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I'm a married auto worker, I've lived in and around Detroit all my life. GP South class of 98. Aside from writing I enjoy playing guitar and collecting vinyl.

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Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Safety first when using power tools: 2 of 16
Whether you're an old hand at using power tools or you just picked up your first saws-all, safety is an overriding priority when you work. Through haste, cutting corners or sheer disregard for safety, millions of people end up in the emergency room every year as a result of accidents involving power tools. Here's a few things... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Can't African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, etc., just be called Americans?: 11 of 74
In a nation of immigrants, why should ancestry put people into separate categories? Why are some people simply Americans, while others are referred to as African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans or Asian-Americans? I think American society would be much better off if we were a nation without hyphens.The nomenclature given to var... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should the US government privatize interstate highways?: 1 of 5
A vast majority of the US population would think that privatizing interstate highways is a loony idea not even to be taken seriously. Yet I'm going to go ahead and support it wholeheartedly. I've got three basic reasons: The fact that government never does anything efficiently, the negative impact of the freeways on our socie... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues How to tell if your man is cheating on you: 7 of 34
Figuring out if your guy is cheating is pretty easy. A man that's cheating isn't going to reinvent the wheel when he has his girl on the side. They basically all do the same stuff, hide things the same way and make the same excuses. This isn't rocket science, if you can't spot it when it's happening you're either in denial or... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Can you be a Christian, and support Roe vs. Wade?: 3 of 14
Abortion is a much debated issue and has been on the forefront of politics all my life. The choice to side with the free will of a mother or the life of a child is not easy for everyone.From a contemporary Christian perspective, the rules are pretty clear cut. All life is sacred and participating in an abortion will land you ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging How to write effective SEO copy: 3 of 12
You want to know how to write effective SEO copy? I'll tell you how to write effective SEO copy. The trick is, you have to put the search term in the article as often and early as you can. So, for example, if the term or words to be searched are, "How to write effective SEO copy," you would put "How to write effective SEO cop... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Should bodybuilding be made compulsory for students?: 4 of 13
There's a lot of big fat kids out there in America. The cconservative estimate says nearly 20 percent of our nation's children are overweight or obese. America's youngest generation is becoming more sedentary, pastimes involving technology are rapidly replacing activities involving sports and fitness. So the question arises, ... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Is there a satisfactory alternative to sugar?: 6 of 16
Every year it seems like scientists find another way sugar messes people up. Sugar causes tooth decay, diabetes, hyperactivity, it messes up your metabolism, causes Alzheimer's, spreads AIDS... the list goes on and on. Some people even blame stuff like pimples and emotional problems on sugar.But it's hard to go without sugar.... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Fat loss for idiots: 2 of 5
Well if we're talking about weight loss in general, it breaks down like this: You have to burn more than you put in. That means burn more calories than you eat. If you're a math genius, you eat X and use > X. If you got a beer in one hand and a box of BonBons the other and you're trying to change channels on the remote wit... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Give yourself the gift of sleep: 10 of 22
The holidays are a busy and stressful time for a lot of people. You hardly realize November has come when Thanksgiving looms and the Christmas madness follows. Here's some things to remember so you don't end up looking like you're still wearing your Halloween zombie costume at the company Christmas party.As the weather gets c... More..