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As a native New Englander, I don't think there is another place I would want to call home. I enjoy nature and its seasons and although I complain about having to drive in snow from time to time, I do appreciate a fresh fallen snow landscape. Being an electrical

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My most memorable Fourth of July: 2 of 61

July 4th, Independence Day, a day to celebrate being an American for those both born here or those who emigrated for the promise of a better life. I am a first generation born American and although I do not forget or deny my ethnic roots, I am proud to be an American. My father and mother faced hardship to make me an America...
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Should the government control talk radio to make it more "balanced"?: 3 of 60

To allow government to regulate freedom of speech is a cancer that will eat away the very core of free expression. Government already has more than enough say with its licensing of radio and television stations. They wield a pretty big stick with that. To allow them to regulate content would be a disaster. The first thing th...
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Life miracles from faith in God: 1 of 18

I feel that in my lifetime I had been touched by many miracles. However, the one that is the most profound is the birth of my son. Even though he is now a man and father making me the grandfather of three beautiful grandchildren, I still ponder and wonder about faith and its power to make miracles happen. My now departed wif...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A rendezvous at the museum: 2 of 17

Paul sat in front of his computer reading the webpage promising to deliver the love of his life. He pondered was he some sort of loser needing to use an online dating service to find a date. Every time he attempted to ask a girl for a date he would either panic, not ask for a date or ended up just making small talk until she...
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Firings: Understand why you were fired: 1 of 8

There is a major difference between being let go as part of a reduction in manpower compared to being fired with cause. Being fired with cause requires the company to document the alleged misdoings and it must be divulged to the employee being fired. The law may vary from state to state but being a supervisor for a fairly la...
Sciences > Medical Technology Are medical technology companies in it for profit or medical science?: 1 of 7

Every company is spawned by a creative idea. The beginning of a medical technology company may also have its start due to purely altruistic intentions and for the advancement of medical science. However, to fund the development of such a company does require financial backing. The unfortunate trait within humanity is that th...
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Great romantic items to bring to a bed-and-breakfast: 1 of 6

There are many hotels, motels, inns and bed and breakfast inns that are attempting to cash in on the romantic getaway idea. Many offer special romantic weekend packages which include food and entertainment. Many offer large tubs, hot tubs, spas with even some tubs being in the shape of a heart. These are all fine if you want...
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) How to clean an LCD screen: 1 of 6

LCD screens cannot be rubbed like a glass CRT screen during cleaning. Extra care is needed to apply the lightest pressure possible while using a soft nonabrasive tissue. Do not use tissues that have additives such as aloe. The low cost plain paper tissues work best. I use a solution of isopropyl alcohol and water for the cle...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to cook spaghetti: 6 of 27

As a single male I am glad I had watched my Sicilian mother cook when I was young. She was an outstanding cook and could cook for one or fifty people with the same consistency. With that said it was difficult to learn cooking from her since she never measured or timed anything when she cooked. I had adopted her style and it ...
Politics, News & Issues > Football News & Opinion Superbowl contenders square off: Indianapolis Colts vs. the New England Patriots: 2 of 8

I am going to start this right off the top by saying I have been a New England Patriots fan since they started back in 1960 as the Boston Patriots franchise of the old American Football League. So as you read this you may want to refute what I have to say but say it I must. This is "professional football" we are discussing h...