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I'm 32 and married with a toddler son. I currently manage a wholesale warehouse, and was running the kitchen of a seafood restaurant before that. I like movies, music, watching sports, cooking and writing. I'm also about to become a home owner, which is a

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Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 3 of 73
There are countless specific issues that will favour one side of this question or the other but in a general sense, and in the western world (which is the only society I've experienced personally and therefore can comment on), I don't believe at all that men are favored. I think it's just a very old idea that feminists had a ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Is Barry Bonds' 756 home run ball worth $500,000?: 1 of 16
Barry Bonds record breaking ball is definately worth more than $500,000. The contraversey surrounding Bonds' feat will only cause the price to rise more slowly but as long as Baseball matters to people, the ball and what it represents will hold value. Now that he's been indicted, the balls value may well be on the rise, again... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Have you ever dodged a lighting bolt?: 1 of 14
When I was young, my grandpa uesd to race chariots and chuckwagons around Saskatchewan and Manitoba. My uncles would all be outriders for his rig, besides racing quarter horses and thoroughbreds in their own races. Every summer, we'd follow them to a couple of events. These are some of my favorite memories. But there was this... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 10 of 132
Statistically, depending on which studies you read, between 25%-35% of north American adults admit to casual indulgence of marijuana. These are not studies of usage by ex-convicts or troubled teens. These studies are said to represent an accurate cross section of common society. Garbage men, lawyers, store clerks, cooks, fina... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Will water become more valuable than oil?: 1 of 13
I don't believe it's a question of, will water become more valuable than oil, but a question of, when will water become more valuable than oil? As we move towards viable alternative fuel sources,(and as ever hightening gas prices encourage us to move further and faster in this direction), I think it's clear that oil is on it'... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law There should be restrictions on the availability of abortion, except when the mother's life is at stake: 5 of 59
This has been one of the most hotly debated subjects of the last couple decades and my view on it has remained the same since day one. To abort or not to abort, should be the choice of every woman. Pro-choice is the path of a truly free society.The world is overflowing with people. We are the number one threat to our own surv... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Amazing chicken wings: 1 of 10
I'm a huge fan of hot wings. After trying to make them using dozens of different recipes over the years, this is the one my guests and I like the best. It's relatively quick and easy and the wings are incredible! These are truly restaurant worthy wings.1) Prepare the wings. If they're pre-cut, easy. (If you bought whole porti... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?: 21 of 207
This is getting to be just a little crazy. What is our sudden obsession with trying to force everyone to think, do, act and like everything we do? Smoking....fine. It is a health concern for everyone who breaths in the second hand smoke. Even as a smoker, I agree with laws forcing smokers outside. But cell phones? Don't you t... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should Paris Hilton profit from media interest in her jail-time reflections?: 6 of 44
If she's smart she should. Paris is an interesting figure in popculture, today. She's essentialy famous for being famous. We all know who she is because of who her family is. It's also because of her family that she's gotten modeling work, TV and movie rolls including her own show staring her and her then BFF, not to mention ... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Inexpensive meals: 9 of 59
Here are a couple family sized meals that are cheap and always a big hit at our house. The first is a very simple tuna casserole. The second is a mock shephards pie. Both can be prepared in under a half hour, and cook for around 45 minutes after that.1) Simple tuna casserole- Bloat any knid of pasta noodles you happen to have... More..