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I am a man who wears many hats, which is a good thing. It keeps the reflection from my hairless pate from blinding those who meet me. Among those hats that I have worn, being the Steward for the Business Channel on Helium.com was one of my favorites. I am

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Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Do immigrants really do the jobs Americans don't want?: 4 of 109
Have you ever picked cotton? I have, under the 100 degree South Texas sun as a teenager. Two days convinced me to figure out another way to make spending money as a teenager one summer. The immigrant laborers working with me were amused at my cotton picking efforts, they were accustomed to the back-breaking work and I was not... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers How to deal with rude people: 3 of 80
Being rude is a classic display of a lack of class. As such, being nice in return is basically a waste of time. Rude people do not respect nice people, but will respect the mirror image of what they project. They are being bullies, and bullies usually back off when they realize that they have met their match.The last time tha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Judging George Bush's performance as president: 4 of 88
To the extent that one might judge at this moment, I would give him good marks. In the area of economics, unemployment is at all-time lows, earnings and incomes are up, and our economy is the envy of the world. Add to that, taxes have been reduced and revenues are up. I would give him a grade A+.In the area of legislation, gr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Easy ways to learn to meditate: 3 of 66
Learning the principles of meditation is much like learning to listen to the sounds of silence. By silencing the thoughts of the conscious mind, the sub-conscious mind may be accessed. This is the purpose of meditating, and a useful tool for those lacking in inner peace. Proponents of meditation cite many benefits for the pra... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Views on George Bush: 4 of 73
George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, is ending his presidency with the lowest approval rating of any president since Richard Nixon. While many view him as a neo-con responsible for many inappropriate activities, others view him as a patriot who has protected the citizenry of the United States from the thre... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) The world and its presidents: 4 of 68
The world and its presidents covers a lot of ground. With so many countries, and so many leaders, presidents, and otherwise, where should we start? As an American citizen, I can only realistically speak about my current president.George Bush is my president, regardless of what is thought of him by others. He defends my intere... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Which party will win the presidency?: 2 of 34
No party runs for president in the US, individuals do. They are the nominees of political parties, and usually Democrats or Republicans. Independent candidates can also run for president, but at a great disadvantage without major political party backing.To the issue of which party representative may win the general election t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 What do Republicans stand for?: 1 of 16
What the term Republican stands for today is far different from what it represented a scant 50 years ago. Traditionally, Republicans were the champions of business and small government. They were viewed as elitists who opposed wage earners, and the working class citizen. Now, this label seems outdated as the changing world ha... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Tips for family summer fun: 2 of 30
Family summer fun is the source for many fond memories as I reflect on my personal life. The hot sun of summer, combined with the Gulf of Mexico within driving distance inspired many all-day outings to the beach where every family member had something fun to do. My parents enjoyed surf fishing while my teenage sister was int... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Using a psychic to avoid marital discord: 1 of 15
Many who suffer marital discord can benefit from spiritual help from a psychic. Fortunately, those with marriage trouble need not even believe in the abilities of psychics. The truth is that marital discord can be addressed by spiritual help from almost anyone willing to be a good listener.Those who benefit from the power of ... More..