Darren Koobs
Darren has been employed for several years in a major national grocery chain and is currently a service department assistant manager. His education includes two years of theology (with a focus on Biblical greek) and one year of history completed at Southern Adventist University, as well as completing classes in photography with the New York Institute of Photography. Work experience includes 17 years manufacturing with 9 years in management in a national corporation, four years as a CNA, 4 years in customer service, and various farming occupations. As one who continues to pursue self-improvement, Darren has attended several seminars; Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Civil Treatment for Managers, and Lessons in Leadership are just a few of these courses. He also enjoys informal learning and reads books on science, history, family, parenting, and marriage. His writing includes a wide range of topics and often includes humorous anecdotes from his own experiences.
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Southern Adventist University (two years of theology and one year of history), production supervisor for national corporation, church leadership as deacon and class teacher, New York Institute of Photography. Completed several seminar classes.Interests
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Redneck RomanceWe rednecks do things differently, and romance is right up there with things that make other folks go "What the...?" -
Santorum Against Church and State SeparationIn two recent nationally televised interviews, Rick Santorum has said he's against the separation of church and state.
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How to Keep Your Grocery Budget: Understanding Grocery Store StrategiesAn insider's look at how grocery stores subtly influence you to spend more than you plan on shopping trips and how to win in the grocery shopping game.
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The Mountain PeakWhen a struggle finally pays off in great reward, is it worth it when you're alone? A poem.
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Holiday Shoppers and Mad Wildebeest DiseaseBlack Friday, and every shopping day thereafter, can be dangerous.
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A Handheld Mattel Football Game for ChristmasMy desire for a certain toy for a Christmas present fights reality.
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Four Scenics in Oil PastelsMy adventure in oil pastels continues with these four projects done over the last couple of weeks.
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Two Sunsets in Oil PastelAs my knowledge and skill grows with oil pastels I continue to become braver with subject matter.
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Progressing with Oil PastelsSince it's been so difficult to find quiet writing time, I picked up oil pastels at the suggestion of a fellow contributor. -
Learning to Use Oil PastelsArt teacher and fellow Y!CN contributor Becca Swanson once encouraged me to branch away from pencils into other drawing and sketching mediums. Here are my very first (crude) attempts with oil pastels. -
It was a Dark and Stormy NightA tale about a night's bad weather, a remote control, and being wet. -
No Such Thing as a Debt CeilingThe government's spending crisis is covered with all kinds of smokescreens and other nonsense. The so-called "debt ceiling" is one of them. -
Recent USA Today/Gallup Poll Says 2012 Will Bring Big Changes in CongressOnly 24% of Americans are happy with congress, according to a new poll. Even if another election wave washes over Congress, will it change how our government operates? It never has before. -
The Adventure of AgingAging is not for the faint of heart or the normal of hygiene. -
Pranks I've Always Wanted to PullSome practical jokes that would be a hoot to pull on someone. -
'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card; My All-time Favorite NovelPublished in 1985 by Tor Books, 'Ender's Game' is a captivating science fiction novel that speaks to the human condition under stress.
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The Parking SpotThis is a good joke that has been circulating for a while. I want to be like this elderly woman when I get that age.
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How a Christian Husband Should Love His WifeMarriages are failing at ever increasing record-setting rates. Husbands can do a lot to prevent their own marriages from falling apart. Here's how.
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The MTV Syndrome: Peggy Bundy is RightWhat is MTV Syndrome? It's a classic condition suffered by many men that becomes extremely obvious in the presence of women.
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The Tomato Plant Fiasco PrincipleThis is a true story and as a boy made me wonder, "are tomatoes evil?"
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This RoadLife is a highway, with the best days ahead of you. A poem.
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Writer's Block PoemSometimes you have to use what you have to get some writing done, even if it's equal to nothing. A poem.
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The War Begins: War of the Mages Chapter 4Tadrick Half-orc is shaken when his beloved home town comes under attack.
