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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Carrabba's Italian Grill: Not the Usual Chain

Carrabba's restaurants in the Tampa Bay area are an exception to the rule that chain restaurants are usually not exciting or fresh. Exceptional Italian dishes combined with a friendly and well trained wait staff make dining a pleasant experience.



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Barack Obama - Where Did He Come From? What Does He Believe?

A brief, but comprehensive, study of the man and his education, background and policies that just might qualify him to be President. There is a goodly amount of substance behind the sound-bites.



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Lenny's Restaurant in Clearwater, Florida: Best Breakfast in Town

There is a super restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, open for breatfast and lunch, which remids one of the best of New York City deli's and Miami Beach's offerings. Breakfast is the king.



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