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Hi folks-A recent subscriber to this site (April) and like it a lot. I'm also a singer-songwriter and this site reminds me of Garage Band which is a peer to peer music review site among other things. Visit my site there or at MySpace if you should be in the

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Remembering love: 14 of 124
FARAWAY TRAINSI was thinking about leather and soft summer skiesAnd afternoon shadows that danced on your thighsI remember you, I remember youThere was magic on the night wind in the time that we stoleGuess I'll never get over that good rock and rollNext to you, rock and roll next to youLet's not talk about growing, about fre... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Tips for getting a publisher's interest: 1 of 8
If we are talking about mainstream publishers here, then it will be extremely difficult for you alone to get their interest. Few-and the number is dwindling-will look at anything not submitted through a legitimate agent.Yet the search for an agent is a mountain to climb in its own right, so let's assume your book is suitable ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Congress's approval rating is worse than President Bush's: 1 of 7
Despite what the numbers say, President Bush's low approval rating should be regarded as worse in a number of ways. His ratings come from high disapproval of a tragic and moronic war, a downward spiraling economy and poor performances by many federal agencies whose top staff are Bush appointments. The low ratings of Congress ... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Simple tips to prevent a DUI: 13 of 78
Yes, you know there are moral, legal, and financial reasons not to drink and drive. Yet sometimes the two activities are difficult to keep totally apart. You can of course simply promise yourself you will totally abstain from alcohol whenever there is a chance you might have to drive afterward. But if that seems too dismal a ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention How to tell if your neighbors are using drugs: 4 of 23
If your neighbor frequently sits in his garbage can by the curb and then has a severe anxiety attack because he can't get out, he is probably on drugs. Help him out by tipping the can over and rolling him down the street for a while until he finally falls out.If your neighbor asks you what time it is, and you say, "October" a... More..
Sciences > Astronomy 57 alien species: Are we alone in the universe?: 24 of 115
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."-ShakespeareFew would doubt the great poet and playwright was on to something there. The great questions concerning the nature and the origins of the universe(s) as well as the riddle of why existence prevails over non-existence pose qu... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Animals: 20 of 82
SPECIAL BULLETIN: UFO ALERTAs we all know, UFO is short for Undead Ferocious Otters. You may see them in many places but usually not in beauty parlors. In fact, many women frequent beauty parlors primarily to reduce their risk of encountering Undead Ferocious Otters and to smoke cigarettes. Nobody bothers you about smoking wh... More..
Education > Education (Other) Intelligent design should not be taught in public school: 3 of 12
However we may try to define religious "faith" it is not based on discernible fact. It is however a fact that many people claim to have it and a significant number of them believe their faith should be mirrored in much of our civic life, including in public schools.A common bond among most religions is their particular god is... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons How prisons waste lives and resources: 2 of 8
"Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?" Every Christmas, those of us with a passion for Charles Dickens hear these words snarled out by whoever is playing Ebenezer Scrooge in our favorite version of the classic story. When it comes to prisons at least, Old Ebenezer might be very happy with the answer here in the U.S.... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Evidence against the existence of Big Foot: 1 of 4
They say you can never prove a negative. After all, if someone clings fiercely to a belief in The Stay-Puff Marshmallow Man, for example, how could you possibly rule it out completely? A lifetime would never be enough to search every forest, every cave, or every hidden valley. All you can say is, "Too preposterous to be true ... More..