Robert Douglas
Retired from the Air Force Medical Service, Vietnam Veteran, father of 2 children, grandfather of five girls, the ideal husband and a graduate of the Long Ridge Writers Group and AWAI Copywriter Courses. Formal education includes a Bachelors in Human Resource Management, and a Masters in Aviation Management/Business.
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A Great Hospital for Surgery - St Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, NYRobotic surgery reduces time in hospital, blood loss and a better surgical outcome.
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Senior Memories of Technological ChangesMy personal recollections of how we did things back in the pre-technology days and now.
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My Electronic Technology AddictionI've lived through the technological changes from the 1950s to the present. I can't wait for the electronic marvels of the future. They are integral to my lifestyle.
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Treatment of Veterans Shifts from Antagonism to AdmirationIf you meet someone who is a vet, thank them for their service. And feel free to do this any time of the year, not just on Veterans Day.Also published on: -
The Easiest Way to Peel ApplesA product review of a handy apple peeler that quickly and effectively peels apples, cores, and slices them rather than hand-peeling them. Also a health benefit as the skin which could contain toxic pesticides is eliminated. -
Product Review of the Kitchen Gourmet Omelet MakerHere's a nice, low cost, two-servinc omelet maker.
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Is Child Pornography on Your Computer?Pedophile hackers are taking over innocent people's computers and laptops, using them to secretly store and view child porn.
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A Sad Christmas Memory - Vietnam, 1968My personal account of Christmas Eve, 1968, while stationed at an Air Base in Saigon, Vietnam. -
Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera Product ReviewThis article provides a brief overview of my Panasonic Lumix digital camera. -
The Christmas LightAn old woman's memory from a Christmas past.
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Product Review of the Hoover SteamVacThe Hoover SteamVac is an inexpensive alternative to commercial carpet cleaning.
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Product Review of Transcend 4 GB Memory Card and Card ReaderIf your PC or laptop is more than a few years old, the multi-media card reader might not be able to read your SDHC memory card.
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Product Review - the Wall Biter Picture HangerAn innovative design that holds its weight and more.
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Obama and the Nobel Peace PrizePresident Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize early today, triggering praise and derision at once.
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The President, the Professor and the Police SergeantThe arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Gates by the Cambridge Police Department set off a firestorm recently, and the President of the United States added fuel to the fire. -
Acid Reflux Disease - Go Back to Eating What You Want?An article in the Archives of Internal Medicine virtually turns former dietary restrictions upside-down.
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The Porn Industry Wants a BailoutLarry Flynt of Hustler magazine, and Joe Francis of Girls Gone Wild, say they "deserve" a share of Obama's bailout plan.
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Product Review: Onkyo 7.1 Channel Home Theater SpeakersThis is a review of the Onkyo SKS-HT540 home theater speaker system.
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PlayStation 3 - More Than Just a Gaming Console!Sony's PlayStation 3 isn't just for kids playing games. It's a multi-use entertainment portal for the entire family. If you are in the market for a High-Definition Blu-ray DVD player, gaming console, or both, read on! -
The United Auto Workers Union as Greedy as Wall StreetWhy won't the UAW take a pay cut? They are more to blame than their own greedy CEOs.
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Lake Effect Snow ExplainedYou may have heard the term "Lake Effect Snow" while watching the national weather forecast. If you've never lived in a lake effect area, you've probably wondered what this weather phenomenon is. -
Mainstreet Economic Recovery is Full of Stinky PorkWhy you should be aware of and concerned with your tax dollars being wasted. Again.
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Barack Obama Ignites Firestorm Over Choice of Pastor Rick WarrenPresident-Elect Obama's choice of Pastor Rick Warren has the Gay/Lesbian community and other Liberals outraged. -
Are Poinsettias Really Poisonous?The real truth about poisonous poinsettias revealed here.
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H&R Block TaxCut: Income Tax Software Program for 2008Why go to the trouble of having your income tax forms prepared by someone else, or worse yet, doing it yourself on the confusing IRS forms? TaxCut solves that problem very nicely. -
The Hypocrisy of General Colin PowellIn an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria, Colin Powell talks about conflict within the Bush administration, the recent presidential campaign and the GOP in general. -
The HDTV Calibration Wizard Product ReviewWhy drive yourself nuts trying to calibrate you HDTV or even hire a techie to come to your house when you can easily do it yourself?
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Iron Gym Product ReviewProduct review of this compact, multifunctional training system. I bought it in October 2008 and have used it regularly since. -
Why Do Gays Have Rights, but Not Toddlers?There are too many instances whereby adults, primarily males, beat children to death. Yet there's no Federal crime against doing it.
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Product Review: Crystal View Headlight Restorer/DefoggerCrystal View headlight restorer is a great do it yourself product for clearing up foggy or hazy headlight lenses.
