/8/2006 | Read more »
It's been 12 seasons since the Warrior franchise has been in the playoffs. They suffered through almost every other kind of situation possible, but can they break through and finally get back to the postseason?
By Cecil Butler III | Published 11/8/2006 | Read more »
A overview of the Persian Gulf War, terrorism, and theories on possible origins of modern terrorism.
By Justin Bruce | Published 11/7/2006 | Read more »
Fiona Apple has brought life to an otherwise bland and superficial mainstream music styles. Her poetic words and unique musical style is a refreshing taste of true talent.
By Nikki Freeman | Published 9/22/2006 | Read more »
Top ten songs by bluegrass band Nickel Creek.
By Carolyn Steeves | Published 9/25/2006 | Read more »
Be content no matter what is going. Know that the Lord is in control
By Kathy Davis | Published 11/15/2006 | Read more »
The NFC West is one of the weaker divisions in football and this article will list the teams that will finish out on top and who will falter.
By Bsx | Published 9/14/2006 | Read more »
As the five year anniversary of the most devastating terrorist attack in histroy approaches, the author feels many have forgotten that day. This article provides readers with reasons to remember that horrible day.
By Russel Langley | Published 9/13/2006 | Read more »
Competition drives business, politics and of course, sports. But what makes certain competitors better than the others?
By Uzo Ometu | Published 9/25/2006 | Read more »
Life summed up in a morbid concoction of thoughts
By Nikki Freeman | Published 9/20/2006 | Read more »
This article documents the situtation in Darfur region of Sudan. How world complacency and inaction are causing more travesty on the heels of the Rwanda genocide that claimed a million lives and caused much hardship.
By Farzin Mojtabai | Published 10/13/2006 | Read more »
Do you ever wonder about the path you didn't take? How do you let go of the things you never had?
By Heidi Adams | Published 10/9/2006 | Read more »
...And here is significant character no. 5, the possible future wife of significant character no. 4 (and maybe even the mother of significant character no. 8, unlikely to appear for quite a bit yet)...and so on. Is this individual talented? Yes. She is.
By DC Brickner | Published 10/1/2006 | Read more »
Current TNA X Division Champion is interviewed here to discuss the big changes in is career as of late. From his departure from Ring Of Honor to his tour in Pro Wrestling NOAH to his return to his current home of TNA, he discusses it all in here.
By Douglas Nunnally | Published 10/6/2006 | Read more »
Conservatism and Liberalism are not political parties, they are ideologies; members of these groups adopted universal stances on various issues. Political parties for example, exemplify one of the more accepted stances that self-proclaimed members take.
By Nikki Freeman | Published 10/14/2006 | Read more »
A lovelier city than "SLO-town" would be difficult to find. Moving here to the Central Coast was one of the best things I've ever done!
By Jeanne Dininni | Published 1/10/2007 | Read more »
There was time when men were "Kings of the Castle", or so we believed. Have women always been the divisive courtesans they appear to be? I think the answer is "pretty" obvious.
By Mike Connolly | Published 1/23/2007 | Read more »
Over the past year I've had plenty of time to meditate on my life's purpose as a Muslim.
By Takiya Farmer | Published 1/14/2007 | Read more »
Cuaron adds to his directing (and writing) credits an exemplary dystopian sci-fi tale. Brimming with visual style, this film manages to thrill while successfully diving into the realm of subtle social commentary.
By John Newhouse | Published 1/19/2007 | Read more »
When you don't have a job, looking for a job is full-time plus tiem and a half.
By Carmen Isom | Published 1/16/2007 | Read more »
Popeye's Fried Chicken and Biscuit restaurants have been in business since the early 1970's, and they have come a long way from their humble beginnings in New Orleans.
By Dickie Dingleheimer | Published 1/16/2007 | Read more »
Africa and Ousmane Sembene - A Look at Social Status, Class and Race. This paper analyzes Ousmane Sembene - the father of African Cinema movies and considers the aspects of social status, class and race.
By Rolanda Prince | Published 1/24/2007 | Read more »
He gave hope, strength and direction to a nation of black Americans, but does his message have any bearing on white folks? And is it relevant almost forty years after his death?
By Tyger Schonholzer | Published 1/24/2007 | Read more »
According to a Michigan State law. Spouses caught cheating on their better/worse halves could end up spending the rest of their life in jail.
