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I'm semi retired after working 32 years in the workforce development field. I'm interested in sports, current affairs, and life in general. I attend the local Unitarian Universalist congregation in Miami, and work as a substitute teacher when called and have

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Which baseball team has the most loyal fans: The Boston Red Sox or the New York Yankees?: 1 of 30
If you live in Chicago and are a Cub fan you may qualify as even more loyal than some of the front running phonies who have jumped on board the fan base of either glorious team in the American League East. The respective fans of either the Red Sox or the Yankees have been spoiled by their recent success so I would ask if the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Will there ever be a chance for world peace?: 4 of 109
If you want peace work for justice.Please understand that peace is not the end of conflict. Peace in a limited way is the end of unlimited force to resolve disputes.I am drawn back to the church and the hymn "Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me".Let's start by affirming the worth and dignity of human beings. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Super Bowl XLIII predictions: 2 of 24
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a solid 7 point favorite to win this year Super Bowl. If you believe the odds makers lay the points, but get ready to send your money to your bookie. The game is going to be much closer than the experts think.The Arizona Cardinals by way of Chicago and St. Louis have not been in an NFL championship... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Can God and Darwinism coexist?: 10 of 113
Darwinism is a theory regarding the evolution of the species.Darwinism does not speak specifically to the beginning of the universe.God's existence either as the starter or the responsible entity for secondary causation does not negate Darwinism. It may just be a methodology for explaining secondary causation that according t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Should we really be surprised at Obama's success?: 2 of 15
Barack Obama is a fresh face on the national scene but his success is not and should not be a surprise.If he had been a lightweight politically I doubt he would have been elected as the junior senator from Illinois.Political experience in Illinois brought us Abraham Lincoln and nobody should doubt the leadership of our 16th p... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Is signing a DNR (do not resuscitate) order passive suicide?: 4 of 29
Drunken driving, taking drugs, smoking, or ignoring diabetes and high blood pressure seem more like passive suicide than signing a form asking not to be resuscitated in the event of a cardiac arrest.A signed document requesting that CPR not be attempted after or during cardiac arrest may be in fact a reasonable request for an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Why some people don't vote: 8 of 56
On November 4th, 2008 people in the United States will select their next president and members of Congress in addition to filling many state and local offices. It is anticipated that this historic election will only attract 60% of those eligible to voteAccording to a US Census Bureau survey from November 2004 the most popular... More..
Education > College Life Should colleges ban firearms?: 7 of 27
Colleges have rights. People have rights. Victims have rights.In an institution of higher learning or in public education I am puzzled what benefit a student would have be exercising their right to have a firearm on campus. Yet this is an issue of gun control which is something that is legislated federally, on the state level... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best horse movies: 4 of 15
Horse Racing MoviesYes even RACING STRIPES was a good horse movie. There probably has not been a bad one that made it to wide release at the movies. Seabiscut, Dreamer, Phar Lap, Champions all told the same story, different places, different times but with the same issues. Talent, compromised by injury or circumstances, overc... More..
Education > College Search Tips on choosing the right university: 3 of 11
If you want to go to college or the right university ask your self the following questions:1) Am I academically prepared for the school I'm applying to?2) Does the college or university offer the degree I'm looking for?3) Can my parents afford to pay for or help me pay for the expenses of going to college? If not what is my b... More..