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Zak's Mission: War of the Mages Chapter 3Chapter 3 of War of the Mages. The minotaur Zak tries to convince Tadrick that he must help in the looming war.
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The Minotaur and the ChampionThe second chapter for War of the Mages.
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Televangelist HairstylesRemember the TV evangelists of the 1980's? There's no way you could have forgotten their hair or their scandals.
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Quitting Smoking AgainThe smoker's habit is arguably the most difficult to quit. Wish me luck, pray for me, throw candy at me. Do anything you wish to help.
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Is Proving the Existence of God Worth It?The worlds of science and faith continue to battle over how everything came into existence. Should this even be an issue?
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Influence of TVThe influence of popular media is especially evident in television. Anyone who watches TV is strongly influenced by it.
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Sketching PastimeI've been sketching again for the first time in about two decades. I've forgotten a lot, but it's coming back slowly and each picture is better than the last.
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PerfectMy wife is perfect. A poem.
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SometimesThe need for the one you love goes deep and forever.
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Jeff Foxworthy Compares Married Men with "Gay" MenSome funny lines inspired by the comedy of Jeff Foxworthy.
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America and Our Hope for TomorrowTeenagers are the future. Just like my parents used to say, "God help us."
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Redneck Yard SaleYard sales, garage sales, rummage sales; call them what you will, there's nothing like a redneck version of it.
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The Customer is Alway RightRetailers act as though customers should always get whatever they ask for and agree with any statement they make regardless of how blatantly wrong it is, even when it means an employee's humiliation.
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Morning MugIs coffee what makes you capable? A very short story.
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Gadgets for RednecksIn an ever going quest to get rich, I thought my own people could use some inventions.
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What the Name 'Seventh-day Adventist' MeansThere is a wide range of beliefs in Christianity. This is a brief explanation two unique beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination.
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In HeavenGod's invitation stands open for every individual, no matter what their past.
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3 Questions Women Should Never Ask MenWomen ask some loaded questions at times and men, try as they might, never can figure out what response is expected.
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Sketches and Squiggly LinesIn the recent flurry of tornadoes and storms, we lost power for several days. For something to do, I picked up a fine point Sharpie marker and began sketching. An old passion was reborn.
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Tornado in Apison, TN and Ringgold, GA Destroys LivesA category EF4 tornado ripped 35 miles from Ringgold, GA to Cleveland, TN.
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Stumbleupon.Com Pageviews for Writers: Basic Rules that WorkInternet writers like to use bookmarking sites to promote their work. The best is Stumbleupon.com. Here are simple tips to use this website to generate many thousands of hits, and maybe even to go viral.
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I Stood on the Porch TonightLooking for God: A free verse poem.
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The Highest Sabbath: An Easter BalladJesus was laid to rest in Joseph's tomb during the Sabbath hours.
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The Fashionable Dukan DietAll these crazy dies "experts' invent have got to be nothing more than fads, there's no smart reason for them.
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Wine of RegretIt sometimes seems that past choices create cycles of evil in our lives that never go away. Regret can plague a soul forever. Poem #7 for April 2011 National Poetry Month (English/Shakespearean sonnet)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is Insecure About His BodyEven the Governator has self-confidence issues, such as, "Can I still hurl a Ford without getting a hernia?"
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Pills: April 2011 National Poetry Month Poem #6 (Italian Sonnet)Everyone has something they cling to simply because it makes them feel better. An item, habit, or a person they are wholly dependent on in an unhealthy way.
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Word for Today: A Time to ScatterLife is rough and sometimes so mixed up we don't know where we are or what to do.
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The Case of the Mustache ScissorsYes, I had misgroomed my mustache.
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What Mothers Give: Poem #5 for National Poetry Month 2011 (Rhyming Couplets)Nobody gives more of themselves than mothers. A poem written in rhyming couplets.
