Feature List - Humor
Joseph Raglione
July 29, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, if you need help finding cheap and reliable health care insurance, visit HealthCare.gov. The following is a message from Nancy-Ann DeParle...>
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After we launched HealthCare.gov – the new one-stop-shop that helps you take control of your ...
Joseph Raglione
July 29, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, Oil and Coal are on their way out but they sure are putting up a fight! The Chevrolet Volt is now being sold at a dealer near you and soon, the rest of the World will be selling small and cheap, fast and clean, Electric Vehicles.
This will put a big hole ...
Joseph Raglione
July 29, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, yesterday I brought my 82 year old friend to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, without an appointment. We had to wait a few hours while more than one ambulance brought in emergency cases to the hospital. After four happy hours where I talked with alm...
Leslie J Waler
July 29, 2010
Are you often tired and stressed with your daily activities? Do you want to ease your stress away but do not know how? Although there are a lot of ways to reduce your stress there is one effective way to keep it from occurring and this is through stress reduction exercise.
Joseph Raglione
July 29, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, Brazil just passed a great new anti-corruption law that hinders and blocks any politician suspected of being corrupt, from working in government. The "clean record" law was a bold proposal that banned any politician convicted of crimes like corruption and m...
Having visited most of the United States I am also sparked by the provinces of Canada. The Eastern provinces of New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario have been taken in as well as British Columbia on the West and Alberta in the middle. This time I decided on the middle again with Winnipeg, the capitol of Manitoba.
Frank A. Hilario
July 28, 2010
First published 28 July at 2200 hours with the title "7 must-have-its. Sean Covey´s book for teenagers"
A good book is for sharing. At home, we have a good-size collection of about 1,000 books. I have read at least 500 of them, not to mention some other 500 I don´t see around anymore. At 69, eith...
Joan Q Martin
July 28, 2010
Are you fond of jewelries as well as other accessories? Do you want to gain profit from your hobby of making jewelries? If you do then it is time to make your hobby profitable, make this hobby as your source of income. If you are thinking of a good way to start a home based business, making jewelries will be the best option that you can have.
Joan Q Martin
July 28, 2010
Many people want to have their own business and one of the most profitable businesses so far is the jewelry business. Why is this so? This is because jewelries are considered investments and can help much in times of need. It can also be a status symbol for some especially for those who belongs to the upper class. Jewelries may be composed of gold, silver, diamonds and other precious and semi precious stones.
Joan Q Martin
July 28, 2010
Every woman´s beauty is enhanced further with accessories and this includes jewelries. Women are fond of wearing jewelries for this can improve how they look. Are you one of these women described? Do you want to start your own jewelry business but do not know how? You may ask how to start your own jewelry business, so here are some steps that you can do in order to start one.
I have been writing and performing stand-up comedy to one extent or the other, for most of my adult life. Sometimes writing comedy is a way of venting, to hide or dilute reality by bringing it to the surface and making light, or fun of it. The talent of it all is when you can take your words and put them in an order that is good for all of those around you.
Joan Q Martin
July 28, 2010
Magic is a performing art that entertains an audience by creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats, using purely natural means. Throughout history, magic tricks and illusions have long been a form of entertainment. Young and old alike have been amazed by the illusions created by magicians, from sleight-of-hand tricks to vanishing acts, from street magic to mentalism and escapism. Now, if you too have been captivated by these illusions and possess the sincere desire to become a magician yourself, then you may want to check out this ebook on how to do magic tricks.
Joan Q Martin
July 28, 2010
How To Do Magic Tricks, how to do magic tricks with cards, magic coin tricks for beginners, how to do magic, learn how to perform magic, how to perform magic tricks, magic tricks for beginners, how to become a magician, learn to become a magician, Mark Tawney, recreation and sports, entertaining
Frank A. Hilario
July 28, 2010
MANILA - Just to set the record straight, I voted for President Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, who turned out to be the Tin Man in these narrow, wonderful islands of Oz; I didn´t vote for Noynoy Aquino, who instead of the Scarecrow I thought he was, turned out to be the Uncowardly Lion. Roar! Not yellow. ...
Joseph Raglione
July 27, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, Susan Shaw is a Marine Toxicologist speaking as a TED.COM lecturer...http://www.ted.com/speakers/susan_shaw.html
"About Susan Shaw
Susan Shaw is an internationally recognized marine toxicologist, author and explorer. Full bio and more links can be found...
