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I'm a Canadian living in London, Ontario. I have written several short stories and two novelettes, but never tried to publish them. I have had letters-to-the-editor published in The Londoner, the London Free Press, the Toronto Sun, the New York Times, the

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Wearing fur is not immoral: 4 of 27
I have read a few of the articles written under this title. Most of the writers seem to think that the wearing of fur is immoral because the animals that are bred on fur farms are treated in a cruel fashion. So, those who wear fur must be completely immoral. If that's the case, what about the people that eat those tender vea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Murder: 7 of 47
Steven Truscott murdered Lynne Harper So the police in Canada say Steve was fourteen, Lynne was only twelve I'm innocent, Steve cried night and day. But Steven was quickly convicted As child in nineteen fifty nine Harshness await this very young lad For poor Steven was sentenced to hang. His sentence was commuted to life Aft... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Is affirmative action fair?: 10 of 65
Affirmative action is nothing more than a vehicle where lazy people, who happen to be part of a minority, can get jobs and promotions solely based on the color of their skin. I have seen this in action in the Ontario Provincial Police. If they had to choose between hiring a black person with grade 12 education or a white man... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History The Spanish-American War: 1 of 6
In the 19th century, there was strong expansionist sentiment in the United States. Americans tried, but failed, to seize territory from Britain in the War of 1812. But the U.S. did annex half of Mexico in the Mexican-American War. In 1898, the U.S. government targeted Spain's only remaining overseas territories in Cuba, Puer... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unwanted children: 1 of 6
A thirteen-year-old girl. Is rushed to ICU, To save her American dream From the deadly swine flu. A thirteen-year-old girl, A dropout from everything, Searches in the cold for a meal, In the garbage behind Burger King. A thirteen-year-old girl, Becomes a sex slave with no will, Because her evil parents Could not pay their co... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) The decline of the US as a world power: 8 of 47
There is one fact that is telling about all empires throughout history - each will fall in the same time frame it took to rise. For example, the Roman Empire took 400 years to rise to its pinacle and 400 years to fall. And the United States is no different. It is as much of an empire as imperial Britain was during the 18th a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) The new cold war: 3 of 17
The New Cold War is in progress as I write this article. Like the Old Cold War, this one is also focusing on gaining ground and prestige. But unlike the old war, the battles of the New Cold War will be bloodless. Nonetheless, there will be battles for one of the last unexplored frontiers on Earth. The high Arctic Region. A t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Is suicide an unforgiveable sin?: 13 of 69
According to the Christian Bible, suicide is a sin. One of God's Ten Commandments states, "Thou shall not kill." When a person commits suicide, he or she is killing. It's just that simple. Is suicide unforgivable? It is often repeated in the New Testament that the only way to get into heaven is through Jesus Christ. When a p... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Are we ready for artificial intelligence: 2 of 10
In 1993, Verner Vinge, a respected scientist and mathematician, wrote, "Within 30 years, we will have the technological means to create super-human intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will end." Mr. Vinge wrote this in a paper presented at the VISION-21 Symposium, sponsored by NASA Lewis Research Center and the Ohio A... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Satire: The end of the Internet: 2 of 10
According to comScore, an Internet-marketing research company, over one billion people aged 15 and over used the Internet from home and work globally for the first time. Reported on January 23, 2009. The Asia-Pacific region led the way at 41%, followed by Europe at 28% and North America at 18%. As far as countries are concer... More..