The Child Pornography Epidemic

I don't find myself watching Opera very often, but a recent episode caught my attention and really opened my eyes. The episode I'm speaking of involved a Florida investigation into child pornography. Being the parent of a four year old girl and "daddy to be" of a little boy any day now; the topic really peaked my interest. As I listened in,...

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Hero's

Who is your hero? I've been thinking a lot lately about life and how each and everyone of us are molded and shaped by a small group of individuals. These individuals usually have a strong influence on who we are and the people we become. These individuals may be parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives, friends or some combination of the aforementioned. Recently, my...

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Never Quit, Never Give Up

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all up hill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest! if you must; but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As...

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Home Invasion Crime Prevention

The incidence of home invasions continues to rise throughout the U.S. The cause for the increase is probably related to the grave economic conditions present in the U.S. In addition, drugs are to blame in many cases where the assailants are looking for money to buy there next "high". This week, someone in our local community was the victim of a home...

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Child Abuse, A Very Serious Problem In The U.S.

  A statistic advertised in our local paper really stuck in my head and got me thinking. The statistic referenced child abuse in my home state of Louisiana and read; “Over 5,280 children were abused in Louisiana last year.” Wow! That one line got my attention and kind of woke me up this morning. I spent a good part of the day researching child...

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Neighborhood Watch, Get Involved

Does your community have a Neighborhood Watch (NW) organization? If so are you an active member? If not, why not step up and organize one in your neighborhood? The Neighborhood Watch organization is one of the most effective crime prevention programs in existence. It brings citizens and law enforcement together and most certainly makes communities safer. Since 1972, Neighborhood Watch programs have...

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