Joseph Raglione
July 27, 2010
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the "Disclose Act" will identify who is spending millions of Dollars in an effort to influence Washington Politicians. This sounds like one heck of a good Bilateral Act if government Republicans allow it to pass...>
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Joseph Raglione
July 27, 2010
DEAR BARACK OBAMA!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BARACK OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ALL AROUND GREAT GUY!
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AND CONGRATULATIONS ON ALL YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FRI...
Joseph Raglione
July 27, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, the Oil industry is callously arrogant and dangerous and when something happens, like an Oil Spill, they shrug it off and cover it up. They are so rich from years of selling Oil to the World, they basically don't worry about lawsuits or even government inte...
Author is a fan of Hollywood movies. He use to regularly write articles on how to watch movies online and from where one can watch movies online for free.
Are you feeling listless and bored? Are your eyes tired of gazing at tedious daily soaps? If yes, then it is time for an immediate change. So, download movies to come out of this gloomy mood and paint your face with a radiant smile. Movies have no link with monotony whatsoever. They are sheer entert...
Download movies to put your hands on the most remarkable flicks of the current times and the times gone by. By doing so, you will be employing an economic cum speedy method to grab a huge collection of spellbinding flicks. Internet has done a great deal in making a wide assortment of stuff inclusive...
Author is a fan of Hollywood movies. He use to regularly write articles on how to watch movies online and from where one can watch movies online for free.
Author is a fan of Hollywood movies. He use to regularly write articles on how to watch movies online and from where one can watch movies online for free.
Leslie J Waler
July 27, 2010
Are you tired of shaming yourself because of your stuttering problem? Are you tired of trying methods that does not help your problem at all? If you do then it is time for you to find a formidable and effective product or material that can help you get rid of your stutter from this day on.
Leslie J Waler
July 27, 2010
Are you familiar with those people who keep on saying words repeatedly? Take for example "the,,the, ahhh,aaaaahhh" , this is often regarded as stuttering. A speech impediment that usually starts as early as a person´s toddler years, it can be referred as speech impediment stuttering. It can be embarrassing but if one will not take the initiative to have it treated or minimized then nothing good will come out.
Leslie J Waler
July 27, 2010
Stuttering is an embarrassing problem that one can have but one does not need to worry that they cannot overcome it since there are techniques for stuttering that one can make use of. Stuttering can be overcome.
Joan Q Martin
July 27, 2010
A lot of men and women now want to become a DJ and you are most likely one of them. I believe you also want to become a DJ. Well, it might be really fun to become one so it is not surprising if many are into it.
Joan Q Martin
July 27, 2010
How to become a DJ? You have been asking yourself this most likely for a long time now. You have been wishing to become a DJ and just don´t know how. Well, you are not alone on this other men and women have been also wishing to become a DJ.
Joan Q Martin
July 27, 2010
You are now here reading this article because you are interested about becoming a DJ mixer. Most likely, you are into becoming one however you don´t know how. Now you want to know how to be a DJ mixer.
Jackie Houchin
July 20, 2010
A family-friendly musical based on the fairy tale, "The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen.
Joseph Raglione
July 26, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, governor Tim Kain is a good man who wants to help the lower and middle class citizens of the United States, improve their lives! The rich and upper class groups have been helping themselves for years and honestly don't need much help, unless it is legal hel...
Joseph Raglione
July 26, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, for poor and average people like myself, who do not have a large social network, Television is sadly our only entertainment. How many of us believe all of the product commercials T.V. producers broadcast at us on a daily basis? I don't believe any of it and...
Joseph Raglione
July 26, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, war and murder and violent Bloodshed is wrong no matter who initiates the actions. The hardest thing to do on Earth is to stop a War after aggressive escalation has occurred! One young soldier, a man of good conscience, is trying to do exactly that!...>
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Andrei L Felix
July 26, 2010
There is a lot of DJ or Disc Jockeys who are not fit for their job. Many happen to become a DJ because of sheer luck, some because of connections and some because they were just pushed to become one. But how can one say that a DJ is an excellent one? Only the people will know. How to be a better DJ?
Andrei L Felix
July 26, 2010
There is a lot of DJ or Disc Jockeys who are not fit for their job. Many happen to become a DJ because of sheer luck, some because of connections and some because they were just pushed to become one. But how can one say that a DJ is an excellent one? Only the people will know. How to be a better DJ?
