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Besides writing assembly work procedures at my former job, most of the the writing I've done is online. I started by writing parody articles for a humor website called the Movementarian. It was fun writing a bunch of nonsense for shear enjoyment and developing

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Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Should public organizations and schools distribute condoms?: 1 of 34
Why do we want to give public organizations and schools the authority to distribute condoms to children? Is it necessary for a learning institute to provide birth control for its students? Shouldn't schools simply teach and inform students when it comes to questions relating to sexual reproduction and leave the responsibility... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Having your ex as a friend: 3 of 72
Having your ex as a friend can be an ideal situation, especially if children are involved. Young children are very impressionable and if their parents have managed to remain civil with each other after going through the ordeal of a divorce, can be very beneficial to everyone involved. Adults sometimes forget their youngsters ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Winter: 3 of 53
Don't be fooled; winter is not any fun. If you are getting older and going through a mid-life crisis (remember your parents always talking about it happening to one of their friends or neighbors), then very little in life seems funny.It is even less amusing if you live in a cold northern climate as I do. My observation is thi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The role of intelligence in modern society: 2 of 31
Modern life is full of challenges and many difficult choices. To meet these challenges we must be able to make intelligent decisions. An intelligent mind observes the problems in society, including killing, disease, pollution, poverty, among others. Observing this, the intelligent mind sees the causes and therefore the soluti... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Dealing with family gossip: 5 of 53
Here's a little advice for those folks who are dealing with rampant rumors. Don't believe them; plain and simple! If you start trusting second or third hand information from anyone, no matter who they are, you're just inviting trouble. The only words you need to believe are the ones you hear first hand. Comments, as we all kn... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality The fundamentals of self-awareness: 2 of 20
Self-awareness implies that we have the ability to recognize in ourselves a form of intelligence that is capable of functioning at a much higher level than any other animal. This self-awareness in oneself is the understanding of the mind's ability to remember and to reason, using a thought process that surpasses any species. ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Britney bald: Why did Britney Spears shave her head?: 14 of 130
Not being trained as a psychiatrist, and only having seen one, once or twice, I can only say, the reason I think Britney Spears shaved her head, bald is deep rooted (pardon the pun). Here's what I think may be happening in this girl's life, quite simply; too much exposure. I'm not just referring to the paparazzi fascination f... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to safely share the road with motorcycles: 2 of 15
Anyone who has ever had a mishap on a motorcycle understands how quickly a joy ride can turn into a spill and thrill ride. If you have ever been unfortunate enough to be in a motorcycle mishap yet fortunate enough to be in a minor one, you should consider yourself lucky.Although I have had only a couple of minor mishaps in my... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Barry Bonds be allowed into the Hall of Fame?: 10 of 56
Should Barry Bonds be allowed into the Hall of Fame?Although I would feel terrible as would the vast majority of baseball fans if it is proven conclusively that Barry Bonds is or at some point was a user of steroids. Even if it is proven, I feel it is important to include him in the "Major League Baseball Hall of Fame". He is... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for choosing your own writing space: 8 of 44
Naturally I can't tell you where the best place for you to write is; that is something you will find out in time. I can tell you what has worked for me. First though, I have to tell you that I love to write. I believe when you love writing, you can write almost anywhere provided you have a pen and paper handy or you have an e... More..