Adam Asher
Adam Asher is a South Florida native now residing in North Carolina. He received his B.S. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences with a focus on Psychology and Sociology. He has studied abroad in Central America where he became proficient in Spanish thus completing a minor in Spanish Language and Literature. Interests are writing, travel abroad, martial arts, online marketing, entrepreneurial activities, athletics, and family and friends above all else.
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Words of EncouragementTo hear another person's words of enouragement can make it all worthwhile.
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What Are You Made Of?Hitting a new plateau can be a challenge of monumental proportions. It is a chance to overcome.
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Irrational Fears, Panic Attacks and the Gift of LifeIf panic attacks are plaguing you and interrupting your life, you might want to seek help.
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Kanye West, Paula Abdula and the Green Eyed MonsterCelebrities used to be roll models. Now they reflect the current state of our culture.....chaotic!
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Busy or Just Plain Selfish?You cannot please everyone, but conciously bailing on a friend who is relying on you is just plain selfish. Don't make commitments you cannot keep.
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TimeSo what am I suggesting people do to remedy their heartaches? I'm suggesting they give themselves space and time from the source.
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Are Realists Really Miserable?Some people hide behind the identity of a "realist". Is that code for pessimist?
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Life is PreciousWe walk through life with an amazing sense of confidence and carelessness sometimes.
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Personal EvolutionPersonal change and development is almost inevitable for most of us, but unfortunately not for all of us
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Self-EmpowermentIf frailty, fear and weakness are still a apart of your life, it is time to make a change. Empower yourself today.
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Drawing the LineWhen people won't respect your personal boundaries, it's time to draw the line. -
It's Fighting Time!Life is a test of the human sprit. Will we rise from the smoldering ashes or will we drift away with the vapors? -
What Are We Waiting For?Stop wasting valuable time! The clock is ticking!
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Top Marketing Blogs of 2010This is a review of the top five marketing blogs of 2010.
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A Little Wiser This TimeOver the course of our lifetimes we will trip and fall hundreds if not thousands of times. Will we learn to tie our shoes before making forward strides in the future?
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Get in Where You Fit InIt is time to change your 5 o'clock happy hour crowd, your office clique and maybe even reassess your overall environment. It's time to get in where you fit in.
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Is 110% Too Much?Living life to the fullest is like walking across a piece of dental floss that's been strung between two sky scrapers.
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The Evolution of SelfLove it or hate it, we as human beings change over the course of a lifetime. I don't know how many times I have heard an old friend of mine say: "What's up with you? You've changed. -
Instant Success, Optimism and a Realistic ApproachThe only things that seem to be instant success stories for all who try are Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate packets and Folger's Coffee. Understand?
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The Day that Time Stood StillGo back to the day that time stood still. Put a new battery in the clock and let the hands of time move forward once again
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Bullies Just Act ToughBullies usually fold when they are stood up to by someone who poses a fair fight. Don't be an easy target and if you are, they don't have to know it.
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Mourn My Death, Slander My LifeIf any of you have been paying attention to the national news over the past several months, it will have been apparent to even the of blindest eyes that celebrities have been dropping dead by the dozens.
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Six-Pack Abs by SummerThis article will show readers what it really takes to get six-pack abs by summer. I have them; I should know.
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Little MiraclesOur pets are our family members and "little miracles"!
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Taking BreaksTaking breaks is essential to preventing burnout!
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Irons in the FireThe biggest key to acquiring wealth and happiness is the diversification of assets and interests. You must have several irons in the fire at all times!
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Got Change?When life gets monotonous we have to inspire change!
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Beneath the SkinYou have to give people time in order to find out who they really are. It's all to easy to judge a book.......
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Complacency, Ambitions, Failures, and FearsThe search for greater ambitions and more abundant opportunities.
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You Can Lead a Horse to WaterSometimes we find ourselves face to face with unimaginable opportunities, but do we always have the ability and insight to recognize them and take advantage at that very moment?
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Full Throttle, Crash and BurnOften during times of intense transition or decision making, we start racing a million miles per hour, never stopping to slow down enough to assess what is happening emotionally. We ride a wave of adrenaline.
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Good Images...Bad CompanyChoosing the wrong peer group may very well be one of the most common problems facing us today and that doesn't make our lives any easier.....does it?
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Growing PainsOne of the hardest things to do in life is to get to know ourselves. We as people are everchanging creatures in an everchanging environment with new, unexpected circumstances that manifest themselves daily.
