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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Legalizing medical marijuana: 1 of 34
Former U.S. Surgeon General, Joycelyn Elders, M.D., said in March of 2004 that, "the evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms caused by such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS, or by the harsh drugs sometimes used to treat them. And it can do ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Different parenting styles and their effect on children's behavior: 2 of 25
The "Today Show" ran a story recently about the so called "grupsters." (Yes, I was watching the Today Show. My wife had it on, okay?)Anyway, this group of people is supposedly full-fledged grown-ups with jobs in their twenties or thirties, who have families and mortgages, and, nevertheless, "refuse to be lame in the face of r... More..
Sciences > Astronomy What to do if you see a UFO: 2 of 24
You're walking down the beach and suddenly see something in the night-time sky you cannot explain. It doesn't look like an aircraft, balloon, or anything you've ever seen in nature before. You're open to the idea that it may be an unidentified flying object. What do you do?First of all, remain calm. If this is a truly "close"... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Writing: 4 of 45
I got a phone call the other day, and in the midst of small talk, the caller asked me how I liked my job. This took me back a little bit. So I thought about it.I've had a lot of jobs in my life. And most of the time, they've just been a paycheck, or a way to the next step up the ladder. Then the realization hit me. I actually... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: World War II: 2 of 21
"Many times I feel that the Almighty had his hand around my shoulder, or I wouldn't be here," says Carl Carlstrom, who served as a flight engineer aboard a B-17(G) Flying Fortress over the skies of Europe during the second world war.As an enlistee in the Army Air Corps at the age of 19 in 1942, Carlstrom said "that's what I w... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Has society become controlled by technology?: 9 of 71
Technology is great, isn't it? We can instantly communicate with people from all over the world via email or instant messenger, talk wirelessly via mobile phone with coverage almost everywhere, and receive documents over the fax machine or as email attachments. The Internet allows us to take our laptops wherever we can pick u... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory What's so bad about socialism: 3 of 18
On my recent trip to Norway, I was introduced to what is referred to as "social democracy." From what I can gather, this means paying higher taxes in exchange for a larger range of benefits from the government. Upon hearing this idea, many Americans get scared. No politician in our country attempts to win an election by touti... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What makes a best friend: 17 of 96
I have known my best friend for over 30 years. We've kept in touch despite what parts of the state or country we've lived in, throughout each stage of our lives since grade school.That's a long time to maintain a friendship, and it has had every chance to falter, fail, or fall to the wayside, but it hasn't. With email, cell p... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Myths associated with stay-at-home dads: 2 of 11
When I meet somebody new, one of the first questions I am invariably asked is "what do you do for a living?" I used to tell people that I was a stay at home dad for my six year old son and one year old daughter. This usually prompts the response, "Oh, a Mr. Mom, eh?" I bite my tongue at this point, because I want to say, "No,... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Adoption stories: The best part of our adoption experience: 3 of 16
I think about my daughter every day. I don't know her name. I don't know how old she is. I don't even know if she is born yetalthough I'm pretty sure she is. I don't know her family, what town she is from, or what she looks like. I've never even seen her picture. My wife and I haven't figured out what her name will be. Just t... More..