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I live in New Brunswick, Canada. I'm a husband and father of two. I work in an information services department. I've traveled a bit with my job to places like England, Australia, France, and different parts of Canada and the US.

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Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Keeping religion to yourself: 5 of 19
Some people will freely talk about their religious beliefs with anyone. Other people would never dare to speak aloud about their thoughts and feelings about their religion. No matter on which end of the continuum that you reside, you'll have a strong feeling about this topic. The question is: are you going to let the rest of... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Email etiquette for internal business communication: 6 of 22
Do you want people to be able to read and understand your E-Mails? It's a bigger issue than you might think. Consider this: E-Mail is a popular medium of business communication, having largely replaced the internal paper memorandum. Millions of E-Mails are exchanged within company networks every day. Many E-Mails, if not mos... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Queen: 6 of 19
Helen Mirren gave a stellar performance as Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen. When I first saw the posters for the movie, I was amazed at how much Mirren's face resembled the Queen's. The physical resemblance wasn't as impressive in the movie, but after I began watching the movie I forgot everything else as Mirren brought the ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Do celebrities deserve some level of privacy?: 26 of 76
Celebrities are entitled to a measure of privacy, as any individual should receive. As a practical matter, however, celebrities need to prepare themselves for the high probability that their privacy will be compromised. The fact of the matter is that many people find celebrities to be exciting, interesting, and great fodder ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Advice for Rupert Murdoch if he takes over the Wall Street Journal: 4 of 11
Dear Rupert Murdoch: Congratulations! You've won one of the biggest media prizes in existence today, for the low, low price of $5.0 billion! You're a winner! Regards, The Dow Jones Company & the Bancroft Family # # # In all seriousness, Mr. Murdoch has succeeded in purchasing the Dow Jones Company and with it he has gained o... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Facts about the Sun: 9 of 24
Our Sun is the major source of light and life in our solar system. It warms the Earth's surface and keeps the planets, asteroids, and comets in formation. The Earth would be a frozen ball of ice and rock without the Sun's radiant power. Here are ten facts about our Sun for your education and entertainment - plus one bonus fa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should the Chicago Cubs end the practice of the 7th inning guest conductor of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame?": 6 of 16
"Take Me Out To The Ballgame" is an indispensable part of the Chicago Cubs experience. It must live on! I'm not from Chicago, but I've been to both Wrigley Field and "new" Comiskey Park (or US Cellular Field, as it's now known) to see baseball games on more than one occasion. By far, Wrigley has a better feeling of authentic... More..
Other What do you do when you suddenly feel lonely in a crowd?: 13 of 34
Contrary to what you might think, a crowd can be an easy place to feel lonely. While it's true that there is strength in numbers and that it can feel really good to be surrounded by a large group of friends and family, it doesn't feel good to be in a group of people who are indifferent or even hostile towards you. Thus, a la... More..
Other Creative ways to pop bubble wrap: 5 of 13
Extreme boredom demands extreme measures! Styrofoam and cardboard are pretty cool for poking holes through or otherwise destroying. Ubiquitous plastic bags and insulating wrap, by contrast, usually rate very low on the fun and excitement scales. But forget about all of those, because the real gem of any packaged good is... b... More..
Food & Drink > Soft Drinks Which is better: Coke or Pepsi?: 21 of 53
I have drunk vast quantities of both Coke and Pepsi during the past thirty years. Although that's an accomplishment of questionable value, it seems to me that I have a very good idea of how both drinks taste. It's funny how carbonated water can evoke the same strong reactions that beer or wine do. With wine, you have a alcoh... More..