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I'm a 43 year old male. Lived up and down the east coast of the US-from the most southernly to the most northernly. From this I have been able to experience a wide spectrum of our nation's persona.

Also, I served 18 years in the military, and met many interesting

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Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals A guide to soccer fitness: 1 of 13
To be successful in the sport of soccer-the athletes should attain their optimal levels of endurance, speed, quickness, agility, and explosion. This provides the foundation for the athlete to build on while honing his or her skills.Historically, the routine for preparing the athlete for the season concentrated solely on dista... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should the Electoral College be abolished?: 3 of 23
The Electoral College is necessary in providing a voice to all citizens of the United States. Its intended purpose is to prevent a state with a sizeable population from holding sway over states with lesser populations. Thus preventing what might be advantageous to a particular state from influencing a national agenda or impos... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Major causes of terrorism in the world today: 2 of 15
One MAJOR misconception the "left" holds regarding terrorism today; the Jihadists organizations formed as a reaction to U.S. policies in the Middle East. Similarly, Osama bin Laden targeted America, because of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia.This blind assertion, that the "Jihadists" or terrorists, represent the oppressed Muslims... More..
Health & Fitness > Digestive Diseases Explaining Crohn's disease: 1 of 7
"A life-long affliction-not a death sentence." My doctor's words when informing me I had Crohn's Disease. Although for the first year following my diagnosis, I found those words hard to believe.After struggling seven to eight weeks with severe symptoms including diarrhea and a high fever, my family physician was still at a lo... More..
Education > Distance Learning Interacting with other students as a distance learner: 2 of 10
Interacting with other students in the distant learning process can provide for provocative exchanges. I am a veteran of many courses conducted online-and through several learning institutions. While some may view this practice as a hindrance in communication amongst students, I found it refreshing.There were subtle differenc... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The history and ethics of affirmative action: 4 of 18
"Mend it, don't end it." President Bill ClintonWise words from the President. The quote was in reference to Affirmative Action. The need seen by many but propositioned by President Kennedy in the early 1960s. The intended plan of action for this Act was limited to African-Americans. This was to "right" the wrongs of the past,... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: War in Iraq: 8 of 34
War by its very nature is tragic. Yet in some instances it is necessary. Not a necessary evil, but necessary.The war in Iraq has left many men and women broken, in both body and mind. However, if you ask them, if they felt it was worth it, a vast majority of them would reply in the affirmative. They've been there, they've see... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights The case for women in the military: 2 of 7
Women in the military...The phrase conjures up images of an overburdened female soldier-to me anyway. Observations throughout my 18 year career in the military illustrate a picture as such.Fortunately, it also has afforded me see the picture's negative-that is, the other side of this phrase. Since my induction to the armed fo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) The challenges of interpreting body language messages across cultures: 4 of 11
"When in Rome do as the Romans do."Thus was the advice given to St. Augustine by St. Ambrose regarding his journey to Rome, circa 390. Each culture seems to have their own variation of this wise proverb. It is advice intended for the listener to heed when traveling to foreign cultures-follow local customs and courtesies allo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values The impact of immigration on the earnings of natives: 8 of 21
"A Smaller Blue Collar"Thirteen million. That's the number of illegal immigrants in the United States, by several estimates. Certain agencies claim up to 20 million are here unlawfully. These figures represent approximately 1 out of 20 workers currently in the US.A large percentage of these jobs are held in the agricultural ... More..