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Being an aquarian, I'm very comfortable with water and the cold environment. As a result, I feel at home with the cold weather which prevails during most part of the year in New York City where I live for the past seven years. I started writing very early

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Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Bush's legacy: Villain or visionary?: 6 of 62
That the presidency of George Bush is a failure is an understatement. It is a foregone conclusion that his tenure had more negatives to it than positives. His first term in office was better relatively than his second, given the enthusiasm expressed by the American people after his speech following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues The Patriot Act: Invasion of privacy: 2 of 16
The USA Patriot Act of 2001 came about as a federal government's response to the terrorist attacks on American soil on September 11, 2001, otherwise known as 9/11. Although the legislation received blessings of most Americans, recent events have generated a debate as to the sincerity of President George Bush's administration ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Home improvement: Adding or updating windows to your home: 1 of 5
The importance of windows in homes can not be overemphasized. A well ventilated home is a direct invitation to a proper circulation of fresh air in the home. The result is an abundant supply of much needed oxygen for the family. It is against this backdrop that homeowners should consider the installation of standard windows, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Should the U.S. enact tough new environmental regulations to combat global warming?: 3 of 13
In order for the U.S. government to take the issue of environment seriously, there should be tough regulations against offenders and abusers of the environment. Global warming is a phenomenon that requires governmental intervention to combat effectively. With the findings of experts in respect of devastating effects of global... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Are the US and Russia on better or worse terms since George W. Bush took office in 2000?: 2 of 8
Reports from different quarters in respect of the relationship between the US and Russia since George W. Bush took office indicate worse terms, no thanks to Bush's lopsided foreign policies. With the events of past year, critics are concerned about potential sour relationship between the two world powers as a result of Bush's... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should voters have to pass a civics test to be able to vote?: 2 of 4
Even though education is important to enhance a person's perception of life, this should not be extended to basic responsibility such as voting, which is even a right of every American adult irrespective of educational attainment. Against this backdrop, one's belief is that using civics test for voting eligibility is a misnom... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Can doctors be fully trusted?: 22 of 33
Due to the unethical activities of some medical researchers, measures have been taken by the relevant authorities to ensure that the interest of the vulnerable population is protected. Those who are more prone to such abuses include children, the elderly, and the institutionalized in the society. It is therefore the responsib... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Do Muslims in office pose a danger to the US political system?: 7 of 10
Islam, the faith of Muslims worldwide is a religion of peace. It is therefore a misnomer to consider Muslim's participation in the affairs of American political system as a danger that should be avoided. Just as we have extremists in other faiths, so also we have Muslims who are radicals and are prepared to lay their lives fo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Does competition help or hurt young people?: 46 of 65
Over decades, it has been proved that competition rather than hurt young people, has actually helped them attain greater heights. Young people by nature tend to like competing among peers to show some kind of superiority over each other. The way they can show this is by healthy competitiveness. It is without doubt that they e... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Guide to horse breeds: 3 of 4
The horse, known generically as Equus caballus is a member in the family of ten species of Equidae in existence around the world. However, for trail riding, 5 top horse breeds of are popular and specially sought after by horsemen in the United States. These are the Arabian, the American Paint Horse, the American Quarter Horse... More..