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Three High Tech Christmas Gifts I'd Want If I Were a TeenLooking for that perfect high tech Christmas gift for your teen? Say no more. Today's teens have choices we could only pretend to have back when I was a teenager. Our versions of a mobile phone was the “Walkie-Talkie....
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Random Politician to Make Generic Statement Today to Appease MassesWhite House press corps members are assembling for an announcement from a vaguely stereotypical politician today, in the hopes of keeping the masses calm long enough for Congress to work on the next bill designed to stifle prosperity for...
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Let's Back Obama on Graphic Warning Labels for CigarettesCOMMENTARY | As a smoker and an American, I'm disgusted with U.S. District Judge Richard Leon right now over his siding with tobacco companies as reported on Reuters, on the issue of graphic warning labels for cigarettes.
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The Ultimate Recyclable Packing Material for Shipping FoodEvery year the holiday season comes around and nearly everyone finds themselves shipping something to someone. Of all things sent, nothing is so precious to the recipient as food. Cookies, brownies, even cakes from home remind us of better times with...
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Why Don't Atheists Just Shut Up?How many times have I been asked a question along the lines of “Why can't atheists just respect others' beliefs,” or “Why are atheists so focused on something they don't believe in?” And believe it or not, these are the more reasonable questions...
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President Obama Demands Re-electionWASHINGTON | Taking full advantage of the bully pulpit, President Obama decided to enact a slightly stronger hand with America Friday. According to press corps reports, the president stated plainly, “If y'all don't re-elect me, I'm gonna whip all...
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Read Your Bibles – SeriouslyI'm a lucky guy. It turns out that all those years of being led to believe I was somehow guilty for something the mythical Adam and Eve were supposed to have done, in the mythical Garden of Eden thousands of years ago, has finally paid off.
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Moderate Religion is Dangerous TooIf the human species is to survive, we must rid ourselves of the belief that any entity exists which would have us exert control over others for the pleasure of said being. Why would I make such a brash statement?
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Atheism: Hell is No Longer a ThreatThroughout the history of mankind, we have always wanted to understand the mysteries around us of this beautiful world. Before the rise of science, the human mind defaulted to crediting everything to one sort of god or another...
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The Pope Shouldn't Get a Say in Stem Cell ResearchCOMMENTARY | People are just amazing, if you ask me. Why in the world Pope Benedict the XVI (played by Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger) is allocated any authority whatsoever on the acceptability of adult stem cell research, while continuing to...
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Three Great Ways to Help Childsplaycharity.Org This Christmas SeasonWhether you celebrate Christmas, any other seasonal holiday, or none at all, we all know this time of year can be challenging even if all things are right with your world. Now, imagine if your child were hospitalized. Right now, all around the...
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Answering Pascal's WagerPascal's Wager (aka Pascal's Gambit) is an interesting tidbit of thought for the beautifully elaborate human mind. In a nutshell, the proposition is that with humanity's inability to determine, via reason alone, what “God” is, or even if he exists...
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You Will Evolve TooThere's still a lot of discussion on the topic of evolution. While most reasonable people - even those who call themselves religious - have finally accepted that evidence doesn't lie, there are still a good number of others who hold onto the...
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My Five Favorite “The Thinking Atheist” Videos on YouTubeMy fellow non-believers and I often find ourselves challenged and/or reprimanded for not having the same beliefs as others do. It is an all-too-popular belief that because we don't accept at least one of the thousands and thousands of interpretations of t
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Science; The Original WitchcraftReligious topics are always complicated, and the resulting discussions often get heated and ugly. In light of the first fact, I'm only going to lightly touch on this topic, as narrowly as possible, and then hope that readers will confirm...
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Harold Camping Should Now Face ChargesWith the announcement of the retirement of Harold Camping, after his third failed prediction of the end of the world, I can't help but wonder now if perhaps he should face criminal charges.
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Dinner and a Show; Fast Food Workers Dealing with Increasing ViolenceCRIME COMMENTARY | Disgruntled customers take their grub serious enough to sometimes get violent. We really must admit it, those fast food jobs are tougher than they look.
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Anti-Semitism, Socialism and Delusion Within the Occupy MovementCOMMENTARY | Does my sub-title give it away too soon? Will those who come to this page even bother to read further? Or, will they respond in the comments to the title alone? I ask this because, from what I've seen so far, these protesters seem to only...
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To My Friends at Occupy Wall St; A Gift to Help YouIt's all over the news now, these Occupy Wall Street protests. Not only are they in the Big Apple, Chicago and St. Louis but other cities around the nation as well. The protests have spread from the left coast to the East and several points in between.
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Baby Lisa Irwin: Why Did Her Parents Stop Cooperating with Police?Commentary | It was yet another headline none of us wanted to see, when 10-month-old Lisa Irwin was reported as missing and a possible kidnapping victim. Dad Jeremy Irwin and mom Deborah Bradley reported their baby missing on Tuesday, October 3rd, and...Also published on:
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'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Cabby Still Traumatized Over Remarks from Will Smith“It was 1990. I had only been on my route for three weeks. His comment was unfair and uncalled for,” opens the discussion between me and the unfortunate cab-driver unfortunately targeted by the cruel remarks made by star Will Smith in his introduction...
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My Review of Trojan Brand Ribbed Flavored Bubble GumFIRST PERSON | I like gum and I like to try new things. So, naturally, when I saw the box of Trojan Brand Ribbed flavored bubble gum, I had to give it a try. To be honest, it's not exactly the best experience. It seems only fair...
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Has it Been Four Years on Associated Content from Yahoo Already?Four years ago, I accepted an invitation from another contributor to start writing for Associated Content from Yahoo. Back then, we all just called it AC. Besides the gas money, and the writing opportunities I've found by joining, I've also made...