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How to Write a Poetry Line with Free AssociationWriting poetry is a misunderstood art. It's hard work and exhausting for the poet. Using the prose method of free association can take some of the difficulty out of writing truly good poems.
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Deliver Us from Egypt (a Ballad)Passover points to the Messiah's sacrifice for all humanity. This is poem #4 in honor of National Poetry Month for 2011.
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Writing Poetry is for Personal ReasonsThere are a lot of reasons someone might love to write their own poetry. For me, writing it is intensely personal. Here's why.
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He Looked like a HandymanI've decided I'll never be a handyman since I don't have a handyman's name.
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Stay with Me a While: April 2011 National Poetry Month Poem #3 (Ballad with Quatrain Stanzas and Syllabic Verse)Composed in honor of National Poetry Month 2011, this is a rhymed ballad with quatrain stanzas and syllabic verses of 7 syllables per line, which creates a mixed metering. This poem is about a man who wants to spend his life with a certain woman.
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Signs You're At a Redneck WeddingThe traits of redneck society really become obvious at weddings. Here a few things you might come across at one of these events.
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How to Meet People: April 2011 National Poetry Month Poem #2 (Tercet Stanzas, Free Verse, Eight Syllables Per Line)Composed in honor of National Poetry Month 2011, this is a free verse poem with Tercet stanzas. Most of the lines are tetrameter, but all lines contain eight syllables each. It's about fear of rejection being the source of most shyness.
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The Current: April 2011 National Poetry Month Poem #1 (English/Elizabethan Sonnet)Composed in honor of National Poetry Month 2011, this is my first ever English sonnet. It traces an analogy between the changing currents of a river and that of life.
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April 2011: My Plans to Celebrate National Poetry MonthPoetry is an ancient form of creative writing and is celebrated every year in April. Here are my plans to celebrate National Poetry Month and hopefully these ideas can spark some ideas in others.
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Microsoft Conspiracy TheoryMy photography/writing computer is finally fixed, thanks to a patient tech savvy friend. But why has Microsoft made it so difficult to fix simple issues?
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How to Waste Time Part 2: Clever Techniques to Avoid the ClockWasting the day away is an art form. It needs good technique in mismanaging to perfect.
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How to Waste TimeWasting the day away is an art form, perfected through proper mismanagement.
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ApologyWe all have to say "I'm sorry" from time to time. - A poem.
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Slideshow: Lake Powhatan Recreation Area, Cherokee National Forest in North CarolinaSeveral beautiful images of a camping and recreation area just minutes away from Asheville, North Carolina in the Cherokee National Forest.
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The Day of a Humor ColumnistAfter being flooded by fan mail from readers inquiring about what it takes to write humor, I put this little example of how a humor writer's day can go.
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The Lord is His Shepherd - My Memory of David FriesI knew David Fries when I was just a teenager. Even though he was only a few years older than me, his impact for Jesus is one of the strongest in my life.
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25 Things I Still Haven't LearnedLife lessons, things learned in the school of hard knocks, sometimes take a few tests in life before we truly live by their truths.
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Beside MeLoneliness when a spouse is gone can be hard to accept. A poem.
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Return My AngelCry of the broken heart; loved one is gone and is longed for. A poem.
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Associated Content is Still HomeJust a word to my AC friends explaining my sparse activity. A poem, sort of.
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KaleidoscopeEvery person is much more complex than the stereotypes we believe. A poem.
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Attending the School of Hard KnocksSome things I've learned about myself, relationships, and making choices.
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StyxA poem from a dying soul.
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6 Things Women Rant AboutWomen have a lot of legitimate complaints about men. The ones addressed here are some of the more common.
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You Know What I'm Talking AboutA poem.
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Using Lockout/Tagout Program Prevents Injury and DeathThousands of workers have been severely hurt or killed in the course of their jobs. Most of these tragedies could have been prevented.
