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I am 51 years old (not 51 years young as some would say), I am proud of having lived this long.
I am now old enough to know better and young enough to do it anyway. :)
I have been many places, seen many things and like to share information, as I also love

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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Does the war on terror threaten civil liberties in the US?: 3 of 34
The war on terrorism very much affects civil liberties in the United States. Not actually, the war on terrorism, there is hardly such a war. The pre-emptive strike against Iraq threatens the U.S. civil rights. With the help of worldwide countries, backing the fight on terrorism would have dismantled. The pre-emptive strike a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Honesty is the best policy: 12 of 133
Telling the truth all the time is not necessarily a good idea, but Honesty is still the best policy.Sounds like one heck of a contradiction except not telling the truth all the time does not necessarily mean telling lies.I see people do it all the time, especially friends, "I'm your friend and I am not going to lie to you".In... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty Assessing the death penalty: 14 of 139
The death penalty is not a deterrent it is more of a psychological copping out for the criminal. Banning the Death Penalty in these United States of America is the best policy. A nihilist approach, simply banning the death penalty without restructuring the punishment rules, would be a mistake, but the death penalty proves its... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Are candidates missing an opportunity to connect with voters on open government issues?: 3 of 27
The media says that the economy and Iraq are the two issues of most concern in the 2008 Presidential Election. However, the media has said many things political lately and walked away with egg on the face. Personally, when I got my little survey card, I did not put "Open Government" at the top of my list simply because I did ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Will O.J. Simpson go to jail this time?: 3 of 27
O.J. Simpson was exonerated by the criminal courts for having killed his wife Nichole Simpson and Ron Goldman. Even the jury from that trail would say after the verdict that they thought he was guilty. The legal system had itself, blocked a possible a guilty verdict. Back then, Simpson used the "police hate blacks and plante... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) US Elections: Why you should not base your vote on gender or skin color: 1 of 9
Unfair prejudice has no color or gender. It has not religion (creed) or affiliations with any specific group. This 2008 Presidential election is the most compelling, most wondrous election in the history of the United States. I hear some people around me saying, "I won't vote for a this or that'". You may fill in the "this or... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Thoughts on Saint Bernadette: 1 of 9
THE SLEEPING SAINT OF NEVERS, Bernadette of Lourdes, her body 46 years in the grave called the "perfect preservation". Sister Bernadette Marie-Soubirous might have been the Patron Saint of those who cannot afford plastic surgery. Even those not of the Catholic Faith are mesmerized by her life, experiences and remarkable natur... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck: 1 of 9
"Of Mice and Men", by John Steinbeck, is one of the most often banned books in the world. Considered the sixth most challenged book in the 1990's, this book, often "required reading" in many high schools and colleges, is still being challenged in schools and libraries around the country. There is a difference between "challen... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to repair burns in carpets: 1 of 9
Our first lesson is that if we have bought a new carpet, have the installer leave the "remnants" of the same carpet, just in case. This is not only useful in repairs, if the remnant is large enough, you can utilize it where a "most walked" are of your carpeting has become noticeably trampled or discolored. A burn from a ciga... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being trapped: 13 of 115
In my mind, as in my soul,A darkness lay I don't control.A cage of man, which is not me.A want to fit society.The dressing right to show my couth,A hairstyle just to please untruth.The need to be just only me,But trapped inside society.To dance the dance that is my own,To deafly follow my own tone.I break the chain; I am my l... More..