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CaliforniaSongs.co.uk is where you can hear my songs... I love music, books and history. And, I've lived in Europe and the United States. But, so far, Southern California is my favourite place on earth, but then, I haven't seen the whole world yet...

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Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) When is it time to prepare for caring for your parents: 1 of 6
Preparation Is A Key Factor in Caring For Your Parents:The time to prepare for the care of your parents is prior to any debilitating illness, injury or stroke. You should have a heart-to-heart talk while they're still in charge of all their faculties. ASK your parents what their wishes are in case they become seriously ill an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Is democracy worth dying for?: 1 of 6
Democracy, like religion is a pervasive set of values that can control an entire population. Therefore, if democracy is embedded in your culture - then yes, you may feel that it is worth dying to protect and preserve it. However, if democracy is something that you see as a threat to your culture, religious values and way of l... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor The benefits of choosing midwives rather than obstetricians: 2 of 11
Over the past twelve years there have been at least three confirmed deaths in the UK, of women who died because an epidural drug was wrongly administered in their arms after giving birth. This is according to David Masters, the Wiltshire coroner, who gave testimony on yet another recent death, the victim was a former surgical... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Are high taxes on cigarettes fair?: 9 of 49
Yes, I think high taxes on cigarettes are fair.Smoking is a habit that causes serious health problems that all of us have to pay for in the form of higher life insurance premiums, higher health insurance and higher taxes to cover the cost of treating people with life threatening illnesses such as lung cancer and emphysema.I p... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things to do in Wal-Mart: 10 of 54
After fighting for a place to park and dodging speeding vehicles for the 1/4 mile trip to get near the store, you must then take your life in your hands and try to cross the busy highway where pedestrians and impatient motorists meet near the entrance doors.Once you're actually inside the foyer of the store, if you failed to ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A geography mystery: 4 of 21
Who can tell me where Birmingham is located, when the City was founded and something about the lifestyle of people living there? asked the teacher. This was the first day of school for the pale little girl sitting in the front row nearest the door and she stared at her desk, hoping desperately that the teacher would not call ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Would you rather be born rich or intelligent?: 14 of 70
"A fool and his money are soon parted...", if you don't believe this sage bit of advice, then think for a moment about the large number of lottery winners that end up flat broke within a few years. Therefore, if I had to chose between being rich or intelligent, then I would most definitely choose intelligence.In any event, a ... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Why so many people in the USA lack medical coverage: 5 of 25
The Emergency Room Health Clinics across the US....The majority of people who lack medical coverage in the USA are caught in a national system of health-care that says they have too much money to qualify for the health-care services that's available for the very poor, but these citizens don't have enough money to pay for it t... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Marriage: Beyond the big day: 3 of 15
Maybe more marriages would last for life...In 2008, the average couple in the UK will spend twenty-two thousand pounds on their wedding. Maybe more marriages would last for life if they didn't start off in debt. It does seem like a smarter investment to spend that kind of money on your new house than on a single event.Because... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice What you should know about traveling in France: 2 of 10
So you're going to France? Before you leave home have you considered all the practical necessities such as:WHAT'S THE CHEAPEST WAY TO EXCHANGE MONEY?DO I NEED AN ADAPTER FOR MY LAPTOP? ..SMOKING LAWS ...DRESS CODESDO I KNOW WHICH LANGUAGES/DIALECTS ARE SPOKEN IN THE AREA THAT I'LL BE VISITING?WHERE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO STAY... More..