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10 Leadership Commandments for Production SupervisorsIt's easy to become overwhelmed managing employees and processes. Here are ten important areas supervisors and managers can focus on to be more successful and make their jobs easier.
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Open Mic (Poetry) at Barnes and Noble in Hamilton Place Mall, Chattanooga, TNOpen mic is an ideal venue for poetry.
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Breasts and Brain FreezeYeah, breasts are great. But insidious, causing male brains to fizzle and pop.
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Betty White Got What She Deserved; Another SAG AwardBetty White was genuinely surprised when her name was announced as winner of a SAG Award.
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The Last Exorcism: A ReviewA movie loosely following the tradition of "The Blair Witch Project."
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Do You?Has her love grown like mine? A poem.
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The Sarcastic LizardA lizard quipping smart remarks.
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Indian Boundary Lake Panorama, Cherohala Skyway, TNEarly morning mist rises from Indian Boundary Lake.
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DeSoto State Park, Alabama, USA, AutumnA little known lake on the edge of DeSoto State Park in Autumn colors.
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Ocoee River Sunset, TennesseeMost remember the Ocoee River as the site of Olympic river sports. It's also a beautiful place to visit and relax.
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Fly Only to Fall?If it ends, was its glory worthy of its end?
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Dayton Pocket Wilderness, Dayton TNNestled near Appalachia, the small town of Dayton, TN, has scenic riches good for camping, hiking, and family recreation.
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Bald River, Cherohala Skyway in TenneseeNear Tellico, TN, the Bald River graces the Cherohala Skyway with natural beauty.
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Conversations of Men and WomenWhat is really going on in the minds of men and women when talking with each other?
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Manufacturing Supervisor Guide to New Employee TrainingA common complaint among people is that they don't receive adequate training in their jobs. Managers and Supervisors can change this problem by using this simple guide.
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Tennessee Brand of RedneckTennessee has some dumb laws, and coupled with our redneck way of life makes for some good laughs.
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Random ThoughtsSome cliches and quotes changed to reflect real life a bit more.
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No Such Thing as a 'Slut'A poem.
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The Changing Astrology SignsApparently even ancient things are changeable. Astrology is embroiled in a debate over whether or not birth signs have changed. Astronomers everywhere are laughing.
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Tennesseans and SnowWhere I live, people aren't used to driving in inclement weather. It makes working in a service job dangerous.
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Night LightsMan-made lights.
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Tax Season is Officially HereIt's everyone's unfavorite time of year.
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Abandoned Farmhouse in North DakotaPhoto of a farmhouse long unused in North Dakota, near the town of Turtle Lake.
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Bi-color IrisThe iris is one of the most popular spring flowers for landscaping in the southeastern U.S.
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Gray SquirrelAdorable rodents that are common all over North America, gray squirrels are entertaining to watch.
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White-breasted NuthatchPhoto of a white-breasted nuthatch at our birdfeeder.
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The Laurelbrook Academy Labor CaseA privately run Christian boarding high school is being sued by the Department of Labor regarding the vocational training of its students.
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Confession of a Metal HeadPlease don't judge me just because I'm a metal head who also likes soft rock.
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I Want to Leave a Comment!Just a note to all my contributor friends who are used to seeing my comments.
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Not ManifestA reality poem.
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Proverbial Cliches Meet RealityPopular words of wisdom many not be so helpful after all.
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My Father-in-law's Computer IssuesI've found a way to take advantage of the fact that youth equals good tech savvy.
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'Ghostbusters' Started My Love of CinemaThe first movie I ever saw in a theater was "Ghostbusters." It cemented my love of seeing special effects movies on the big screen.
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Publicly Funded Modern 'Art'A lot of what the NEA pays for is awful. We should be heavily financing arts education in our schools instead.
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Saint Peter and the Highway to HeavenA preacher showed me his sense of humor with this joke.
