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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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Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Is body type heriditary no matter how much exercise one endures: 1 of 2
You can't escape your shape! You can modify it to a degree, you can alter it, but you can't change your individual body type. A person's body type, that unique combination and distribution of fat, muscle, and bone, is set in stone at birth. It's all programmed within your DNA as to how you are going to develop. Are you going... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Why Ali fans didn't think he could beat George Forman: 1 of 2
Prior to Muhammad Ali's fight against George Foreman, many Ali fans - and boxing experts - were fearful of Ali being severely injured by the powerful fists of George Foreman. And there fears seemed to be well-placed. After returning to the boxing ring in 1970 after a forced three-year layoff, Muhammad Ali was not the same fi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Biography: John Gotti, Mafia boss: 1 of 1
John Gotti, the high-profile boss of New York City's Gambino crime family, nicknamed the "Teflon Don" based on his numerous courtroom acquittals, came very close to being the "Dead Don" on a spring day in April of 1986 when he narrowly avoided being murdered on a Brooklyn, New York, street at the hands of rival gangsters. Go... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons John Gotti: Life in prison: 1 of 1
John Gotti, the superstar mafia prince who reveled in the spotlight and strutted through New York's Little Italy in his two-thousand-dollar Brioni suits, spent the last decade of his life housed in one of the most restrictive and inhumane prisons in America: Marion Federal Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois. Built in the early... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Los Angeles, California: Why it's the smog capital of the world and why they have hope of change: 1 of 1
With well over 3 million residents, Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States, only New York City is larger. With towering skyscrapers and picturesque mountains looming in the background, downtown Los Angeles makes for a good photo opportunity. On a clear day, that is. Unfortunately, the air quality in Los ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life The power of positive thinking and attitude: 40 of 76
Our thoughts determine who we are as individuals. From the time that we get up in the morning until the time that our heads hit the pillow at night, our thoughts are guiding us and determining our track through life. As human beings, our successes and failures are largely determined by our ongoing thoughts, not only about ou... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Why is boxing becoming so unpopular: 8 of 14
I think boxing itself has done more to injure its popularity than anything else. Many people will say how the sport of MMA(Mixed Martial Arts) has muscled in and stolen boxing's thunder, and how boxing will be left virtually without a fan base in the not-so distant future. But I have to disagree. Boxing has been around forev... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Dealing with social anxiety disorder: 11 of 19
As an individual who has been struggling with social anxiety disorder since my late teens, I can attest to the negative impact that this disorder can have on the life of a sufferer. Social anxiety disorder, loosely defined as a persistent and irrational fear of being ridiculed, scrutinized and/or embarrassed in social situat... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Is it better to have a large or small group of friends?: 20 of 33
Overall, I would have to say that it's probably more of an advantage to have a large group or circle of friends as opposed to smaller. However, I think the most important thing to consider when analyzing friendship of any kind is quality. It's better to have one quality friend than ten friends who are just friends in name. A... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication Zoloft: Questioning effectiveness: 2 of 3
As a long time depression sufferer, who has tried a number of different anti-depressant medications, I can wholeheartedly attest to the effectiveness of the drug Zoloft. While results can vary greatly from person to person, my experiences while taking this medication have been extremely positive. I was amazed at how quickly ... More..