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I'm a renaissance man when it comes to the English language. I've written Screenplays, Sitcoms, Drink orders, Short Stories, Poems, Plays, Technical Catalouges, News Articles, Satire and more than a few Haiku. I have uploaded a sampling of many of my different

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice The meaning of being a friend: 3 of 13
They're the ones that spirit you away in their white ford bronco. They're the ones that cover your head with a towel so that the reporters don't get a good shot of your face. They are the valient folks that will track down that girl that danced at your bachelor party to get your wedding ring back. Friends are the people in o... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The best TV cartoons for kids: 8 of 30
The best cartoons for children are thiose that let them explore the world through animated tales of wonder and laughter. Cartoons that touch on issues they will deal with their whole lives are far better than those popcorn stupid fare that most Disney and Nickelodian execs see fit to chirn out these days. A few of the greats... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Assessing US support of Israel: 12 of 43
The political climate of America is more conducive to big business and large income manufacturers than it is to individuals or minorities. The Isreali and Jewish trade firms, both economic and political, are more attuned with the American political system, read: They have more money, buying power and investment capital. Amer... More..
Sciences > Molecular Biology The pros and cons of stem cell research: 2 of 7
Stem cells ar ethe stuff of life. When a young baby is first developing it is a mass of simple cels that will split and divide and use the DNA inherent in them to become ears, and hair, and skin and bnes and teeth and people! These cells are blank slates, waiting for DNA to be inscribed on them. All arguments about religion ... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Low budget publicity for musicians: 3 of 10
Myspace Music is a fast and easy way for the emerging artist to establish themselves as a pillar of the artistic community. ?Creating your own profile, linking to your songs, telling a bit about yourself, rarely has their been such an awesome place for creating a buzz about yourself. The Apple Itunes is also a good launching... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pirates of the Caribbean: 7 of 21
While few can say that the first Pirates movie was not a crowd pleaser, the second installment of Jack, sorry, Captain Jack Sparrow, and gang will sure to please everyone. In this swashbuckling epic we find Jack, Bootstrap's kid, and Elizabeth are still fighting their way throiugh the high seas. Halted on their wedding day, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Understanding the Israeli and Palestinian conflict: 12 of 35
Isreal was established after World War two as an international apology for the atrocities against the Jews. The site of Modern isreal was taken from other countries under the impresion that the land belonged to the isreali people according to holy documents such as the bible. anytime you displace others, there will be animos... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Is organic worth the price?: 3 of 8
Most organic food is packaged in crappier containers that don't change the difference in the products your buying other than the price and an odd smell of hippies. By labeling something ORGANIC, a farmer can charge almost twice as much as they usually do, often without doing anything different than growing the same food as t... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice How to get out of a speeding ticket: 8 of 21
So the siren goes on, and the lights start flashing and you're getting pulled over. Don't panic, First of all, you need to make the cop VERY relaxed. To do that don't floor it and laugh at the pursuing pigs, put on your blinker and immediatley pull over to a safe area. Cops are afraid these days. Any yahoo with a couple of h... More..
Local Guides > New York City A quick guide to New York City: 2 of 5
Rushing around New York on a two day or two hour furlough is like trying to squeeze a symphony orchestra into a minivan. You'll never get the whole experience; but the amount of stuff that you DO fit in will be well worth it. The frenetic pace of New York is possible to taste in any amount of time, and depending on what you ... More..