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About Me: this is hard. There are so many things (being as I am no longer under any illusion of being in the youth of my life) I work as a lawyer (child welfare - trying my best to protect kids who have been harmed by those who should be protecting) I have

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Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Is euthanasia ethical or unethical?: 1 of 66
We are kinder to our pets then we are to our fellow human beings. As a society we tend to treat death as a failure something that should always be overcome no matter what the cost emotionally and/or physically. The reality is that often times death can be a gift. Most people say they believe that there is a God and believe th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Deciding on more severe punishments for sex offenders and child abusers: 2 of 41
When you combine a sex offender with a child abuser, you end up with a pedophile and there are really only two options for convicted pedophiles: life in prison without parole or the death penalty. As the United States Supreme Court has decided that an adult who sexually abuses/rapes/destroys a child cannot be put to death her... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Should we focus on health rather than healthcare: 1 of 12
Alternative Medicine Alternative Medicine has been a friend of mine for a number of years. The more I learn about the relationships between the pharmaceutical companies and the health insurance companies the more I believe that often times medicine is prescribed not because it treats the underlying illness but because it tr... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Hummus: 1 of 12
Hummus is delicious and very good for you. It can be adapted for almost any taste. and it is MUCH less expensive to make it at home then it is to purchase. Throw in the fact that you get to control all of the ingredients and that by making it at home you will not be contributing to landfills and it is a no brainer. I am going... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Predicting whether or not the US will attack Iran: 3 of 32
The United States will attack Iran through Israel and it will be done within the coming months not the coming years. Iran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons for a number of reasons. These reasons include the following 1. Not only would Iran be incapable of protecting their nuclear arsenal they would willingly sell nu... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Is birth control for autistic teens appropriate?: 2 of 15
I have been trying to write this and be politically correct at the same time and the reality is that is not possible. It is not politically correct to say that certain individuals or groups should not be allowed to have children but the reality IS that individuals who are incapable of caring for themselves should not be allow... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Tips for grilling fresh vegetables: 3 of 22
Grilled vegetables are delicious. They allow you to take something that might be bland and a responsibility to eat and raise it to the level where you dream about your dinner and begin to crave your vegetables. You can also grill fresh fruit and take your dessert from plain to easy, elegant and delicious in less then ten minu... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Great appetizers: 11 of 56
I must confess that appetizers are really my favorite part of parties. I like the people, I like the conversation, but I really really love the appetizers. They make me happy. Here is one of my favorites. It is easy to make; in fact it involves no cooking. All you have to do is buy the ingredients and put them on a big beauti... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy salad recipes: 14 of 67
At the end of the day it can feel so much easier to just pick up dinner at the drive thru rather then go home and prepare a meal for yourself or your family. However the reality is that it really is just as easy to prepare an easy meal as it is to go through the drive-thru and the benefits are tremendous. Not only will you s... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Struggling with weight loss: 1 of 4
I am not going to tell you how much I weigh but I have struggled with my weight since I was a teenager. As a child I was very very skinny so skinny that my doctor told my parents to basically let me eat whatever I wanted and to say my choices were not fabulous is an understatement. I chose oreo's and milk, lots of candy and ... More..