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I was born and raised in America, living in 8 different towns and cities in the Midwest by the time I was 18. I have lived in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan and Indiana.

I joined the US Navy and began on world travels. I spent four years in Hawaii where

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Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace America must win the heart of the muslim people: 4 of 45
Why do people immigrate? They leave the motherland to find a better way of life. Perhaps more freedom or less persecution. Greater wealth or more opportunities.Whatever the reason one leaves behind their roots, they are searching for a better life, which either they or their ancestors believed America offered. Which would de... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Nicknames: 1 of 10
The Navy can be a cruel and politically incorrect place. Once you get stuck with a nickname, it will stay with you for the rest of your career. And most of the time, the name applied to a person is not a flattering one. I was stationed on a ship and one day we got a new guy in our shop. It was his first day onboard, and alth... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should Saddam Hussein be put to death?: 3 of 27
We all have a personal view on capital punishment. The topic is as explosive as religion or politics. One can see that in the United States alone where 50 states cannot agree if murderers should be executed or not. That's why each individual state has it's own laws governing the death penalty. 38 states will put you down, 12... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Was the formation of the European Union a good idea?: 2 of 18
It may have been a good idea, but it is a bad practice. The concept is to create a United States of Europe. But there are centuries of pent up hatred in the various European countries toward other European countries. America, which the E.U. is trying to copy, was built on a completely different premise. The forefathers did n... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The issue of ethics versus morality: 2 of 18
Although there is little or no difference by definition in the dictionary, I have always separated ethics and morals by: Ethics pertaining to professional and business conduct and morality correlated with personal behavior. To put it in perspective, lets look at the inverse of the meanings. Unethical and immoral do not neces... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bathrooms: 6 of 52
Part of the way I earn my living is by fitting bathrooms. When things are going well, I buy a house, gut it, and then rebuild it redoing every room in the house. Kitchens, bedrooms and of course bathrooms. When it's all finished, I sell the house. Then there are the times when I've finished the house and am waiting for it to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Assessing David Beckham's transfer to the Los Angeles Galaxy: 5 of 41
David Beckham is more than just an extremely talented footballer. He is also a marketing machine. His transfer to the LA Galaxy is not only about trying to raise the Galaxy off of the bottom of the league table, he is there to sell merchandise on behalf of the Galaxy and raising their revenue. If Peyton Manning was offered $... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News 2nd Lt. Prince Harry deployed to Iraq: 3 of 24
Soldiers go to war. That's their job. Born with a silver spoon in the mouth young men, do not need to join the Army. Or even get a job for that matter. It would be like becoming a race car driver but not wanting to drive too fast. He's an intelligent, well educated young man and knew what soldiers are expected to do. He, or ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Appropriate gift certificates for travel enthusiasts: 1 of 7
Most airport shops are affiliated with a High Street shop or a big chain. A gift certificate from a shop which you know is also at your local airport would be a godsend. At most airports, the traveler will have two or more hours to kill. In that time they will invariably spend money. Let them spend your money as a parting ge... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Weird travel stories: 10 of 69
Have you ever had a vacation with a recurring theme? This is such a story. I used to be a Formula One fan. I know watching 20 cars go round and round a winding track for two hours could be considered torture for some, but I got a real thrill from it. In 2005 I decided to fulfill the fantasy: it was time to see a F1 race in p... More..