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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 > Political & Economic Theory Should charity be voluntary or compelled?: 4 of 4
Compelled means to urge forcefully. Charity should be urged forcefully. The case for charity is powerful. In some ways I believe the reason for many of the world's problems is that it is not compelled enough. Unfortunately too many people take a very negative view of charity. Recipients of charity are often viewed as weak, o... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Interviews: Why do so many people not turn up?: 4 of 4
Employers that advertise openings today will get scores if not hundreds of replys from qualified and unqualified individuals. If you are an employer screening applications or resumes is time consuming and probably not as helpful as anticipated in determining who is a good candidate for your job. Contacting those you feel may... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Are the majority of people overpaid?: 4 of 4

Unfortunately most people in the developed industrial world are overpaid for what they do if the comparison is with the rest of the world. The rest of the world is catching up but poverty is still the rule for too many people. Poverty means hundreds of millions of people have to get by on two dollars or less per day. The mod... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should Illinois hold a special election to fill the vacant Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama?: 4 of 4
Roland Burris has been named as the person to fill Barack Obama's senate seat. So what! The voters in Illinois must have a special election to select the person that will replace Barack Obama. The alternative of a prompt special election is the only way the will of the voters will be honored. Existing law gives the Governor ... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football Legendary college football teams: The Miami Hurricanes: 2 of 2
It's great to be a Miami Hurricane. The University of Miami has had the most successful major college football program for the past 25 years; winning national championships in 1983, 87, 91, 99 and 2001. It also holds the record for consecutive victories at home of 58 (in the Orange Bowl) from 1985 to 1994, along with two und... More..