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I am a freelance writer and photographer out of Colorado. I can write intelligently on just about any subject, but my interests lie with history and subjects of historical significance. What I don't know, I search on the web. Keep your eye on me. People are

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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Charlie Bartlett: 1 of 7
If you have not figured it out yet, I pretty much choose the movie I am going to view each week sometime that day or the day before. I look for the newest movie showing in the time slot available to me. So far, it has worked pretty well. Almost every movie I have viewed the past few weeks turned out to be number one at the bo... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Ruins: 1 of 6
After seeing a string of "PG-13" movies, I was in the mood for something just a bit more shocking and a bit more adult. This movie appealed to me because of its "R" rating and its story of exploring ancient jungle ruins; something I would like to do. The trailer looked creepy enough, so I bought a ticket and went inside. The ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is eighteen too young to vote?: 18 of 102
No, eighteen is not too young to vote. This government decided that age of eighteen is the onset of adulthood, and one of the responsibilities of adulthood is the vote. At the age of eighteen, a person becomes a full citizen. He becomes responsible for all his debts, all his actions, and providing for his own well-being. He i... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Health risks that you might not know about: 4 of 22
Joe was a construction worker. He worked construction for years and never suffered a serious injury or illness, until that day. After years of banged thumbs, skinned knees and scraped elbows, he never suspected that nail he stepped on was much to worry about. He was wrong. With the force of a load of bricks falling from a sec... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy How rising gas prices have affected your daily life: 18 of 92
If you have arrived at the point in your life where you think rising gas prices have affected your daily existence, I have news for you; hang on to your seat! This roller coaster is just heading up that first hill and the ride has barely begun. Yet, in much the same way that amusement park patrons either fear or anticipate th... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy The benefits of cars that don't use fuel: 1 of 5
If you are speaking of a car as an "automobile", then you have to say all cars use fuel. It doesn't matter if you peddle, push or use electricity, you are still using a type of fuel. If, however, you want to decrease the country's reliance on oil and gas while minimizing your carbon footprint, a good option may just be the el... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History The colonists' effect on the Native American population: 5 of 23
Through the Eyes of the ShawneeIt is difficult to describe the colonists' effect on Native American populations since there were many groups already living in America, not all reacted exactly the same way, and the tribal groups were not always friendly with each other. Ultimately, the fact that there were so many group divisi... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Commentary: Nicole Richie and her 82 minutes in jail: 7 of 32
The official word is that Nicole Richie was released due to overcrowded conditions at the jailhouse. Why wouldn't anyone believe that? There are overcrowded conditions in jails all over the country. It could happen to anyone. Are you trying to say that the power of wealth, influence and celebrity is stronger than the Supreme ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Who are the better drivers: Men or women?: 3 of 13
I am writing to the "men" side of the argument simply because I had to choose one or the other. The truth is that a variable such as a person's sex has very little to do with whether or not he or she will be a good driver.When determining whether or not a person will be a good driver, it is easier to examine how that person a... More..
Arts & Humanities > English Language Speaking English: How to speak English well: 10 of 42
Speaking is to English as dressing is to clothes. Why keep the good stuff in the closet and only let people see what you use to mow the yard? You will always look better, feel better, and give a better impression of yourself if you wear your best and keep it neat, clean and presentable. Even if all you have is what you would ... More..