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Adam Woodworth grew up in the small river town of Nauvoo, Illinois, just a little over an hour north of Hannibal, Missouri, the home of the legendary Mark Twain. A story-teller at heart, Adam always enjoyed creating stories and poetry. In 1998, he had an

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Business > Nonprofits Do executives in the nonprofit sector earn too much: 2 of 4
I sometimes hear from volunteers of various charities that non-profit executives make too much money. I've even heard some volunteers who have said that paying staff is a waste of donor dollars. Why would volunteers say this? Probably the biggest reason is that the volunteers aren't seeing what you, as the non-profit executi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Should there be a limit on punitive damages in civil suits?: 2 of 4
A child is handicapped for life due to doctor neglect at birth. This child, right out of the womb, now has significantly fewer opportunities than does his normal birth counterpart just down the hall. The handicapped child potentially looks at a lifetime of extensive therapy, surgeries, and special accommodations to do simple... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Do artificial flavors and artificial colors affect your child's behavior?: 1 of 2
The next time your child attends one of his or her friend's birthday parties and have sucked down gallons of red punch and colored cake icing, take notice. I never believed that artificial colors and artificial flavors could have an effect on a child's behavior and mood until I saw it first hand. When my kids eat foods with ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Should Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich face penalities for spending $5,800 on commuting?: 1 of 1
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Governor Rod Blagojevich flies from his home in Chicago, Illinois to Springfield (the capitol of Illinois) daily at a price tag of $5,800 per day. In two five-day weeks, he'll rack up a commute of $58,000. This is more than most teachers' annual salaries and exceeds the average income in... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Character Counts Program and its shortcomings: 1 of 1
Many schools across the country have adopted the Character Counts program in their schools. This program aims to teach children how to have good character under what the program calls the "six pillars of character" which include: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. These pillars are im... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hating other people: 28 of 47
When we hate other people, we are no better than the person in which we target our anger. I HAVE BEEN WRONGED But, I do not hate. I HAVE BEEN WRONGED But, I do not humiliate. I HAVE BEEN WRONGED But, I do not agitate. I HAVE BEEN WRONGED Am I mad? Yes. Am I angry? Definitely. Does it consume me? No. Do I forgive? In time. More..
Business > General Management Reduce stress with better work-life balance: 14 of 22
Work-life balance can sound like an oxymoron to those of us who are work-a-holics, but if you are spending more time at work then you are the moron. Many people I know get into the trap of "If I work more, I'll get paid more and shoot up the corporate ladder faster." You strap your pager and cell phone onto your belt, slip y... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Is blood thicker than water?: 50 of 77
I've always heard people say that blood is thicker than water and that you stick by your family no matter what. You should, no matter how wronged you were by the family member, set it aside, forgive... and forget. I don't believe that just because you are "blood related" to someone that you should just roll over to be bullie... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards When to pay cash and when to use a credit card: 38 of 55
My credit card company hates me. I work very hard to make larger payments and continue to fight to get my card paid off at the end of each month. I've discovered that there are a world of benefits that credit card companies offer and it's advantageous to take advantage of them if, and only if, you don't carry a balance on yo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Has political correctness undermined free speech in the US?: 43 of 61
Free speech isn't free. If you think it is, pick up the phone and call the family of a dead soldier. These men and women fought for our right to have free speech. But, what of political correctness? In a free society, political correctness can most certainly undermine free speech if that political correctness is used to limi... More..