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Product Review: B'laster Lawn Mower Tune-UpIt can't get any easier than this. If you have a hard starting, wheezing lawn mower, or any other small engine, this is a great fix for it.
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The Pitfalls of Buying Products with Rebate CouponsMore consumers are complaining about their rebate coupons taking too long to receive or not getting them at all. This article gives you information and a major resource to avoid this frustrating rebate process.
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Obama and the Failure of the American Black RaceMy take on the so-called Racial Divide, from 50 years of societal experience.
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Libigel - the Woman's Viagra!Libigel is a new prescription aphrodisiac, purported to increase the woman's desire for sex by 300%.
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Pelosi Holds FBI and NASA Hostage to Her Leftist AgendaWell, she promised America a "new direction" if her and her minions (read: Lib Dems) get elected last year. Now, Nancy Pelosi is fulfilling that promise and more, much to the detriment of the overwhelming majority of Americans. -
Man Turns $1 into $10,000Andrew Moores finds himself $10,000 richer today, thanks to a single coin in his pocket change and the Professional Coin Grading Service(PCGS). -
Teacher to Get 40 Lashes Because of Teddy BearGillian Gibbons, a British woman and teacher, faces 40 lashes and imprisonment for allowing her Sudanese class to name a teddy bear Mohamed. -
Judge Punishes Noise Offenders with Manilow MusicIf you crank up your mega-watt car stereo or boom box in Fort Lupton, Colorado, and exceed the city's noise limits, you could be faced with a punishment that some could construe as torture. Or possibly cruel and unusual punishment. -
Paris Burns, Islamic Cancer SpreadsArmed gangs of Muslim youth turned Paris and six Northern Paris suburbs into a battleground for the second day. -
Death Penalty for Baby Grace's Killers!Riley Ann Sawyers died a horrible death at the hands of her 19 year-old mother and her 24 year-old stepfather, Kimberly Ann Trenor and Royce Clyde Ziegler. These two white trash scumbags admitted, in an affidavit, that they killed this beautiful two-year old toddler. -
Drink a Beer After Your Workout -- It's Healthier Than Water!A study at Granada University found that drinking beer after a strenuous workout had a slightly better dehydration effect than drinking water. -
Product Review - Sony Kitchen Clock RadioIf you are in the market for an under-cabinet kitchen radio, check out the Sony ICF-CD543RM model. It has great sound and looks great in the kitchen. -
General Paul Tibbets, Pilot Who Dropped the A-Bomb on Hiroshima, Died TodayPaul Tibbets died today at age 92 in his Columbus, Ohio home. He piloted the B-29 Superfortress, the Enola Gay, when it dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. It was the first of two nuclear bombs to be dropped on Japan. -
Flag Folding Flap at Military FuneralsThe Department of Veteran's Affairs has banned the flag-folding recital at military funerals. If you want an Honor Guard to perform the burial ceremony and read the words to the flag folds, you must find non-Federal employees to do it. -
Someone Please Steal My Wife!In what could be a made-for-TV movie, a millionaire and a plumber went to court over the theft of the plumber's wife by the millionaire. The plumber's wife went with the millionaire but now the plumber is $750,000 richer. Yeee-haaaaahhhh! -
Is Osteoarthritis Disease Linked to a Vitamin K Deficiency?Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that's caused by the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. There are over 100 different types of arthritic conditions and this one is the most common as it affects over 20,000,000 people in the U.S. alone. -
Product Review - Restorz-It Wood Finish Restorer and CleanerWhy spend a lot of money refacing or replacing kitchen cabinets or bathroom vanities when you can beautifully restore the wood finish to its original state? -
Get Ready to Pay Your Internet Usage TaxCongress wanted to tax your Internet usage, but a moratorium was placed on this horrible legislation. Now, we need a permanent ban on this kind of legislation! -
Children's Health and the Shameful DemocratsThe Democrats, and some Republicans, are playing games with a serious health care issue - children's health. -
Arrow Woodview Metal Shed - Product ReviewAssembling a metal shed can be an extremely frustrating experience and detrimental to your mental health. -
Using Gold to Deliver a Cancer DrugResearchers at Rice University have discovered a way to load up anti-cancer drug molecules on tiny gold spheres for an optimal delivery system.
