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I like to talk therefore I must write when there is noone to listen. I have a Bachelors degree in Religious Humanities, an Associate of Chaplaincy, and an Associate of Electricity. I have published several articles throughout my life and have many in print.

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Autos > Fuel Economy Should governments give tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles?: 5 of 14
Environmental protection and sustainment of world economies are what we are actually speaking of when we speak of alternative fuels. The large oil companies continue as always to persuade government and others with their money. The only way we can research and develop alternative fuels is to have some incentives in place.Oil ... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants How to choose exotic plants for your home: 4 of 11
When planning on the purchase of an exotic plant a person normally has an idea of what they want. I will not talk of individual plants as all our tastes are different and we will choose the plant we like the best.Just remember that a plant is a living thing. And as all living things needs to be nurtured, provided for and care... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Should we eliminate the penny?: 9 of 24
When we figure the cost of manufacturing a penny then a penny is not cost effective at all. The latest article I read says that it costs a little over two cents to make a penny.If this is the case then anyone who says we should keep a penny should realize that the national debt automatically increases the amount of pennies th... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Hemorrhoids: Symptoms and treatment: 3 of 8
Hemorrhoids are masses of tissues in the anal canal. These masses of tissues are surrounded by muscle and elastic fibres adn contain blood vessels. Most people believe that hemorrhoids are deformities in the anus. The fact is, hemorrhoids are present in all human beings. They re a part of the normal anatomy of the anal canal.... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for using a power drill: 3 of 8
A power drill is a piece of equipment that when provided a power source turns a drill bit and makes it do something useful such as drilling a hole or tightening a screw. There are two types of power drills and they are corded and cordless. The corded power drill is just that, it has a cord that you have to plug into a power o... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Benefits of HEPA filters: 3 of 8
"High Efficiency Particulate Air" filters are said to ensure a high degree of efficiency for removal of indoor and environmental pollutants in most environments. HEPA filters were once used mostly in industrial, military, and medical environments but in recent years have made there way into residential dwellings.Almost anythi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Should management of bridges and tunnels be left to private business or local government?: 11 of 29
There are pros and cons to both sides of this issue. I know I am writing on the government side and that is only because the people are the government; supposedly. The bridge collapes in Minnessota was a terrible thing and I am sorry for thos and their families that were affected. I wish these things would never happen.On to ... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Will great rivers die?: 8 of 21
It is sad that I must right to the Yes side of this article. I wish the great rivers would flow forever with the pristine crystal clear water of many a year ago. A time when the water was so clean that it was refreshing to look at as it was to just get in and let it flow over your body. Once the water was so pure that one cou... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Elderly drivers and re-tests: 11 of 28
Of course elderly people should have to be retested in order to maintain their driving privileges. When the majority of people get to a certain age or become inflicted with certain medical conditions their abilities and reflexes may start to deteriorate. Their is no way of putting a certain age to classify the elderly therefo... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement The benefits of a 401(K): 6 of 15
Most employers now offer the opportunity for employees to invest in a employer sponsored 401k plan. These 401k plans have six key advantages over other investment opportunities for employees.1. The employee can choose how much of his/her paycheck to deposit in the 401k each pay period. There are no set limits to invest. This ... More..