Andrei L Felix
July 26, 2010
Do you want to be a DJ but do not know how? Do you want to learn to be a DJ but you do not have the money to spend for a formal school? DO you want to be a DJ but you do not have time for it? If you want to be a DJ you have to make it happen.
Andrei L Felix
July 26, 2010
Are you fond of partying? Are you fond of music? Are you fond of mixing and remixing music? If you do, then you can learn to be a DJ. Although you may say that being a DJ does not need schooling but if you want to be the best you have to learn the basics, techniques and secrets that only DJs can understand.
Joseph Raglione
July 25, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, if this were a Poker Game, I would bet that corporate money and power won't beat Mother Nature any better than they beat the sweeping Wall Street reforms President Obama just signed into existence. Mother Nature's global warming card is hidden but it does e...
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
A compelling drama that explores the different meanings of being a parent through the gritty, realistic lives of the struggling, blue-collar Porter's, and the privileged Campbell family.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
The movie centers around different members of a family, their tangled love lives and their attempts to try to solve their problems.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
The film follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father's epic stories of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to save all of owlkind from the evil Pure Ones.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Michael Douglas and Shia LaBeouf star in Oliver Stone´s "Wall Street 2." Douglas is back in his Oscar®-winning role as Gordon Gekko, whose iconic "Greed is good" mantra and daring corporate raids made him a rock star of financial titans.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
No matter how old you are, you never get over high school. Successful PR pro Marni (Kristen Bell) heads home for her older brother's (Jimmy Wolk) wedding and discovers that he's marrying her high school arch nemesis (Odette Yustman), who's conveniently forgotten all the rotten things she did so many years ago.
Joseph Raglione
July 25, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, I always believed I was not a religious person. For me the word God represents the 'Eternal Energy of the Universe' which our world Science community measures using scientific instruments. Today, I am finally realizing that I have spent all of my adult life...
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds), truck driver and family man, wakes up buried alive in an old wooden coffin. Not knowing who might have put him there or why, his only chance to escape from this nightmare is a mysterious cell phone.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
A 1950s-era tale, focusing on the obscenity trial launched to censor Allen Ginsberg's groundbreaking book-length poem.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
In this New York City-set comedy-drama, 16-year-old Craig (Keir Gilchrist), stressed out from the demands of being a teenager, checks himself into a mental health clinic. There he learns that the youth ward is closed – and finds himself stuck in the adult ward.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Director Ngawang Choephel, traveled to Tibet in 1995 to make a documentary about Tibetan folk music threatened by the Chinese occupation.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
"Waiting for Superman" examines the crisis of public education in the United States through multiple interlocking stories—from a handful of students and their families whose futures hang in the balance, to the educators and reformers trying to find real and lasting solutions within a dysfunctional system.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
A look at the inner world of modeling.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Terkel is a miserable, unhappy sixth grader who is constantly picked on by two merciless bullies. One day Terkel finds a way to be cool, sadly it involves making fun of his best friends´ sister and his girlfriend, what is a sixth grader to do?
Joseph Raglione
July 25, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, apparently the Senate Republicans are winning! Of course these particular Republican Senators don't represent the average Republican on the street, who enjoys drinking pure water from a Plastic Bottle and breathing clean Air from an Air Conditioner. The gov...