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HIllary and Bill: Inveterate HypocritesHillary Clinton slammed President Bush for commuting the sentence of Scooter Libby and possibly pardoning him. She conveniently left out the enormous number of Presidential Pardons her other half executed while he was in the Oval Office. -
Consumer Tip - Why You Should Buy Refurbished Cell PhonesIf you are in need of a cell phone replacement, you might want to consider buying a refurbished cell phone at very low cost. -
Homemade Breakfast Sandwich RecipeYou can easily substitute a very healthy breakfast sandwich for the fast food variety, and it's just as tasty. -
Sauder Ready to Assemble Furniture is a Cost-Effective AlternativeIf you are in the market for home or office furniture, you might want to consider the Sauder Furniture company's ready-to-assemble line of furniture. It's well crafted, moderately priced and will fit into virtually any decor. -
Muslim Cab Drivers in Minneapolis Face New PenaltiesThe Minnesota Metropolitan Airports Commission has voted unanimously to enact new penalties for Muslim taxi drivers who refuse passengers that are carrying alcohol or have dogs traveling with them. -
Should Pets Be Tax Deductible?A taxpayer from Bayport, Long Island, sent a letter to Congress pleading his/her case for treating the two family pooches as children, and therefore the dogs should be declared their dependents and should be tax deductible.
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The Secret Recipe for a Blockbuster MovieThis is a very short treatise on an insider's secret to making a box office hit. It's a spoiler, so you may want to avert your eyes from this article! -
A Deadly Phone Virus in Pakistan!Rumors of a deadly virus that is transmitted via mobile phones in Karachi made its rounds, setting off a panic among subscribers. -
Why You Shouldn't Self-Treat IndigestionIf you have been taking over-the-counter (OTC) medications for acid indigestion and heartburn relief, you may want to pay special attention and read on: there may be a cancerous time-bomb ticking away in your digestive tract.
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Richard Gere Burned in India!Richard Gere screams, "No condom, no sex!" to Indian truck drivers in New Delhi, then kisses Shilpa Shetty in a relentless fashion. Gushing admiration from the truckers follows, followed by protests and death threats. WTF? -
Parade Magazine's Annual Salaries IssueIt's that time of the year again, when the Sunday newspaper publication, Parade, reports on "what people earn". I'm always amazed at how little or how much some occupations compensate their workers. -
How to Avoid Coin Collector Scams on eBayIf you do a search for U.S. coins on eBay, you will find over 113,000 listings. A fairly good percentage are scam artists, ready to separate you from your hard-earned money. Here are some tips to avoid being scammed. -
The ACLU Battles Gideon BiblesThe ACLU has been involved with a number of States and their school districts over the distribution of Gideon Bibles. Injunctions have been served preventing this while the courts sort out this sticky subject. -
I Can't Live Without My Black & Decker Cordless Swivel DrillWhen I need to do light drilling or screwing, I always choose my Black & Decker cordless drill. It's the model XD1200K that incorporates a five position, swivel head. The Black & Decker allows me the accessibility into tight spaces that a standard 18-volt drill won't. -
Brainwashing Our Kids into Becoming Bad DriversJust as violent content in our media has given rise to violent, aggressive behavior in our society, I submit that movies and car commercials are producing a similar effect on the highway. -
Why Don Imus was Wrong - and RightYou can't have it both ways with free speech, but Sharpton and Jackson seem to think so. -
I Can't Live Without My Nestle Chocolatier!Dark chocolate is a healthy alternative to other candy bars and sweets, containing a rich source of antioxidants. The higher the cacao percentage is, the higher the antioxidant level. -
I Can't Live Without Saranac Beer!If you love microbrewed beers, then Saranac will tempt your beer taste buds like no other. The Saranac beer family consists of a wide range of brews that will satisfy the most discriminating beer lover,from Adirondack Pale to Winter Wassail. -
I Couldn't Live Without My La Crosse Atomic WatchThe atomic watch is radio controlled, meaning its time is synchronized with a radio signal broadcast from Ft. Collins, Colorado. My watch receives that signal and automatically adjusts to it. This insures it keeps perfect time, to the billionth of a second!
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Why I Love NetflixIf you rent movies, you are used to going to your local movie rental store for all your rentals. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But, the easier way is to rent them by mail. -
Tips on Avoiding Bad EBay TransactionsAlways be skeptical of the eBay member's rating. It's not always what it appears to be. Here are some tips on how to analyze the ratings.
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Is Alimony an Outdated Concept?In an age when PC reigns supreme, and we are not supposed to judge a person based on sex or race, why do men automatically get stuck with paying alimony?
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The Best Way to Buy TiresBuying tires and wheels online can be a very rewarding experience. I have purchased tires and wheels on two occasions from The Tire Rack and couldn't be more pleased.
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It's Time to Leave IraqIt's time to bid farewell to the Iraqis: The Iraqis to whom we freed from Saddam Hussein's barbaric grip. The Iraqis who are Muslims and are now free to kill each other in a religion-based civil war.
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Penny Stock PromotersStock advisory services, whether online or in print, must disclose their relationship with the stock they are promoting.
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Why Do the Courts Protect Child Murderers and Rapists but Not the Children?It's extremely hard to organize your thoughts to write an article on children being murdered, raped, and tortured. My blood boils when I read news accounts, almost on a daily basis, of our kids being assaulted.
