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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 > Government & Policies Should the government withhold information about toxic pollutants to prevent terrorists from knowing where hazardous chemicals are stored?: 2 of 5
The Government should NOT withhold information about toxic pollutants to prevent terrorists from knowing where hazardous chemicals are. The citizenry of the United States have a right to know about what's in their environment. This even goes back as far as OSHA (Occupational Safety Hazard Act) and while OSHA laws applies to ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The true benefits of healthy eating: 6 of 14
The true benefits of healthy eating are not to be ignored. It cannot be stressed enough that "you are what you eat." A very healthy way of eating is what wholistic doctor Andrew Weill suggests: A Mediterranean diet involving fish; lean cuts of meat; legumes or beans; greens; whole grains and nuts and the wonderful and ubiqui... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Exercise: 31 of 70
Although no longer a runner - finding the constant pounding of my joints unpleasant, I consider myself a good observer of the sport. There are as many different types of running styles as well as gaits that no doubt aspire to greater speed. And of course culture and ethnic background account for its diversity. As I sit with ... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds What to do if you find a baby bird: 12 of 24

I have found three baby birds over the past five years: A Grossbeak; a Humingbird and a white Dove and successfully rescued them all. I walk our dog daily at a five-acre lovely park near our house with lots of tress, Cottonwoods mostly. The small little Grossbeak was at the base of a tree, fluttering its wings. It might've f... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to save money and enjoy healthier living by buying bulk organics: 1 of 1
If you're a senior citizen on a budget, student, single parent, starving artist or unemployed and broke, the best way to save money is to purchase items that are sold in bulk. In order to get superior quality at reasonable or lower prices than package items, shop at a health food store. Usually a large one has a wider select... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Where does the public's right to know end and national security begin?: 1 of 1
The (American) public has a right to know about anything and everything that allows any American citizen any one of several choices regarding what to do concerning the use of certain information that affects American citizens at large. What the American Public may not have a right to know about are issues that affect Nationa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green: 60 of 116
There are several things that one can do to help planet Earth, or "go green" that involve little effort. 1. Recycling all veggie waste, used coffee grinds; teabags; eggshells and even the cardboard egg carton. These scraps can be easily incorporated right into any dirt in a backyard or garden pot. Just add soil. If everyone ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration The illegal immigration crisis: A clear and present danger to America: 11 of 21
The effects of illegal immigrants on the economy has different points of view, depending on what your interests are. Having read several articles on the internet, which spell out the facts and the statistics (even though some of those figures are for only up to 2004), it is easy to see that unless one can benefit directly fr... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Healthy foods don't have to cost more: 8 of 15

I agree. Healthy foods do not have to cost more. Much of the cost of foods is related to packaging - not just the wrapping itself, but the people needed to do this job. Therefore, to cut out this "packaging cost," buy in bulk, preferably bulk organic foods, which ranges from all produce to nuts, seeds, grains, dried fruits; ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) US elections 2008: Qualities of a genuine American president: 19 of 35
To be a President, one should be an exceptional person in most ways, in ways that most people fall short. The President must swear upon his/her life to uphold all the principles in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens. The President, as Commander-in-Chief, must swear to protect this co... More..