A study out of Newark NJ suggests that a lack of resident fathers is causing much social upheaval, from crime rates to poverty and beyond. It seems that 65% of the children of Newark are born into single parent families.
The problem? Men who will not stick it out.
My opinion? The continuing decline in moral thought [...]
(original composed by a young lady)
I must send my thanks to whoever sent me the one about poop in the glue on envelopes because I now use a wet towel with every envelope that needs sealing.
Also, I now scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason.
I no longer have any savings [...]
Last night I decided to treat myself and went to see the Bourne Ultimatum. I enjoyed it, although it’s weird what a fictional movie can do to your heart rate! I also learned that going to a movie alone is no fun.
I used to treat my son to movies now and then, but he lives [...]
Picture yourself as a real nasty criminal in a foreign country. A country that has prisons that make our worst ones look like country retreats. The local police are closing in on you. If you stay put, you’ll be in one of those jails in days. What to do?
It’s easy. Sneak into Canada. We won’t [...]
I found this article in an article directory this morning and just had to share it with you. Much of what this author says is not just for us grey-haired grandpa types. It is a good recipe for everyone. Please read it and if you have a failing grade in any of the 7 areas, [...]
John Davison Rockefeller, Sr. (July 8, 1839 – May 23, 1937) was an American industrialist and philanthropist. Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy. Rockefeller had always believed since he was a child that his purpose in life was to make as much money as possible, and then use it [...]
The sales of hybrid cars was up 90% in the first half of 2007. That is great news. The price difference between traditional models and hydrids is shrinking, and higher gas prices are also helping.
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Although Grandpa Richard rarely drinks alcoholic beverages, he does not have a problem with others enjoying them – in moderation.
It seems that liver problems are showing up in younger and younger people who live in Great Britain. Binge drinking amongst the young is to blame, say experts.
More and more people in their 20’s are [...]
The Toronto Islands are disappearing, due to the erosion caused by wave action. You would think that this would have already been happening. Truth is, it has. So what’s new?
What’s new is that man, in his wisdom, created a man-made spit to the east of the islands, blocking the influx of new material that common [...]
In this case it may be a lifetime sentence, without hope of parole.
Montreal is considered by many to be Canada’s sexiest city. The residents that helped the city get its reputation are paying for their carnality. Certain STDs that are more resistant to common treatments have skyrocketed in cases by 65% over the past [...]