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How to Modify MySpace for a Better Looking SiteI got MySpace recently and my intention was to use it for networking with writers and those in the writing industry. One thing I did notice, though, was all the unwanted (at least by me) "stuff" that shows up on my page. -
Product Review of Magnavox DVD Recorder with VCRIf you are in the market for a dual recorder to transfer your VHS tapes to a DVD format, research Consumer Reports or read user reviews online before doing anything else. It will save your mental health from harm.
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How Best to Define the HomelessThe "Homeless" term is nothing more than ear candy for guilty White Liberals, borne out of political correctness gone amok.
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Best Character on King of Queens - Kevin JamesThe King of Queens is the funniest comedy show on TV in years. Kevin James does an exceptional job as the poor sap that constantly gets into situations and is deftly managed by his wife, Carrie. -
Give Your Basement Concrete Floor an Inexpensively Beautiful FinishIf you are in a quandary over how to finish your basement floor, you might want to consider using an epoxy paint finish.
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Best Character on "Law and Order - Criminal Intent"Although I think television is an intellectually barren wasteland with idiotic, crude programming, I have to admit I'm hooked on a few programs. L&O - Criminal Intent is my favorite. -
The Pros and Cons of Submitting Your Writing on Writer Fan SitesIf you have an interest in writing, as I do, you most likely have found one of these fan sites. They are primarily dedicated to those of us who want to hone our writing skills, and to be honest, want to get published.
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Why Home-Brewing Beer is Healthy for YouAs a home-brewer and hop plant grower, I found the latest news regarding this plant to be simply amazing. The health benefits of the hop plant have been known for centuries since the early Romans used it. -
Springtime Tips for Growing Better RosesIf you don't have any roses but plan on putting some in this year, it's very important to have an action plan before putting your shovel in the ground. If you do have roses, you should find these tips very helpful. -
What You Need to Know About Omega-3 and Omega-6 SupplementsIf you are health-conscious and have an interest in vitamins and nutritional supplements, you more than likely have taken notice of the Omegas: Omega-3 and Omega-6. They are also known as "Essential Fatty Acids", or EFAs.
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Jump-Start a Dead Battery the Easy WayWould you be in a panic if one of your family members broke down one night in a bad area and couldn't call you due to a dead battery? I know I would. -
Understanding the New Daylight Savings Time AdjustmentDid you know that Daylight Savings Time (DST) will start three weeks earlier this Spring, and one week later in the Fall? -
How to Design a Great Web SiteAre you considering a web site for your business or organization? If you have a good web hosting service that provides a built-in page creator, there's no need to spend big bucks on developing your site -- If you follow some simple rules. -
How to Survive Winters in Central New YorkMy neck of the woods has been on the National news recently and has had close coverage with all the weather reports because of three dirty words: Lake Effect Snow. -
How to Intelligently Trade Penny StocksIf you are going to "play" the Penny stocks, you should be trading the majority of them and not investing in them. It's legalized gambling with the odds favoring the "house". Virtually all of them are NOT suitable for long-term investments, but can be profitable if traded. -
How to Collect the New Presidential DollarsSimilar to the very popular State Quarter program, the Presidential $1 Coin program will honor all of our Nation's presidents by issuing a dollar coin for each one in the order in which they served. -
Rake Your Leaves the Easy Way and Save Your BackIt's the time of the year to rake those leaves and dispose of them. In the process, you wind up with sore shoulders and an aching back. The Cyclone Rake is the easiest way to do this annual chore, speeding up the process painlessly! -
Ride the Adirondack Scenic Railroad!Take a ride into the historic railroad past on the Adirondack Scenic RR. It is a premier tourist line operating in Central New York and the Adirondack Mountain Park. Experience the scenic wonders of the Adirondacks from a classic railroad. -
Global Poverty - so What?Ms. Hurlock's article contains a noble concept, but it is just that - a concept. There isn't much we can do about global poverty as individuals.
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Work at Home ScamsI mostly agree with Jonathon Walden's article on Internet scams. They are pervasive and none really offers a true way to make a lot of money online. But I also take issue with two of the items he classified as legit. -
TRACFONE - Superb Pay-As-You-Go Cell Phone ServiceCell phone service doesn't need to be expensive nor confusing. Prepaid calling plans, such as TRACFONE, offer a superb alternative to traditional cell phone providers.
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My Head's Gonna Explode!I am being driven to the brink of insanity with television shows, news reporting and ads. Cable news is irritating the hell out of me with their annoying habits during interviews.
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Chasing the Cholesterol NumbersAfter many years of trying to reduce my cholesterol level, I finally got great results with an over the counter, natural statin. I consider it a victory over the big Pharma companies.