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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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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 ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Debate on the war in Iraq: 35 of 123
Edwin Starr asked the question, "War: what is it good for?" The musical response was "absolutely nothing". The song was written while the Viet Nam war raged and the next question could be "War: what have we learned?". Unfortunately the musical response would be "absolutely nothing except make sure that the war is fought by v... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Rules and requirements for naming Thoroughbreds: 2 of 6
One day at the track, an accountant friend of mine announced that he had purchased a yearling and was about to name him. Jokingly there were several suggestions like Price Waterhouse, Bean Counter, Tax Time or Audit Exception. Eventually he decided on a family name that was much more dignified but that afternoon was a lot of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: Who will win the 2009 BCS National Championship game, University of Florida or University of Oklahoma?: 1 of 3
The Florida Gators should be crowned college football champions this year. The odds makers have installed them as 3 point favorites in the game to be held in Miami, at 8:00pm on January 8, 2009. The Gators should have a home field advantage playing in South Florida and having both the weather and their local fans on their si... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Gay rights and the Christian church: 49 of 141
The Christian Church should support Gay Rights. I'm not going to quote scripture because I don't think the Bible has all the answers. Whether we like it or not we are all living in the modern world and I believe supporting the worth and dignity of individuals is a fundamental part of modern life. What happens between consent... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding How Thoroughbred horses are trained: 2 of 5
"And down the stretch they come!" The track announcer lets the crowd know who's in front and who will be cashing tickets as a result. It's great when a plan comes together and the trainer, groom, jockey, owner, family and friends are in the Winner's Circle. This is a competitive business and even the best trainers rarely win... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Should you be taxed for using the Internet?: 2 of 5
It is inevitable as death, eventually there will be a system for taxing goods sold on the Internet. In 1992 the Supreme court ruled that because of the complexities involved in the over 7000 jurisdictions that impose sales taxes it was almost impossible for out of state sellers to know all the rules regarding what taxes were... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football Great college football rivalries: 12 of 24
I know it's hard to pick a great college football rivalry. The conventional wisdom is to run down the list of in state rivalries or two teams that play each other on a yearly basis and call it a great rivary. Ohio State versus Michigan, Florida versus Georgia, Alabama versus Auburn, or Illinois versus Northwestern, and Army ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Corporate courtesy: The importance of following-up with employee candidates after an interview: 4 of 8
If you are an employer practice what you preach. You want your employees to treat people well. Out of the box you should thank them for their application and let them the results of their job search in a way that is respectful. Believe it or not job applicants will know if their efforts to apply for a job was meaningful by t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Why Andre Dawson should be in the baseball Hall of Fame.: 3 of 6
Andre Dawson should be elected to Cooperstown in 2010, if for no other reason than to make a statement about steroids, human growth hormone, and any of the next generation of performance enhancing substances. I have read several sports writers that point out that the Hawk's numbers while good are not of Hall of Fame caliber,... More..