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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The responsibilities of fathers

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I was raised on a farm in the mid-west during the 40's and 50's. Although we were not poor, we did not have a lot of luxuries such as lots of toys, fancy clothing, expensive cars, and family vacations. I had two brothers and one sister. I was the eldest child.My father was a good man. He did not drink or swear. He was a hard-... More..

Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Car buyers: What to bring to the car dealership

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For the average person, next to buying a home, the purchase of a motor vehicle is the second most expensive purchase you will make. Buying a car should be a pleasant, satisfying experience, but if it is not addressed properly, it can be time consuming, frustrating, and overly expensive.Before going to the dealerships, do your... More..

Autos > Gas & Oil Servicing How often to check your car's oil

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Checking the oil in your car is the easiest, most important, and most neglected preventative maintenance on your car.Oil not only provides lubrication for the internal parts of your engine and transmission, it acts as a coolant and contains additives that help to keep the engine and transmission clean and to prevent seals and... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My first car

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My love affair with automobiles began in the spring of 1952 at the age of 14, and has played a very important part in my life since that time.I lived on a farm in the Mid-West and rode a school-bus to and from school every day. One of the regular stops for the bus was at a rural Catholic church approximately 5 miles from the ... More..

Entertainment > TV News & Commentary American Idol season 7: Should popular votes or judges' votes determine the winner?

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At it's inception, I did not think that American Idol would survive it's first season but I could not have been more mistaken. It has become the biggest show on television and I have become one of it's biggest fans. The success of it's former winners and many of it's contestants is testimony that "Idol" is for real. Simon Ful... More..

Autos > Auto Repair (Other) You should never use after-market auto parts when maintaining or fixing your car

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I am a self-employed auto mechanic and I have been involved in the automobile business for 50 years. I owned a new car dealership back in the 70's and early 80's for 12 years. I can speak from experience.I disagree, whole-heartedly, that you should never use after-market parts when maintaining your car. It is more true today,... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When you find out your loved one will die

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It has been 23 years since my wife died of pancreatic cancer, but I will never forget that fateful day when her doctor told us that she had 9 months to live.We had been married for 26 years. Our two sons were grown and lived in other cities. Our eldest son was married and we had two lovely little grand-daughters. We both had ... More..

Autos > Engine Repair Tips for finding a good brake mechanic

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The brake system on a motor vehicle is the most critical system on the vehicle. If the engine or transmission fails, you can coast to the side of the road,but if the brake system fails you could be in for big trouble.Complete brake system failure is uncommon. Most of the vehicles on the road today are equipped with a dual bra... More..

Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Car buying: 'Running the numbers' and other funny experiences with car salesmen

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I have been involved in the car business for 50 years. I began my career as a mechanic and at the age of 32, I purchased a new car dealership in a small mid-west town. I operated the dealership for 12 years. The first 10 years were successful and rewarding, but the last 2 were disastrous. The 20% interest rate for my floor-pl... More..

Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Simple tips to prevent a DUI

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The repercussions from receiving a DUI are many. The costs for fines, legal fees, loss of work, increased insurance rates, and alcohol treatment can exceed $10000. for a first offense. The embarrassment for you and your family can have serious affects. In some cases, it can even mean the loss of a job. Many jurisdictions requ... More..

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