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Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Interviews: 1 of 4

THE AIRLINE CHICKEN FARMERAND OTHER INTERVIEWSFROM THE MIKE N. DAVID SHOW "Welcome to the Mike N. David show. This morning we have two very interesting guests." Applause"Thank you, our first guest is Mr. Oskar Hudson from Gackle, North Dakota Applause "Mr. Hudson, I understand that you're an airline chicken farmer. What exac... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Should America or other powers charge for liberating the oppressed in other countries?: 2 of 7

The title is poorly drafted. It reminds me of the really stupid mailings we receive from both Democratic and Republican parties, ostensibly asking our opinion with questions and slanted answers, but hoping to gain a contribution. The problem with the affirmative to this question is: how would the United States "charge?" The o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should Califoria Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger be recalled?: 1 of 2
Governor Schwarzenegger should not be recalled. California doesn't have the money to pay for an out-of-cycle election. And the state should not spend the money to remove the only effective governor the state has had for many years.Governor Schwarzenegger is effective because he is not a professional politician. Almost without... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Tips for transplanting oak trees: 1 of 1
Transplanting Oak TreesThis article is directed at the homeowner or landscaper who wants to grow oaks from acorns or transplant small oak trees from a vacant lot, or woods to their property. The author has transplanted oak trees in Ohio, California, and Florida and has grown oaks from acorns. The article is based on this expe... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs The true cost of wireless security sytems: Wireless versus hardwire: 2 of 3
Wireless versus Wired Home Security SystemsWe have a wirelesshome security system in one house and a wired system in a second house. Both systems depend on a completed circuit to indicate the door, or window is closed, and there is no motion sensed by the motion detectors. The wireless system has been trouble free. The wired ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Pleasures of roads less traveled: 3 of 4
The Pleasures of Roads Less Traveled The interstate system was designed as a splendid network to move traffic quickly from one point to another. Interstates are clogged with traffic. Trucks trying to pass one another blocking the left lane while they creep by at a snail's pace. Vehicles pulling travel trailers, ditto. A... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Why image at interview determines who is offered a job: 3 of 4
There are numerous articles and books on preparing for a job interview. A critical aspect is the image you project at the interview. If you are called for an interview, it usually means that your resume has convinced someone to look further and spend valuable time talking to you. Understand the dress and grooming culture of t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should hanging a noose in public be considered a hate crime?: 24 of 30

Hanging a noose in public should not, a priori, constitute a hate crime. It depends on the circumstances and the locale. A noose in my front yard on Halloween as part of a specific Halloween decoration is clearly not a hate crime. In the old West, criminals were hung as a matter of course. A noose in a public location as part... More..