By Firoze Hirjikaka | Published 1/21/2007 | Read more »
Thank you very much to the Editors of Associated Content for selecting my article as their pick for Top Content of 2006 in the first annual People's Media Awards.
By Barry Freiman | Published 1/31/2007 | Read more »
Attention Deficit Disorder is grossly over-diagnosed causing unnecessary drug interactions, labeling, and other unnecessary acts to occur.
By Claudette Ellyse | Published 1/29/2007 | Read more »
Taking a realistic look at a senior's incoming and outgoing expenses is the number one way to help them stay on top of their finances.
By Christina VanGinkel | Published 1/26/2007 | Read more »
The witches, free will, good, and evil all play major roles in the rise and fall of Macbeth.
By Phoebe Rawson | Published 1/15/2007 | Read more »
Feeling drained? Here are ten tips to help you beat those morning blahs.
By Crissy Gottberg | Published 1/2/2007 | Read more »
While it is true that one does not have to believe in God to hold moral values, the religious teachers have a basis from which to assert right from wrong.
By Guy Michaud | Published 12/8/2006 | Read more »
How often to bathe your baby, when to use lotion, and conquering that stubborn diaper rash
By Audrey Esposito | Published 12/15/2006 | Read more »
An analysis of a landmark modernist play by Norway's king of gloom, Henrik Ibsen.
By Leif Hedenskoog | Published 12/8/2006 | Read more »
This is an essay on the need for multicultural dialogue in the arts - specifically, in the theatre.
By David Harewood | Published 12/4/2006 | Read more »
Microsoft has long been riddled with security issues, but they have implemented a number of additional features to give virus writers a much harder time and to make you safer in its next generation operating system, Windows Vista.
By Matthew Paulson | Published 12/4/2006 | Read more »
It's difficult to know what to say or do when a friend or sibling's child has been diagnosed with a disability. These tips can help!
By Betsey Kirkemo | Published 12/20/2006 | Read more »
D. Nurkse is a poetic talent that delivers astonishing lines, images and comments on our nature.
By Robert Cole | Published 12/21/2006 | Read more »
The 21st century is quickly shaping up to be a collision between Western-style liberal democratic capitalism and Islam's right-wing. What should we think of this duel we find ourselves forced into, how do we recognize it, and how do we react to it?
By Mike Larsen | Published 1/8/2007 | Read more »
Truck drivers are the backbone of America, moving what we want or need from where it's produced to where we can buy it. Whether it be local hauling rocks, or cross country moving furniture, America needs you!
By Scott Murray | Published 9/14/2006 | Read more »
The descrimination against PG-13 rated movies and under has been going on for years now and has gotten out of control. In the battle for content vs. cursewords, content is losing fast.
By Carmen Isom | Published 1/11/2007 | Read more »
This essay considers how true patriotism and true Catholicism dove-tail.
By Arlene Connolly | Published 1/26/2007 | Read more »
Why am I not surprised that aging former superstar, Chris Webber, suddenly wants out of Philadelphia after recently being told he was going to have a "reduced" role with this year's team.
By Eric Williams | Published 11/30/2006 | Read more »
A brief description of the exciting whitewater rapids in the Snake River Canyon at Jackson Hole Wyoming along with a guide to some of the commercial whitewater rafting vacation guides.
By Linda Miller | Published 7/24/2006 | Read more »
Undoubtedly that the media has an effect on our lives. The debate that rages is whether or not the media has a negative, discernible effect on us as humans. How much does the media effect our actions, our decisions and, in general, our lives?
By Nithin Coca | Published 1/9/2006 | Read more »
The pharmaceutical companies make billions of dollars on finding cures for sickness and disease and seemingly have little inherent capitalist motivation to find the causes for such illnesses.
By Spencer Sterling | Published 1/24/2006 | Read more »
For as long as I can remember, I have celebrated our nation's holidays with pride. Three of them stick out with honor are 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day
By Kevin Horn | Published 1/4/2006 | Read more »
Through the eyes of a flawed character, Charles Johnson creates a beautiful fictional slave narrative immersed in a Buddhist concept which stresses the interconnected of the universe, elimination of "self," and the single destiny of humanity.
By Pixy Hazel | Published 11/26/2005 | Read more »
Finding ways to effectively reform classroom structure is not always as easy as it might seem, but it may be worth the effort to do so. Here is a case study about a school that has a lacking academic record and is changing its curriculum.
