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David M Brown, a resident of Tucker, Georgia is a writer of science fiction and fantasy as well as historical non-fiction. He has just finished his first full-length historical non-fiction book about his late father's army unit during the Korean War. He is

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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 What does Barack Obama need to do in his first 100 days as he starts his presidency?: 12 of 62
To begin with and honestly, this writer did not vote for President Barack Obama. However, having this in mind, this does not mean that this writer will not support the new president. It is important that all Americans do what they can, no matter their political affiliation or beliefs, to support soon-to-be President Obama. He... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Internet as a threat to newspapers: 6 of 31
It is interesting that many believe that our present financial crisis is causing the threat to the newspaper/print media to take a nose dive. Well, in this writer's opinion, and he certainly does not have all of the answers, is this: the Internet, since its inception nearly 30 years ago, is the absolute reason for the decline... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Setting a timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq is a terrible mistake: 16 of 81
Setting a timetable in any conflict is not the greatest of ideas. Once again, the United States commits itself to lead the world in a cause that can make it a safer place to live and once again, due to the internal politics of the country, it is looking to turn the tables and a blind eye to something that has been around for ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Publishing your first book: 4 of 20
Publishing your first book can be a real stressful time in your life, but I personally have learned that it can also be extremely adventurous, challenging and rewarding all at the same time. I do believe that these ideas are all up to the individual wanting to spend the time to write the book, having people read the book for ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Should the parents who "prayed" their daughter to death be prosecuted?: 1 of 5
What is wrong here is that the parents did not let their daughter die. They prayed to a higher authority, God, asking Him to help their daughter heal or for some miracle to make her better. There have been many instances where such miracles have occurred, yet, not all have been answered. There is no doubt that God is the g... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should you buy someone a pet for Christmas?: 1 of 5
Why not? My wife has been saying for some time now that she would love a new dog. I really wanted to get her a new dog for Christmas and I think it would bring smiles upon smiles to her face considering the fact that she lost her dog Bandit in 2007 a week before Thanksgiving. That was a sad evening, but Bandit was 12 years ol... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is Humanism a religion?: 5 of 24
Humanism is not a religion. Humanism according to www.thefreedictionary.com humanism is defined as "A system of thought that rejects religious beliefs and centers on humans and their values, capacities, and worth." Basically, this says that humanism is a secular belief and that it is something that only relates probably to th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Banning smoking in public areas: 21 of 100
Banning smoking in public places is a debate that this writer has been thinking about for a long time. As an avid non-smoker during his teen years, he could not stand his parents and his brothers smoking all throughout the house and even at the dinner table. At that time in this writer's life, he really believed it was bad fo... More..
Sciences > Physics Determine the best sources of energy for the future: 6 of 28
First, what has to be determined is when does the future truly begin? Most would say that the future began with the turn of the century into the 21st. It appears not much has changed and we are still using coal-based fuels for energy and at the same time, scientists are looking at ways of using other sources for energy. Nucle... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking with God: 50 of 221
Walking with God Walking with God There is nothing greater. It is not something to put off until later. Walking with God Should be first and foremost He is your greatest of Hosts. A walk with God Is Ever So Needed You should never doubt Him or Leave Him. Walking with God He is always there. Ask, God ... More..