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Compassion for Those with LessIt's so easy to lose sight of those who need our help as we work towards our "climb to the top".
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Everything in ModerationEverything is OK in life.....as long as certain things are done "in moderation"!
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Dealing with DisappointmentIt is up to us to decide how to accept criticism and disappointment. Some use it as a source of strength and motivation while others lay down and accept it as failure.....You?
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Staying OrganizedOrganization is the key to success! Without organization you can never maximize you potential.
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Networking, Bill Gates, and You!There are many things in this world we can accomplish on our own. However, there are a much greater number of things that we need at least some assistance with from those around us!
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Cold Hard TruthFacing up to reality is never easy. Sometimes the way we see ourselves is not always the way we are percieved by others around us.
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Round 2There are times in life in which we get knocked off our feet so hard that we just hit the pavement with an earth-shattering thud! The winners in life are those that struggle to their feet and win the fight in "Round 2"! -
Loyalty, Friendship, and My BrotherUnfortunately loyalty and honor are becoming ways of the past. People are stabbing their friends and families in the back left and right these days. Are you a person that people refer to as loyal?
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Paving the WaySo often we find outside sources attempting to chart our futures for us, but ultimately we must take control of our own destiny!
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Independence DayBreak out the beer kegs and party hats!
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Accepting DifferencesWhy do people have so much trouble accepting people different from themselves?
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PerfectionismPeople expect perfection of themselves, but is this a realistic goal?
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I'm Gonna Be SomebodyThis transcends age, gender, race, religion, preference, or even the almighty Starbucks.
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We All Have Bad DaysIt happens to the best of us!
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HumilityWhat is humility?
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TrustWho can you really trust? Are you trustworthy?
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Overcome and ConquerOvercome the odds and conquer your reality!
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I BelieveIn a world full of cynics and pessimists, two of the most valuable words we can ever hold on to are "I Believe".
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AppreciationShowing appreciation to others is just as important as feeling appreciated yourself.
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LaughterLaughter is one of the most powerful medicines!
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Things to Do in Akron, OhioThis article gives readers a few insider tips if they area ever considering visiting the Akron, Ohio, area.
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The Simple ThingsWe have become so fixated on 7-figure bank accounts, Ferrari sports cars, and 10-bedroom homes, that we have forgotten about the simple things.
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Speaking with TactWhat is your definition of "tact"?
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Sunshine After the StormSometimes you just have to keep in mind that the storm will eventually pass.
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Anger to MotivationUse your inner struggles as fuel to help you reach your goals!
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The Joy of GivingIt seems as though people are becoming incapable of helping one another unless there is something in it for them.
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Dealing with ChangeThere is always something around us that is changing!
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Pride is a WeaponPride can lead an individual and just as easily allow one to defeat themselves.
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Sticks and StonesWords can be a far more powerful weapon than sticks and stones.
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What Happened to Our Role Models?This article is one author's opinion regarding the current state of popular media influence upon our nation's youth.
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New Year's in JulyJust because you didn't stick to your New Year's resolution in December doesn't mean you've lost your chance at fulfilling your goals!
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Life is What We Make ItThere will always be certain factors that are out of our control.
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Take the Bull by the HornsQuick! It's time to think fast. Life is throwing a 90 mph speedball directly your way. What do you do?
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Self Image, Pop Culture, and True BeautyEvery time we flip through the pages of any popular magazine, one of the first things we notice is just how perfect everybody looks. While this is very inspirational and motivating to some, it often conjures up feelings of inadequacy for others.
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Get in Where You Fit InPeople expend so much energy trying to impress others. The important thing is to find those that like you for who you are!
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Suddenly I'm PoorThese days people are forced to face adversity like never before and overcome obstacles that once seemed "beneath" them.
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Love, Dating and the VoidStop settling for toxic relationships just to fill the "void"! -
Your HealthDon't ignore your health...it may go away!
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Letting Go of WorryWorry is spending your time thinking about what you don't want to occur rather than what you do want to occur. Most of the time it's all in your head!
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FriendsTrue friends are hard to come by. Cherish those you have!
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Outer BanksEscape to the Outer Banks, North Carolina
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The HangoverGood Times!
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DreamsDo any of you remember what it was like to be a kid? Life was simple, doors were open and you could be anything you wanted to be. Every kid had a dream.
