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I am a former lawyer, amateur astronomer, competitive slow pitch softball player and aspiring novelist. I practiced law in the state of Texas for roughly about twelve years specializing in personal injury, criminal defense and bankruptcy. I was board certified

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Jobs & Careers > Business & Professional Jobs Law school: What it is like and how to succeed: 1 of 4
If you are about to graduate college and are considering attending law school this article is intended for you. This article is about what life is going to be like when you arrive in law school and what it will take to graduate and succeed in law school.First of all let me say this. If you are considering a distance learning ... More..
Autos > Selling Cars Criteria for establishing a selling price on your used car: 5 of 19
Whether you intend to buy or to sell a used car establishing a fair market price for it is essential. Information is the key. Prices for used cars are controlled by the basic market forces that control prices on other goods and services. Supply and demand are important to success in selling your vehicle. Ignore them and you m... More..
Education > College Life Assessing the alcohol and drug culture at American colleges and universities: 4 of 15
Part of the lure of college is getting away from the control of the parents. With freedom comes choices. Choices that students never had before. Some students are determined to experience new things. Drugs, naturally, become one of those new experiences for some.Alcohol has always been present in college. Changing the minimum... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 62 of 214
The mess in Iraq is a colossal blunder brought upon us by the single minded determination by the Bush administration to bring us to war and depose Saddam Hussein. While I certainly agree that Hussein was a despicable tyrant I do not agree that the effort was in any way necessary or even worthwhile for the following reasons:Fi... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 300: 31 of 94
The movie "300" is basically another retelling of the legendary Battle of Thermopalae from Greek history. The city states of Athens and Sparta were constantly bickering and fighting amongst themselves until an impending invasion from a massive Persian army forces them to cooperate and fight against the invaders together. Spar... More..
Education > College Life Where college students like to do homework and what this reveals about their personalities: 3 of 9
Where a student chooses to study says a lot about the motivation to learn. Are they choosing to study somewhere where they can be seen studying or are they choosing the location because it is more conducive to learning? The choice matters.When I was in college, back in the mid 1980s, I quickly observed that the place most pop... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Online gaming guilds: How to recruit like-minded players into your guild: 2 of 6
Forming and joining guilds in online RPG type games requires a little thought and preparation. Making a guild for the wrong reasons or in the wrong manner can result in a major meltdown of the guild when members begin to realize that your guild's goals and their goals are not one in the same.Your first major consideration sho... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) Tips for dominating your fantasy basketball league: 2 of 6
Like most other fantasy sports leagues Basketball leagues tend to come in many varieties. There are NBA and College versions of the game as well as many versions with different scoring rules.The number one tip in any fantasy league is to know your rules. Know how the scoring system works and what the criteria is for making th... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Extended car warranties: Why you should avoid them: 2 of 6
Extended warranties are a rip off for virtually any consumer item including for vehicles. Did you ever wonder why salesmen at places like car dealerships, tv stores and other places push so hard for you to buy the extended warranty? Did you ever wonder why some of the salesmen go over the top and sometimes even push so hard t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Online gaming guilds: What to do when your guild members aren't getting along: 2 of 6
Arguments within a guild can be seriously counter-productive. This is especially true if it is allowed to continue for long. Fights can escalate to the point where other guild members feel compelled to choose sides. At some point the result will be a major breakup or division from your guild.The best solution is to try to wor... More..