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Are Prisons Effective?
To diminish crime, what should we do? Should we throw the criminal in prison so that when they get out, they will think twice before committing another crime? Having criminals in prison keeps them off our streets, which makes society feel safe. But is prison the only solution for preventing crime? Or is there an alternative to it? Research has shown that prison is not effective, as it does not reduce crime, despite placing criminals in prison. It may be that offenders are encouraged to reoffend after finishing their sentence. However, do they reoffend because of what they are surrounded by, more crime? What causes criminals to step forward and end their lives in prison? A tragic trend which has increased in recent years.
By Krishna Bhandari8 years ago in Criminal
Every University Student Should Have to Take a Women's Studies Course
Coming from a small town, I knew I was more “progressive” than a lot of other people in my area, but I also knew that there was a lot I was missing out on and sheltered from because of where I come from. Before going away to university, I had never even heard of Women’s Studies, and all I knew about feminism was what was depicted in the media, which was pretty much that all feminists were "man-haters" and that their end goal was to eliminate the male species.
By Faith8 years ago in Viva
What You Should Do When Stocks Start to Drop
The stock market is notoriously volatile. There are highs and lows every day, and if you're unfortunate, you might end up experiencing one of the worst stock market crashes in history. Figuring out how to navigate the volatility of the market is what will determine how successful you are as a stock investor.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Trader
Best Soccer Forwards of All Time
No disrespect to any defenders, defensive midfielders, or goalkeepers, as all of those positions are important and necessary to win, but forwards are why we watch soccer. We tune in to watch offensive players score goals, possess unnaturally good ball control, and dribble through defenders, hopefully making them look silly. Throughout soccer history, there have been countless experts in all three of those disciplines but who's the been best? The debate has raged on for decades. Different eras make it hard to properly compare and contrast players, not to mention team strength, playing styles, and competition faced. Taking all of those factors into account, I have picked the ten best soccer forwards to ever play the beautiful game.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Cleats
8 Must See Places in Rome
1. The Trevi Fountain Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Trevi Fountain is a true masterpiece. It's truly relaxing to sit under the 26 meter tall fountain and take in the incredible craftsmanship. The fountain is built upon an ancient water source, the Acqua Vergine. The design of the fountain we see today was designed by Nicola Salvi in 1730 and completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762. This ancient fountain is truly incredible as you walk up one of the many side streets leading to the fountain, you begin to hear the sound of rushing water and suddenly in front of you is this stunning fountain. No trip to the Trevi Fountain would be complete without tossing a coin into the fountain and some Italian gelato from one of the surrounding parlors. I highly recommend the near by gelato shop Venchi. With chocolate running down the wall behind the counter and a choice of the most delicious flavours of gelato you could think of, Venchi is my personal favourite. Take some gelato from Venchi and relax whilst taking in the beautiful Trevi fountain. The fountain is even more of a spectacle at night, with lights shimmering over the water the fountain after the suns gone down is something not to miss.
By Beth Rose8 years ago in Wander
I Tried the LELO Sona Cruise Everyone's Talking About, and It's Amazing!
LELO is one of the hottest sex toy companies in the world right now. They were the ones who brought artistic and organic style to sex toys. They're also known for being the sex toy company featured in the first 50 Shades of Grey movie, not to mention a major innovator in the industry.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Filthy
The Road Not Taken
It’s rare that a team is able to build itself through the draft and find a bonafide superstar to anchor the franchise. The Seattle Supersonics turned Oklahoma City Thunder were able to find three in as many consecutive drafts from 2007-2009 with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. The Thunder had the makings of being perennial championship contenders for years to come. They achieved great team success during their time together, including an NBA Finals appearance; the only one in OKC’s franchise history. After their successful 2012 season, Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets after being unable to reach a contract agreement. This was the end for them as a trio, who at one point was walking down the same path of greatness together are now playing on opposing sides, going after the same goal.
By Chauncey Balsom8 years ago in Unbalanced
Ultimate Guide to Romantic Gift Giving for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a holiday that makes most men with children a little bit nervous. When you’re a child, it’s easy to come up with gifts for your own mother, but for the mother of your children, it is a bit more challenging. There are a lot of spoken and unspoken rules about romantic gift giving for Mother’s Day—and it’s all too easy to mess things up.
