Robert Lee Alford
Author of the book: Peeking Into the Mind of.....Robert Lee Alford Jr.
He studied law in college and has done volunteer work at a drug rehab center. He has worked as radio on-air talent, ex-military police officer(retired).He's currently available for freelance writing and marketing projects and can be contacted at RobertLeeAlford@yahoo.com
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He studied law in college and has done volunteer work at a drug rehab center. He has worked as radio on-air talent, ex-military police officer(retired).He's currently available for freelance writing and marketing projects and can be contacted at RobertLeeAlford@yahoo.com
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A Perfect Sweet TemptationLove is worth the trip no matter the destination. -
Land Locked Close to HomeCan anyone ever be close to home. -
Fire Fight Before ChristmasAnother heart warming holiday story from the mind of Robert Lee Alford jr. (not really so much) -
Finding Self and HealingHealing is a natural process and is needed to correct lifes course.
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The Last Perfect SkyOne day in a young mans life that lasted forever! -
Tides and Winds of Flavor in LifeWhen you finally understand there is peace. -
And Now, a Word From: Hypochondriac Mis-Treatment Centers of AmericaAmericas waist of time in health care. -
-Call of Duty Black Ops-"There is a Soldier in All of Us", is it Insulting to Vets?"Call of Duty", some truth about this video game from one vets opinioin. -
Whispers from My Heart/Haiku. Ocean DreamsWords spoken to me by the sea. -
Whispers from My Heart/HiakuA view of a mana true heart.
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The Reasons We StoodA salute to vets on this important day -
Diet Success HaikuA poem of success and hope. -
And Now a Message from the Bob Department of TourismA holiday tune that is right for our times -
The Millions of Reasons for "Giving Thanks"The true spirit of Thanksgiving explained to a small boy by a loving grand mom.
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New York: on Your AC Fantasy Vacation, with AC Contributor, Jesse Schmitt as Your GuideThis AC writer would be my first choice to guide me through the city of NY. -
Americas Love of Broiler Turkey Slices May Be at Blame for Millions of DeathsThey real reason so many Turkeys are slaughtered for Thanks Giving.
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Sheep Try Bold Night Time Escape from Slaughter House in NY (partly True News)A partially true animal story of greed, betrayel and vendication. -
Ways to Avoid Impulse Buying During the HolidaysThe holidays can be expensive but you can prevent unnessary spending.
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Haiti Becoming an Even Sadder Story with a Hurricane ThreateningThe island is in for another jolt from "mother nature" but may escape the worse of Tomas, at least that is what we hope. -
First Man/animal Duo Victorious as Mayor and Vice Mayor of ACThere are no space monkeys and giant turtles do not steal underwear from Teddy Bears, right? -
My Absentee Excuse (to the Tune of Jingle Bells)A broken computer to a writer is like finding the crack pipe empty.
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Monster Storm Threatens North EastA preview of things to come or just a freak weather event?
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My Aunt's RingAtale of family hate,revenge and nightmares.
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I'd like to Announce My Running Mate at AC My, Teddy BearInter species politics was never this much fun.
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The Demon WarThe treachery of the underworld can never be over stated.
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The Ghosts of the Woods at Sheppards ChurchA reluctant spirit gets a little too close to eternity.
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Despite the Actors, Nude Models Beauty Queens and Smurf' S Running for Governor -- --Governors race in New York may bring to mind a Coney Island side show but don't let that comparison blind you of the real importance of the governors races around America.
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NPR Head Says Jaun Williams Should See His PsychiatristIt seems that one thing will be clear after this, "the new owner of NPR, Mr. Williams will fire Miss Schiller.
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Jaun Williams Got Stabbed in the Back by NPR but Legally He Will Prevail, Cha Ching!!!This is one fight the just will win in the end. i have just 4 things to say to him, sue sue sue till you're tired then get some rest and sue some more.
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Colonel Who Piloted Queen Elizabeth and the Canadian Prime Minister Exposed as Pervert and Serial KillerJust when you think you have heard it all here comes a serial killer that experts say is like no other, truly a rare nut.
