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Hi, and welcome to my Helium page. My name is Mark Brazel but everyone calls me "Braz", a nickname I inherited from my late father. I'm married, nineteen years to my beautiful wife. I have four kids and one grandchild. I work in the law enforcement profession

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feed the children: 1 of 12

I was sitting at home, just watching TV, when a story came on I just couldn't believe. I was drawn to the faces, the cries and the fear, of American children starving, yes starving right here. I watched as they begged for a bowl of cooked rice, with no cares for the extras like sugar and spice. Their faces were dirty and the...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A good day: 1 of 10

I drive ten miles Across country roads To a small empty house Many memories it holds See, I'm going to see my dad It's cancer he has inside Every day is more important Every minute of the ride I arrive and there he is Outside upon his feet I jump out of the car "Hey boy!" was his greet He's feeding all the birds That's his h...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice How to get out of a speeding ticket: 2 of 16

As a fifteen year law enforcement veteran, I can offer up a few more ways to get out of a speeding ticket. Why, you ask, would a police officer be willing to provide information that could work against his colleagues in a court of law? For me, there is one reason, justice. I am a firm believer in the justice system and as a ...
Travel > Illinois Destinations Historic sites of interest in Springfield, Illinois: 1 of 8

When you step onto the streets of Springfield, Illinois, the energy you feel will transport you back in time to the days when one of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, walked those very streets over 100 years ago. President Lincoln was a young politician in 1837 who is credited in great part for the city becoming the ...
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Should all sex offenders have to register: 6 of 16

Sex offenders should, without a doubt, have to register in the jurisdiction where they take up residency. The real question is, should certain individuals be considered "sex offenders." I will explain this in the latter portion of my article. First of all I'm offering very little in the way of opinion. My article is based on...
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Secrets of a successful fund-raising event: 3 of 8

The secret to successful fundraising in today's economy is raising money for good causes. I am writing to this article to share my secrets to successful fundraising over the last twenty years. The events I will mention are proven moneymakers and will grow if you continue to put your best effort forward. First of all, many lo...
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Deer hunting basics: The best times to hunt for deer: 2 of 5

The best time to hunt deer is without a doubt during the rutting or mating season. Big bucks throw caution to the wind during the rut allowing their impulsive need to breed to take over. This falls well into the hands of deer hunters. Having hunted whitetail deer for over twenty-five years, I can say with great confidence th...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Dusting vs. huffing: Differences in dangers: 1 of 1

I'd like to start this article with a little story. My goal in writing to this article is to keep your attention as this topic is one of utmost importance to parents and school officials everywhere. Dusting and huffing are two of the most unseen and unrecognizable forms of getting high and I hope to make others more aware of...
Sports & Recreation > Hunting How much acreage is required for deer hunting?: 1 of 1

With the increasing popularity of managed deer hunting, acreage is certainly a determining factor for successful deer hunting. Problem is, the majority of hunters today are hunting on someone else's private or public land simply because they can not afford to pay the premium price for their own land. As a deer hunter for ove...
Local Guides > Springfield Things to do in Springfield, IL during the spring: 1 of 1

Living just forty-five minutes south of Springfield, I visit the city on a regular basis with friends and family. Springfield is without a doubt a great city full of fun and historic places to visit. The spring is one of my favorite times to visit the city because like everything else, it comes alive. People have been cooped...