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Some Questions on a Few of the Myths of GodJust a couple of days back on Facebook, I saw a status update from a friend. The status update appeared to be another one of those copy and paste memes so popular in social networking. This is what it read (The all-caps portions are his.)...
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A Review of the Java Chiller from Sonic Drive-InDuring a break in the recent Tropical Storm Lee, Janet and I had had about enough of the indoor life, and so we both decided some ice cream sounded good. After a bit of decision-making we agreed the local Sonic Drive-In...
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Let's Hear it for Amazon.Com And Those Heroic Business AdventuresCOMMENTARY | At one time in the world of online living, Amazon.com was simply a great website to order books and other items at superior prices. They offered simple shopping and competitive pricing that proved they were more than just another passing fad.
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My Conversion to Atheism: Why I Gave Up Religion and GodIt's odd to describe atheism as a religion. But I converted to non-belief. To describe seeing the Universe as amoral and quite godless requires more than platitudes. It's not so much of a belief-in-general but a...
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Google+ Now Offering Games Just like Those on FacebookThe bosses at Google have seen Facebook as one of the biggest threats to ever come along, and they're not about to let Zuckerberg have a niche they can't touch...
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Camille Grammer Makes a Low Blow at Ex Kelsey Grammer: How Will the Judge See It?I'm not really sure what her goal was in making fun of her ex's penis size in public, but it might not do her much good in a custody dispute. Making disparaging comments about the ex is never a good idea...
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Roseanne Barr Decries the New World Order in a Bizarre YouTube VideoFIRST-PERSON COMMENTARY | In what may be one of the strangest YouTube videos I've ever seen (and there have been some Doozies), former comedienne and celebrity Roseanne Barr speaks out...
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Outside: The LegendIn the hushed speech of the old ones you sometimes hear of it, but it's not polite to discuss in front of the little ones. And while most believe it is nothing more than just a myth...
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I Hate Myself when I Write on American PoliticsCOMMENTARY | What a thought. To be a man who's made the very mistake a hundred times on this site and others, and expressed my opinion on American politics as I saw them - to say such a thing - why, that's just... -
Bank of America Reaches Settlement in Class-action Lawsuit for Overdraft FeesFIRST PERSON | If Bank of America can get sued for it, how much longer until National City and/or Chase get the summons to appear in court? In a report today from
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Liquified Natural Gas May Be the Answer to America's Energy HeadachesCOMMENTARY | While jobs in manufacturing, automotive, and even the petroleum industry may be down, good news comes in from the State of Louisiana. Last July 22nd, 2011, Lake Charles Exports, LLC, was approved by the...
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The So-called Debt-limit Deal, and What it Really Means for All AmericansCOMMENTARY | Before any of my readers jump up in defense of (insert politician's name here), please understand, I'm neither a Democrat nor a Republican. It's silly to me to offer my personal time and energy to any...
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Ominous Psychic Predictions for the Last 5 1/2 Months of Planet EarthAs we all know, the Mayan calendar ends on what we now call December 21st, 2012. Since the Mayans were so obviously right about everything else in life...
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Three Volunteer Opportunities in DeRidder, LouisianaLooking for something to do after retirement? Maybe you're one of those folks wanting to give something back to your neighbors. Maybe, you just want to do something kind. Whatever your reasons, if you...
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Matthew Green Gets First Artificial Heart in the UK: Artificial Organs Could Prove a Better OptionCommentary | Amidst all of the current American political doom and gloom, some good news comes out of the UK about one Matthew Green. Mr. Green, a 40-year-old man who suffered from end-stage failure in both chambers of his heart...
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Italy Advances Bill for Vote Which Would Ban BurqaIt's a thin line between religious freedoms and public interests such as women's rights. As of August 2nd, 2011, the Italian Parliamentary committee has approved a bill banning public wearing of both the burqa and the niqab...
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Senator David Norris, Openly Gay Irish Presidential Candidate, Buries His Chances in Disturbing ScandalCOMMENTARY | David Norris was believed by many to not only be Ireland's next president, he would have also been the Emerald Isle's first openly gay president. But no more. As of August 2nd, 2011, he has officially dropped out of the race...
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Why Your Boss is a Jerk and Some Tips to HelpUnless you have some other form of income stream independent of the marketplace, you need your job. Sometimes that also means putting up with a boss who comes across as a jerk...
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Billy Joe Madden Makes 8-year-old Son Drive While He Sleeps Off a DrunkCOMMENTARY | Billy Joe Madden, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi is a lucky man. He's lucky for three reasons: 1) He's alive. Undeservedly so, but alive; 2) Both of his children are...
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Mueller Confirmed by U.S. Senate Despite Claims of Civil Rights ViolationsCOMMENTARY | In the interest of continuity of government during the ongoing debt ceiling debate, President Barack Obama signed legislation last Tuesday, which extended by an extra two years the term of F.B.I. Director Robert Mueller.
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After the Oslo Attacks, Violent Religious Extremism Cause for ConcernThe world experienced another horrible shock Saturday as Anders Behring Breivik of Oslo, Norway, allegedly killed a total of 93 people in cold blood - most of them children. While the media focus on Breivik as an alleged lone gunman, a report from The Telegraph has come in wherein he claims to be on
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Some Facebook Fun is DangerousSo, Facebook fans, do you ever see those little quizzes and status update games where you're asked to answer "fun" questionnaires giving out details of your past? They're usually shared as notes and come from other friends who've done them too...
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The Best Deals Found in a Dollar StoreAre you one of the millions who love shopping at a dollar store? Regardless of which company, there are so many good deals to be found. Some are better than others.
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Three Things a Dollar Store Employee Will Never Tell You; Even Though They Want ToFirst person-Without saying any names, I work at one of the more recognized dollar stores, which are popping up all over the US. While my co-workers and I are grateful for your business, which allows us our positions in the first place, there are a few...