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Real Monsters that Are All Around Us, that Can Kill Us at AnytimeThere are real live monsters inside us and if we could shrink to the size of a flea our world would look a lot different.
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If Anita Hill's Testimony was Truthful She "should" ApologizeThought this ghost was long sinced exorcized but stil it returns, I guess it's that time of year.
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Another Female Candidate Strung Up by the Mob, Why Are We so Afraid of Them?It's getting to be like grade school on the the political trail, as your score keeper I will try to interpret the meaning of all this.
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Jimmy Mcmillan's "The Rent is Too Damn High Party" Poised to Shake Things Up in NY Governors RaceA breath of fresh air enters NY governors race.
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Commercials I Would like to SeeA few commercial ideas that I think might have some possitive effects on their target group.
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My Latest Script Ideas,Another few ideas that are sure to fail miserably!
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"If You Knew it was that Nasty Why Did You Sell it to Me?"So many drug companies give such terrible disclaimers for the side effects of their product that you wonder why they offer them for sale in the first place.
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The Veterans Who Never Really Made it Back to the WorldSome vet's did not neatly fit back into society and are homeless today.
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We'll Walk Hand in HandThe walk with God is a fact.
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The Child with No HomePoems inspired by people I meet on the streets
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Would Rather Stinky Clothing or Have a Few Chicken Wings?When commercial get out of hand I'll help bring a clear exposing light to the muck.
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My Script Ideas, Seriously Folks!A few ideas I have been working on.
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Movie Plots that Didn't Have a Chance from the StartMovie plots that should have been planted in one.
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What's Showing on Your Lap Tonight?Best movies on your computer from the Internet.
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The Day I Came Face to Face with "Franken Kitty"The true story of trust lost thru a nasty trick from a sick twisted kitten.
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Cash Cab the Best Game Show on TV but it Could Be Better!A few ideas the makers of this game show my want to look at.
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The Doughnut Ad on AC is Driving Me InsaneThis doughtnut ad on AC looks so good you want to eat the screen.
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Attack of the 100 Foot Beef and Spaghetti Taco/ Films I Would Make If I Had a Few Million BucksHere some my very own tired ideas to compete with Hollywoods.
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Things I Try to Do to Get Me Up for Writing on AC or My Daily RoutineActual insight into my work habits.
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Easy Inexpensive Touch Ups for Your Home to Add Value and Sell AbilityA few ways to help your property look more valuable without breaking the bank.
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You'll Need to Carry These Few Things with You in Your Car when You Travel This WinterKeep these things in your car to avoid getting stuck this winter.
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Did You Know These Things About Insects?Fun facts about the insect world.
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Be Truly "Green", Safe and Warm This Winter While You Save Big Cash!A few things you can do to keep your family safe this winter and save cash as well.
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Clearing the Air About a Few ThingsSometimes clarity is better than agreement.
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Did You Know This?Here are some more facts you may or may not be aware of. Again I have mixed a few in we have gone over to see what you've learned, good luck.
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More Good News from My Diet 2My diet live as it happens sorta.
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Witch Ride Part 2A true story through the eyes of a child.
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Witch Ride!A chilling story of a real witch through a childs eyes
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The Witch's BallA poem about raising the dead.
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Ready to Breathe in AutumnA hail to cooler days and God's loving hand.
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If You Forget Your Pants No One is Going to Listen to You in BusinessThe day I grew up politically and socially.
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I Can Help Your Business Improve, Now!Great ways to help grow a business in these an any other times.
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Ways to Help Your Small Hotel or Business CompeteYour small hotel can compete with the big guys with small innexpensive changes.
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Did You Know These ThingsTen fun facts, some will amaze you and some you just might know.
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Peeking into the Mind of Robert Alford/stress Relief EditionWouldn't you feel better if you could say this to someone today and not get into trouble.
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Life's Mysteries Revealed "My Forgotten Interviews This Week; Ted E. BearDo not take advice from a " Teddy Bear"
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AC Mayor, Can I Count on Your Vote?Rock the vote!
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The Last Fall BugAn ode to endings.
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A Day in the Write 101A writing lesson from a sadly damaged mind.
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A Poem for Lindsay , " Don't Open Until After I'm Gone"We have seen this before, it is time to say goodbye while we can.
