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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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Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance How to use free wireless security tools: 1 of 1
You notice a nondescript van parked across the street from your house. After seeing it three nights in a row, you become suspicious, and call the police. They discover a man using a laptop to download underage porn, using your wireless connection! You're horrified; as well you should be. Is there any way to protect yourself ... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse "Cheese heroin": Should parents be concerned about this Dallas drug trend?: 1 of 1
Cheese Heroin is made by cutting (combining) black tar heroin with crushed Tylenol PM tablets. This creates a tan powder usually snorted through a tube or straw. It is highly addictive and very dangerous. Since cutting it lowers the price significantly, it can be bought for as little as $2.00. In the Dallas area it is popula... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Should scientists be allowed to divert a hurricane away from a major city, dooming rural residents?: 7 of 11
"In other news, a class action lawsuit has recently been filed by a small town in Georgia... attempting to hold the U.S. Government liable for damaged caused by the recent hurricane. The lawsuit alleges that while attempting to save a large city, the federal department of weather control diverted the hurricane to their town,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Legal issues surrounding gay marriage: 22 of 32
I heard something the other day that made me think. It's something I've heard a lot lately. A gay rights activist advocating legislation to legalize gay marriage compared his struggle to the struggle of the black community. Now I know that many homosexuals have been the victims of some serious crimes, but can you really comp... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Why you should vote in the next election and why it's worth it: 57 of 82
Should you vote? Honestly, if you have to ask that question the answer is probably NO. If you were paying even a little bit of attention to anything going on right now, chances are you formed a pretty strong opinion one way or the other on a lot of major issues. If that's the case, the next step is to weigh in on those issue... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Is Internet shopping safe?: 12 of 17
Shopping on the Internet is as safe as you make it. Just like when you walk down fifth avenue in New York, you have a multitude of shopping choices with varying degrees of safety. For example, physically shopping in a reputable chain store is comparable with shopping the same store online. When you buy at a national chain st... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) How to keep safe on MySpace: 4 of 5
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, ad hung up in a mens 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... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should pharmacists be forced to violate religious beliefs by selling the morning after pill?: 27 of 31
What? You've got to be kidding me. Let's take a step back and look at the way our system is supposed to work. Here's capitalism in just a few easy steps. You see, the market is driven by supply and demand. Therefore, if the demand for a product or service is great enough, providers will emerge to supply this need. Now, if yo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Is the Mexican Mafia a threat to the United States?: 5 of 5
Am I the only one who thinks "Mexican Mafia" sounds more like a trendy restaurant slash nightclub you would expect to see downtown? Or maybe the name of a moderately successful angry latin rap group... But seriously... On the list of serious threats to our nations safety and sovereignty, the mexican mafia is far from the top... More..
Autos > Engine Repair How to diagnose starting problems in a Jeep Grand Cherokee: 2 of 2
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 Jeep doesn't start? Before you cal... More..