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I am a thirty-three year old guy living in Southern California. After a series of hard knocks and rough spots in life, I'm delving into the world of writing with the hopes of launching a writing career. I'm also planning on finishing my college degree starting

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Relationships & Family > Family Life Is blood thicker than water?: 6 of 75
Is blood thicker than water? From a molecular standpoint it is, but in practice I have come across some pretty thick water. Blood, in this came family, is a wonderful thing. Families should be about love, respect, and caring for one another. However, that is not always the case. And from my limited perspective, some of the be... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Is racism taught or learned?: 8 of 55
I think racism is both taught and learned. To me, racism or a racist attitude is something that develops over time and is influenced by a person's upbringing and environment. A child isn't born hating a certain skin color or being slanted in their view towards a certain type of a person; those things take time to develop. So,... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How to gain muscle fast: 1 of 5
Gaining muscle is not that difficult to do, and gaining it fast is not much harder. It all boils down to a very simple equation: high intensity weight training combined with enough calories to feed muscle growth! In a nutshell, that is how muscle is built. There is nothing complicated and/or mysterious about it. If you train ... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Car rentals: Tips for selecting a vehicle: 1 of 4
As a guy who does an obscene amount of driving over the course of an average month, I put a lot of wear and tear on my vehicle. As a result, whenever I have to have my car repaired or serviced, I will rent a vehicle for the duration of time that my car is out of commission. This happens frequently. My job(s) require me to hav... More..
Travel > Hotel Reviews Ski resort reviews: Big Bear Mountain, Big Bear Lake, California: 1 of 4
Nestled nearly 7,000-feet high in the lush San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, approximately 35 miles east of downtown San Bernardino, California, surrounded by towering mountain peaks and crystal blue skies, lies the largest and most popular fresh water lake in Southern California: Big Bear Lake. A popular "geta... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How chronic pain can lead to depression: 9 of 34
I am a thirty-three year-old male who has been dealing with chronic pain issues for over four years now. I know firsthand how long-standing chronic pain issues can adversely affect a person's quality of life and overall level of happiness. Chronic pain takes a huge toll on a person's ability to enjoy life, and it impedes a pe... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Diet and its consequences: 2 of 6
Diets are very hard to follow for any length of time. The reason for this is because dieting goes against the very basic human desire to maximize pleasure and satisfaction. It's normal for a human being to want to eat good food, and it's normal for a human being to want to eat until they are satisfied. And diets oppose those ... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Why does air temperature decrease with increasing altitude?: 1 of 3
Most people are familiar with the fact that generally speaking, air temperature tends to decrease with increasing elevation. When a trip to the mountains is planned, many people will bring along some extra warm clothing just in case the temperature is too cold. But what accounts for this temperature drop? Asked to give specif... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Barry Bonds be allowed into the Hall of Fame?: 17 of 36
If it is proven that Barry Bonds used performance-enhancing substances during the course of his professional baseball career, I do not believe that Bonds should be allowed into the Hall of Fame. For me the decision is an easy one. Cheaters should not be rewarded for cheating. By using steroids and other performance enhancing ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Boxing: Which fighter has the best jab?: 3 of 6
The left jab. The most basic punch in the arsenal of a professional boxer. The punch that sets up the other, more flashy punches in boxing: right cross, left hook, and uppercut. It's a simple and straightforward punch, and it doesn't elicit the "ooh's" and "ahh's" when it lands as do the punches in boxing, but a good left jab... More..