Articles written by Thomas Lord

Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Is the "king" really still alive?: 3 of 10

Is Elvis still alive? No, he died in Memphis from an overdose of drugs and peanut butter and banana sandwiches, as everyone knows. But oh, what a story... The stars were truly aligned for the truck driver with the big voice from Tupelo back in 1953. Who better to kick off the rock and roll revolution than the swivel-hipped, ...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to get fit without spending money on equipment: 5 of 6

When I saw this article, I couldn't resist throwing my two cents in on the subject, because I agree that it doesn't take a nickel to get fit. When I see the cheap junk that's being sold by "experts" on infomercials, I just want to scream at the screen, "Don't do it! Don't waste your money!". Fitness for me is a lifestyle. It...
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Working in Juvenile Correction: Not as easy as one would think: 4 of 4

I too have worked in corrections, both adult and juvenile, for a total of twelve years. I got my start in the California Department of Corrections, the mother of all state prison systems, then moved to a large county jail system in San Jose. I've also "done time" in two county jails in Minnesota. The differences between stat...