05th November 2009
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There are many differences between the Texas Constitution and almost every constitution in the United States. Mainly because the Texas Constitution has been changed, redesigned, amended, recreated, and overall been overdo...
03rd November 2009
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There are many types of local government setups. The first and possibly most common of the two is the strong mayor setup for local governments. In a strong mayor setup the mayor is the official with the most, if not all, ...
09th October 2009
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The Pagan Religion is probably one of the most misunderstood religions in the world. The average person, regardless of religious beliefs, associates the term "Pagan" with devil worship, witchcraft, animal sacrifices, and ...
08th October 2009
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In the next phase of the ceremony the bride and groom asked for the blessings of the Mother Goddess and the Father God. This is interesting because it came after the elemental blessings. If it had been done before the ele...
29th September 2009
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Texas has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the United States. Since the year 2000 hit it has dropped farther and farther down the list and now ranks fifth to last since the 2008 election. Even in such a historical...
16th September 2009
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It is not meant to hold an opinion but instead to explore different stances and view points that the controversial topic presents.
With all of the debate and controversy surrounding illegal immigration it seems that th...
16th September 2009
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This is a continuation of a previous article and is part three in a series.
The most disturbing policy in the immigration laws concerns those illegal immigrants who have children on United States soil. If an immigrant ...
12th September 2009
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So how does quitting as a child translate into being a quitter as an adult? If you quit your job you affect your co-workers, you make it harder for them. Even if you hate your job you have to finish your "season" whether ...
11th September 2009
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First let me say that I in no way intend to take a position in this article for either side of the argument. Instead I am stating some facts and figures to help those who wish to think about the debate themselves. So enjo...
07th September 2009
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We've all heard of it, we might even have children that have been diagnosed with it but how much do we truly know about ADD?
ADD and ADHD have been around since the 1960's or more accurately since 1968. At this point i...
07th September 2009
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On May 30th of 2009 a nine year old boy accomplished more than some adults do in their entire life time. He achieved his Blackbelt in American Tae Kwon Do after five years of dedication and training. Most people will neve...
07th September 2009
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Way back in the day, when our Parents were children and even when our Grandparents were children discipline was totally different. It was common for children to be spanked in stores, at home, and sometimes to the ultimate...
03rd September 2009
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During the 2007 session of the Texas Legislature, Governor Perry proposed that Texas require girls in middle school to be vaccinated against cervical cancer. According to Governor Perry he simply wanted to be more involv...
20th August 2009
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If your friends and family get fat, chances are you will too, researchers report in a startling new study that suggests obesity is "socially contagious" and can spread easily from person to person.
The large, federally...
18th August 2009
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A black in the dictionary is defined as, "a belt showing skill in martial arts; a belt worn by somebody who has reached the highest level of skill in a martial art such as judo or karate." Yes, a black belt does show the ...