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The Burke BrothersReliable help when you need it!
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Vertigo - Symptoms and TreatmentThis article gives readers a brief, yet thorough description of what vertigo is, what it is like to have this condition and how it can be treated or even cured.
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San Jose, Costa Rica - the Hustle BustleSan Jose, Costa Rica, is not only the capital but also the central hub of a fascinating and rich culture only to be understood by visiting.
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Living the Truth by Keith Ablow - Book ReviewKeith Ablow's book Living the Truth is a ready-or-not journey into your deepest fears, doubts, trials and tribulations - a must read for true self-discovery.
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Drug Deal Dog Pack and the Viking HoardThis is a preview from my future book! The scene portrays a drug deal in the South Florida swamplands between 2 biker gangs. -
Cruise WestHave you ever dreamed of taking a year off of work and seeing the world?
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The Hamsterwheel of UnhappinessSometimes we have to appreciate the blessings we have in life!
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Time FliesTime waits for nobody, so love you family and friends and value your time!
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Baby Steps and Fortune CookiesEvery time I eat Chinese food, I eat the fortune cookie just so I can read the inspirational quote inside! Worlds of wisdom abound!
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ExcusesWhy is it that people are always making excuses these days?
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Mental BlocksA lot of the reasons for the things that we are not satisfied with are due to mental blocks.
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Michael JacksonMichael Jackson may be gone but will live on through his works and those who grew up and lived alongside his legacy!
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FamilyNothing is more important than family.
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Those Who CreateThere is a tremendous feeling of accomplishment when we know that we have created something truly worthwhile!
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Stress: What is It?Do any of you out there want to know a little more about stress? Of course. Who doesn't?
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Burying the HatchetFacing our pasts is essential for a healthy future.
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Bachelor Party Heaven: Tampa Bay, FloridaTampa Bay, Florida is a hidden gem for a bachelor party with famous club districts, strip clubs galore, casinos, and classy accommodations!
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica - Off the Beaten PathLa Fortuna, Costa Rica, is famous for the powerful presence of Volcan Arenal, or Arenal Volcano, and the array of hot springs that it creates!
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Boxing Champ Vernon Forrest Gunned Down in AtlantaBoxing Champ Vernon Forrest was gunned down in Atlanta, GA after chasing down an armed robber.
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Car Bomb Explodes Outside Police Station in MadridThe plague that is world terror strikes yet again, this time in Madrid, Spain outside of a Civil Guard Police barracks.
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"Cash for Clunkers" Out of Cash?Is "Cash for Clunkers" government funding running dry?
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Israeli Police Evict 53 Palestinians in JerusalemIsraeli police publicly evict 53 Palestinian residents from an area laying claim to the land as property of Israel.
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Bill Clinton Brings Home US Prisoners from North KoreaBill Clinton safely brings home two Americans held prisoner in North Korea who allegedly crossed the border illegally.
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President Barack Obama's Health Care Plan to Cover AbortionsBarack Obama's Health Care plan allows coverage for those who would previously be denied!
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Hackers Attack Twitter and FacebookHackers attack social networking sites Twitter and Facebook in an effort to bring down their systems and prove their vulnerability. Suspected cyber-terrorism!
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Sonia Sotomayor First Hispanic Supreme Court JusticeA 17 year veteran federal judge, Sonia Sotomayor will not only be the first Hispanic ruling on the Supreme Court, but also only the 3rd female to ever be honored with the position. Her nomination was confirmed by a 68-31 vote!
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Swiss Bank to Expose American CustomersSwiss Bank UBS AG agrees to help the IRS by giving up 4,500 account names of possible American tax evasion and money laundering suspects.
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Online Child PredatorsInternet Predators victimize children every day. Preparing yourself and your child to recognize the signs and take proper precautions is vital!
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Rage Against the MachineComparison and relationship of currency to modern-day slavery. People unknowingly exist inside a "machine" because the "machine is already in motion.
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Comparing Fast Food Nation, Upton Sinclair's The JungleUpton Sinclair's book The Jungle and the movie Fast Food Nation reveal the brutality of the meat industry from two time periods and two forms of media.
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Michael Jackson's Moonwalk Glove for AuctionThis particular glove has been labeled the "Holy Grail" for collectors of Michael Jackson memorabilia! Up for auction!