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Climate Change, Politics, Double-standards and HistrionicsWhether climate change is known to be a real issue or not, there seem to be a few who've already decided. Try not to confuse them with facts. Their minds are already made up.
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Nebulous by Idiom; A Review of the Band's Debut AlbumIdiom is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based band. Their debut album "Nebulous" is finally available for order. This is my review. Thanks Mike. I'm honored that you asked me.
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Understanding AnarchyWhen you hear, or read the word anarchy, what comes to mind? Don't think about it too hard. Just hold the picture that first pops up in your mind's eye. I'd bet that most of you imagine something to do with...
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Why I Believe 'Caylee's Law' is a Terrible IdeaWe all saw the verdict, as shocking as it was, when Casey Anthony was found not guilty by a jury of her peers in a Florida court on the charge of premeditated murder of her own daughter Caylee Anthony. While the great majority of people only knew...
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Julie Bass, Oak Park, Michigan Woman, Being Prosecuted for Planting a Vegetable GardenAfter Julie Bass, of Oak Park, Michigan finished some repair work on a septic line, she decided to not replace the front lawn with grass, but rather, to install four garden beds, and grow vegetables instead. City officials, for whatever reasons...
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North Carolina Child Killed by Elderly Neighbor Who Stopped to HelpA sad bit of irony comes to us from North Carolina, in the accidental death of a two-year-old girl who was ran over by the man who stopped, along with his wife, to help her as she wandered along a highway wearing nothing but a diaper.
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Do We Really Need Politicians in America?Here's an extreme thought: Do we really need politicians? I'm talking about the usefulness of politicians themselves. Are politicians necessary, or perhaps more importantly...
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Might Coupons Go the Way of the Dodo Bird?I love coupons. Over the years, I've enjoyed clipping those lovely little cents-off gems from my Sunday paper, getting great deals at the store, and experiencing new products at a discount, just as much as anyone else. I've swapped them with...
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Super Easy Delicious Yankee Chicken Enchiladas RecipeThe enchilada is forever. Someone, somewhere has a personal variation, or the authentic Mexican version on a regular basis, at least once. I can't say if I've ever personally met anyone who doesn't
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Two Bodies Found in Tallulah, Louisiana; Being Investigated as HomicideJune 19, 2011 DeRidder, Louisiana- While the South has its friendly charms and ways, sometimes still, crime is inevitable. The mid-size city of Tallulah, Louisiana is certainly no exception... -
Living with a StuttererI'm lucky. I'm one of the lighter stutterers out there. Many who hear me tell them I even have a stammer don't always believe me. I guess you'd have to be around me often enough to really notice...
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Facebook: Is Everyone What They Seem to Be?Facebook has been a wonderful invention in so many ways. Old friends, entire families, and lives have re-connected through the incredibly popular social network. The social network has enjoyed such an amazing reception by...
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Cooking with Beer: Three ExamplesLooking for something a little different in the meal plans for your family? Try cooking with beer. Cooking with beer enhances the flavors for just about any type of meat being cooked, without any of the negative impact of alcohol, which evaporates...
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Five Tips to Stay Calm Through a Custody Dispute During a DivorceHow many divorcees are caught up in a messy, painful, and expensive custody battle, right now? Millions? Rather than put yourself through the gauntlet emotionally, as a parent deprived a relationship with your kids, Learn to remain the... -
The Royal Smoke Shop: DeRidder, Louisiana, 70634: A Business ReviewNot being like any contemporary smoker, myself, I roll my own. Actually, I "stuff" my own, as far as cigarettes go. So, when it comes to being a guy of legal age, and smoking, I can't just stop anywhere, and pick up smokes.
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Westboro Baptist Church Meets Odd Opposition: The KKKIs the world getting stranger by the day, or what? The latest group to stand up to the Westboro Baptist Church and their "Thank God for dead soldiers" message, is none other than the Ku Klux Klan
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Cordova, Alabama Bans FEMA Trailers in Spite of Tornado's DestructionLast April 27, 2011, Cordova, Alabama was one of the many communities across the Southern US hit by tornadoes. Homes were destroyed, lives were lost or put on hold, and it seemed that FEMA had come through for so many with temporary emergency shelters...
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Sgt Kenneth Gary Vann Ambushed in San Antonio: $10k Reward Offered for InformationTragically, during the early morning hours of May 28, 2011, Deputy Sgt Kenneth Gary Vann of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office was ambushed and murdered by an as-yet-unknown shooter...
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Senator Harry Reid Shoves Both of His Feet into His Mouth AgainSenator Harry Reid (D Nevada), and Senator Rand Paul (R Kentucky) have been in a heated public debate over the re-authorization of the Patriot Act, and in an attempt to falsely demonize those of us who would want to re-claim our... -
Four Amazing Oddities from Around the World, Which Science Still Hasn't Figured OutFirst, any rational scientist, and we their cheerleaders, are going to be the ones to admit while science might eventually explain...
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Harold Augustus Murdered in Algiers, Louisiana, According to Recent Identification by AuthoritiesAfter reports on the death of a 31-year-old man in Algiers, Louisiana, police have released the identification as that of Harold Augustus after a struggle with another man last...
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Morganza Spillway Opening in Louisiana to Save Baton Rouge, New OrleansAfter opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway last May 9th, 2011, officials have also decided to open the Morganza Spillway today, in an effort to spare Baton Rouge and New Orleans inevitable... -
Unable to FocusI open my eyes. I look out on my back yard. I'm proud of how nice it looks after a mowing. Finishing the tea, I put out my last...
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Steamboat Bill's of Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601: A ReviewOnce in awhile, an opportunity to try something truly unique comes along, and those who pass it up, usually regretting it, and live with the "if only's" from then on. So, when the chance to feast on crawdad's at... -
Crafter's Corner DeRidder, Louisiana 70634: A ReviewWhen Kim Haney, of Crafter's Corner in DeRidder, Louisiana handed me the business card for her and her husband's little shop, she had no idea how big my mouth is. Nobody gave the poor lady a warning about how many people I'd...