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The Housing Market Will Turn Around Soon and There Will Be Jobs Again but the Game Has ChangedPerhaps part-time work is your best bet.
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Make Good Cash at Your Leisure No Experience and No Diploma "The Color Junk is Gold"What is dirty junk to one man can truly be polished gold to another.
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How to Keep Yourself Employed TodayThese tips are timeless in the world of business.
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Was Katrina the Effect of a Weather Control Attack by a Foreign Government?A srange set of facts that point to the intentional destruction of the "Big Easy".
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Using Networking Websites to Find Jobs Now!Some simple sites to navigate and find jobs right now.
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Turn You Auto into a Cash MachineWays to make that old gas eating clunker feed you for once.
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Volunteering to Find a Better ProfessionToday volunteering in todays job market could a very smart move.
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Laser Job Finding Secrets / Extreme Marketing, of YourselfA series of articles designed to get America working and keep it working.
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Laser Job Secrets II / More of the Finding GameA practicle approach to finding a job and keeping it today.
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Get a Job Now and Learn How to Keep it by Thinking Smarter Than the Other Guy!Series of articles targeted to get America not only working but keep it working and reclaim our proper place as global leader by inspiring inovation and honest work ethics.
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The Good News Igor Turned North/ Bad News Right Towards BermudaThis storm season was intersting but fairly safe.
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The Question of Gays in the Military; What's the Question?Time has come to start showing the blessings of liberty to a hidden part of our military.
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The Phelps Case is Not as Unclear as it SeemsThe Phelps case is an example of bad taste and hatred, but is totally protected under the Constitution.
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Mother Films Two Year Old Smoking Pot like a "Pro"Mother in Ohio teaches her 2year old to smoke pot.
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Will BP Ditch when Final Kill is Complete?Business conserns may make it impossible for BP to keep their promise.
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Live the Happy Go Lucky Life of a High Paid PanhandlerWith the new administration tossing the new economy into a death roll, the time has come to consider a career in begging.
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Too Green to Be GoodThe new Bio Bug which runs on human body waste is a car that should be looked at but not smelled.
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BP We Did it Our WayBP says good bye to the gulf in song.
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Ocean and Sea Fish Are Disappearing and Will Be Gone SoonWe are fishing the seas dry and we can turn things around if we act now.
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A Vampire Bit My Teddy Bear, Should I Worry?The teddy is going through changes approaching halloween.
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The Tropics All You Need to Know September 15th 2010Hurricanes and tropical storms are lovely acts of nature why not write a poem in actice time
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Vampires of College StreetA tale of a long forgottren curse and the person who wrose up against it.
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Are Hurricanes Hiding an Even More Destructive Power?Tornadoes are more tightly packed than hurricanes but many are carried by one hurricane.
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Columbus Brave Exploring Genius or LuckyMaybe Columbus was a great man in many ways but he did make mistakes.
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A Peek Inside the Mind of -- ..Robert Lee AlfordA tantalizing but disturbing look in to a writers mind.
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Never Trust a Roach with a LimpA story written from a challenge by a reader.
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Rediscovering Your Center / Dealing with AnxietyAn eye report on dealing with the anxiety of loosing a trusted friend or spouse. Told by in actual time of rxperience.
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It's Rough but I Will Make it ThroughDealing with lifes hurdles.
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Allowing God a Greater Role in Your LifeTaking a refreshing break from it all and meditating in Gods glory.
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Halloween Costumes You Will Never Be Able to Find Unless You Order "now"Halloween costumes you will never be able to find unless you order "now"
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"The Tale Tale Thoughts" of PizzaA story of delicous love.
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Minor Storm Forms Off Texas/Mexican Coast and Atlantic Holds Minor ThreatOne storm is reforming in the Atlantic while the other is trying to come to life in the gulf.
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Happy Halloween Beven and TreborBeven and Trebor meet the family! (Widow and Luke and Quackers)....
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How I Woke Up and Faced the Fact that My Teddy Bear was DangerousMy Teddy Bear/Drug Adventure......
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A Friend for Trebora play day for Trebor and Beven....
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More Reasons Why Robert Alford Deserves to Be Hired as a WriterReasons This writer should be hired.
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Carolina's Breathe Sigh of Relief / North East Still Not Out of Woods Just Yet!Earl dying down but Fiona ready to take over.
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The Labor Day MurdersLabor Day murders on the beach
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Buckle Up New England, No Matter What Happens "This is Going to Hurt"Devastating storm approaches east coast.
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Hurricane Earl Now a Powerful Category 3 Killer Storm!Will Hurricane Earl move in the way that NOAA has predicted?
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Associated Content Writer's Log, Yahoo Star Date 2010 - First EntryAssociated Content Contributors visit planet Earth and learn the benefits of writing for the Yahoo owned company....
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Beven at the Zoobeven and his mom spend a day at the zoo
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Lessons I Learned in My Grandmothers Kitchenchitterlings and tripe, in grandma's kitchen
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Should I like Soul Food Just Because I Am Black, Isn't This Racist?my thoughts on soul food
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Paper, Plastic or Edible Panties, I Got into Trouble for My "Green" Choicemy "going green" adventure and edible panties
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Many People Are Not Prepared for Hurricanes, Don't Be One of Them?prepare yourself for hurricanes....
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Did You Know This About Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals?dinosaur facts
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The Harvesting II - Sacrifice at Ridge Mount --My next move would be crucial and there was no time to think -- ..
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Did You Know This About Ancient Egypt and Its Pyramids?facts about Egypt and its pyramids
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Do You Know These Things About Space IIamazing space facts
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Did You Know This About Space?Space Facts....
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Devil's Nest Part II - the Creepiest Halloween StoriesThe ending.....
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The Creepiest Halloween Stories - Devil's NestThe art of story telling is a well-earned talent but some have better luck at weaving these sorted tales of horror than others, some have lived them.
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Ways to Tell It's Been a Long Hot SummerA playful look at the heat of this uncormfortable summer.
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Todays Great Moment in "Her-Story"Discriptive moment womens history told in a respectful appreciate and tastful fashion. :)
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Plan a Fishing Date with Your Mate to Reduce Stress - Pros and ConsWhen I started writing this I was very serious and then started thinking that I could be wrong in my suggestions. I started to question my assertions and found that it really could go either way.
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Learning to Cook in My Grand Mothers KitchenThoughts of my grandmother
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Fall's PromiseI poem a natures promise of hope and salvation.
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Did You Know This About Haiti?Facts about Haiti and its connection to other world events.
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(History Rap) "Intro Rap" to the French RevolutionA fun approach to the learning experience, If you can rap it you can learn it.
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"Race"A Poem to unite the races.
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Dr. Laura's Outburst May Just Rid Us of the "N" Word for GoodDoctors on-air remarks bring anger and support.
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The Mis-adventures of Trebor "The Little Monster Who Thinks He's a Little Boy"Trebor finds out that he will soon meet a new friend (Beven)
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Monkey Related Crime Up to Pre-Katrina Hurricane LevelsActually this story has nothing to do with Hurricane Katrina, just threw that in for dramatic effect.
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Did You Know These Facts About Blacks, Slavery and History?facts about the American Slave Trade
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Weekly Rap Up August 15, 2010 - World War II, Michelle and Barack Obama on Vacation Diss Panama City and Gulf Coast BeachesWeekly news rap up by master poet and rapper Robert Lee Alford Jr.
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Things Will Only Get Worse for the Gulf Now that the Well is TappedIt is a simple formula now that the leak seems to be fixed, a great many people who were put out of work because of it will now face unemployment because of the cure.
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Dr. Laura Schlessinger Rants Racist "N" Word, NAACP, Black RappersToday I heard something truly ridiculous once again, Dr Laura apologizing for stating the truth about race and use of the "N" word.
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Games You Should Not Let Your Kids Play on This or Any Other Halloweensteer away from these Halloween horrors
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A Particular Morning at Tarawa Atoll -World War II BattleThe true story of one of the most costly Marine battles of all time:
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I Am Running for Mayor of America. Do I Have Your Vote?They say you must pick your battles in life and this I have done.
