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I am a father and grandfather.Recently my grandson was killed in a terrible way.My way of surviving this tragedy is what I'm doing here on Helium among other sites.Check out my links you can find out more about me and also about my grandson,Jonathan.
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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion Steroids in baseball: Will the controversy ever end?: 6 of 23

It is man's nature to attempt to be better than the next man. I believe that in time the controversy will die down, but enhancements won't. I firmly believe that the problem lies in the amount of money that is paid out. There is so much that players will do anything to be "up" on the competition. As I see men like Roger Clem...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing How to spot opportunity when you are blinded by crisis: 10 of 25

On June twenty third of just this past year{2007},my wife and I were blinded by a crisis.This crisis made me feel every emotion physically and mentally possible.I saw no opportunities,only death. The phone call came.It was my daughter;"Get to the hospital quick,it's the baby."She was sobbing on the phone.We had no idea,we ju...
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts How the Snickers candy bar got its name: 7 of 17

On a dreary evening in 1929, Frank was driving up the lane from a long day at the candy factory. Something was wrong; Ethyl was outside at this late hour to meet him. "Frank, Frank, Snickers is down. The vet is with her in the barn." Ethyl sobbed. Frank squeezed Ethyl and made the long trek to the barn where they had many ho...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development How to sow the seeds of integrity in your children: 13 of 28

Good morals and integrity are the most important traits we need to build in our children.Take a hard look at the immorality taking over the world.Do we want our children like this? I believe it all starts at home.What television shows are watched in front of the children?What music is played in front of the children?What typ...
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing Catfish fishing techniques: 7 of 15

There is nothing like an all-night expedition,with catfish as the target.I say all-night because I have been cat-fishing for years.The way to nab the big ones is to pick a beautiful evening and find your spot. In choosing a spot,I have always been a river person for catfish,but lake cat-fishing can be just as good. You want ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Tips on teaching children to be self-reliant: 8 of 17

This duty can be one of the most difficult ones for parents. It is very natural that we want our children to be dependent on us. You must always remember though, that you would do them a greater disservice by not teaching them to be self-reliant. The education of self-reliance must begin at an early age. Children will learn ...
Autos > Autos (Other) Automotive history: Ford Fairmont: 2 of 4

With vehicles waiting in long lines for gasoline,Ford had an answer. They developed the compact Ford Fairmont. Ford manufactured the Fairmont from 1978-1983. The Fairmont's design would be the basis for many other Ford vehicles. Those included the 1980-1988 Thunder-bird,The 1981-1982 Granada,the 1979-2004 Mustang,and in 1982...
Autos > Engine Repair How to replace your car's radiator hose: 4 of 7

Replacing your automobiles radiator hose can be a simple but greasy chore. Bring many rags with you when you decide to do this. There are two hoses on most vehicles. These hoses go from the radiator to the block of the engine. One hose carries anti-freeze to the block and the other brings it back to the radiator.One of those...
Autos > Antique Cars & Classic Cars Automotive history: Ford Edsel: 4 of 7

The Edsel was manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1958-1960. Ir was a "bust" in the corporate world. Ford spent a lot of money marketing this automobile,but the sales were terrible. In the early 1950's Ford became a "public" owned company. The Ford family did not make all the decisions. This led to some terrible decision...
Sports & Recreation > Football Coaches NFL coach profiles: Don Shula: 3 of 5

The year is 1972. It's super bowl Sunday! The team everyone is watching closely is the Miami Dolphins,led by Don Shula. They had not lost a game all year and here was the big game. They went on to win that game and go undefeated for the year. Don Shula was born on January 4th,1930 in Ohio. He graduated from John Carroll Univ...