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211). This just in...  By : Big Bill
We are invited, this fine morning, to feel superior. As we sip our coffee and munch on our toast, we're presented with a side-dish of superiority, courtesy of our regular television channel's news readers. We're invited to join and laugh with them at the hapless loser antics of, well, just about anyone and anybody who dares to raise their head abov...

212). Taxes, Income And Other Ones  By : Frank Hague
The story of American income taxes begins 1812. The 1st attempt to inflict an income tax on Americana occurred as a result of the War of 1812. At the end of two years of war, the federal government owed an unbelievable $100 million of debt (in inflationary terms, it probably had the same impact on the treasury as $100 billion debt woul...

213). Maybe We Need An Occasional Disaster!  By : Virginia Bola, PsyD
The suffering and trauma left in the wake of last year's tsunami in Southeast Asia, our own hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, the earthquake in Kashmir, and the mud slides of Central America, cannot be ignored. But none of these were man-made acts that we can attempt to eradicate, like terrorism or the brutality of tyrants. These we...

214). Are Psychics For Real?  By : Matt Shupe
Do they or do they not exist? This is the 24-dollar question that is in the mind of most people whose lives have been touched by a psychic in a negative or positive way. Psychics were and are still controversial to this day because certain sectors associate their work sorcery or witchcraft. Psychic research was considered a taboo as ea...

215). Have a cause? Wear a rubber wristband!  By : Shannan Barrett
They are the hottest wearable right now, despite the fashion gurus adding the adjective 'once trendy' while referring to them. Yes we're talking about rubber wristbands. You can't escape them anymore. Be it evacuees at Gaza or NBA football stars, all are wearing these bands. Passing fad? Don't know, but they are still selling like hot cakes. ...

216). Wrong Blames Can Kill A Life  By : CD Mohatta
To blame means to accuse someone of doing something wrong. It is very easy to put blame on a person when things begin going wrong and hammer that person left and right for being responsible for all the mess. Let us look at this further. Sometimes, in our personal relationships, when we say that things are in mess, the truth may be diff...

217). Legacies Are Societal Actions  By : Leanne Hoagland-Smith
Have you ever thought that you have not done much with your life? During a recent conversation with a very dear friend, she expressed this very same sentiment. I was astounded that this energetic, high family and work ethic person had this negative self-image, but pleased that she felt comfortable sharing this thought. Quickly, I began...

218). The Hurricane Katrina survivors will be victims again... GUARANTEED!  By : Stuart McMaster
This time it will be our own governments mostly that will do the victimizing but some businesses will get it on it as well. Its simply one of the biggest revenue generating processes utilized by various levels of governments that very little is known of by the regular citizen. It causes family savings to be lost, assets to go uncovered and even inh...

219). Conservation Starts With You  By : Julee Mitchelsin
Our society has many downfalls, but perhaps one of our biggest downfalls is that we are wasteful. Incredibly wasteful actually. Our lives are spent wasting time, energy, and emotion on people and activites that do nothing for us. We sit down to a meal and fill our plates with more food than we could possibly eat and the leftovers get wasted. We dri...

220). Fascist rocker loses her job!  By : Marco Castelli
He's called Lycantrop. His article arrived directly to Viking's boss, before being published somewhere. Nobody knows how he got the address and the real name! This is how a few hours later Francesca Ortolani aka Viking, 23 year old video editor working for an American film maker and productions company, was dismissed. We don't know mu...

221). Death  By : CD Mohatta
To die means to live no more. A person who was identified by a name, a family, a character, a nationality and many lovely values is no more. That person will never be found again on the earth ever again. A neighbor, who you see everyday, can not be found again even if you look for him/her around the earth all your life. What was taken for granted, ...

222). Alcoholism among Young People  By : Jacob Parker
At first sight it may seem that life in society is peaceful and quiet. People are surrounded by comfort and cosiness and don’t seem to be longing for anything else. The real life seems less colourful than from the first sight. The more independent we get from each other, the lonelier we become. Loneliness creates stress and aggravation within the m...

223). The 2 Deadly Mistakes of Wife Seduction  By : CR James
The 2 Deadly Mistakes of Wife Seduction

224). Top 2 Secret Ways To Become Irresistibly Magnetic To Your Wife  By : CR James
Top 2 Secret Ways To Become Irresistibly Magnetic To Your Wife

225). Tarot Deck Of Cards  By : Sandra Johnson
The tarot deck of cards, usually 78 in number, is divided into two separate categories, the major and the minor arcana (arcana from the Latin meaning of closed or secret). There are 21 individual cards, referred to as trumps, and the fool card in the major arcana. The minor arcana have 56 cards consisting of 10 cards numbered from Ace to ten in fou...

