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According to an article i the Dallas Morning News this AM, Ray Bradbury has broken his vow to never allow one of his books to be 'published' in electronic media. Per the article, "Farenheit 451" will be releaed in e-book format some time early next year. Bradbury, who is 91, has repeatedly expressed his love of physical books, and his disdain for electronic media and the Intenet.

This appeared in Sarah Palin's "America by Heart." I think it is especially appropriate today. It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. .It is the veteran, not he politician, who has given...

I am preparing a list for my children and grandchildren of the _____ (to be filled in) non-fiction books everyone should read. To date, I have only four, all of which I have read. In alphabetical order by author: Charles Darwin, "On the Origin of Species by Natuarla Selectin." Noccolo Machiavelli, "The Prince." Sun-Tzu, "The Art of War." H. G. Wells, "The Outline of History (1939 edition). For the record, I am a 70+ year old retired attorney, who has always been a voarcious reader. Criticism and suggestions are welcome.

I am having a problem with some software; specicifally Family Tree Maker (2008 edition). When I open the program, the lines tend to overlap one another, making data entry difficult. I have tried everything my limited computer skills can come up with, including compatiblity (I have Windows 7), but no luck. As I bought this from an aftermarket source, I am not registered, and cannot ask the publisher for help. Any ideas on how I can fix this. I have a new (2011) e-machine computer, and an Envision Model G218a1 monitor. Any help will be appreciated.

Just read the June, 2011 issue to Consumer Reports magazine. Emphasis on Security; home, personal, computer. Did not realize how easy it can be for someone to get your credit/debit card number. Hell, I may never leave the house again.

Who is a natural born citizen?