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I am a writer for radio advertising here in Northern California. My background includes military service, and work in many different fields like advertising, promotions, operations management, retail, and more. I've had the opportunity to travel throughout

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Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How should government react to a warming world: Ration energy or learn to adapt?: 1 of 19
This is not a supply or consumption problem. This is a problem we created by allowing our governmental agencies to over-regulate our energy market. Rationing energy is just another layer of regulation. Any energy shortage can be resolved in just a few years with some simple steps. In the following, I will show you how our fre... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Should businesses be required to pay for health care insurance?: 7 of 27
It doesn't take an economist to recognize the inherent flaw in this reasoning. Whenever you add a layer of governmental regulation and requirements to anything, the people suffer. Red tape, even with the best of intentions, results in costing consumers and businesses more money, thereby reducing commerce and slowing the econo... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Is MySpace a safe Internet venue for teens?: 13 of 45
Does your teen have a myspace profile? Imagine if that profile was printed out on high quality photo paper, pictures, comments, and all, and hung up in a men's room at the seediest strip club in town. That's about the level of exposure you get when you post a public profile available to anyone on the internet. Now imagine if ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Is Libya's planned execution of six Bulgarian health-care workers on charges they infected 400 children with AIDs brutal or just?: 2 of 6
The initial gut reaction to the above question is a resounding "YES!" Of course, people who harm children should be punished severely... But after a little more consideration, this issue deserves a closer look.The key to a clear understanding of this issue is recognizing that most of us live in a country where our rights are ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the US continue to detain suspected terrorists without charging them with specific crimes?: 4 of 11
As a nation, we guarantee certain inalienable rights to our citizens, like innocence until guilt is proven, and the right to a trial by a jury of our peers. These rights are constitutionally guaranteed to Legal American Citizens. These rights do not apply to enemy combatants. Nowhere in our constitution do we offer our civil ... More..
Autos > Cars First Chinese import coming to the US: Will the Chery be a lemon?: 4 of 11
Do you remember the Yugo? That tiny, flimsy car produced by a communist nation and introduced to the buying public in the 1980s as a sensible, affordable approach to transportation? Some recall that the Yugo was a little less than popular. Still, there were buyers.. and as a result a generation of Yugo's still sit in garages,... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Investigating the dangers of Myspace: 9 of 20
Do you have a myspace profile? What about your child, or sibling? Imagine if that profile was printed out on high quality photo paper, pictures, comments, and all, and hung up in a men's room at the seediest strip club in town. That's about the level of exposure you get when you post a public profile available to anyone on th... More..
Sciences > Genetics The genetics of intelligence and race: Nobel Prize winner James Watson sets back race relations: 10 of 22
Celebrated DNA scientist chastised for racially charged comments: "All our social policies are based on the fact that their intelligence is the same as ours - whereas all the testing says not really."A world renowned scientist caused outrage recently when he claimed that black people were less intelligent than white people, c... More..
Autos > Engine Repair How to diagnose a no-start problem: 7 of 15
If you're anything like me, you started with a string of barely running cars, slowly moving up the chain until you were able to afford something nice. But even with a reliable car sometimes there's problems. It's never when you expect it, and always inconvenient. So what do you do when your car doesn't start? Before you call ... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Service Providers Should cell phone providers be allowed to hold customers to long service contracts?: 17 of 34
It's simple. The wonderful thing about our economy is demand fosters innovation. This means that companies are constantly making improvements not only to their products and services, but also to their terms and restrictions in order to stay competitive in todays market. They should be allowed to offer long service contracts, ... More..