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Nine Nation Animation presents a selection of recent award-winning animated short films from the world´s most renowned festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Annecy, Clermont-Ferrand and others.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
A drug dealer sells his soul to the devil to become the top drug dealer on the block.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
A stoner limo driver embarks on such missions as cooking and swimming lessons, and developls an unlikely relationship with another lovable loser.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
A kidnapping in a suburban neighborhood leads police on a manhunt that comes full circle.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
A supernatural thriller set inside of an office building. There are some people stuck in an elevator, and one of them is the devil.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Following the journey of a young New York photographer (Nev Schulman), as he begins an online relationship with a Michigan family, it soon veers into strange and suspenseful territory as he discovers that the family is not what it appears to be.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
June is living with her much adored Uncle Henry and domineering, abusive father Murry, when she meets a penniless illegal immigrant Juan Diego, whose love gives her the insight and courage to finally break free and live her own life.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
What makes for the ultimate road trip? Hitchhiking, truck stops, angry bears, prickly porcupines and a golfing goose with a duck caddy. Just ask Kate and Humphrey, two wolves who are trying to get home after being taken by park rangers and shipped halfway across the country.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) is an unrepentant criminal, the de facto leader of a group of ruthless bank robbers who pride themselves in stealing what they want and getting out clean.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Kathy (Carey Mulligan), Tommy (Andrew Garfield) and Ruth (Keira Knightley) spent their childhood at Hailsham, a seemingly idyllic English boarding school.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Mousse and Louis are young, beautiful, rich and in love. But drugs have invaded their lives. One day, they overdose and Louis dies. Mousse survives, but soon learns she's pregnant. Feeling lost, Mousse runs away to a house far from Paris. Several months later, Louis' brother joins her in her refuge.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
"Logan" is a story about two teenage brothers, Tyler and Logan. Logan, the younger of the two, has got his mind set on a seemingly impossible project which turns out to be much harder than he could ever imagine.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
In the Summer of 1965 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
A teenager looking to reunite his family through high school wrestling, which previously tore his family apart due to a tragedy.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Personal, honest, and real--diaries are a window into some of the most tumultuous moments in human history. This MTV-produced documentary uses actual diaries from teenagers who lived and died during the Holocaust as read by actors such as Joaquin Phoenix, Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy, and Kate Hudson.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
"Cracks" follows an elite group of boarding school girls who compete for the attention of their free-thinking and glamorous young teacher Miss G (Green). She encourages them to indulge their desires, flout the establishment and - suggesting a world of adventures in her own past - pursue a life of independence and travel.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, ALICE (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Set on the eve of a wedding celebration, seven close friends gather to watch two of their friends get married, but the maid of honor and the bride have had a long rivalry over the groom.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
He looked like just another day laborer from the streets, and the perfect fall guy for a crooked political assassination. But he turned out to be Machete (Danny Trejo), a legendary ex-federale with a deadly attitude and the skills to match.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Sam Rockwell plays a has-been coach who is given a shot at redemption when he's asked to run the local high school's girls basketball team. Emma Roberts is cast as a player he befriends, and Rob Corddry will play the school's principal.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
The story of a man who rescues a German shepherd and how the two become fast friends. Based on the novel by J.R. Ackerley.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
Something diabolical is taking place on the set of 'The Task', a new reality show in which players complete terrifying missions within the confines of an abandoned prison, hoping to win a hefty cash prize.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
A loner highway patrolman is inspired to search for his long-lost parents after meeting a sexy librarian.
Mariah Joseph
July 25, 2010
The film features never-before seen footage of Gould, photographs and excerpts from his private home recordings and diaries, plus personal memories from Gould's most intimate friends and lovers, some who have never spoken about him publicly before.
Author is a fan of Hollywood movies. He use to regularly write articles on how to watch movies online and from where one can watch movies online for free.
Dorothy Thompson
July 24, 2010
Join Maya Jax, author of ESCAPADES OF ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED ME, on virtual book tour in August '10.
Jacob Newton
July 24, 2010
If you are a fan of Dexter, one of the most loved TV show of America, then you must take a breathe of relief as from now onwards to download Dexter episodes is no more than any piece of cake.
All the way through this article, you will come to know how you can effortlessly get you much loved TV sh...
Jacob Newton
July 24, 2010
Download South Park TV Show - All About Stan, Kyle, Kenny And Eric
Stan March, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman and Kenny McCormick- these are the main characters of South Park which has made it an out of the ordinary TV show on American television. The show has become the most favorite TV show of a...
Frank A. Hilario
July 23, 2010
Revised 25 July 2010 at 0710 hoursMANILA - Having researched extensively & intensively in order to write a book about Charice in the last 11 months since September 2009, and being now in my final revision of the manuscript, I can now offer you several insights into this young girl´s life so far:...
Joseph Raglione
July 23, 2010
Greenpeace was founded on a prophecy from Canada´s First Nation peoples which reads: "There will come a time when the Earth grows sick and when it does a tribe will gather from all the cultures of the world who believe in deeds and not words. They will work to heal it...they will be known as the ´Warriors of the Rainbow."´ If we are to be successful in our fight against catastrophic climate change then perhaps we all need to become Rainbow Warriors.
Rose J Daly
July 23, 2010
When coloring your hair at home, have you spent extra money and time getting your color right? Well, you need not go through this ever again. With The Right Hair Color for You by Doris Moller, you will find that giving yourself a hair color that suits you is pretty easy!
