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Hi, My name is Don Rainwater. I am 45 years old and I am a special education teacher for the emotionally disabled. I am a former Marine and have had jobs as a bartender, bouncer, roadie, and teacher. I started writing for money by accident and now it is a

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Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture How to "go green" on the farm: Top 10 tips: 3 of 27
The most basic idea of going green or organic gardening is not using chemical fertilizers or pesticides. While this is correct are many proactive things you can do when you go green. Considering what your gardening is doing to the water supply, people, insects and animals. Some of the insects are good for your garden; they ea... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Debating whether global warming is a threat or just media hype: 23 of 163
One of the big issues right now is global warming. At the December 2007 United Nations Conference on global warming in Bali, Indonesia, the United States and a few other highly industrialized nations resisted to open talks on taking actions to curb the long term effects of global warming. The atmosphere was very tense at the ... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Red Robin dining experience: 1 of 6
When you go into a corporate restaurant, you expect the piped in music, food, and atmosphere. My wife and I did not have that experience when we tried Red Robins Gourmet Burgers and Spirits in Greeley, Colorado. With an attitude of just another burger place when I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised that a burger and fries ... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Real estate investing: Look before you leap: 3 of 15
The recent real-estate market has been talking about stachybotrys chartarum - black or toxic mold - and it's liability in terms of insurance and what can be done about it if you are buying or selling a house. Some homeowners have gone to extremes, such as burning down their houses with everything in it, thinking that was the ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Proposals for whole school reform: 1 of 5
When you are thinking about the structure of a school, inspirational theories need to be the ones that provide the change. You need to have a charismatic leader to be able to lead the many different types of personalities and job descriptions involved within a school. The charisma has to be transformed from one area to the ne... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder treatment: 3 of 14
There is no known cure for bipolar disorder. It's a long term disease in which a person who suffers from it has to deal with for the rest of their life. Even during patches of time that one may feel better or normal again, the disorder is still there. To be treated for bipolar disorder you first need to seek proper medical at... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Causes of arthritis: 2 of 9
There are over one hundred different types of arthritis and thirty-seven million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of joints which limits your movements and causes pain and swelling. There are many forms of arthritis and equally as many treatments. Some arthritis sufferers can be cured... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Consumer view on agriculture: 11 of 42
The large agricultural companies have made food cost higher by shipping it great distances and they have almost destroyed the family farm. The vegetables aren't ripened on the vine or stalk because of shipping concerns, but the food quality suffers. I think the spread of large industrial type farming is a form of violence to ... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Adjusting to the diagnosis: 3 of 11
For some time now you have noticed that someone you are close to is acting strange and it seems to be getting worse as time goes on. They appear to have ridiculous and extreme mood swings, almost as if they were on some sort of illegal drug or something. You never know how they are going to react to anything. They will either... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Communication skills: Personal courage and conflict resolution at work: 5 of 18
When two or more individuals engage in conflict, there is often a pattern to the exchange. Those involved may feel that it is war where only one can be victorious; however, proper analysis of the situation might give the individuals the tools they require to interact and resolve issues in a constructive manner. In the case st... More..