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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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Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Deciding on more severe punishments for sex offenders and child abusers: 1 of 21

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 he...
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Is euthanasia ethical or unethical?: 3 of 51

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 t...
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Tips for grilling fresh vegetables: 1 of 13

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 min...
Health & Fitness > Health Care Should we focus on health rather than health care?: 1 of 10

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 tre...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Predicting whether or not the US will attack Iran: 4 of 22

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 n...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Great appetizers: 12 of 48

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 beaut...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Quick and easy salad recipes: 16 of 55

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...
Health & Fitness > Autism Is birth control for autistic teens appropriate?: 3 of 10

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 allo...
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues Preparing for child custody battles: 6 of 18

The most important thing to remember when you are preparing for a child custody battle is to know that child custody hearings should NEVER BE battles. In fact anytime a custody hearing becomes a battle then it is no longer a custody hearing to determine what is in the best interest of the child and it becomes a hearing of wh...
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Weight loss foods to add to your diet today: 2 of 6

So many people believe that to begin a diet they need to get rid of all of the bad foods that have made them fat or contribute to their weight issues. It totally goes against most people's "belief" that a diet that allows you to lose weight is a diet that limits your food choices and is something that is difficult and ...