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I'm a cartoonist first and foremost, but I've always enjoyed writing, from creative writing in school to the more poetic approach to song lyrics, reading and writing have always been passions of mine. I'll write about anything and everything, I like to experiment

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Health & Fitness > Allergies School districts should bar anyone from bringing peanut products to school: 40 of 59
The idea of banning peanuts and peanut products from schools is a function of our generation being reared by overprotective baby boomers. A good many of us grew up on schoolyards where you could still get into a fist-fight, without major repercussions. Boys could chase girls without getting sued by the girls parents for sexu... More..
Autos > Cars Remote car starters: 7 of 10
The first thing you need to do when thinking about a remote car starter ask yourself, "Do I really need this?" The thing is if it isn't something that you don't totally need, it is nothing more than a waste of money. First things first, if you buy the starter option from the car dealer when you buy your car, you're getting r... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legitimate or a joke?: 7 of 10
The Rock and Roll hall of fame is by no means a joke. The name perhaps is a tad misleading, and the "inductions". The thing is the Rock and Roll hall of fame is really just a big museum. With something as varied as music, you can't say that so and so is the best, because with art there isn't best and worst, there's different... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Thoughts on food and beverages: 55 of 78
Recently at a fine dining establishment in Boston a woman ordered a Stoli Doli, which is a pretty strong drink that consists of straight up Stolichnaya Vodka that's steeped with pineapple for three days. Now, when you order a drink at this particular establishment, you get a glass of ice water. Just a nice gesture that is ac... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Are electric vehicles the answer to high gas prices?: 10 of 14
This is an interesting question, a tad misguided, but interesting nonetheless. I voted for the "No" side, simply because I think electric vehicles are in a way unrelated to gas prices. If the electric car can replace gasoline powered automobiles, then gas prices will not be an issue. Now a partial influx of electric cars int... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Funny stories from the doctor's office: 35 of 47
Things happened pretty quickly on that day in May. I was riding my bike to work, heading down a hill, just cruising enjoying the light traffic, the fresh air and exercise. The leaves had just finished unfolding on the trees, and the last of the dirty snow had melted away. The sun beamed down on my back filtering gently throu... More..
Autos > SUVs American SUVs compared to imports: 3 of 4
Americans popularized the SUV, but like we did with home electronics we got to a point where we said, "Good enough!" and called it a day, letting the Japanese and Europeans develop superior technology. The SUV is a status symbol in the US. Men need them to be comfortable while driving. Women need them so that car accidents w... More..
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Best places to eat in Aruba: 3 of 4
If you're planning a trip to Aruba anytime soon, there are three restaurants that you should try to get to. If you hit all three you'll be taken across the entire length of the island, and you'll see some amazing sunsets. The first is El Gaucho, an Argentinian grill offering an award winning steak, called the Gaucho. They se... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Are fish high-maintenance pets?: 15 of 19
The short answer is no, fish are not high maintenance pets, but theres one catch: you have to care about your animals. The things that you have to do to maintain a clean tank and healthy fish is to simply pay attention. Many problems that occur in aquariums are easily preventable or fixable if you catch them early. Just take... More..
Local Guides > Boston 2-01-07 Reactions to the ad campaign that triggered Boston's bomb scare: 17 of 21
Oh Boston, we really freaked out over this one huh? And why not? Who's to say that a terrorist couldn't be devious enough to hide a dirty bomb behind a beloved cartoon character? I was there when everything went down. I even spent two weeks walking past one of these very devices. I'm a valet, I work at two restaurants in the... More..