Rose J Daly
July 23, 2010
Women who have a lot of fashion sense but are budget-conscious will find hair coloring at home more appealing and practical than taking an expensive visit to the beauty salon. It´s a good thing that a lot of commercial hair dyes are sold everywhere. However, before you rush out to the malls to purchase hair dye products, you should have at least a basic knowledge on how to color your own hair.
Rose J Daly
July 23, 2010
Getting your hair colored by a pro can be uncomfortable, time-consuming, and expensive. The good news is that with the right tools, applying hair color is something you can do at home. Here, now, is how to apply hair color at home.
Rose J Daly
July 23, 2010
Tattoo marks are designs that are created by multiple small puncture wounds made through the skin through needles or similar penetrating tools dipped in a dye. For many people, tattoos are marks of machismo. In other cultures, tattoos mark people as part of specific social, political, or religious groups. In modern times, tattoos are an expression of freedom, a form of self expression, or even a fashion statement.
Rose J Daly
July 23, 2010
Tattooing is a widely practiced method of body decoration in which markings such as signs, symbols, and letters are applied to the body by puncturing the skin´s outer layer and inserting color into it. Tattooing is common among certain tribal groups in Taiwan, the Philippines, Borneo, Africa, North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand, and Micronesia. It was also widespread among Polynesian peoples. Polynesian tattoos are an ancient art that has been receiving a lot of attention in modern times. Look around you, and you will notice people wearing Polynesian arm tattoos as a fashion statement or form of self-expression.
Rose J Daly
July 23, 2010
Throughout recorded history, tribal tattoos had various purposes but were mainly a means of identifying members of a particular group or clan. This enabled you to easily identify one another, or recognize distant relatives. Therefore, a tribal tattoo is a tattoo that actually designated what tribe you were in, or your status in that tribe. Most tribal tattoos such as tribal tattoos for shoulders are solid black in design, but some artists will through in various shades and colors to break up the design.
What if you get the opportunity to download movies of any genre to watch at the comfort of your home and family. Yes, you can get the privilege to get movie downloads without loosing too much weight of your pockets.
Christina Hamlett
July 21, 2010
A synopsis and excerpt of a new stage play, "A Bel Air Lawyer in King Henry's Court".
Leslie J Waler
July 22, 2010
Communicating plays a very significant role in our everyday existence. When you communicate with other people by talking you are able to convey what´s on your mind. This is also a tool for others to understand you better. However simple conversing isn´t just enough you have to make yourself clear and audible. But what if you have speech disorder like stuttering? Well, there´s nothing to worry about, it can be cured. One way of eliminating stuttering is by involving yourself in speech therapy for stuttering.
Joseph Raglione
July 22, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, GreenPeace will be studying the effects of the Oil Spill on the wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico. Stay tuned for an honest assessment of the damage created by the B.P. Oil Spill...>
Greenpeace Blog: Making Waves
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Joseph Raglione
July 22, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, sweet Annie Leonard and her friends are back with the "Story of Cosmetics," An exposé of dangerous chemicals sold to us on a daily basis...>
Dear Joseph,
This morning, just hours after we released our new film, The Story of Cosmetics, three members o...
Joseph Raglione
July 22, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, Vice President Joe Biden has Wall Street Reform details you will find interesting and useful in your daily business lives. Everything from credit card reform to Bank Mortgage lending regulations to consumer protections, are covered...>
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Joseph Raglione
July 22, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, the following letter has a generic 'Joseph" at the top, and that 'Joseph' represents all of you! It is a big Thank You letter from the President and also a call for economic help for his Democratic Party. As you all understand by now, President Barack Obama...
Macedonia since the days when Macedonians could be said to exist has been inhabited by Greeks. Indeed the ancient Macedonians were instrumental through their campaigns in ushering the Hellenistic age and shaping a universal kind of Hellenism that has endured to the present time.
Joseph Raglione
July 21, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, think what it will mean when your city streets no longer smell polluted from Carbon Monoxide. Think how many children and elderly people now suffering from respiration problems will breath easier. You can also remember all the Cancer that is created by toxi...
Life is never a bed of roses nor a bed of thorns. Life is a whip dangling forward and backwards between roses (success) and thorns (failure).
The fall of a man is not the end of his life.