Category: Deep Thoughts

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Discretion

The winter weather is definitely coming on. It has had many implications on my life so far, but some things are more important than others. One small thing that has bothered me is the fact that my skin seems to be drying out because of the cold. I have been itchy all over and it is driving me crazy. That’s why I decided to check out some of the Skin Care products on the internet.

I was able to find a few items I liked. I must admit that I was a bit embarrassed when my wife walked in and caught me investigating Health and Beauty products, but I guess that’s how it goes sometimes. I think she understood because she is a little crazy about having the right Personal Care products that she uses all the time.

Anyway, I spent a few dollars getting the things I needed. The best part was that I didn’t have to go to the store and get the offending items myself. I am a little shy when it comes to things like this and it is good to get them over the internet and mailed to your house. I think privacy is a big issue with me and it’s good to be discreet.

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Whaling

Throughout the history of mankind, whales have been a source of food and oil. The food was eaten of course, but the fuels produced by catching the whales and boiling them down for oil helped light the world for many years. Their bones were also used in many ways to support human populations.

This problem has been that whales are being killed at a rate that will soon have them in danger of becoming extinct. The U.S. recently warned that the country of Iceland is harvesting too many whales. Iceland says that their whale population is sufficient to afford increased harvesting. I hope that Iceland will remember that whales are precious and treat them as such.

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Rights versus Security

There is a new debate in the news today. It has to do with airline security and the rights of citizens to their privacy. The debate raged on today after a man named John Tyner refused to subject himself to a full body scan at the security gate of San Diego’s Lindbergh Field. Tyner explained that he had health concerns as well as Privacy concerns.

After the incident, Tyner finally refused to fly and was returned his airline ticket money. The authorities though, have threatened Tyner with a $10,000 dollar fine and a lawsuit for refusing the security check. The incident has people on both sides of the issue making their case. I believe that the battle between citizen’s rights and security will go on for quite awhile.

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Space junk

One thing that man has loved to do is explore space. I will always remember when the U.S. landed on the moon. Our efforts in space are continuing and an important part of that is the space station. It brings us much information about the world we live in as well as outer space.

One problem that the station experiences now and then are the possibility of colliding with space junk. These are typically pieces of metal from shuttle debris, jettisoned rockets, and destroyed satellites. The station was recently forced to change its course in order to avoid space debris. I am glad our station will be ok and hope they can avoid any thing that would cause harm to our endeavors in space.

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Education is the key

One thing that is for sure about life is that it’s hard to get ahead. The good news is that by building a solid foundation of Education, you can ensure that you will have a leg up on everybody else. I have always felt that it’s important to ensure that all the members of my family receive the best education they can get. That’s why I was helping my cousin Joe find the answer to his education problem.

Joe never did all that well in school when he was young. He is much older now and wants to improve his job outlook. Since it’s never too late for school, I did some research on the subject. I found a pretty good site called The Chronicle. It had a lot of useful information that helped me with my search. It led me to want to find out more about Joe’s school options.

I considered everything I know about Joe and where he was at in his life. I thought that I would mention to him a place called Walden University. I believed that it could be the answer to his problems. I think Joe is serious about extending his knowledge and this school is just what he needs. I’ll be glad to know I could help Joe when he needed it.

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Good People

There are many times in life when something bad happens to a good person. I recently experienced such an occasion when a friend of mine had a problem with alcohol. Her name is Mary and she had gone through a difficult divorce. She started drinking more and more heavily until she realized that she couldn’t stop. That’s when she knew she needed help.

The good thing about Mary is that she reached out to others for advice. She understood that getting alcohol treatment would be a good idea for her. The ability to get professional help would be just the thing she needed. Mary found out about the fact that the best place to receive the help she needed would be at an alcohol treatment center. It would be there that she could relax and refocus her life.

Mary is now well on her way to the road of recovery. She has managed to become the person she used to be. Of course it’s still a struggle for her at times, but she takes things day by day and has been successful so far. She also knows that taking advantage of the alcohol rehab program helped her tremendously. I am glad to support her in her efforts. I think she is a wonderful girl and I know she will do well.

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We remember

Today marks the anniversary of a day that will live in the American conscious forever. The attacks on September 11 have been etched into the minds of our people and will never be forgotten. The sudden and tragic deaths of over 3,000 people helped forged our nation together and has made us stronger in the face of terrorism.

The president spoke today and reminded the American people that we are not at war with Islam; we are at war with those who would pervert that wonderful religion. I know that many people around the world joined together for a moment of silence in remembrance of those who gave their lives for their country.

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Gettysburg

The civil war was one of the best and worst of times for our country. After going through the division, our country became stronger than ever before. Though it’s been many years since the war has been over, it seems that some battles will still rage on. One in particular is the fight over a planned casino that will be close to the sacred grounds where so many Americans died.

Supporters of the new casino say that it will bring much needed jobs to the area. It will also provide needed taxes and draw tourists to the area. Despite these benefits, many believe that building a casino so close to the park will cheapen the sacrifice that thousands of Americans made to their country. I guess the people of Pennsylvania will have to decide what they want.

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The constitution

There has been a lot of debate lately over the constitution of the United States. Some people want to make changes to it and some want it left alone. I am of the opinion that the constitution is a living document. I believe that if the people vote to change it, it should be changed.

Not only should the people be able to add amendments, they should be able to strike down the ones we don’t like. Some worry that this will harm our country, but I believe it will only strengthen it!

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Eggs and Us

The recent recall of millions of eggs due to salmonella has the nation concerned. There have been over 1300 reported cases across the country. Experts predict that there will be more to come. The eggs have been linked to two Iowa farms. That is where the egg shells developed the bacteria.

Investigators have been checking into the background of these two farms and have found they have violated many rules in the past. They are also linked together as they use the same supplier for feed and chickens. I hope they will be able to find the problem and provide us with food that is safe.