Being a parent for more than six years now has gotten me to realize that raising my kids is vastly different than the way I was raised. Children today are being held to a higher level or achievement. Kids are being pushed more and more to accomplish those "milestones …
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If you are like me, then you probably have several e-mail addresses. Problem for me though, is determining which one to use for various groups of people or situations. Which address to give out for my family? How about friends? How about acquaintances?&nb …
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If you are reading this, then you probably have a problem - and perhaps one that you are not necessarily willing to admit. Most folks have heard of mainstream addictions such as alcohol, drugs, smoking, gambling, sex, etc. From my understanding, an addiction is …
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As a child growing up in the 1980's, television watching was a key aspect in my life. Early on, my favorite shows comprised mostly of Warner Brothers cartoons with Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, etc.
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Saw this article posted via Pinterest: wondering why Newsvine was nowhere to be se …
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Over the past few years, I have been contemplating on getting a smartphone, but have been reluctant to as I could not justify paying the $30/month data charge. I work at an office and sit behind a computer all day, so I have immediate access to the internet and worldwide in …
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Over the past year or so, I have witnessed some friends go through divorces, and not just irreconcilable differences divorces, really bitter ones. Most of them had children right in the crosshairs too. Seeing this recent turmoil has really made me appreciate even mor …
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Take this quiz. I scored 81% (27/33). Some of these questions are tough!
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Google is making their third attempt to infiltrate the social networking websites with the introduction of Google Plus (Google+). Furthermore, they are restricting access to just those that received an initial invitation from Google or an invitation from current members - …
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Just curious to see if anyone actually goes out of their way to use their grocery store points towards gas discounts? For example, in Maryland, Shell and Giant teamed up so that for every $100 you spend at the Giant, you get 10cents off per gallon at Shell gas stations.&nbs …
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The NFL labor battles continue, although some progress appears to be in the making - but nobody will believe that there will be a 2011 season until training camps open up (scheduled for July). Both players and owners have blasted each other, even some players (Ray Lewis) h …
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Got into a heated debate with some co-workers recently on phone etiquette. A co-worker called me one morning, but I was not there to answer the phone. However, he did not leave a message. Upon returning to my desk, I noticed that I missed his call, as his name …
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Most folks tell stories of how their run-in with the law was unpleasant, embarrassing, and costly. Mine is one of a different type, whereby the officer that issued my citation actually spoke on my behalf at my court hearing. On a cool Friday evening in May 2002, my fianc&e …
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April 22nd, 2011 marked a sad day for the Willen family, as they mourned the passing of Martin Willen. Martin Willen (or known as Baba to his family) lived a long and fruitful life, but probably not very well known - even in his own community in Baltimore, MD. He was …
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It's no secret that most ordinary citizens feel that the press (particularly the American press) has a "holier than thou" attitude, and hold themselves as the most important industry in the world.
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Ah, alcohol, the cause and solution to all of life's problems.
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For those of us that are forced to travel along Maryland's highways (I-695 Beltway), the daily commutes include constant congestion of traffic.
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During my bachelorhood (a time in my life that I look upon fondly), there were three things that I promised myself I would never do for my girlfriend/wife: carry her purse, independently shop for tampons/pads, and independently shop for bras.
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While many folks fear the "car-buying" experience, I look for any opportunity to embrace the challenge.
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My 4 year-old decided on his own to draw a picture of me on his chalk board. The question is, which cartoon character does my son think I look like?
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The only thing more disgusting to watch than the oil spewing into the gulf, ruining our environment, is the mud-slinging of the two political sides of our great nation - blaming each other for the catastrophe. Conservatives blame liberals; liberals blame conservatives.
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Some friends and I were sitting around at our local pub not too long ago, and began discussing the best albums of all time. We were not so concerned with which one sold the most copies, but which one is listened to most often.
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Casino-hopping in Atlantic City late at night will expose you to quite a wide variety of people - ranging from the desperate to the drunk & party-loving.
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Ah yes, Memorial Day weekend - a holiday that most Americans do not even realize whom they are supposed remember. Most of the working class looks forward to this three-day weekend as a chance to relax and get away from work.
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So there I was, paying my Verizon bill online when I noticed an advertisement for new cell phones offered by Verizon Wireless.
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