226). Dangerous Children In A Dangerous World  By : Kathryn Seifert, Ph.D.
Juvenile violent crime rates increased 62% from 1988 to 1993, and then declined by just 6% from 1993 through 1997, according to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). However, the rates for juvenile drug and curfew violations, sex offenses, and simple assaults have continued to increase. The greater the number of risk fa...

227). Reggie Bush  By : Bob Johnson
Born Reginald Bush, this California native came into the world in March 1985 in San Diego. He grew up in Spring Valley where his father worked as a campus security officer and his mother was employed by the county jail as a deputy sheriff. While attending Helix High School, Bush showed a big interest in athletics as he succeeded in both football an...

228). A Military Tribute  By : Sintilia Miecevole
It is truly beyond my abilities to express my gratitude and give my thanks to the military for their service to the world as they fight for our freedom. It is my hope that the following tribute will in part do that. We are at war! While we enjoy our comfortable homes, food on the table and clean water to drink, thousands of brave men ...

229). Facelifts Offer Youthful Appearance  By : Kael
Facelifts, also known as rhytidectomies, offer those wishing to improve their appearance dramatically. There are several facelift procedures, but simple facelifts do not result in the ‘wind-tunnel’ effect or ‘surprised look’ that is sometimes caused by more extreme facelifts. Recovery from a simple facelift is easier and has fewer complications tha...

230). Anyone To Care For You  By : CD Mohatta
Are you a fortunate person to have someone in your life who cares for you? I don't mean care in the sense it is commonly used. But who cares for you like your mother used to, when you were a child? You are a grown-up person now. Does that imply that you don't need anyone to take your care? Don't you need someone to ask you if you are ok? And then t...

231). Giant Squid Finally Captured On Film  By : The Iconoclast
On 27 September 2005, the greatest zoological discovery of the century was announced. For the first time ever, a live giant squid was caught on film. The Animal The giant squid (Architeuthis) has been known to humans since ancient times. Giant squid were regular features in many Norwegian tales (where, many believe, it i...

232). Safety Tips For Construction Workers  By :
Working in the construction industry can be dangerous. The nature of the work carries risks, and accidents can result in serious injuries or even death. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) law requires employers to provide a work place that is safe and free from hazards. Yet, everyday construction workers face dangers...

233). Is The World Getting Sicker & More Depraved?  By : Darren Krupps
If it's true that the Internet reflects our society then one can only conclude that the World is indeed becoming sicker and more twisted everyday. Porn on the Internet is nothing new, in fact it's the number one money earner and has, to a large degree, helped propel it to where it is today. This fact alone is really no surprise to anyo...

234). Communicating on Purpose  By : Judy Ringer
Last week I attended an excellent 2-day workshop called "Staying Grounded When on the Spot," offered by the Public Conversations Project, in Watertown, MA. Geared to help facilitators and trainers manage challenging group moments, I found that the skills applied in a variety of settings, including one-on-one communication "hot spots." ...

235). Do Highway Lights Turn Off Around You Too  By : Kael
You’re driving down the highway at night and out of the corner of your eye you notice the highway lamp pole turn off its light. Weird you think to yourself. But over the course of time you start to notice it more and more. What exactly is going on? What you may or may not be experiencing is something researchers have termed “street lig...

236). Avoiding the Creative Crimes of the Century  By : The Master Blog Builder
Criminals are increasingly creative in the methods by which they steal your identity, your money, and your life. They are usually several steps ahead of the average consumer. With how many of the following "creative" schemes are you familiar? * "Dumpster-diving" * "Mail theft" *"Pharming" * "Phish...

237). Catch Up With A Past Classmate  By : Christopher M. Luck
After going to school with your classmates for four or even twelve years, it’s hard to imagine ever losing touch. Once you graduate though and realize that everyone is going off to their own schools, jobs or travels it becomes heartbreakingly clear that staying close will be hard. Losing contact with your classmates is unbelievably easy to do even ...

238). Rubber Cancer Bracelets – The Humble Tool That Raised Millions  By : Lisa Hyde
Cancer is the second largest cause of death in America. Thousands die every year from the disease, yet no really effective cure has been found for it. Rubber cancer bracelets have contributed heavily to the cause of cancer research; millions from their sale have poured into the research labs where scientists are grappling with the disease.

239). Deadly Freedom: Inventing Hope In Dark Times  By : Marcus Bussey
Totalitarianism has been tried many times and it essentially fails because human beings will in all ways subvert a singular narrative that is imposed by force. The fates of the totalitarian states of the last century illustrate this. Authority, the power to dominate the minds and bodies of humanity, has solved this problem by creating and dispersin...

240). How To Make A Home-Made Mother's Day Card  By : Nicola Kennedy
Easy Photo Card We all have them, photos of our kids. Well grab some construction paper or card stock, a photo and some glue and make this adorable little card. You will need construction paper or card stock photo scissors glue glitter sheer ribbon What you do Fold p...

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