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I'm Chuck Hinson, and have been a writer for over a quarter-century. My syndicated column, "Coffee Talk", appeared in newspapers along the border of North and South Carolina in the late 1980s and early 90s. I've also written documentaries like "The Birth

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Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons What it's like to be arrested: 1 of 2
ARRESTED! You're driving back home after a trip to the grocer's, but without buckling up. A policeman notices, pulls you over, and asks for your license. He goes back to his cruiser for a few minutes, then comes back and asks you to step out of the car. Once you're out, he asks you to verify your name and address, then says,... More..
Entertainment > Celebrities (Other) About Lloyd Thaxton and The Lloyd Thaxton Show: 1 of 1
During the 1960's, THE LLOYD THAXTON SHOW was the favorite spot for thousands of young people throughout the United States. From the Monkees to the "Mashed Potato", Lloyd gave the kids an awesome mix of dance, special musical guest stars and the great Thaxton humor. When the show left the air, he went on to produce "Fight Ba... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Loss Balding men can have great styles too: 1 of 1
Merely mentioning the words "hair styling" to anyone with a full head of locks can bring dozens of ideas on how to embellish his looks. But, to the man with a bald pate, the phrase sounds rather ridiculous; how in the world can he style what he doesn't have? But, if you're one who has a hair deficit, the truth is that there ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa The Lost Boys of Sudan: 1 of 1
Of all the stories that have poured out of the Sudan, especially in the embattled region of Darfur lately, none have been more inspiring than that of the "Lost Boys." Named after a group of orphans in the story of Peter Pan, roughly 26,000 Sudanese boys were forced by the violence in Sudanese villages in the late 1980s to fl... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Training your dog yourself: 23 of 39
Anyone who has a canine buddy living with him knows the importance of obedience training. All too often, though, it's the dog that ends up training the owner, thus making it hard to get Fido to comply with any verbal commands at all. But there are things you can do to turn the tables and regain your position as master of the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty Death penalty being reconsidered in Kentucky after brutal rape and murder: 3 of 4
As the result of a crime so horrible that it has triggered the emotions of people throughout the nation, 27-year-old Robert Drown, Jr. of Kenova, W. Va., has recently been accused of murdering a Carter County, Kentucky woman and her two daughters and setting fire to their trailer to cover his offenses. What makes the story e... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Deciding to euthanize a pet: 23 of 28
On April 8, 2004, my kitchen floor was full of muddy footprints. At around five-thirty that afternoon, I'd come in from one of the saddest moments of my adult life: burying my best friend a Maine Coon feline wonder names Lightning - out in a little flower garden next to the house. In fact, if you were to look through my kitc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Commentary: Why Al Gore might be the answer for the Dems in 2008: 19 of 22
Imagine the game: It's the bottom of the tenth inning; after a long, hard-fought game for the title, the Democrats are down by one over the Republicans. The bases are loaded: on first, there's the star outfielder, Congress; on second, the famed shortstop, Constitution; on third, and ready for home, the catcher, Media. The De... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments When to start learning a musical instrument: 20 of 23
Years ago, when the writer was just barely into his teens, his dad came home from work carrying a gift of a battered, old guitar. But when he put the it in the excited youngster's hands, he suddenly took a big, calloused hand, put it over the fingerboard to keep him from playing! Then he said, "Son, wait a minute. Let me tel... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Tips for reversing the childhood obesity problem: 9 of 9
One of the saddest continuing tragedies this nation faces is the issue of childhood obesity. According to Anne Collins, well-known nutritionist and weight management expert, a full twenty-five percent of all Caucasian American children are either overweight or obese. For African-Americans and Hispanics, the news is gloomier:... More..