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My career is in a technical field, so I enjoy writing as a way to use the right side of my brain.

I have enjoyed writing fiction since high school, and I have numerous completed short stories that few have ever seen. I aspire one day to write a novel, but

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Politics, News & Issues > Economic News The housing bubble and credit crisis not caused by "the poor": 1 of 48

The pundits have been quick to blame the housing crisis on people whom they deem to have bought homes beyond their means. While in many cases, people did buy homes they could not afford, it is neither fair nor correct to lay the blame on the shoulders of these individuals who simply aspire to the "American dream" of home own...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Understanding fantasy football rules: 1 of 12

The popularity of fantasy football has mushroomed since the 1990s. This hobby is so intoxicating that many learn how to play fantasy football only because a friend or loved one has become consumed, and the only option is to find out what all the fuss is about. Before you know it, another fantasy football devotee is born. The...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 25 of 192

For a person of faith, that faith should not only be an influence when voting, but it should, in fact, be the primary factor. The choice of elected officials must be made based on who best represents one's faith-defined stances on the issues. The selection of an elected official is an opportunity to help shape society. Elect...
Jobs & Careers > Employers Motivating employees: Is money or recognition more appreciated?: 5 of 36

The business world is becoming increasingly aware that happy employees improve the company's bottom line. Happy employees are more productive, less likely to foment dissidence among their coworkers, and more likely to stay with the company long-term. Recognition of the value of happy employees has led to such employee-friend...
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 33 of 208

When I was in school, and we were informed that smoking was to be prohibited at the student center, one of my friends complained, "What about smokers' rights?" I was shocked. It was incomprehensible to me that someone could even ask that question. "Why," I asked her,"should your right to smoke supercede my right to breathe c...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Honesty is the best policy: 16 of 93

No one likes to be deceived, even those who practice deception on a regular basis. We cannot, however, demand honesty from others unless we ourselves are forthright in how we deal with people. One thing that liars, cheats, and thieves have in common is that they show a willingness to serve their own interests at the expense ...
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Should Christian churches allow gays to be ordained as priests?: 9 of 45

Sex outside of wedlock is forbidden. It matters not with whom; sex outside of wedlock is forbidden. Because priests do not marry, this means that, for them, all sex is forbidden. Heterosexual and homosexual fornication are both unequivocally disallowed. A priest who has an affair with a woman has sinned. The same is true for...
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Assisting your children with homework: 5 of 22

Assisting Your Children with Homework Teachers work wonders in the classroom during the day, stuffing information into our children's heads, but in the evening comes the scary part - it's our turn! We, as parents, have the responsibility to help educate our children, we have the privilege of being able to actively participat...
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Should people be selected for a job based only on their interview performance?: 10 of 41

Hiring is a difficult part of the manager's job. The hiring manager has to select the most qualified individuals from a pool of candidates and determine which of the selected subset best meets a lengthy set of criteria. Technical skills, interpersonal skills, fit within the organization, potential longevity within the organi...
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Is Heaven a real place or a state of being?: 11 of 35

Heaven does not have streets paved in gold. Nor are there clouds on which to sit. There is no procession of people passing through pearly gates. Heaven is much better than that. The physical descriptions of heaven are merely attempts to describe Paradise in a way that everyone can understand and visualize. Of what use is a s...