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I am married to a wonderful woman named Carmella who is the heart beat of my life. I have worked labor jobs all my life, but have always been a thinker. I still remember my high school teacher reprimanding me for telling him that people who suffer from heart

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Autos > Fuel Economy What is alternative fuel?: 1 of 14
There are actually two different definitions for alternative fuel. One is a fuel that has been tested and proven to be capable of replacing gasoline in the internal combustion engine, the other definition is any fuel source that can power the vehicle, tool, or whatever requires the energy release.Fuel is a stored energy which... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Is it better to buy a store-bought computer or build one yourself?: 3 of 39
If you are going to use your computer for word processing, web surfing, keeping household recipes and address books, go buy a computer off the shelf. Better yet, get a refurbished computer from a reputable dealer and plug it into your old monitor. On the other hand, if you want the technology to perform for you, then you want... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Should you buy a property that has mold?: 1 of 9
Absolutely not, you may be buying a lot more than just a home. Molds have been used in experimental labs for the development of Biochemical weapons, mold spores carry biotoxins that can go airborne, some even more so than anthrax.While the medical community, the CDC, and the insurance companies are all playing off mold illnes... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Does volatility in the stock market signal economic growth or decline?: 1 of 6
Volatility in the stock market in my opinion is a sign of economic decline. When the economy is booming and everybody's getting jobs and going to work the stock market skyrockets, with only some shakiness occurring after rapid climbs in market prices.While the government keeps coming up with how green the grass is in our econ... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Global warming: Is it as bad as it's made out to be?: 21 of 117
Greenhouse Effect, Real or Not RealAre we creating a greenhouse effect with Carbon dioxides and other greenhouse gasses, or is the earth just going through some changes? This is a question for each to ponder, and even the scientists are in disagreement over whether or not we are causing Global Warming.Personally, from serious... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Is online video/Internet TV here to stay?: 14 of 78
There is no doubt about it. All we need to do is look at history and see how our fascination and need for communication, has laid the path for technological advances to follow. For example, the discovery of sound waves and the following inventions of the telephone and the phonograph. Being able to communicate with someone 100... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Can intelligent design be considered a science: 6 of 29
OK, if intelligent design cannot be considered a theory of science, then neither should the theory of evolution. I find it much less difficult to believe that something very intelligent created life with such complex components as to baffle even the greatest evolutionist. An eye incomplete would be a hindrance to the creature... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most amazing gardening experience: 21 of 62
Growing Gourds is a Personal ExperienceAs a gourd artist, one year I tried growing gourds for myself to get some gourds to do my artwork on. What a surprise that turned out to be, it changed from being a one year thing to an annual desire.The very first year of growing lagenaria gourds we planted a half dozen spots with 3 see... More..
Education > Homeschooling Public school vs home studies: 4 of 10
There is a myth about home schooling and the feeling by those who are guessing, that home schooling your children denies the that all valuable social building environment they need. This simply isn't true, and has been generated by psychological observation to see how children interact as they grow. What is missing from this ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Is there too much sex on TV?: 24 of 54
TV and movies have a great impact not only on individuals, but on society as a whole. I remember back in the days when girls and women wore full once piece bathing suits and swim caps at the pools, but if you look across the decades, you will see TV and commercialism pushing back the barriers of the acceptable and non accepta... More..