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Five Tips for the Firing ManagerAlthough sometimes necessary, firing an employee improperly can end up the messiest parts of letting a crew member go. Not having sufficient back up for a defendable employee termination has the potential for severe negative...
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Five Stupid Moves in an Interview for the Job Seeker1. Being improperly dressed: While an applicant doesn't want to wear a three-piece suit to a job interview, they should still dress just up of what they expect to be wearing on a job. Newer jeans might be acceptable, but not advised...
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Five Great Interview Questions to Ask Possible Job CandidatesWhen interviewing most applicants, companies often use most questions for elimination, and perhaps that's as it should be. But every once in a while, along comes a candidate who seems both competent and trainable enough, to... -
Why Aren't Ghosts Naked?Maybe readers can tell by the title, but just to be on the safe side, this writer is compelled to not believe in ghosts or the paranormal. Without going into all of the reasons... -
Herman Cain: Character Assassination 2012 BeginsThus far, he's the only declared presidential candidate for the 2012 election season from any political party. As a former CEO for Godfather Pizza, Herman Cain has demonstrated experience as a businessman, and...
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Online Job Applications: Advantages and DisadvantagesLooking for work? Depending on your perspective, some new changes being made by companies around America may be good, and they may be bad. But whether job hunters like it or not, more companies are only accepting...
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Anthony Graves: Twice Robbed by the State of TexasThe story of Anthony Graves is a sad one, indeed. The State of Texas put him in prison for a crime he did not commit. Thanks to the efforts of the Innocence Project, Anthony Graves is now free again...
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Divorce: Three Things You Must RememberDivorce is difficult enough, as it is. This statement is true for both women and men. Along with the pain of watching a marriage crumble, there are likely to be emotional responses. Some feelings cannot be...
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Muslim Brotherhood Leader Says They Won't Run in Egypt's ElectionsWith all that is occurring in Egypt, and the rest of the Middle East lately, grave concern has been expressed about the ascension of a group of individuals who call themselves the Muslim Brotherhood...
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Snagajob.Com: A Consumer ReviewInevitably, any American using the Internet as a tool for a job search long enough is bound to come across Snagajob.com. As for visibility and marketplace positioning, Snagajob.com has done such a great job that...
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Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: A Movie ReviewBooyah! Hollywood has finally done it. Now that we get to see something fun and engaging in Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World, were the world's movie moguls to not produce more of the same - and dare I say even better
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How to Win Texas Hold 'em PokerFor those who play Texas Hold 'em poker, winning may seem tied to sheer luck. But, such is not the case. The game is winnable, because there is a strategy to playing that is so simple, even a child can apply it to their game...
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Georgia Rescinds State Tax Refunds: Citizens Stuck with Overdraft FeesGeorgia is a beautiful state, and not just because of the scenery, either. The people there seem warm, friendly, hard-working, and caring. But not the Georgia State Department of Revenue. Apparently, the state tax refunds...
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Dinner for Schmucks: a Movie ReviewWhat's with a title like Dinner for Schmucks? Is director Jay Roach telling us something about our insensitivity towards others in modern, American society? Or, is it just a funny story about a man with some of the worst...
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Easy Breakfast Recipes: How to Make the World's Best Flat Beer PancakesWith breakfast being the most important meal of the day, it's crucial that the recipe be good enough to even lure the most finicky of eaters. My pancakes will draw them in from all over the house! No matter how fussy...
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Buried: A Movie ReviewBuried is certainly one of the most challenging movies I've ever reviewed. It's not because the movie is not good, it is. This 2010, rated "R" release, directed by Rodrigo Cortes, and really only starring Ryan Reynolds as...
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Seth Rogen Says George Lucas Believes in World Ending in 2012According to actor Seth Rogen, cult-leader George Lucas fears the end of the world in 2012. The actor was giving it up on a discussion printed in the Toronto Sun, about a discussion once between the...
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Not Another Assault on Libby Wright by the Arizona Daily StarMy friend, Libby Wright, in Tucson Arizona contacted me about the local newspaper's coverage of her retirement, and that she needed help. While the obvious bias against Libby Wright, and the Giving Tree...
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Vampires Suck: a Movie ReviewVampires Suck is a wonderful parody of the Twilight franchise. Admit it, if you owned a movie production company, wouldn't there be a temptation to spoof the vampire movies of late...
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Will 50 Cent Face Investigation by the SEC for Stock Tip Tweet?Born Curtis Jackson, rapper 50 Cent might have made a bad move in tweeting to his followers with a stock tip improperly. In spite of deleting and then re-tweeting proper disclosure afterwards, the profits he earned...
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What We Can Learn from Jared Lee LoughnerJared Lee Loughner, 22, has been charged with the attempted assassination of Congresswoman Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords. Along with her shooting, he is also charged in a number of deaths, and...
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Frenemy Aka Little Fish, Strange Pond: a Movie ReviewCatch any good movies, lately? Frenemy, aka Little Fish, Strange Pond, will certainly fit the bill. Rated R for violence, adult situations, and graphic language, this is no movie for kids. But for adults, get ready...
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Case 39: a Horror Movie ReviewReleased in October 2010, here in the US, Case 39 is one of those "gotta-see-it" horror movies. Case 39 stars Renee Zellweiger as Emily Jenkins, Adrian Lester as Wayne, Ian McShane as Detective...
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The Only Facebook Cityville Cheat in the GameThe game of Cityville by Zynga on Facebook is already a record-breaking game. Have you played it yet? Those of us millions of players will tell you, it's fun! If not, give it a whirl. For those of us who have...
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May 21st, 2011: End of the World Believers Are Still Going StrongWell, here we go again. The world is ending again. No really. This time it's serious. Yes. The past claims of the end of days were off, but this time, they mean it. No, really...
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New Jersey Bicyclist Kenneth Pierce Rescued when Bystanders Lift CarAren't people beautiful? A New Jersey bicyclist is reported to have been rescued by passerby and bystanders out from underneath a car in Hamilton Township, New Jersey on Friday, December, 31, 2010
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Brett Favre and His $50,000 Sexting Message to Jenn StergerCan you help but wonder what Mrs. Brett Favre thinks of all of this? In a recent report, living legend Brett Favre has been fined $50,000. The fine levied was not for the actual act of sending nude pictures of himself and his big... -
Israel Gives US Three Years to Rein in IranSome would rather see Israel attack Iran, rather than let a theocracy have nuclear capabilities. While the US government and their allies use sanctions and diplomacy, a senior Israeli official says that they are giving the West...
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Heroic Houston Jewelry Store Owner Saves Wife, Kills Three Would-be RobbersA little good news always cheers folks up. Today, the news reported three less dummies in the city of Houston. A trio consisting of three males...
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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Facing Fifth Recall BidThis makes for the fifth time Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has had someone try to have him recalled. Only this time, it might work. The previous four attempts came close to success, the closest was...
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How to Make the World's Easiest, No-bake, No-cook FudgeLooking for the world's easiest fudge recipe? Well here it is! Whether it's the holidays, or you just have a sweet tooth, this easy, no-bake, no-cook fudge is so easy to make, even I was able to learn how to do it on my very first try...
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U.S. District Judge John Bates Rejects Lawsuit to Block Assassination of US-born Muslim Cleric Anwar Al-AwlakiU.S. District Judge John Bates today rejected a lawsuit from going forward, in which a father is trying to sue to block the US from ordering the assassination of an American citizen without due process... -
FCC Chairman Michael Copps Wants to Regulate American MediaWhat are we Americans to do? Even the most biased American citizen can understand that a free and unhindered press must be protected, in order to limit the power of any politician, group, or government, yet FCC... -
Urine Injections: the Latest Weight-loss CrazeWhen it comes to the battle-of-the-bulge, or fighting off the middle age spread, or whatever colorful euphemism is used, discerning the good information from the bad may be the toughest part of the fight. Today, we find...
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Michigan Amber Alert Issued for Three Missing Boys After Dad John Skelton Makes Suicide BidMichigan officials have announced an Amber Alert for the sake of three young boys, possibly endangered by their father, John Skelton, or at the hands of an unknown woman, identified as "Joann Taylor," said to be...
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The Cost of Bedbugs for Apartments Houses and Retail/lodgingWe're seeing more and more of bedbugs in the news, especially online. While the plain and simple truth of the matter is bedbugs have been with us for a long, long time, most folks still prefer to eliminate what... -
Five Amazing Google Maps Coordinates Oddly Curious Even If You're NotUsing Google Maps is fun! There's more to this planet Earth of ours than we might imagine. Have you and your young children gone on a Google Maps adventure together, yet? Talk about a cheap date! View the world, and... -
"Cowboys and Aliens" Starring Harrison Ford Daniel Craig Coming to Theaters July, 29th, 2011In a role which might convince a Hollywood noob that movie studios are finally listening to the fans, Harrison Ford is not only performing in one of the few serious Sci-fi Westerns to ever be performed, but he is finally taking on an...
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Five Winter driving tips for new drivers from an old fartThe first Winter driving tip for new drivers is an obvious one, and my readers get it, on top of the other five presented here today: Don't drive in snow, at all, unless you must. The easiest way to avoid any challenges driving in Winter driving...
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Cityville: The newest game from Zynga on FacebookWill the insanity never end? Let's hope not! Zynga, creators of such Facebook hits as "Farmville," "Vampire Wars," and of course "Zynga Poker" are announcing a new game to come out later in November called Cityville.
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Spaghetti Squash: Save Money with Two Easy Recipes for Christmas or AnytimeFor those unfamiliar with spaghetti squash, the vegetable is from the gourd family, is whitish-to-yellowish, and the cooked result is similar in size and shape to spaghetti, hence the name "spaghetti" squash. For those of us familiar with...
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Jackkqueline Pogue Shoves an 84-year-old Betty Sugiyama Off of Little Tokyo Metro (Gold Line) PlatformSometimes, there is just no point in trying to understand some people. Law enforcement has confirmed a story of 84-year-old Betty Sugiyama falling to her death off of Little Tokyo Metro (Gold Line) platform...
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Sarah Maynard Thirteen Year Old Ohio Teen Rescued Family Still MissingSarah Maynard, along with her mother, brother, and a family friend were taken recently by someone as yet unknown. The family had been missing since last Wednesday but now, one survivor has been rescued. Young Miss Maynard is now in the...
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Jack Johnson and Wife Nabbed by FBI for Evidence Tampering and Destruction of EvidenceIn the ongoing adventures of Jack Johnson, Prince George's County Executive, federal authorities picked up both the county executive and his wife, on destruction of evidence and evidence tampering...
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Long Island New York Congressional Election Between Bishop and Altschuler Misreported: Oopsy!It seems that not only did the Democrats lose control of Congress with the 2010 mid-term elections, the Republicans ended up spanking them by one more Congressman than originally believed...
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Will Texas Drop Medicaid?Facing budget shortfalls, and with impending Obamacare on the horizon, Texas government officials are considering entirely dropping out of the federal Medicaid program entirely. This is not some sort of...
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Proposition 19 Defeated: Hypocrite Power Junkies and Mexican Drug Cartels Win, for NowSadly, California's Proposition 19 has been voted down. Freedom to smoke a little pot for Californians stays illegal under the current state law, while ironically, alcohol remains just as legal, and as deadly...