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My 5 Favorite Life Commentary Rock SongsRock music is a powerful medium. Many artists use it to help us see what's really important in life.
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5 Steps for Managers to Deal with Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment is one of the most terrible things that can happen in a workplace. Given here is advise for managers on what to do when this problem comes.
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Shinedown Replaces Journey as My Favorite BandThe music of Shinedown ranges in style from ballad to hard rock anthem, but every song has high emotional impact and thought provoking lyrics.
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Hypocritical MeanderingsThe word "hypocrite" is nothing but a judgemental title that either all or none should bear.
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Inept Men in EntertainmentMost men on TV are clueless, stupid, and unable to complete their own goals. Are men like this in real life?
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Sexual Harassment Issues Managers Should KnowIt's notoriously hard to pin down when sexual harassment occurs at work. It's not exactly what you might think.
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Prevent Slips and Falls in ManufacturingSafety hazards exist in many forms in the workplace. Probably the most preventable are slips and falls. Here are some ways supervisors can practically eliminate this problem.
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A Better Devotional Life in Five StepsSpending private time with God every day gives a richer Christian experience. These suggestions will make mornings with God even more uplifting.
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New Year's Resolutions from Friends and FamilyNew Year's resolutions seem like rules, meant to be broken. Some people I personally know share resolutions that I think are destined to succeed.
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Holiday Shoppers and the Spirit of the SeasonThe spirit of the season is fully upon us; wear a helmet.
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ParaprosdokiansOne-liners rule!
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Attainable New Year's Diet Resolutions: My First Try EverRather than resolving to stop doing this-or-that, I've chosen to make promises of what I will do to improve health.
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5 Reasons a Supervisor Should Not Accept Gifts from EmployeesManagers and supervisors can create more than just a conflict of interest when they take gifts from their workers.
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A Boys' Dorm Laundry Room TheoryWhat happens in dormitory laundry rooms is the same as what the paparazzi does. I believe there's a connection.
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6 Tips for Leading a Congregation in PrayerOffering the church's morning prayer can be scary for many people. Preparing ahead can increase confidence and make the congregational prayer a true blessing for everyone. Here are six things that will make your public prayer a blessing.
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4 Most Important Things a New Supervisor Must DoSo you've gotten that promotion and are eager to be a great supervisor. There are four things you should be certain to do that will improve your success as well as that of your employees.
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Prayer of the RisenSeceond poem in the series, answering Prayer of the Fallen.
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This Week in History: November 28 - December 4A review of this weeks events in history, sort of.
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I Wait for YouA poem of patient love.
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Twin of a Bathroom SortMarriage is a challenging union. Being married to a twin is no exception.
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Ode to EggnogThanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's all mean I can have eggnog!
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This Week in History: November 21 - 27This week's review of history, sort of.
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Socks, Underwear, and Jimmy HoffaTheories abound for where missing laundry goes, but I may have discovered the truth.
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A Writing Milestone ApproachesSoon I'll have my 100th piece published here at AC. This small achievement has motivated me to re-focus my future with AC.
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This Week in History: November 14 - 20A historical look at this week, sort of.
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A Thanksgiving for NathanNathan's homework assignment makes him wonder about Thanksgiving.
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Christmas Miracle on Plum StreetA time of financial struggle for my Mother didn't stop her from making the greatest Christmas ever.
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President Obama Flirts with Political DisasterPresident Obama is claiming responsibility for Americans not feeling the progress of his policies. The problem is that there is no progress.
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Innocence of the WolfA poem.
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Christmas Spirit and All ThatThe holidays are here again with the tradional commercial spirit.
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This Week in History: November 7 - 13Historical review of this week, sort of.
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When I'm an Old ManRetirement is still a couple decades away for me, but I already have everything planned out.
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Unique Inspirational Bible VersesPeter hurt Jesus deeply when Jesus needed him most. This heart breaking story has encouragement for when we fail.