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Trebor the Little Monster Who Thinks He's a BoyTrebor the Little Monster Who Thinks He's a Boy by Robert Lee Alford Jr.
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How to Give Yourself, a $30,000 Dollar or More Raise TodaySaving Money Tips
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Save Hundreds of Dollars on the Exact Same VacationMoney Saving trips for your next vacation
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Hey Brother Can You Spare a PintA Halloween Short Story Tale
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Jack O-lanterns FlightHalloween Poem about Crazy Old Jack
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Time to Set Some Things Straight About Horror MoviesSince the scripts in movies reflect common lifestyles to keep them relative to the viewing audience, I submit that we are quite screwed up in the way that we deal with common problems in life.
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The 13 Days of Fright-MasA new Halloween Party song for the upcoming holidays
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Can Women Save America's EconomyThis is the question being asked by some enlightened economists and publications, including CNN International in a 2009 article dated 26, October.
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Americas First Serial Killers / "Hotel Hell" Our Dr. Frankenstein's CastleThis story ends up high on my "creep list" because you do not have to be traveling on a long dusty road in the middle of nowhere to have acts of depravity and terror befall you.
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KHAGEN the Most Evil Man on Earth - Part II - the EndA Halloween Short Fiction Story
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KHAGEN the Most Evil Man on EarthA Halloween Tale
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How I Am Controlling AlcoholI have been a drinker of beer since I was in college but before I attended to college I'd joined the military and that's where the seeds were firmly planted for a life of drinking.
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America's First and Worst Serial Killers - HarpThe Notorious Harpe Family and America's First Serial Killers
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Robert Out of Doors - Getting Inside the Mind or (membrane) of a FishI had a friend who used to tell me that "fish are smart" and that they won't do this and they won't bite that. Truth is, fish have very small brains and are very easy to figure out.
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Robert Out of Doors Fishing - What to Do for Safety and ComfortThere are many things we can forget as we prepare for a fishing trip. The early morning hours that we have to get up in, may make our brains less dependable, so we have to have alternatives to make sure our day isn't spoiled by something we forgot.
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Robert Out of Doors: Any One Can Learn to to Fish like a ProMany things are difficult at first to learn but fishing is not one of them, you just dive in and learn as you go with a few basics to help guide you along the way. It is accumulated knowledge that seperates the novice from the expert
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Can Smart Energy Save the U.S. From a System Wide Collapse in 2012?As you know my last article on energy targeted the upcoming increase in sunspots widely predicted for 2012 and the havoc it could reap on our nation.
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Halloween's Creepiest Places to Go on Vacation -The Mystery of Oak IslandOak Island Treasure Mystery
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Okay Good News from My DietMy new diet allows me to lose weight and feel full.
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President Obama Here is a Way to Solve the Employment ProblemPutting people back to work is easy and a priority.
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Gulf Site Leaking as Tropical Storm ApproachesAs BP attempts to fake doing the right thing we canot forget the wrong.
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Sacrifice at Ridge Mountpart 2 Sacrifice at Ridge Mount
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Believe it or Forget It..America's Most Mysterious Castle....Coral Castle
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Can America's Power Grid Be Repaired Before Increased Sunspot Activity of 2012?There is mounting evidence of a disaster waiting to occur in the very near future for the United States and it is not the end of the world or at least not just yet.
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Obama / BP Bad RomanceThe recent failures of BP to stop the oil leak and their truly Abbott and Costello style has made them the target of much anger and mockery...
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Nu-Wave Oven and the George Forman Grill Qualify as Green?In our attempt to become "Green" today, I have found that we look over a lot of obvious answers to the dilemma.
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America Through My Eyes, "Truly the States of Wonder"I have had a chance in my life to do something that most people don't and sadly to say most people never try.
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The Gleaming - a Friend AppearsThe next day the papers read, "Rainy day killer slays seven, one escapes blood bath."
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The 8 on Broad StreetThe Gleaming - The 8 on Broad Street
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My Belief in God Started in Early ChildhoodLike most children of my day I believed what my parents told me and I was obedient to their beliefs.
