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I am a professional writer of technical and legal articles and of short fiction, and non-fiction essays on public policy areas.
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The American Automobile, What Happened?Long before President Obama announced that he did not know if GM and Chrysler were 'viable', the US auto industry began a slide from which only it can save itself.
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Too Much 'Reality' Not Enough Real LifeAs if magazines and splashy TV dramas didn't fill us with unreality enough and weaker self-images, the explosion of 'reality TV', blogs, YouTube, etc., may have completely blurred the line between real life and fantasy.
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Movies About Strong Women - Great Viewing During Women's History MonthWatch these movies with your daughters, your mothers, your wives or your girlfriends - the women they depict will resonante with you. -
Where Have All the Newspapers (And Reporters) Gone?What a radio or cable 'news' mouthpiece can say on the air is fairly unlimited, what a reporter can print in a newspaper is subject to libel laws. Do we really want to shift this balance away from a truly free press in this country?
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Why Are Hate Groups Growing in America?In the movie "Crash" Sandra Bullock's character admits in a fevered scream that she's just angry all of the time and she doesn't know why. It's time we stop accepting hate and anger as viable motivations for political thought or action. -
Hard Times Can Grate on Spelling SnobsWhen the going gets tough, good spellers get frustrated, and grammarians can become downright depressed. -
Millard Fuller, Found of Habitat for Humanity, Passes AwayThirty-three years ago, after many years of assisting others through construction work, Fuller founded Habitats for Humanity with just the right scale of giving and reasonable receiving. -
How Did I Get Sucked into the Mortgage Crisis?I felt very confident when I bought my home (not my first) more than two and a half years ago, as prices were coming down. I don't feel so confident today.
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Holidays and Values (and I Don't Mean Bargains, I Mean Value Systems)The economy is struggling, retailers are going out of business at record pace and the consumer is told to shop a little, please. If we buy, what we buy will likely portend our country's economic and moral future.
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Top Things Not to Say or Do to Avoid Ruining Your Thanksgiving GatheringIf you want your Thanksgiving Family gathering to be a success,, there are definite things you should avoid saying and doing - many of them are listed here. -
How About a Paris, I Mean PALIN, News Blackout?Suddenly she's everywhere short of commercials that have her washing a car while wearing a bikini and suggestively eating a burger - Palin is allowing herself to become the Paris Hilton of politics and we need to set some limits. -
The Best Movie Weddings that Were Never to BeIn movies we get to see our fantasies about everything working out in the end coming true, and sometimes this means the big wedding never comes off - or at least the wedding night ends badly....
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Are We Plato's "Cave People"?In Plato's The Republic, the cave analogy serves as a warning for allowing surrogates to provide us with information about the way the world really is - have we allowed the internet and 24 hour media to become our cave?
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Greenspan on Financial Crisis: "I Made a Mistake"Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told a Congressional committee today that he made a mistake is assuming banks operating in their self interest would protect shareholders. -
The $150k Boondoggle unmasked - Sarah Palin before and after the fashion makeover!Before and After photos reveal why the $150,000 was money well spent and we just need to suck it up and move on to the next issue. -
Sign of the Times - Obama Home Sign Desecrated in CaliforniaHate continues to speak louder than reason in this campaign, as evidenced by racist desecration of a prominent Obama sign at a California home. -
Holiday Classics for Your DVD LibraryNothing helps us rise to the holiday mood more than a cherished film classic or a new jewel. Here are my favorites
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Making Sacrifices to Save the America We LoveIf a fire rages through our neighborhood and ours is the only house left standing, we offer shelter, share clothing, instinctively. We need to exercise those instincts now. -
California's Prop. 8 - a Simple Constitutional Issue Impacted by Complex EmotionsA constitutional Review of California's Choice to Allow Gender Neutral Civil Marriage revealed it was a right that must be upheld. Now, there ia a ballot measure, Prop. 8, to overturn the courts and amend the State Constitution to deny that equal protection. -
Healthcare and Your Cost of Living : McCain Vs. ObamaJohn McCain thinks workers should be taxed for their employers' contribution to health care premiums and less regulation will bring healthcare costs down. Barack Obama thinks employers should either offer health insurance to employees or pay a tax for not doing so.
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Are the 'fundamentals' of the Economy or is the American Worker Strong?Senator McCain first said the fundamentals of our economy are strong and then clarified he meant the worker is strong. In each case, the numbers odn't bear this out. -
Coming Apart at the Seams - It's the Economy, Stupid and I Am Feeling the StingHome values plummet, foreclosures soar, banks fail, bail outs happen only for the banks - and the Dow drops a record 500, on the same day desperate people line up for aid after a major natural disaster. This election is all about the economy and completely reversing course. -
9/11 Anniversary Reminds Us of America as One - Honor it with an Honest, Free PressLet's clean up our press from the internet bottom up by checking our facts, fully researching our postings on AC about the Presidential Race between now and the Election. Let's honor the Real America, the one we ALL love by being a responsible free press. -
Sarah Palin's Religious Affiliation Should Not Be an IssueSome critics say Palin's former church is too controversial and is a negative issue in the campaign, some say her faith should be at the forefront - both are wrong.
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The INcoming President Needs to Fix Our Economic MessThe so-called housing crisis was really about lax oversight of banking, real estate and lending and getting out of the huge hole is dug will take tough econoic policies. -
California's Unrealistic Renewable Energy Goal - Prop. 7We like to lead the nation and we love renewable energy - so why is Prop. 7 such a bad idea?
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Because I Value Families I Will Not Vote for McCain/PalinJohn McCain chose a probably very decent and very capable but not even marginally qualified running mate because she's a so-called traditional family values woman - to shore up his base. I see right through it. -
A Catholic Voice on Gay MarriageI belive firmly my voice in support of the equal rights of all to civil marriage and in support of respect for the constitution is consistent with my Catholic faith. -
Note to Our Daughters: TURN OFF REALITY TVThe unhealthy, overly sexualized, highly superficial images of women in reality TV in general sets a poor standard of entertainment let alone for any messages it is conveying to young women about who they are and who they should be -
What's Wrong with the Evangelical "Message" to John McCain?Instead of asking WWJD (What would Jesus Do) about who to vote for and how to conduct oneself in the political arena, evanelicals should be asking WDJD (What did Jesus do). He stayed out of politics, thank you very much.
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Biggest Oscar Snubs: Not a Year for "Little" FilmsNot to diminish the acting, writing or directing of the nominees announced this week, but some seriously remarkable work went unacknowledged.
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Why Does the Media Make Such a Big Deal About Race and Gender in the Presidential Race?Unhappy that American voters may be making decisions based on candidate qualifications or where they stand on issues, the media beats the race and gender drum with regard to Obama and Hillary - why?
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A Soldier's Story: How Much is Too Much to Give One's Country?My nephew never wanted to be anything but a soldier. He has served his country honorably and faithfully. Has his country done right by him and his family?
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The Bizarre Investigatory Saga of the Maria Lauterbach CaseAbout nine months ago a young Marine approached military officials at Camp LeJeune and reported that she had been raped by a superior officer. Today she and her child are dead. Why?
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Why We Shouldn't Believe Polls and Shouldn't Listen to PunditsWow, pollsters were way off in New Hampshire and now everyone's scrambling to figure out why. The reality is, it doesn't matter. .
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When Religion Really Bugs Me in PoliticsPoliticians can say what is in their hearts, but they shouldn't use campaign funds (or any oprtion of their federal dollars) for 'holiday messages'.
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Holidays and Charity: Give with LoveIt's tough to pull together enough money, time and energy to throw a great Christmas for your own family, so why should you go the extra mile to give to others as well? It's all about love.
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My Favorite Movies of 2007A good story, believable human drama or situations, satire, physical comedy, special effects, memorable performances - any of the above, please and I am happy.
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Now I've Heard it All - Drew Peterson Asks the Public for Money for His LawyerEveryone in this country is innocent until proven guilty when faced with criminal charges, but before a single charge has been filed Drew Peterson sets up a web site where the public can send him money to defend himself (proactively, in the press at this point).
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Manners in the New MilleniumRather than regressing, we humans ought to be progressing and should become more civil and mannered over time. So, let's set down those cell phones and iPods for a moment and focus on etiquette.
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Hate Crimes - Why Does the Issue Divide Us?Recent racially charged incidents, and the ugly underbelly of gay rights sentiments, have pushed the issue of hate crimes to the fore.
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Sex Education - Why Are We Failing Our Children?Today's public and private schools struggle to provide basic, age appropriate sex education to students, and are increasingly fighting an uphill battle against "I don't want to hear it".
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Green Week on NBC Thursday Night - Hilarious!Last Night NBC launched night 4 of its 'Green Week'. The NBC comedies were hilarious, but "30 Rock" was the Best.
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In Advance of His Planned Comeback Ebony Magazine Proclaims Michael Jackson 'normal'Wow, our 'normal' meter must have become really skewed. Ebony says Jacko is, 'you know, a man, normal', and a good parent to boot. Whooda thunk.
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ICE Chief Apologizes for "offensive' Halloween CostumeImmigration chief first applauds costume's 'originality', later apologizes for its offensiveness.
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Top 10 Guilty Pleasure Pop SongsThe digital music era has really put the lie to our shallow claims that we only listen to 'important' music. Here are my top ten guilty pleasure pop songs... -
All Time Great Cover VersionsSometimes covering a classic or familiar or favorite song is a bad idea, but sometimes the covers eclipse the original or give a song new dimensions.
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Why I Set Rigid Limits for My Children, Especially with TVI may be the last parent on the planet who doesn't allow her teens to have MySpace Accounts and Who has Put a Moratorium on Most Reality TV, but I can live with myself.
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What Women Find Sexy - and it Isn't Just LooksAfter Reading a Scathing Male Diatribe on "unsexy' Women, I offer One Woman's View on What Makes Men Sexy and Who are Some Famous Sexy Men
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Tax Dollars Pay for "Tell Your Kids to Wait for Marriage to Have Sex" Ads?I've seen the ads to talk to my kids about sex. The ad says talk to them, and then it says "tell then to wait until they're married to have sex". Isn't that my decision to make as a parent?
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Renters Should Exercise Their Rights Regarding Security and Cleaning DespositsDo you Know what your Rights and Obligations are as a Tenant and what Portion of Your Security and Cleaning Deposit Your Should Get Back When Moving Out?
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California's WIldfires and a Caring, Effective Government ResponseThe Governor exemplifies in response to massive natural disasters the qualities we should expect from our governmental leaders, including tending to the basic human dignity of all people affected, and doing absolutely everything within his power for their well being.
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Pieces at a Time: Alzheimer's Ongoing Cycle of LossMy older sister once described it as you lose one thing at a time with Alzheimer's. Well, over unfolding years, long after all of those special things are already long gone, you continue to face loss, but face it you must.
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Recent Presidential Libraries More Controversial, Carry Less GravitasIf you've ever been to the Nixon or Kennedy libraries, for example, you walk through with a touch of awe. Regardless a president was loved or reviled either while in office or through the lens of history, these libraries were sacrosanct, not so any more.
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Today My Little Girls Are VixensMy opinion is that my daughters should continue to dress as little pumpkins or princesses instead of like Halle Berry and Julie Newmar, for the sake of my cardiac health.
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Larry Craig Needs to Disappear into the SunsetSenator Larry Craig needs to get out of the media spotlight (which he has brought to himself) and go back to his private life once and for all.
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Season of Giving and ThanksgivingWhy it is important to give more than we receive, or ask for...
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Arbonne, Rising King of Home-business PyramidsArbonne cosmetics are good quality - so why does the company only let you make money if you get new 'down-line' distributors, rather than if you can sell the product?
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Some of My Best Friends Are Gay...Facing the reality that my gay friends and relatives face daily dangers, doubts and prejudices I will never know.
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Now Entering California, Please Extinguish All Smoking MaterialsCalifornia is the 3rd state to pass a law banning smoking while driving with a child in the vehicle.
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Why I Don't Mix Religion with PoliticsThis is how I don't get fooled that one party or another is more 'moral' or any single candidate can impose a religious imperative upon a secular government and a pluralistic society, and why I think it's unseemly to mix Religion into Politics.
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The Dangerous Myth of Indigo ChildrenI came across the concept of Indigo children from a family therapist, a dangerous setting when I considered how such a concept could be misused in the therapeutic environment.