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Computer Games Versus ChildhoodLooking back I can see how computer games I enjoy as an adult are extensions of how I played as a child.
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This Week in History: November 1 - 7With yesterday's election over and campaigns taking a couple days off before the next election season starts, I thought it would benefit us all to remember a few things from past election weeks.
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Prayer of the FallenA poem.
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How to Speak RedneckA short article disguised as a lesson primer for speaking Redneck.
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Math SmartsRemember the joys of math in grade school? The thrills of learning how to work equations and getting them right every time? I don't.
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Keys to Your Wife's HeartThis is a companion article to "Respect and Recreation: Find the Path Back to Your Wife's Heart." Written for men who want to meet their wife's needs like never before. Use these keys and your marriage will become good for both you and your wife.
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Woman PowerA true story about a teenage woman, a teenage self, and a misunderstood expectation.
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Grandma's October VisitThere are some people who touch the lives of others in a way that changes everything. My wife's Grandma is one of these people.
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Stimulus Exposes Democrats and Republicans as Twin PartiesDemocrats and Republicans continue to display identical behavior.
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Respect and Recreation: Find the Path Back to Your Man's HeartMen are not wired to link sex with emotional closeness and love the way women are.
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"Julie and Julia": More Than Just a Feel Good MovieNot a movie I would have chosen for myself, "Julie and Julia" proved to be a film I'll watch again and again.
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Complaint Letters from Concerned FansIf I got a lot of fan mail, this is likely how they'd be.
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Puberty Affliction Part 2: PrioritiesWhy do teenage boys behave the way they do? Read this to understand what's really going on.
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Protect Your World of Warcraft AccountThousands of World of Warcraft players have suffered total compromise of their game accounts. Here are a few tips and resources to help keep your account safe from theft.
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MoveOn.Org: Where is the Money Going?I can't stand it when an organization asks for money but doesn't disclose where it's going or who's going to use it.
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Dating was Against the RulesI attended a school where social behavior was determined according to rules that were outdated a hundred years ago.
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Improve Your Flower Photography with These Proven, Easy TipsExperienced nature photographers are often stumped when it comes to flowers. Some techniques are applicable in all types of outdoor photography, but there's a few things you need to know about taking beautiful flower pictures.
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Christian Theology is SplinteredChristianity is about 2,000 years old and has splintered into hundreds of various denominations. Four major areas of disagreement are discussed in this article.
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War of the Mages: Chapter 1He would not fail, could not. Should he return empty handed, it would cost his life.
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The TV Says Take a PillPrescription drugs have become a great source of humor ever since they've been allowed to advertise on national television.
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Flowers and HaikusFlowers are a common topic in poetry. Here are a few flower photos I've taken, each accompanied with a Haiku.
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ButterflyButterflies have beauty that's so fragile in appearance, yet have immense strength. A haiku.
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Creature ThoughtsAt times, looking back over the years of my married life, I'm appalled at how things have been for my wife. This poem is a reflection of those thoughts.
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Hygiene for the Typical GuyA burning issue that goes back to when humankind lived in caves and hunted without GPS, hygiene for guys continues to be elusive.
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JFest 2010: Christian Music Festival for the Greater Chattanooga, TN, AreaA much anticipated event for Christian youth of the greater Chattannoga, TN, area, JFest 2010 once again has a fantastic lineup of musical talent to entertain and bless thousands.
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Profanity is Emotional ExpressionUse of profanity has changed drastically over the years. It's much more accepted. Swearing and cussing isn't an effective way of communicating, though, and we should practice saying what we really think.
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Bash the Computer Again!My main writing computer continues to lead a house-wide rebellion.
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My Yard is a Rabbit PreserveWild rabbits are invading my yard, which is fine since I don't want to bale up the clover anyway.
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The Best Lovers Game Ever: How to Play SHMILYIn today's culture, couples have a greater challenge than ever keeping their romance alive. We can use every single help available, and one that's free like SHMILY is a no-brainer.
