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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Hunting: 2 of 22
Grab a seat and sit down beside it..I'm going to tell you about an adventure that my grandfather and I went on years ago.As a young boy, I loved to go hunting and fishing with my grandfather.One day we set out to do a little hunting and fishing. We encountered a small problem when we soon found ourselves standing along a rush... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends The basics of Internet surfing for beginners: 3 of 22
Here's some Internet surfing basics that new Internet users need to know.The most important thing you need to do is to make sure you have your system protected from viruses and other malware. Most new computers will come with trial offers of some sort of anti-virus protection. You'll want to make sure that you have this progr... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues The costs and benefits of web forums: 1 of 5
Do you own a web site and want a way to give your visitors a way to share information and ideas? The first thing that might come to mind is a web forum. This is in theory the ideal setup from a technical standpoint. There are all sorts of forums available out there from the simple to complex. Technology seems to have made it ... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Should school districts provide cash rewards for high grades and test scores?: 14 of 67
I do not think it is a good idea to offer cash rewards to students for high grades and test scores. The notion that this would motivate students does not allow for all the downsides that I feel could occur.My first question is very simple. Where will the money come from? How would we fund such a program? We would not be payin... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Gas furnace safety tips: 2 of 8
Winter is on its way and soon you may find yourself turning on your heat to break up the damp winter chill. Flipping the thermostat to heat and turning it up is no big deal...or is it? If you are at the point of turning your heat on, then you should be able to answer the following question with little or no hesitation. That v... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Beginner's guide to file sharing and P2P systems: 3 of 9
My beginner's guide to file sharing and peer to peer (P2P)programs is simple...Don't do it. I have yet to see one of these programs that I would want to install on my system. As a new computer user, you must learn to be ever diligent in protecting your system. File sharing and P2P programs open the computer up to additional s... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) What to look for when buying a new furnace: 2 of 6
Buying a new furnace can be looked at from two perspectives. One, are you buying a furnace to replace one already in use, or two, are you buying a new furnace for a brand new home or a new installation?When buying to replace an older furnace you may want to consider how easily the new furnace will fit back into the existing i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to improve government oversight of the nuclear power industry: 2 of 6
One way to improve the government oversight of the nuclear power industry would be for people to take advantage of the right and ability to participate in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's rule-making process. Most public citizens may not know that they have access to the rule-making process and can provide input and commen... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Should third party collection agencies be legal?: 2 of 5
We are living in a world where identity theft is rampant. One of the things that I feel helps drive this escalating crime is none other than third party collections agencies. As the name implies, these are third parties that operate to collect debts for original creditors.You are very likely to run across these types of colle... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: Memories of a loved one and gardening: 13 of 31
Every time I look at a strawberry I think of my maternal grandfather. He was a avid gardener and practical joker. Papaw always grew a huge garden and he often grew cash crops that could be sold to passersby.My family would visit my grandparents almost every weekend. Papaw would set around and scheme out some sort of practical... More..