By [ENCLOSED]8 years ago in Humans
Top 10 TED Talks on Donald Trump
Ever since he announced his run for president, Donald Trump has been surrounded by controversy and the media. It seems that every time he says or does anything, it's all that's talked about until he decides to do it again, and then the cycle repeats. His antics have generated intense loyalty from some, while he's become so outlandish to others that some citizens have theorized that Trump may be Donald Duck. There have obviously been other theories and perspectives on the current president from a variety of different people.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in The Swamp
Uni vs. Apprenticeships
The choice between university or an apprenticeship is a tough one faced by most teenagers in the UK. When completing your A-Levels, choosing what to do after is a tough decision for many. At the mere age of 18, you're asked to choose what path you want to take for the rest of your life. What you choose to do at 18 years old can shape the adult you become. There are advantages and disadvantages to university and apprenticeships. However, it's important you make the decision that's right for you.
By Beth Rose8 years ago in Education
'Where the Bogles Live'—A Glimpse of Northern Irish Folklore
"There’s a bogle by the bour-tree at the lang loan heid, I canna thole the thocht o him, he fills ma hert wi dreid; He skirls like a hoolet, an he rattles aa his banes,
By Juliet W8 years ago in Horror
'Looks Photoshopped'
"Looks Photoshopped." Two words you see every day on social media (if you frequent any pages or groups that encourage photo sharing). Two words that annoy the hell out of me and probably any photographers/artists/graphic designers who sees them. It's such a nondescript, passive aggressive attack on someone's work and it does nothing but flag up the commenter's inability to understand or constructively address something that is beyond their capability.
By john harrison8 years ago in Photography
Therapy Isn't Selfish
Recently, someone boldly announced that therapy was senseless in that it was simply a time where the patient got to talk about themselves for an hour. They went on to imply that this was a selfish act by saying things like, "If you're a person that needs to pay someone to listen to you talk about yourself for an hour... *shrugs* that just seems weird and unnecessary." I didn't know what to say...so I didn't say anything, and then I felt even worse.
By Francis Grace8 years ago in Psyche
10 Top-Rated Fastest USB Car Chargers on Amazon
Being attached to your cellphone isn't really a problem per se; it's a way of life. Our phones carry all the apps that let us get from Point A to Point B, allow us to keep in touch with our friends, and can even help us earn money through investing apps. With all the chores they do, they've become indispensable.
By Buddy Brown8 years ago in Wheel
Living the Life of Pablo
The air outside was humid. Crickets chirped while I choked on my breath. I was crouched in a ball in my driveway, panting into the tops of my kneecaps, when a van pulled up outside of my house.
By Maisie Rapp8 years ago in Beat
How To Stay Connected with Your Military Wife While Deployed
Being in a military marriage is far more stressful than a typical marriage. Along with the stressors of everyday life, whether you are in the army on a domestic base or deployed in the air force in Germany, military spouses have to cope with the very real possibility of deployment. When your partner is deployed, a whole new category of problems typically arise in military relationships.
By [ENCLOSED]8 years ago in Serve
On Kanye and Anorexia
Kanye West’s mother died in Hollywood about nine years, eighteen days, and nineteen hours ago. She had gone through liposuction
By Maisie Rapp8 years ago in Poets
When Your Roommate Has Pets
You may be wondering, "what's wrong with living with animals? Those ones are sooooo cute!" And... You'd be right. They are very cute...and also not mine. I've never had a pet of my own. My family traveled a lot when I was in school and we just didn't have time for a pet, as much as I wanted one. During university, I lived mostly on campus which didn't allow pets until this past year. In September, I moved in with two girls, one who I knew and one who I did not. Both were lovely people who had pets, two of which are pictured here. Now, over my four months there, I learned a lot of things about living with pets, and moreover, living with pets that are not yours. Now there are a lot of pros to having pets. Science has proven that animals help us calm down and reduce stress, however, these adorable hell-spawn tended to cause more stress than I cared to have.
By Nicole Carlson8 years ago in Petlife
Is the iGen Going to Be a Problem?
In my marriage and family class a couple days ago, we talked about parenting children. I love children! I want my own someday in the near future once I am done with college. What got not only me but my class thinking was this question from my professor: “Do you think that parents are becoming lazy when it comes to handling their own children?” My following question was: Are they really?
By Madi Hauschild8 years ago in 01
'Rampage' Memories
I happened upon this crazy game in an arcade during my youth. I studied this game for a bit, and saw that this game was way different than anything else in the arcade, or on any system for that matter. For one thing, you weren't the hero, but rather, a giant monster. It looked like a King Kong or Godzilla movie, with soldiers shooting at the monsters from the building that were just begging to be leveled. Rampage was definitely a diamond in the rough.
By Nick Falkner8 years ago in Gamers