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Friendship
With timid toe and sideways glance, I test the waters for safety, For it would not do to quickly advance, That is far too hasty; No, I shall move slowly, And not open myself too fast, Let them take time to get to know me, So the friendship will last; It's not that I wish to......Read More

Posted on: 2007-12-01 21:25:08 | Rating:

| Views: 69 | Comments: 0 | Tags: friendship trust

Hiroshima
I was watching a documentary about the use of a nuclear weapon against Hiroshima and it got me thinking on the topic as I have several times previously. Why was a nuclear weapon used by the USA? Was it justified? Was it a war crime? My initial reaction to the USA's use......Read More

Posted on: 2007-12-01 21:55:05 | Rating:

| Views: 93 | Comments: 1 | Tags: Hiroshima war crimes crimes against humanity nuclear weapons

Lies
Lies, lies, lies, Lies should not astound, In this world they abound, Indeed make it go round; Lies spill from lover's lips, Lies flow from accountants' fingertips, Even electronically transmit; They are tools versatile, Can be strong or mild, Create convenient profit or......Read More

Posted on: 2007-12-01 22:07:55 | Rating:

| Views: 71 | Comments: 0 | Tags: lies dishonesty deception

Being Yourself
Ever noticed that people often say "Be yourself"? It sounds like good advice and it also sounds simple. I mean, really, how can you be anything other than yourself? However, if you really stop and think about it that is extremely difficult advice to follow and it often......Read More

Posted on: 2007-12-03 20:29:13 | Rating:

| Views: 89 | Comments: 1 | Tags: being yourself identity peer pressure

Outcast
Cruel laughter echoes from around a dark corner, And down through the corridors of my mind, Pursuing my spirit into the depths; A smirking apparition watches silently, Looking down from secure heights, Amused at my mortal and lowly struggle; Familiar strangers huddle and......Read More

Posted on: 2007-12-04 03:25:05 | Rating:

| Views: 95 | Comments: 2 | Tags: outcast isolation loneliness depression

Private Security in British Columbia
AN ESSAY ON PRIVATE SECURITY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 1. Introduction This is an essay describing the private security industry in Canada and, more specifically, in the province of British Columbia. Having worked as a security guard full time for 2 years and, as I currently still do......Read More

Posted on: 2007-12-14 06:51:32 | Rating:

| Views: 563 | Comments: 0 | Tags: private security security security guard

Some Words of Wisdom
Here are some words of wisdom I've come across over the years. Some of them I've thought up myself. Others I've heard from others and some of them are a mix of both. And, no, just for the record, these are not to be taken as serious advice. Some of them are a little bit......Read More

Posted on: 2007-12-24 04:23:10 | Rating:

| Views: 113 | Comments: 1 | Tags: quotes wisdom humour joke

Fun Things To Do As A Security Guard
Anyone who has worked as a security guard knows that there are times when you need to find things to do to amuse yourself. Here are some suggestions. Just don't blame me if you get fired and/or sued afterwards. 1. Watch people with a stern look on your face. It will make......Read More

Posted on: 2007-12-25 04:04:21 | Rating:

| Views: 116 | Comments: 0 | Tags: security guard joke humour

Illegal Drugs
I wanted to put down some of my thoughts on illegal drug use and substance abuse in general. Addiction to, and abuse of, substances is a major problem that causes great harm to individuals and to society as a whole but it's interesting how society's views on, and approaches to dealing......Read More