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Midwest born and raised. I love the summer air, leaves changing in the fall and the winter isn't as bad as other places.

A middle class worker, I'm trying to get one child through the last semesters of college. I think he will be a very productive member of

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Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Should the NFL change the overtime rule?: 3 of 16
Should the NFL overtime rule be changed? Yes, it sure should. It isn't fair that one team will not have a chance to even the score and maybe win the game. What was owners thinking when they came up with this one? Must have been a lot of beverage flowing and someone "dropped the ball." Even in Pee Wee football, there is a fair... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities American Idol success and questionable talent: the case of William Hung: 3 of 11
The concept of searching for an American Idol is good. What better way to find hidden talent than to search for those who can't seem to get a foot in the door of the music industry. Find a hidden star and send them on their way to the top, part of the American Dream. The first three to four season auditions were funny. I lau... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Why it is wise not to bury your head in the sand over debt: 3 of 8
Why it is not wise to bury your head in the sand over debt? The main reason is, once you pull your head out of the sand, you'll discover the debt is still there, has probably gotten bigger and you are just a bit deeper in the soup.Burying you head does not make the issue go away. It will still be there until it is dealt with ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) The best gift you've ever received: 68 of 174
I can't say there was one gift that was the best I have ever received, because there are many that were great gifts. But the question brought to mind a little yellow flashlight, about 2 and a half inches long, a very thoughtful gift. It was given to me by my son when he was six year old. He is 21 now.At his school, around Chr... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) The mindset of a gambler: 16 of 33
I was in Vegas three years ago. I stood and watched a man playing a dollar slot machine. He was playing $100 at a time. Not know anything about slots and wanting to learn, I watched on. I knew with that much money in, he would surly win a lot....wrong. He lost and was down $80, at which time he put in another hundred dollars.... More..
Other What do you lie about?: 34 of 52
"I don't lie about anything. I'm the most honest person I know." Well, if you hear that, turn and run as fast as you can. The question should be, not what do lie about, but when do you lie. Do you lie at work or at home. When you are among friends or to strangers.The truth should be told at all times, but sometimes the truth ... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Should William Shatner return as Captain Kirk in the new Star Trek movie?: 18 of 27
William Shatner should not return in another Star Trek movie, as Captain Kirk or anyone else. He played the part and played it well. But like race horses, when they get old, you give them their rest, you let them retire and enjoy life. You let new blood take over and continue the race. I'm not saying Mr. Shatner needs to reti... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Should people be selected for a job based only on their interview performance?: 30 of 44
I think a person should not be given a job based on an interview performance alone. I'll give an example later. Other factors should be looked at before the job is given. The other factors could or would be, what type of performance did the person have at their previous job? What kind of evaluations did they have? Did they wo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Players Terrell Owens' third strike: Should he be out of the NFL?: 5 of 7
Is Mr. Terrell Owens the worst player in the NFL today? By far, without a doubt, the answer is no. Will he be known as the worst there every was? Without a doubt, the answer is no. There are plenty that could take that honor, and I think Terrell would be far down the list, if there is such a list. Should he be out of football... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings How to lose your job ...: 22 of 30

With so many people being cut from jobs, companies down sizing or moving off shore, why would one want to lose a job? That may happen soon enough, for any of us. If you have a job, be glad and try to keep it.If you have a job you just absolutely can't stand, why did you take it in the first place? But if you feel you must go,... More..