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Patrick Swayze Loses Battle to Pancreatic CancerPatrick Swayze will be remembered a Hollywood hero and an amazing roll model. Swayze passes away after his battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
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El Realismo Magico (Magic Realism)Magic Realism or El Realismo Magico refers to the literary custom of mixing the real and the supernatural. Authors depict subjects as complex as politics and also socioeconomic situations such as family and communal life with a hint of the extraordinary!
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The Top 5 Marketing Blogs of 2010This article covers the top five marketing blogs and bloggers of 2010.
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Violence and the MediaThe mass media's association with real life violence and what cautionary measures can be used to save today's youth. -
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Murdered on DutyBorder Patrol Agent Robert Rosas is murdered in cold blood while doing his job chasing border crossers!
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New Jersey Crime Ring Includes Rabbis and MayorsNew Jersey's public figures caught corrupt, this time for trading in human organs and money laundering!
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Twitter Connects People to God Now???People are Tweeting prayers from around the globe to a man in Jerusalem who is placing them in the cracks of the Wailing Wall!
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The Taliban Hits Nigeria and Gets Hit Back!!!The Taliban attacks in Maiduguri, Nigeria are numbered. Nigerian troops storm their safe-house mercilessly.
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Older Men and Women See Highest Jobless Rate Since Great DepressionIn the worst economic times since the great depression, the new faces of unemployment are men and women ages 55 and above!
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New HIV Strain Discovered in AfricaHIV and AIDS continue to plague the globe. Read about a recent strand of the disease just discovered in Cameroon, Africa!
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Is Email Killing the Post Office?The invention of email has drastically reduced the need to send mail the old fashioned way. Will email be the end of the friendly "mailman"?
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Hard Times Call for Counterfeit CashThe government prints money when they run out........during the recession, a lot of civilians are doing the same thing!
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Fat Man Smuggles Gun into Jail in His FAT!!!A 600 pound man smuggles a 9mm handgun into Houston's Harris County Jail in his fat rolls!
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Breast Implants Identify Murder VictimThe breast implants of a female murder victim aided authorities in identifying their Jane Doe!
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New Meth-amphetamine Recipe Hits the StreetsThe Meth epidemic is a plague as people can cook up the "poor man's crack" with house hold cleaners and over the counter drugs. The wake of destruction left behind is alarming!
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Citi Screw Loyal CustomersCiti Bank drops loyal customers without warning based on credit scores regardless of perfect payment and debt histories with the company!
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Political DeceptionHere is an amazing example of how politicians can "spin" the truth to deceive the public and uphold their reputations!
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AlaskaWitness Alaska's untamed beauty as you pass by glaciers, rivers, and mountains. Wind down with a true Alaskan sunset! -
How the Pencil Has Impacted My LifeThis is a creative account of how the pencil has had a significant impact upon my life. Think about it.
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The Artificial HeartLearn about the evolution of the artificial heart.
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Effects of Stress on Mind, BodyWhat is stress? That is the million-dollar question.
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Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio - Best Thrill Park on EarthSandusky, Ohio's Cedar Point Amusement Park is home to some of the greatest thrill attractions with coasters reaching 420 feet. Spend the day at Cedar Point and you will understand why this is the best place for thrill ride seekers!
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When it All Goes SouthGeophagy is the practice of eating dirt and clay! For centuries humans have consumed soil during periods of famine. Women even crave many clays during pregnancy. Nutrient rich and abundant, "when it all goes south" explains it all!
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Charles Marlow's Journey in Heart of DarknessJoseph Conrad's famous work Heart of Darkness is full of amazing examples of symbolism for the reader to decode. This post follows the main character, Charles Marlow, the his symbolic journey through the African Congo's Heart of Darkness.
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William Butler Yeats' Easter 1916 - a Terrible Beauty was BornHistorically valued Irish poet William Butler Yeats opts to use poetry rather than join an Irish military organization to reflect the struggles of his country during the early 1900s.
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Tim Dorsey and His Stingray Shuffle - Book ReviewTim Dorsey once again writes an action-packed thrill ride through South Florida. The book explodes with fighting, shooting, rape through hypnosis, and several other experiences that only Tim Dorsey could possible think of.
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The Tempest - Summary of a William Shakespeare Work of ArtIn The Tempest, William Shakespeare tells the amazing tale of Prospero, a man betrayed and left to die at sea by his own treacherous brothers. Prospero lives on and returns later to restore order and dignity to the Kingdom of Naples.