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Gloria Allen worked as an English-Spanish legal interpreter for different agencies in NYC in the 1980's and as such, came to discover the common communication gap between the non-Spanish speaking attorneys and their Hispanic clients, hindering the actual

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives 2008 Republican presidential candidates and the black vote: 3 of 12

More African-Americans Republicans have voted for Ron Paul - www.RonPaul2008.com - than for any other Republican Candidate. Let's analyze thiswhy? First of all, I would imagine that they see the decency and integrity in the man, unlike that of any other candidate from either party. They see that Ron Paul will protect this co... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally OK to test cosmetics on animals?: 20 of 72
Under no circumstances is it morally OK to test cosmetics on animals. This is completely. unacceptable. This is sadistic procedure (a fact that most people who wear make-up must totally unaware of. If you are one of those people, it's time to become aware. Testing on animals is practiced by most of the mainstream / conventio... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Is taxpayer funding for political campaigns a good idea?: 2 of 7
Yes. Tax-payer funding for political campaigns should be the ONLY legal way that political campaigns are funded. Why? Because this is direct representation by the people, as outlined in our US Constitution. One of the principles that our US Constitution is based on is taxation with representation. If we the people are to be ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should a US company be legally liable in US courts for environmental consequences of its operations abroad?: 20 of 65
Kelly Hearn's investigative reporting of the massive exploitation of the Peruvian, Brazilian and Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest in his article, "Peru's Petroleum Play and Amazon Oil and Politics," on www.pulitzercenter.org begs the question: Should a US company be legally liable in American courts for the environmental consequ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should US citizens focus less on material wealth and more on quality of life?: 14 of 45

Absolutely. There's a saying in Europe, that "Americans live to make money, but we make money to live." This comment typifies the perception and the reality that Americans are more materially obsessed than in other countries. And material obsession often interferes with quality of life, rather than enhancing it, as the obses... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Is expanding government health programs an inefficient way to help the uninsured?: 1 of 3
Expanding government health programs IS an INefficient way to help the uninsured IF those who are uninsured are of sound mind and body and DO NOT want to be insured. Citing :The US Supreme Court decision in 1973 of Roe vs. Wade, or the woman's right to choose rested upon the sovereignty of personal liberty and right to priva... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Tips for saving on gas: 5 of 14
I'm also a percussionist in a jazz trio and needed a good inexpensive transport vehicle that I could rely on to cart our gig equipment around in. So last year I bought a 1990 Volvo van with less than 130,000 miles on it and had to spring a couple of thousand dollars for necessary repairs. The-not-at-all-typical-used-car-sale... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Can deregulation and free markets lower the cost of health care in the US?: 5 of 13
By all means, free markets and deregulation would significantly lower the cost of health care in the U.S. - but mostly only IF the "free markets" and "deregulation" would allow NON-governmental-sponsored competitors in the health care markets, to address people's needs. In other words,in the spirit of freedom - people having... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should the US government help fund election campaigns?: 9 of 23

No. The Government should not, under any circumstances fund election campaigns, for many reasons. First, this is taxpayer's money. When people pay their taxes to the American government, supposedly this money is to be used to benefit the public good - for defense of our country; for roads, bridges, emergency aid to states in... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders The best way to handle your anxiety problems: 2 of 5
Having a panic attack can be a horrible experience on the psyche. It makes you feel as if you are going to lose control, or will have a heart attack and die. Find a place in the country, preferrably a scenic place, where you can just get out and walk walk walk. It will do wonders for you. If you feel like running a little, g... More..