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Multi-level Marketing: the Recruiting LieMulti-level marketing is a myth. Good people, looking to build a sustainable financial future are lulled into phony opportunities every day. If you are considering joining a multi-level marketing...
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Five DIY Winter Boat Storage TipsWinter is coming again, like it always does. As any experienced boat owner knows, failing to properly winterize your craft will result in costly repairs and frustrations that will take away...
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Honda Snowblower Features and Specs of the Three Largest ModelsThe best time to be ready for the winter, is before it shows up on your door. Since you've decided to purchase a Honda snowblower, now, all you need to know is what you're looking for...
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To My 9/11 Conspiracy Theorist FriendsMy message is not on any anniversary of the terrible events of 9/11/01. Yet, I still feel this is important enough to share with those of you who "believe" that our US government was behind 9/11 in a conspiracy... -
An Easy Side-dish Recipe for Christmas or Anytime: Homestyle Green Beans and PotatoesThere's just something wonderful about the simple, home-made recipes. You don't have to be celebrating Christmas to enjoy this easy side-dish. But I would suggest an appetite...
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Working from Home: Are You Ready?Lots of Americans dream of working from home. If you've come here, you might even be one of them, too. Are you tired of office politics? Do you imagine how much more...
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How to Tell If a Senior Relative Should Not DriveLet me start off by saying that, should I live long enough to be a senior citizen, and my driving puts anyone in jeopardy, please tell me. It would be an act of love on your part. Also, our senior... -
Three Driving Test Resources OnlineDriving in the USA is a big issue. So much rides on your successful completion of driving lessons that few people would not describe successfully passing the course as crucial...
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Viable Stem Cells May Now Be Manufactured - and CheaperOctober 3rd, 2010 - Step by step, Mankind is getting closer to longer life spans, and ultimately, immortality. Stem cells have shown promise with several applications which could ultimately...
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How to Defeat Insomnia Without Sleeping PillsInsomnia affects around 20% of all Americans, and that's just the people who are just not sleeping more than six hours a night. Some of us, such as myself, have been known to go two and three days... -
Suicide and Its Sobering LessonsBy now, the name Tyler Clementi is a familiar one. For those unaware, he was the young, promising, and beautiful 18 year old college student who recently committed suicide after being unfairly "outed"...
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2010 Louisiana Senate Race Vitter Vs Melancon: Mud Fight on the BayouAmerican politics has always been a rough affair. In the early days of our nation, politicians in debate would often resort to fighting with canes and even the occasional duel-to-the-death. Minus the physical violence...
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Thai Basil Restaurant of DeRidder, Louisiana 70634: a Restaurant ReviewJanet and I wanted to go out for dinner. But tonight, we wanted something different. She'd told me before about wanting to try the Thai Basil Restaurant, and so we decided...
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How to Write and Sell an E-book by Annie Jean Brewer an E-book ReviewWe're all trying to get some additional income these days. Some of us turn to any of the various income opportunities available. Some blog. And still yet, some of us write an e-book. The idea behind...
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Facebook: What to Do when Strangers Request a Friend AddFacebook can be a lot of fun, as well as a great way to keep up with friends, co-workers, and family. It can also be a source of misery, if you let it. In my two plus years of sharing my ridiculous... -
Working Under the Table: Four Good Reasons to Avoid ItWorking "under the table," with the hope of avoiding tax liability might seem to be advantageous, but like any attempt to get around the system, there are serious risks and drawbacks...
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Not Another American Political Parties ListAmerica is changing, alright, just not always for the better. We all know about the traditional political parties available. There's the "Grand Old Party," or G.O.P. Which houses those folks called...
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Winning the Bed Bug War: Facts You Should KnowWith the use of chemical pesticides such as DDT, the common bed bug was all but eradicated here in the US. But with the banning of DDT, and the increase in global travel, the bed bug has made a resounding comeback...
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Bed Bugs: Non-chemical Approaches to ConsiderBed bugs are making a comeback! Cities around the world are experiencing infestations at newsworthy levels. The obvious solution is to call the local professional exterminator. But some individuals are not comfortable... -
Three Great Seafood Restaurants Around Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601Coming to Lake Charles, Louisiana? Hungry for seafood? Sure, you could trust any old online search, but you may very well encounter listings still up of closed businesses, or just... -
Aromatherapy Herbal Incense: Five Things You Need to KnowAs proponents often say, individuals need all the facts before criticizing the use of any mind/mood altering substance such as aromatherapy herbal incense. The author's only intention here is to share some... -
Exposing Three Myths About Wal-MartWal-Mart is back in the news again. This time, it's not a lawsuit, crisis, or drama. The big box giant is expanding into new urban markets by going small. According to... -
Three Popular Seafood Restaurants in New Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans is about food...and music...but mostly food. Seafood lovers who've come to New Orleans aren't going to leave disappointed, or hungry. The search for quality seafood around New Orleans can sometimes be
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What is a Life Coach?Some folks choose to live every detail of life on their own terms, while others face confusion over the smallest of decisions. Still others find themselves somewhere in between. Life coaches claim to be able to... -
The Evil Corporations Are Dying: Happy Now America?Congratulations are due to my anti-business/anti-corporation friends all around America. Your illogical policies, impossible demands, ridiculously misguided demonstrations and dishonest smear campaigns against "evil... -
How to Lose Money and Gain Body Fat in Six Easy StepsAs a formerly-much-chubbier-than-present person myself, I've seen a little too much fraud and dishonesty in the weight-loss industry. Besides my own past goals of losing weight, I've seen friends, family, neighbors, and even... -
Not Another Three Year Anniversary with AssociatedContent ArticleSeptember 12 marks a special day for me. It was on this day in 2007 that I joined something amazing. Three years ago I unknowingly started a journey which would challenge my beliefs, clear a few delusions, and change me... -
Divorce: How to End the Animosity with an ExDivorce is seldom easy. Sometimes, even years after a divorce is finalized two people who once loved each other, appear now to be enemies. This animosity is not only stressful, but it can damage other... -
The First Iranian Nuclear Power Plant CompletedAccording to GlobalSecurity.org. August 21, 2010 will forever be marked as the day the Islamic Republic of Iran attained a major milestone towards nuclear status... -
"The Minimalist Cleaning Method" by Annie Jean Brewer: an E-book ReviewHousekeeping can be such a drag. But suppose someone did come along, offering to make it easier, faster, and even cheaper to keep your home in tip-top shape? Well, that's exactly what my friend...
