Grandparents' rights to visit and spoil the granschildren

Gone are the days when multi-generations lived in the same neighborhood. Sometimes grandparents have to appeal to a Court to allow visitation. While an intact mother and father home may forbid such visitations, the grandparents have some rights.

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Living Wills and other discussions of end-of-life decisions

Even young people have strokes that totally incapacitate them, resulting in a permanent vegetative state. The elderly, especially, have concerns of they will face death with dignity intact. At least some of these concerns can be met with a Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney. But issues remain that are discussed here.



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A Solution to Dependence on Oil: Extract Ethanol from a Weed Everyone Hates

A weed that grows rapidly throughout the southern United States could go far in eliminating or at least reducing dependence on oil. Kudzu is the perfect source for ethanol: cheap, quickly renewable, not used as a food source for people or animals. In short a worthless plant that would be perfect!



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Adventures in Time Share Land - How Two Old Folks Survived the Sales Pitch.

Survival (and enjoyment) of a time-share presentation and pitch in Florida.



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