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I have a degree in Business Administration with 20+ years as a business professional. I am a Jill of all Trades - Master of Some. I am a freelance published writer of poetry.

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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Are high taxes on cigarettes fair?: 2 of 47

Are cigarette taxes fair? No. Not only NO but NO WAY MAN! In some states they still call this a sin tax. Cigarettes are legal to buy and consume, just like Mountain Dew, Diet Coke, Cookies, Candy Bars and Dr. Pepper. Those who support the taxes use the 'mere' link of second hand smoke and direct smoke inhalation of cigarette...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Street children: 1 of 10

The Invisible Youth I reviewed our clearinghouse outreach site "The Invisible Youth" recently and discovered that Russell, Founder and Creator of The Invisible Youth, in his infinite wisdom, has created a place of help for youths to find answers. Why? He was a homeless youth, abandoned by his parents, and the system punished...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Denial: 1 of 10

Denial is the first of five stages in the process that we go through psychologically with death, separation and extreme change like divorce. When we are not ready to accept the painful reality of what this separation from a loved one does to us, we deny it the emotional release as if it would bring us to despair and we would...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights The lover as rapist: An alarming trend: 3 of 23

Rape is rape. No means NO. It does not matter how far the rapist is allowed to go. A women's clothing has nothing to do with it. When the woman says NO, she means NO. Not maybe if I just push it she'll just agree. When you are violated by man or woman, it does not only harm your body, it harms your spirit when you are violat...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Problems in America: 7 of 53

Desire Desire for flight to planet Peace Result of Urban angst? Result of Urban blissful stupidity in its desire to control completely. Quest for philosophy The Search for Truth? All philosophy the "Rapture" seeks to destroy as they conclude it is their right by written ploy, scribed by unlearned men of greed with hatred in ...
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues A look at childhood obesity statistics in the US: 3 of 22

A Look at Childhood Obesity Statistics in the US 1-Over 60 million adults and 9 million children are obese in the U.S. alone. Obesity is triggered by an energy in-balance that results from consuming too many calories and not getting enough exercise. Behavior and the environment are some of the causes and the fact that we eat...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Chain reactions: 7 of 50

The Space Between Maliciously he defiles with contempt and in pleasure takes Affronts human decency as my spirit he then mutilates. The instinct of preservation simultaneously combusts to create A ferocious reaction that vehemently in repulsion agitates. Vexation ignited by the inhumane abomination, Inspiring turbulence in p...
Health & Fitness > Pharmaceuticals (Other) Assessing Wal-Mart pharmacy prices and services: 1 of 7

Assessing Wal-Mart Pharmacy Prices and Services I have never purchased my prescription drugs from Walmart due to the long lines and the zoo atmosphere found in every one I've ever shopped at. I actually call it "Wally World". I am however excited to learn that those who are on a limited income and are on medications, that th...
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Teen advice: How to resist bullying: 4 of 27

How do you resist a bully? You grab yourself an equalizer so that you're the same size, and you don't back down. A bully will always pick on someone smaller, younger and more fragile than themselves, for if they fought someone their own age and size, they would get their butt beat, and they know it. They are very much the co...
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Teen advice: How to get over a relationship: 8 of 45

How do you get over a relationship? Realize that you are going through a process of grief for you will feel the separation and loss after becoming close or intimate with someone. The five stages in the process of grief are: 1. DENIAL/SHOCK - numbness, sense of unreality, initial panic, fear, disbelief, confusion, defensivene...