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Sopapilla Recipe: How to Make a Dozen SopapillaSopapilla are a pleasant Mexican food delicacy. Affordable, and easy, they make an excellent, and authentic finishing touch, to any meal. In my family, I've always enjoyed eating them with a coating of honey/butter on...
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Anti-oxidants in ChocolateChocolate gives great nutritional support. According to WebMD, chocolate aids the body in cardiac health. There could be no tastier word in medical news...
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Senior Sex: Does Grandpa Have Herpes?Senior sex: Why is Grandpa always scratching his junk? According to Reuters June 23rd, 2010 swinging senior citizens (those over the age of 45) are at a higher risk of catching an STD, than prostitutes... -
Ten Steps to Help You Win Custody RightsDivorce is hell. But, it's nothing to the hurt of losing the kids too. Custody battles are always painful, expensive, and sometimes ugly. Nobody wants to go through a fight to see their own kids anymore than a rock star...
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How to Make Incredible Buttermilk BiscuitsThis easy -to - follow, incredible buttermilk biscuit recipe came from a former Mother - in - law whom for reasons of her own, taught me several unforgettable recipes - although I swore the lady couldn't stand me...
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Paris Hilton World Cup Marijuana Arrest: Special Treatment?According to Reuters News on Yahoo Paris Hilton and gal-pal Jennifer Rovero, a former Playboy Playmate, were arrested after the World Cup in South Africa, on July 2nd, 2010, for smoking marijuana... -
Vice President Joe Biden Misunderstands the QuipHave you seen it? You know, the video that shows Vice President Joe Biden taking several minutes to come back at a custard shop manager's comment about taxes, and the best he can come up with is to call the man a smart a$$... -
Pope Benedict XVI: Pissed Off at Belgian Law EnforcementAccording to BBC News, Vatican officials are comparing a recent raid by Belgian police on a church office, to being "worse than communist era." Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone is quoted as making complaints that priests... -
Use Vinegar to Get Rid of Athlete's Foot and Jock Itch!More and more people around the world are discovering the uses of vinegar (both apple cider and white vinegar) in the war on mold, mildew, and yeast problems around their homes...
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How to Make Cinnamon Incense at HomeMany people enjoy burning incense within their home. Cinnamon is a popular scent to use, since it's such a pleasant "earthy" tone, but it's difficult to find...
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BP's Deepwater Horizon Crisis: Much Ado About Nothing?Every other news page on the web, in print, and most of the television coverage these past few weeks has been on the Deepwater Horizon oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico... -
BP America: What Are They Doing Now?It almost seems like a joke, at first, to see BP America asking folks to "like" them on Facebook. But that's what's happening. It's not that BP America is trying to be... -
Ryan's, Number 2354 of Deridder, Louisiana 70634The next time you're in Southwest Louisiana, and you're hungry, take my advice and hop on over to the friendly little town of DeRidder, Louisiana
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Indonesia's Tight Pants Ban: Some Advice from a ThinkerAccording to Yahoo! News, government leaders in Indonesia's Aceh province are enacting a ban on tight pants worn by Muslim women. Authorities are detaining women who dress... -
Five Reasons to Quit Smoking AgainBetween health and financial reasons, why on earth would anyone want to be a smoker in the first place? The natural inclination seems it should be to quit smoking readily. But that's why smoking is called an addiction... -
Lindsay Lohan: Paranoid, Self-Important, Has-Been Suing E-Trade Over NameLindsay Lohan is not in the "One-Name Club," but she seems to think she is. Either that, or her drug-riddled mind has finally snapped, and now anyone on the planet named Lindsay is in direct reference to her... -
Five Epica Videos on YouTube that Will Kick Your ButtHailing from the Netherlands, Epica is destined to be America's favorite Symphonic Metal band ever. Simone (lead vocals) and band-mates present all the fire, energy, and strength of powerful... -
Five Dixie Chicks Songs on YouTubeWho doesn't need a little bit of Dixie Chicks, and especially Natalie Maines, every now and then? Wasn't that precisely what you're searching for, in coming to this page? Well, here it is , then! -
Three Great Restaurants in Cincinnati Near Garfield Suites HotelTravelers planning to make their visit to Cincinnati a stay at the Garfield will want to know the lay of the land, and where a great restaurant is, before arrival... -
Working with Temporary Agencies: Pros and ConsTemporary agencies--also called "temp" agencies--offer a wide variety of individuals a job opportunity that my otherwise be difficult to find... -
Top Five Reasons to Advertise on the RadioBusiness owners everywhere are seeing that, radio is still an affordable, effective option to get their company's message out to the masses. Singing sweet nothings into the ears of your potential customers still... -
Radio Advertising: Measure the Marketing ResultsFor most businesses today, advertising is a very necessary and worthwhile investment-as long as it's done correctly. Most businesses will want to know which ads "pull" and which don't...