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Youth Today Are Being Attracted to Witches and VampiresToday writers are still at it, making TV shows like HBO's "True Blood" and Lifetime TV's "Eclipse" which stars a young heartthrob Peter Facinelli in the recent edition of the gothic bad guy, now romantic lover.
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The Gleaming - Continue the GleamingIt was still raining as he made his way around the house to the car of the boyfriend, he could see that the door had been broken in and climbing into the still running but empty sedan, he drove off silently and un-noticed towards the city.
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The GleamingWhen he left the restaurant he was very pleased, Julian was really on his game this morning, paying the bill he gave Julian and his mother his thanks and left a good tip.
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Lady Bathory (Countess of Blood)Lady Bathory (Countess of Blood) first female vampire may have the bloodiest of all.....
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Millions More Gallons of Crude About to Be Released into GulfThe updated news on the BP Gulf Oil Spill
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Despicable Me and Predators Score High This WeekendMovie reviews for this summer season
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The Sacrifice at Ridge MountMy eyes start to focus into the still murky morning light. There she was by the fireplace. It looked like a small child curled into a ball by the fire and the dim light of the slowly dieing embers bathed her.
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! This is One Sick Puppy !Man in Oklahoma Cuts up Young Girl and attempts to tenderize and BBQ
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The Biggest Issue in Florida's Election May Be the Governors Race But -- .Florida 2010 Election
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Is There a Plot to Kill Off Blacks, Indians and Baby Boomers?New day for conspiracy theorists
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Reasons Why the BP Oil Spill is Not Obama's KatrinaContrasts in the response times of Hurricane Katrina and the BP Gulf Oil Spill
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Personal Story of the Contrast of a Slave Seeking Independence on Independence Daya bitter sweet tale of escape and the quest for independence
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Relationship Advice for Guys How Good Men Can Ruin a FriendshipAdvice to men today about keeping relationships strong.
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How Loving the Wrong Way Can End a FriendshipWhat men don't understand about women today.
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Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant - Nashville TennesseeAlmost the Best -- Chinese Restaurant in America --
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Any Direction the Gulf Storms Take it Will Worsen Oil DisasterNow that we have our first Tropical Storm in the Caribbean aiming it's winds toward the gulf......
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One Reason Why the Man is the Weaker of the Sex'sMy significant other reminded me the other day that while "The guy in my Head" was similar in ways to it's counter part "Gal" their were some major differences.
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The Man-WolfThe cool of the night does not distract from the heat of my skin or in my bones. It that seeps up through my body's joints and grows to a lava-like burn.
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Deep LilacThoughts of Purple
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The Power of PurpleHaiku based on the dynamics of the color purple
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McChrystal Decision May Be Worst in a Long String for ObamaThe reason I believe that the president is wrong is that he now adds a new job to an already over worked General David Petraeus and weakens our military by showing division at a time that requires unity.
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The Mystery of the Dancing Caskets of BarbadosOf all the weird stories surrounding the history of voodoo island of Barbados the one that strikes me most is of the dancing coffins.
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Worst Man Made Disaster About to Meet Worst Natural Disaster?As early as a few days from now, nature is ready to throw us a wild card in the gulf, "Hurricane Season".
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"The Guy Inside My Head"Like most guys I have a ready-made excuse for screwing up "it's not me it's the guy in my head who is saying it".
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Reasons for the Witch Craze in AmericaThe reason for the present day "Witch Craze" in America can't be fully understood without examining the history of the phenomena known as witches.
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Is Congress and the White House Contemplating a Kill Switch for the Internet?Is this true? Could the powers that be, in the lofty rooms of Congress and the White House be considering this monumental move?
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Don't Allow a Disability to Keep You Out of ShapeMany of us know of a person or persons with a disability that limits them from activities such as walking or exercising. I myself have struggled with this until recently, until I put my foot down and decided to get in shape.
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Origins of VampiresMany people see the blood sucking visions that Hollywood has presented to us on film and surmise that these "creatures of the night" were somehow invented there but the truth is quite different.
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Is There Alien Life in Our Solar System?If you thought that the fact that the shuttle missions were cranking down to an abrupt end and the administration was losing any sign of interest in Space Exploration was getting you down, just wait...