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My name is Scott Allison. I'm 44 years old but refuse to act it. Which may be one reason I'm divorced. I have 3 wonderful children, Jacob 12, Caleb 10 and Hannah Grace 8. I've always enjoyed writing but never really gave it a try to this extent. I've got

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General The world's funniest joke: 1 of 60

A young married couple are invited to a church by some friends and decide they would like to join. They meet with the preacher in his office and are told if they would like to join the church they must abstain from sex for one month. After the month was up they returned to the church to speak with the preacher. "Well" the pr...
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) You should never use after-market auto parts when maintaining or fixing your car: 2 of 26

Aftermarket parts used to maintain or repair of one's car or truck has it's pros and cons. Just like anything else, both should be weighed in making a decision to use them or not. The first and foremost decsion to be made is concerning the warranty applied to the vehicle. Very few mechanical parts will void the warranty of a...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Allowing guns in the home for protection: 1 of 4

Several years ago as an over the road truck driver, my wife questioned me about buying a gun to keep in the house while I was out on the road. She said she'd feel more secure alone with our children if she had a gun for protection. I asked her if she thought she could shoot someone that came in the house. Why would I need to...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Ridding the Internet of porn: Is it a realistic objective?: 10 of 39

Ridding the Internet of porn: Is it a realistic objective? Sure, just as realistic as ridding the streets of this country of drugs and underage drinking. The World Wide Web is huge, well beyond the imagination since it's inception. Add to that the ease of access to anyone with a computer and a phone line. Web hosting has bec...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Tips for the aspiring karaoke host: 6 of 14

I've been in the karaoke business for a little over seven years and in the music business for almost twenty. I don't do too many bar gigs anymore, mainly private parties and such, but I'd like to offer my advice to the beginner trying to get into the business. First and foremost, those new to the business have to understand ...
Entertainment > Music (Other) Why is karaoke so popular: 8 of 16

I remember when karaoke first started its popularity craze in the late 1980's. I was a nightclub dj with a friend that was investing into the business. He did quite well for himself as one of the first karaoke companies in the Charleston SC area. The next thing I knew he had three rigs and four employess working for him. Fas...
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for hanging ceiling drywall: 1 of 2

Hanging sheetrock, also known as drywall, really isn't as hard as it might seem. The worst part of the job is the weight of a sheet of drywall. Especially when working overhead on the ceiling. It's definately not meant to be a one person job. But there are a couple tricks of the trade to make it a little easier. And with the...
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Is hunting animals a legitimate sport?: 14 of 24

Is hunting animals a legitimate sport? How could I vote on that? It was either yes or no. What I was looking for was a "maybe" vote. I don't hunt anymore partly because I have arthritis in my neck and putting a twelve guage to it and pulling the trigger would kill me well before I missed the deer I was shooting at and partly...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: One of those days: 17 of 29

What kind of day you're going to have, I believe, is determined by the first fiften minutes of being awake. Did you wake up with a pulse? Okay, you've got the most important part beat. Now comes the hard part, putting your feet to the floor. I'd suggest taking this step slowly as it can be the most dangerous part of the day....
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for painting a room: 13 of 22

Before you decide to do some interior painting ask yourself one question. Do I really want to do this? Painting isn't a chore for those that might lack a little patience. Doing the job fast to just "get it done" will more than likely leave more paint on the floors, trim, yourself and sometimes the ceiling than on the walls. ...