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Clear mountain air, majestic vistas, freedom of space to be who and what I am, these have been a great inspiration to my second career as a writer. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the work-a-day world of Silicon Valley, I and my computer derive a sense

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Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God How do I know that God exists?: 1 of 75
There are those who will tell you that they know God exists, because it says so in the Bible. There are others who might suggest that the existence of God is apparent to them because God communicates with them on a personal basis. Even others may contend that God exists, simply because we can come up with no better explanatio... More..
Sciences > Physics Quantum physics: Is time travel theoretically feasible?: 1 of 36
Of all the attributes which define the universe we find ourselves in, time presents us with the most perplexing of issues. Some will suggest that time does not exists while others propose that it is a medium that can be exploited for voyage into time already past and to the future as well. No one has yet proposed any theoreti... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Assessing self-publishing vs. traditional publishing: 1 of 28
The world of the printed word is undergoing a revolution, unlike any experienced since Johann Gutenberg invented movable type in 1448. Gutenberg's invention put a whole lot of calligraphers, scribes, and engravers out of work, but it also made printed media much more obtainable and in demand. Today, the traditional publishing... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Determining the safest places on Earth during nuclear wars: 1 of 20
Members of the baby-boom generation may remember the shrill scream of the air raid sirens, the duck and cover under your desk drills practiced at school, the people building bomb shelters in their back yards in the early 1960's. The thought of a nuclear holocaust was horrific, and yet, most people believed that somehow they ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Reflections: Disabled US veterans: 1 of 16
The next time you're at the mall, a ball game, or some other venue of public proliferation, take a moment, look at the people around you. Chances are, that guy or gal sitting next to you, or that person just over there, is an American Veteran. Perhaps you yourself have experienced the distinction of service with honor. Unfort... More..
Sciences > Chemistry What DNA stands for: 1 of 14
The acronym "DNA," stands for "Deoxyribose Neucleic Acid." If you are a chemist, biologist or associated with some other scientific discipline which deals with such terminology, then you know exactly what I am talking about when I make reference to this chemical composition. For the rest of the lay people out there, a little ... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Tinnitus: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 14
Tinnitus is a condition characterized by phantom noise perceived by the brain, but not the result of any external noise heard with the ear. It is a condition effecting an estimated 10% to 15% of the US population (K&T). The symptoms most often associated with tinnitus include: squealing, hissing, buzzing, clicking, roarin... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Is life worth living?: 8 of 111
On the surface of it, the answer to this question would seem pretty simple, a resounding yes; life is worth living. It's a pretty sure bet that the vast majority of us here on planet earth can find a few things worth living for, no matter how bleak our circumstances may be. Yes, there is all sorts of beauty to behold out ther... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Science and belief: 3 of 39
The notion that there exists some status of debate between the concepts of science and instances of belief is a misnomer fabricated in the minds of those who lack a substantial understanding of what either of these entities represent. Of course, the first question that must be asked; exactly what instance of belief are we tal... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should mentally ill people be allowed to vote?: 1 of 13
This question leads to a slippery slope we don't want to get started down. The problem is, who is mentally ill and who is not, and who is going to decide. When it comes to voting, the U.S. Congress has the ultimate say. Considering the political situation these days, this citizen is not sure that having a bunch of politicians... More..