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Riverbend Festival 2010 in Chattanooga, TNChattanooga, TN, hosts the annual Riverbend Festival every summer. Music of every genre, great food and lots of fun can be had for families and singles. The Riverbend Festival is one of the top-rated events in the world.
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Oh Lord, I Want You to Help Me!A cry from deeper than your soul. Does anyone hear?
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SEO Ruins Good WritingI may be a terrible author, but at least I can use SEO to make it worse.
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Lady Gaga Shows Real Talent in Duet with Elton JohnI recently viewed a YouTube video of Lady Gaga performing a duet with Elton John and was surprised by her level of musical skill.
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Wood ThrushPoem about a wood thrush.
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4 Vital Principles of Landscape PhotographyTo make your scenic photos great, you first must instill these four principles into your understanding of what's important in your work. Part one of a two-part series, this article addresses principles while the second article addresses technique.
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Health Guru Radical Weight LossHealth and fitness continues to be a major wealth-building industry. It's high time I cash in on this proven opportunity.
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Most Annoying Things in Deli Customer ServiceWhile working a couple years in customer service, I've observed certain rare but frustrating types of customers. this is a humorous article about a few kinds of those kinds.
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Impress Your Wife with These House Cleaning Tips...Or NotA look at how a guy might help his wife with house work.
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Fundamental Lies We Believe About Family SuccessOur culture has twisted our concepts of how a family should function. Families are falling apart, and people are suffering as a result.
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"Every Man's Battle" Book Review: Strategies for Men to Gain Sexual IntegritySexuality is severely twisted in our culture. It's now considered good to have sexual motivations outside of marriage, crippling our relationships. "Every Man's Battle" breaks this lie and teaches men how to have integrity in our thought lives.
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Boy's Dorm Survival GuideIn high school and college I lived in on-campus boy's dorms. It was an exciting life, but took a lot of getting used to.
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Pretending to Fly an AirplaneAs a child I had more energy and imagination than was good for me. I'm lucky to have all my limbs and approximately all my wits today.
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I Knew it when I Saw YouMy daughters have become outstanding, loving women of strength. Their mother is the one who guided them into adulthood, and this has increased my love for her more than can be measured.
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Writer's Block Gives Me an Advantage to WriteWriter's Block is so frustrating. This time, I decided to beat the monster at his own game and write about the Block itself!
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Use a Push Reel Mower for Green Lawn CarePush reel mowers are an important tool to make an eco-friendly lifestyle complete. There are many benefits to using one, and some drawbacks as well. Read more to see if this is the next step forward for your green living.
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Scratching is Male Pattern BehaviorThere's a lot of things men do that's confusing or offensive to women. One such action is public scratching. Discussed here are three behavior patterns that are stereoptypically male in nature.
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Most Beautiful People List: Just Not Right"People" magazine has released their list of most beautiful people for 2010. Compiling lists like this tell most people by default they are unattractive. Fact is, popular entertainment outlets are just wrong for defining beauty for us.
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Eating Habits of a Typical GuyGuys like to eat. Food, eating, and of course, eating food, are favorite topics of interest. It's a dearly important part of The Guy Experience, and needs some discussion to make it seem ridiculous.
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National I.D. Card at Center of Dems Immigration Reform BillDemocrats in Washington are proposing a new immigration overhaul law, which includes required use of a national I.D. card.
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Dozing in a Parked CarIt was one of the hardest drives in my life, trying to get home from work awake and in one piece.
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Marijuana is *Cough* Good *Cough* MedicineLegalization of marijuana has been a topic of discussion all over America; in break rooms, sports-team locker rooms, even university classrooms with professors demonstrating its usefulness. Now it's time for me to finallly add my voice to the confusion.
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Bash the Computer! Also, Vacuum Cleaners!My writing computer is down, leaving me hopelessly stranded.
