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Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Undocumented and illegal immigrants should have a roadmap to US citizenship: 63 of 84
Anyone who wants to become a U.S. citizen should have a roadmap-they should receive directions on how to get there. That doesn't mean everyone should actually be allowed to become a U.S. citizen; it means the procedures on becoming a U.S. citizen should not be a mystery. I believe discretion on this process should be vested ... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails How to order a martini at a cocktail bar: 3 of 4
When ordering a martini, there is a particular language you want to use; it's a almost a code and it allows you to show that you have been down this road before and you liked it. Start with your brand of vodka or gin, followed by the word 'martini'. Consider carefully that today there are many, many delicious vodka and gin o... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should teens have credit cards?: 47 of 62
Young people who are good with their money grow up to own their homes, businesses and make good investments. Those who don't will spend their lives trying to learn. As long as teens have the means to pay their bills, whether through jobs, allowances or some combination, they will learn about discretionary spending through th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Commentary: Karl Rove's resignation: 16 of 20
Karl Rove is leaving our president's side? What?! Karl Rove's departure is remarkable in that it is being characterized as being purely voluntary. This is a resignation, rather than a dismissal; I am amazed. This is not theoretical; it's here: the voice in W's ear is gone. What will he do? I'm getting a little spooked, here.... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How much should you tip movers in the United States?: 5 of 6
The men who physically move every piece of property in your home to a new location deserve a special consideration. You should tip them according to how grateful you are at the end of the day. I have been on jobs when my guys each got a hundred-dollar bill and we used 8 men that weekend. The house had five bedrooms and we us... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for packing wine and liquor bottles: 6 of 7
Collect a bunch of wine and liquor boxes from your favorite liquor store before you start trying to pack your bottles some other way. The liquor store is the best place to get all your boxes for packing your other property, too. For packing bottles, get the wine and liquor boxes that have cardboard dividers inside. Using the... More..
Autos > Gas & Oil Servicing How to change the oil in a car: 13 of 15
Simple: pay someone fifteen dollars to do it for you. You will see that it is absolutely ridiculous to do this yourself when you can have someone else do it so affordably. Think Grease Monkey or Jiffy-Lube or think about taking the following instructions very seriously. The most important thing you must understand and take i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Do mandatory seat belt laws violate individual rights?: 29 of 33
No, there are no individual rights violated by seatbelt laws. Wearing a seatbelt has been proven to save lives. Wearing a seatbelt is easy. The right to be aggressively lazy and ignorant is not a right protected under the U.S. Constitution. What about the right to die in a car crash? Sorry. That one missed the cut, too. We h... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for moving your plants: 11 of 12
Moving plants can be a challenging and frustrating part of what is already considered to be something of a nightmare. I hate moving and it is the never-ending list of what are supposed to be little things that makes me feel that way. However, as a former professional mover, I am happy to fill you in on how to make this part ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Dos and don'ts of hiring movers: 12 of 13
When hiring professional movers, consult these essential dos and don'ts before it is too late! Do start contacting movers 3 months in advance so they can reserve a weekend for you. Do get several bids and keep them confidential from other movers. Do write some interview notes so you can ask each potential moving company the ... More..