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I am a long-time job gypsy, working in the sciences, engineering, social services, civil service, food services, operation of moving machinery and sales.

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Morning coffee: 1 of 67
[v1]I wake up in a stupor each day,Drag myself to the office anyway.Make coffee, but nobody drinks it but me.The aroma starts to bring me around,Picks me up when I'm still feeling down.I love the stuff, but nobody drinks it but me.[v2]Snicker doodle, or plain old dark roast,With a cupcake, or a piece of wheat toast,I need the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Should the US place missile defenses in Europe despite Russia's opposition?: 1 of 37
Pursuit of a good defense is admirable as long as said defense is able to withstand the consequences of provocation. In following the "progress" of anti-ballistic missile defense technology, it is difficult to overlook the numerous "failures" and the "rigged successes" where transponders were loaded into the target missile so... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Lost: 1 of 34
LOST For DummiesDo you ever feel late to the party when it comes to intelligently discussing LOST? Are you frequently dazed and confused when someone mentions The Others? You're not alone. Even the most loyal fans can sometimes find themselves "lost" when it comes to speaking coherently about the convoluted primary plot and ... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: The future: 1 of 28
If you believed the futurists of the 1960's, we should be approaching utopia by now. Shows like "The 21st Century" hosted by Walter Cronkite painted a rosy, though sometimes naive portrait of the future. Well, pardon me while I start up my rocket belt with a punch card. Numerous science fiction writers of the era envisioned a... More..
Sciences > Earth Science (Other) Is human space travel to the planet Mars too dangerous?: 1 of 24
Of course travel to Mars, 150 million miles of hard vacuum and cosmic radiation away, is too dangerous and it will probably remain so for the foreseeable future. This question is phrased not, "should we go to Mars", or, "will we ever get to Mars", so it remains open to interpretation as to what currently constitutes "too dang... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What responsibility does the world bear for rehabilitating child soldiers from the horror of serving in armed conflict?: 4 of 82

The children of war-torn countries actually fighting the war is certainly not a new phenomena. The mass graves discovered in Kosovo at the conclusion of that civil conflict are a testimony to the overall brutality of war, thrust upon men, women and children alike. It's not unreasonable to assume that children also ended up pa... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The history and ethics of affirmative action: 1 of 18
The brief history of affirmative action begins March 6, 1961 with Executive Order 10925. It was first introduced by President Kennedy as a way to address persistent discrimination despite civil rights laws and constitutional rights. After President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into existence in 1964, it took another ye... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US arm Sunnis in Iraq?: 1 of 18
The U.S. has made mistakes in the past by arming groups which in a short time end up becoming enemies. One glaring example is the arming of the Mujahadenn in Afghanistan. The goal was to stifle what was considered Soviet adventurism and expansion during the final years of the Cold War by arming the resistance fighters. In ord... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Will the current peace process in the Middle East yield lasting results?: 4 of 50
There will be no large scale improvement in the Middle East anytime soon because the fundamental positions of the primary players have not changed. Regardless of how intensive a whirl-wind tour the current lame-duck administration concocts for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, it is simply impossible to change the politica... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Record collecting: Who is keeping vinyl alive and why?: 2 of 20

Rumors regarding the death of vinyl have been greatly exaggerated and the music industry is the primary blame. As a long time vinyl collector who meticulously maintained my albums and turntables, I struggled with the numerous format changes over the years and the space requirements for a growing vinyl collection with a life o... More..