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Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection is KeyDo we not agree that Alzheimer's Disease is a condition that strikes a majority of families in America today? Any researcher, in fact, would be hard-pressed to find a family not affected by Alzheimer's Disease... -
Tim McGraw: Five Excellent Songs/Videos on YouTubeWere I to ever get the chance to meet Tim McGraw, I'd shake his hand, and thank him for his songs, and their messages of the good of life, of living. I'd tell him how much I, and so many others... -
Dominating Facebook Mobsters 2 Vendetta: How to WinWelcome to Facebook's Mobters 2: Vendetta by Playdom! Really, it's good you're here. The game can be fun if you haven't found yourself, broke, beaten, and hung-over in a virtual bed... -
A St Patrick's Day LimerickIt's St Patrick's Day just once a year.... -
Facebook: How to Post Articles Properly for BrandingPromoting on Facebook is easy, fun, and free. Along with your best work, any writer will also need credit for their name, along with their words. In fact, being a writer, getting credit alongside your work isn't just...
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Turning Forty: 5 Things to Keep in MindIt was said to me, by a friend on the topic of turning forty: "I may not be able to stay young forever, but I can choose to be immature, all my life!" Being yet another human soul, in a long, long line of human souls...
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Politics: the Twelve Visions Party - Let the Old System GoNot since the Great American Awakening brought on by the power of the message of the Great Dr. Ron Paul, have I felt such a renewed hope in a political cause. Gone now are the days of the lies of the old... -
Facebook: Five New Service Quality Problems Since the Protests of '09I love Facebook. I really do. I'm not trying to rip face book "a new anything." There's no delusions of grandeur that the admin of a site as big as Facebook will ever even read a single word a nobody like me... -
Dear Natalie MainesDear Natalie Maines: Ms. Maines, I'm just another fan of your work... -
Haiti: US Now Working to Prevent Child Trafficking - We're NeededWe all know what's going on in Haiti. Beginning January 12th, 2010, the country was rocked by a devastating 7.0 magnatude earthquake, to be followed by a 6.1 aftershock. -
Facebook Apps: How to Lose the Annoying OnesIsn't Facebook, and all of those lovely apps, fun? It's such a convenient social networking program that allows you to stay in touch with friends, family, and co-workers...
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David Bass: Creator of "Heavy Metal Farmer" - the InterviewMy dear readers: You can't imagine how thrilled I was when David Bass, creative genius behind "Heavy Metal Farmer," agreed to let me interview him via Facebook. At first, I thought he was only kidding... -
MTV's "Jersey Shore:" at Least Snooki's Cute!Where can a surfer go that they're not hearing about MTV's newest hit "Jersey Shore?" The show's getting mileage to such a point that even Wiley's... -
Parental Alienation: Four FactsParental alienation is becoming recognized around the US and Canada for the damaging act it is. As more and more couples are divorcing, and co-parenting, this important subject is coming to light... -
Dixie Chicks Minus Natalie Equals Courtyard HoundsAccording to "That's Really Week" and Viva Nash Vegas, both from Yahoo News, the Dixie Chicks will be recording a new album, without Natalie... -
Helping Haiti: Five Great Charities to Donate ThroughThe first earthquake in Haiti was bad enough. An estimated 200,000 dead and 1.5 million people homeless on this little nation broke the heart of the world. As of January 19th, 2010 a 6.1 aftershock only brought more pain. -
How to Write Content That's Easy to ReadLearning how to write content that's easy to read is crucial to the success of any hopeful web writer. Sure. Anyone can compile a page of any given keyword and smear it on the screen... -
The USNS Comfort Hospital Ship: Five FactsAlso known by the technical designation of T-AH 20, the USNS Comfort is more recognized for it's utilization as a hospital ship under the US Navy... -
George Lucas Reported to Be Re-making "Star Wars" in 3-DAccording to Access Hollywood, legendary director George Lucas is so impressed by what he calls "that movie," he mentions re-making the "Star Wars" movie again....but this time in 3-D... -
About Haiti: How Hard is it to Give?How hard is it to give to Haiti? You've just come in from another day's labors. That was two hours ago, really, that you got off work. Since then you've ran the kids around, checked on Dad... -
Use White Vinegar for Mold RemovalMold, especially the nefarious black mold, causes problems ranging from just looking bad, to allergic reactions, and sometimes an asthmatic response, which for some, can prove fatal... -
The Swiss Mini Gun: Facts You Should KnowThe Swiss Mini Gun is no toy! Only those legally entitled to carry any sort of a firearm should own one. The Swiss Mini Gun carries the additional risk/benefit of conceal ability due to it's... -
Are the Dixie Chicks Splitting Up?Some time back, country sensation The Dixie Chicks, made a few splashes in the shallow end of the swimming pool by criticizing our then-lubberly President George W... -
Why Do I Love Blue October? What's the Deal?If anyone wants to see the appeal of Blue October to the masses of us listening to them, one need only catch a rendition of "What If We Could... -
Lyrics and Translation for Sonne Complete by RammsteinFor the Rammstein fan in all of us, here are the lyrics in German, and the best English translation that could be determined for the tune "Sonne-Complete" by Rammstein... -
The Best Valentine's Day Restaurant in Meadville, PA 16335: Julian's Bar and Grill and Timeout TavernValentine's Day will be memorable in 2010. Most folks will find the pleasure of a day celebrating love and romance a much welcome relief to having survived 2009, and for those of us lucky enough to live in... -
Writer's Block: Writing for the TrashcanHow many times has it happened to you? Everything's in place: coffee, cigarettes, and internet connection all fired up and...wham! Writer's block! -
Divorce: How to Get Your Ex to Stop Bad-Mouthing You to the KidsOne ex-spouse speaking badly of the other ex-spouse, to the children of a divorced couple, has a name. It's called "parental alienation." This occurs within a divorce, whenever one parent wishes to have the other... -
My Ten Predictions for 2010Are you one of those who checks the predictions for the new year? Well 2010 should be an interesting year for predictions. It's not only a new year 2010 is also a year that begins the second decade of this millennium...
