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After raising three children, working in the human services field for 18 years and driving long-haul trucking for 16 years, I'm currently disabled (temporarily, I'm convinced) and ready embark on new adventures. I've always had a need to see what's over the

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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 2008 race for presidential nomination: Barack versus Hillary: 3 of 24
Although the Democratic Convention has already been held, with Barrack Obama being chosen as Democratic candidate, I believe the issues surrounding the two candidates are far from resolved. First, let me state that neither of these was my choice for presidential nominee.I, like many Americans, had enough of the Clinton method... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Commentary: The displaced children of Texas polygamist sect: 1 of 8
Everyone's eyes are on the media's feeding- frenzy reporting the Texas raid on the FLDS ranch two weeks ago. We are all of course concerned for the children. Our concern has perhaps overshadowed other serious issues in this situation. Critics of this action fear speaking out due to the deep-seated revulsion most of us feel fo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History A look at Benjamin Franklin's legacy: 1 of 8
Many names echo through the recesses of American history: those of Presidents, and generals and battles and events. Within many of these events, one name continually appears and reappears at the periphery of our recorded history. That name is Benjamin Franklin. Known mostly to school children as a portly figure in a tri-corne... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Commentary: Children of the polygamous Texas FLDS sect: 1 of 8
As any thinking American could have predicted, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the actions of Child Protective Services in seizing the four hundred plus children of the Yearning For Zion Ranch violated the rights of the parents and their children and that the entire proceeding is illegal. It is about time some decision... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should the US government privatize interstate highways?: 1 of 8
Highway privatization is the latest buzzword to hit government. The Bush administration is a huge promoter of infrastructure privatization and has placed into key positions bureaucrats that will work toward his agenda. One administrator engaged in such anti-taxpayer efforts is Mary Peters, Secretary of Transportation. Ms Pete... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Survival tips when traveling in winter: 1 of 8
Every year, travelers die of exposure when caught unprepared. These deaths don't have to happen, however. Simple precautions could likely have saved these lives. Be prepared is known as the Boy Scout Motto. It should also become yours if you intend to travel safely in winter. Those of us with a true Boy Scout bent will often ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to drive safely in winter: 2 of 15
Winter, like death and taxes, is upon us once again. And with winter comes the always serious issue of winter driving safety. A little foreknowledge can make your wintertime travel experiences a bit less nerve-wracking and more likely to remain blissfully uneventful. As a professional driver, perhaps I can give you the benefi... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Does drinking mineral water have health benefits?: 1 of 7
Many people question the health benefits of bottled mineral water-as well they should. All mineral water is not equal, just as all bottled water is not equal. That minerals-a wide variety of them-are vital to human and animal health is hardly questioned. All living things need minerals in specific amounts-some minerals are ne... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Why is the American dollar losing value?: 4 of 27
All across America, housewives are gripped with fear when the clerk rings up their cart of groceries. Breadwinners cut back on lunch in order to fill the tank to get to work. Senior citizens struggle to pay their utility bills out of their small fixed income. Nearly every day, you hear one person or another complain that pric... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Concern for the growing expense of health care: 1 of 6
There is growing nationwide concern over the rising cost of health care. Perhaps I'm simply a contrarian, but I have a tendency to look at the situation from several different angles-and find a whole new group of businesses responsible.Anyone who has employer-sponsored health insurance knows the cost out of pocket goes up eve... More..