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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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Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) The best heavyweight boxers: 5 of 5
Rocky Marciano. There's a name that every hardcore boxing fan knows well. The Brockton Blockbuster. The only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated with a perfect 49-0 record. A record that has stood untouched for over fifty-years since Marciano decided to hang up the gloves. In most boxing experts' rankings of the all-ti... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Alcatraz Federal Prison: A brief history of "the rock"!: 3 of 3
Perched atop a bluff on lonely and desolate Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, the time-ravaged and gutted remnants of Alcatraz Prison, one of the most notorious and well-known prisons ever to operate in America, stands defiant. With its empty prison cells and silent prison corridors, Alcatraz, also known as "The Rock," i... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Biography: Iron Mike Tyson: 3 of 3
Although many in the boxing world mock and sneer at the circus sideshow that was Mike Tyson's boxing career over his last few years of activity, a period of time that saw Tyson lose unceremoniously to two low-level fighters, spend a few stints in prison, and be on the verge of bankruptcy despite earning mega-millions, the re... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Hip and leg pain in children: When to worry: 3 of 3
As a young adult male who is dealing with a chronic pain condition secondary to the long-term effects of a childhood hip disorder, I know the value of proper vigilance and a timely medical evaluation when it comes to dealing with a child who presents with persistent leg and/or hip pain. Many times children will experience ac... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Country music: Reflections and changes on presentation: 3 of 3
I have always been a die-hard country music fan. Ever since I was a child, country music has always been my music of choice. Although my musical interests vary - I also enjoy R&B, oldies, pop, e.t.c. - country music has been and always will be my favorite. However, I rarely listen to country music on the radio. I have been c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons ADX Florence or the "Alcatraz of the Rockies": A look at toughest US prison and the need for more like it: 2 of 2
The beautiful state of Colorado. Famous for its towering Rocky Mountains, lush, green forests, and crystal blue skies, Colorado is a state that is associated with extravagant scenery and unsurpassed beauty. Well-known for the mile high city of Denver, the second-highest mountain the Continental United States - Mt. Albert - a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles & Subcultures (Other) John Gotti: The dapper don: 2 of 2
As John Gotti was being led from the courtroom in June 1992 after being sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and racketeering, so ended one of the most publicised chapters in the annals of organized crime in New York. Not since the flamboyant days of Chicago's Al Capone had their been a gangster who so transfixed a publ... More..