By Rose Alexis | Published 11/15/2005 | Read more »
Read this informative article and find out what your horoscope sign is. Depending on the date you were born, your personality could be cooperative or
sassy, blameful, or brave!
sassy, blameful, or brave!
By Kassidy Emmerson | Published 2/27/2006 | Read more »
Why write at all? Why submit yourself to the everlasting torture of rejections? Margaret Atwood helps me see my purpose by showing me what can be done and how.
By Sherwin Pineda | Published 3/6/2006 | Read more »
The Mets made a brief run last year before falling short, but they have added some big names to this year's roster as they chase the Braves in the NL East. This article previews the 2006 Mets.
By Prinalgin | Published 3/25/2006 | Read more »
This is a graduate level paper written on Robert Merton's anomie theory and it's relation to addiction in today's society. It's approximately nine pages in length.
By Jetlag Democracy | Published 2/21/2006 | Read more »
You hear a lot about the Hurricane from officials and others, but often the resident's ideas are left out. Well, here is my take on this natural disaster!
By Brandy Holden- Williams | Published 3/14/2006 | Read more »
In trying to decide whether or not to adopt a kitten, one generally contemplates two issues which can and do arise with having a pet kitten: litter training and scratching.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 3/10/2006 | Read more »
Most people are aware of the extrinsic reward system, but how many are keenly aware of the intrinsic, or of the value of combining the two in order to motivate and reward children in the classroom?
By Rose Alexis | Published 11/10/2005 | Read more »
The novel Factotum by Charles Bukowski compared to the film Barfly based on the novel.
By Amy Madore | Published 11/9/2005 | Read more »
During the 16th century a movement swept through the Christian provinces of the European continent. This movement began as a conflict between the newly emerging nation-states, and the local governments they hoped to incorporate in their fold.
By Michael DiNatale | Published 8/21/2005 | Read more »
How to get the best out of employees, friends and acquaintances.
By Amrevis | Published 8/26/2005 | Read more »
Republicans declared the death of outrage at the actions of Bill Clinton, but outrage has truly died with the actions of the current President, George W. Bush, and not a single person seems to care.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/30/2005 | Read more »
The mystique surrounding Buddhist meditation is explored its role in modern Western society is assessed.
By Timothy Adams | Published 4/24/2005 | Read more »
The Terri Schiavo saga has crossed the line from media circus into the theater of the absurd. John Edward, a self-proclaimed psychic and former TV show host, addressed the Schiavo controversy on the March 24 edition of "Fox & Friends".
By Mary Shaw | Published 3/31/2005 | Read more »
Already dedicated exercisers make small but costly mistakes regularly in their workouts, and one tiny change can have a huge impact on the results. Mistake-proof your exercise for a better workout and a much better body.
By Karen B. Cohen | Published 9/25/2005 | Read more »
In America today there is too much emphasis in protecting kids from real and imagined fears. We risk raising a generation that huddles in houses afraid of everything, or takes the opposite road and adopts a high-risk lifestyle.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/17/2005 | Read more »
What can we possibly learn from Indian culture, which could do nothing to defend itself from a single invader that chose to plunder its people during the last 1000 or so years!
By Amrevis | Published 10/27/2005 | Read more »
California residents know they live in an area prone to its share of natural disasters. We worry about fires all summer and mudslides all winter. We prepare for earthquakes, and we wonder about the effects of a tsunami.
By Carol Anne Carroll | Published 11/21/2005 | Read more »
After years of creative frustration, filmmaker and Monty Python member Terry Gilliam is back. The Brothers Grimm recently showed in theaters and contained many familiar Gilliam themes. However, his most recent film, Tideland, is causing much controversy.
By Steve Chantos | Published 10/31/2005 | Read more »
Houston's work reveals both an adherence to and a departure from the accepted or established conventions of adventure literature. To assess Houston's work, I will examine several prevalent conventions, which originate in British adventure literature.
By Jackie Baker | Published 10/27/2005 | Read more »
Live life with a smile on your face no matter what comes your way. Always have faith, and strive to make the impossible, possible! Gracefully fulfill your aspirations with perseverance.
By Amisha Dave | Published 3/13/2006 | Read more »
While top ten rankings are a worthy goal, shelling out money to an SEO that makes such pie-in-sky claims will leave you frustrated and probably wishing you had spent your cash on something more useful, like snake oil.
By Karri Flatla | Published 4/24/2006 | Read more »
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