The American Empire

Reality.

Ominous trends

Without substantial change in our criminal justice system we have the same chance of survival as the Roman Empire

Does My Dog Need Clothing to Stay Warm?

Have you ever wondered about the necessity of canine clothing?

Letter to my Baby Girl

Although recent tragedies make me want to hold her close to me, she's almost ready to start her own journey.

How much harm can one little crematory possibly cause?

Is there really mercury vapor in crematory emissions? YES - from dental amalgam fillings. EPA currently does not regulate these emissions.

Zoning Laws: Do They Really Matter?

Does zoning in Lilburn mean anything at all? A crematory is INCOMPATIBLE with residential and school properties, for a number of reasons. Not the least of which should be property values.

Crematory Public Nuisance is NOT Based on Opinion

Does a crematory which smokes, smells, and pollutes the air with toxins such as mercury and dioxins qualify as a nuisance? According to GA LAW and Lillburn Municipal Codes, it DOES!

Confession: I Have an Adult Baby!

Life's a gamble and I'm calling it's bluff!

Are they incompetent or deceptive?

Are you sick and tired of Politicians and their arrogance? Misleading and manipulating you? Treating you like a mushroom?

First Twenty Years

What I've learned during my first twenty years of marriage.

Look Good. Feel Good. Do Good.

Support your local artist & community this holiday season!

An Open Letter to Lilburn City Council

An Open Letter asking the council to shut down the crematory on the grounds that it is a nuisance.

How Often Does My Pet Need to See the Veterinarian?

Dr. Star Gregory explains how often your dog or cat needs a physical exam.

Charter School Advocate will Vote No

The Charter School Amendment contains weak legislation and does not address the current problems we have in charter schools in our state.

Hand-painted to Perfection

A modern twist to a bob and colour painting can make you feel brand new. Looking for a segue to growing your shorter bob out? Or looking for that modern yet classic colour?

Low-Cost Pet Surgery: Know What You Are Paying For

When searching for a veterinary hospital to perform a surgery on your pet, be informed about why the price is what it is. Don't make a decision solely on price.

Fit Tip - What's stopping you??

What's Stopping You....Fit Tip!

Texting to sell...

Texting to sell... inexpensive easy to use text message marketing. Uncomplicated online marketing.

Entitlement Reform For Elected Officials

David Staples, candidate for Public Service Commission, discusses entitlement reform for elected officials.

Local? Organic? Free Range?

Is anyone else confused by all the information out there about what we should eat?

A lesson in how the "power structure" works

Secret, known to many of the power people

One Mosquito Can Hurt My Cat?

Watch out for the dangers of feline heartworm disease.

Ethics Matter

David Staples, candidate for Public Service Commission District 5, talks about the need for a return to ethics in government and politics.

Why I Won't Be Teaching Reading To My Homeschoolers

I discovered that my girls do best at reading when they read what interests them. I had no idea that the ASCD promoted this as an effective method to teaching reading.

Are You Paying Attention?

David Staples is a graduate of Parkview High School and is currently running for the Public Service Commission, which is voted on statewide.

Silence Wins

I freaked my high school students out on Monday. I didn’t say one word the entire class period. Instead, I sat in silence writing down observations about them.

"Easy business basics" Logos, Just Do It and keep it basic!

Help with business logos. An easy and basic approach to getting it done.

Homeschooling Tip: Ask Your Kids What's Working

Kids are the best indicator of what's working, or not, in the homeschool classroom. They feel more responsible when they are asked their opinions and have some control over what they learn.

Not Keeping Up With The Homeschool Joneses

It is tempting to compare your homeschool journey with that of your friends or neighbors. We need to keep in mind that what works for one homeschooling family may not work for another.

Promote yourself... for Free!

You, your group, your business seen by hundreds maybe thousands.

“Easy Business Basics,” a New Blog with Basic How-To Tips to Make Your Business Successful!

More than any single gain, credibility is what you achieve.

Teaching The Scientific Method Using Free Resources

A few weeks ago I found some free resources for teaching the Scientific Method from the Step Into Science series (grades 3-6).

How to Deal With a Crisis

Don't you hate that sheepish feeling you get when the worst is over and it was nowhere near as bad as you made it out to be?

We're Back to (Home) School!

A mother of three shares her motivations for returning to the homeschooling option for her youngest two children.

Two Things Every Restaurant Needs

I can munch on the fries that were dropped on the floor and served to me anyway, as long as an eating establishment contains these two things.

Why Is My Internet So Slow?

The guys from Byte Ideas jump into the topic of slow Internet.

Windows 8? Save Money, Time and Headaches by Ditching Mircrosoft

Save money and headaches. Use what you have and use it efficiently.

Trippin Down the Reaper’s Road

Life is not always pretty, but the ugliness of it, is called truth and is shunned by the shiny, happy people of the world.

How Do You Perceive Your IT?

This is Jason and Joe from Byte Ideas and Solutions and we will be posting a blog on technology every Wednesday. Feel free to offer your comments below and come check us out at www.byteideasit.com

What Is It That Mormons Believe, Anyway?

As a Mormon living in Gwinnett County I get these questions all the time: