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I grew up in Portland, Oregon, attended Portland Community College to study graphic design and I have worked as a freelance graphic designer. I enjoy blogging and podcasting and I love searching for new, interesting music for my web radio shows.

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Autos > Auto Repair (Other) Are cars these days built to break: 1 of 7
Many years ago it seemed that once you bought a car, if you maintained it properly you could get many years of service from it. It didn't matter if you had an American car or an import. Most cars before 1980 were far more durable than their pretty looking modern counterparts being made today. It's no wonder why some people k... More..
Travel > Spain Travel destinations: Toledo, Spain: 1 of 7
Toledo is a very old city that has absorbed the cultures of great civilizations. 700 years ago when Toledo reached its golden age the city was truly a melting pot. The beautiful architecture of the city - castles, gates, bridges, churches and winding, narrow streets through the old city shows its rich heritage to those who w... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Where mathematics and art meet: Pattern recognition: 1 of 7
The design in the universe is abundantly evident. Whether we are talking about the spirals of galaxies or the spirals we find in plants there is a pattern in most things that is recognizable and fascinating. These patterns are mathematical. They have captured the imaginations of scientists, artists, and philosophers througho... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Is the General Lee, the car from the Dukes of Hazzard a symbol of racism?: 1 of 7
I suppose that in our age of political correctness the short answer would be yes. But does it really symbolize something sinister or evil? Or was it just a car that belonged to two harmless but mischievous, whiskey runnin', down home southern boys who meant nobody no harm? It was a TV show that traded in stereotypes of south... More..
Entertainment > Music Business High fines for illegally sharing 24 songs: Does the punishment fit the crime?: 1 of 7
It's already been established that sharing copyrighted content is illegal. No reasonable person is going to dispute that, even if they feel that there are ethical or moral reasons for breaking the law. But fining someone over $200,000.00 for sharing a few songs? It seems that the government has allowed the music industry to ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils Why buy programs when you can get them for free: 1 of 7
The variety of Open Source software on the market today has given us more power and freedom to do whatever we want without emptying the wallet. If you want to blog and even make money doing it there's free software for that, if you want to produce a podcast and host it there's free software for that. Need to write a manuscri... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers The reason so many people dislike AOL: 1 of 6
There was once a time when AOL was fun and exciting to use. You could find their installation discs everywhere and the company made it very easy to get online. For those of us that weren't internet savvy back in the mid 90's, AOL gave us the chance to surf the internet, connect with other people online and discover a whole n... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Everyday wisdom and how the Bible relates to our daily lives: 5 of 28
Many people see the Bible as just some dusty old book, outdated and quaint. Some even regard it as hate speech. But is this fair? The Bible is the best selling book in the world, has survived many attempts throughout history to destroy it and many of the principles in it have served as the foundation for western civilization... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: There Will Be Blood: 5 of 28
This was one of the best movies that I've seen in a while and especially in 2007. 2007 was a pretty good year in fact. Directed by P.T. Anderson, who directed Magnolia, it was a mesmerizing film of parched, beautiful and desolate landscapes and character studies of dark, soulless people that inhabit them. Daniel Plainview is... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods What is your favorite ethnic style of food and why?: 7 of 37
I enjoy many different kinds of foods. I love Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Vietnamese, Caribbean, Soul, Pacific Northwest, you name it I've either tasted it or cooked it. For years my favorite was Italian food. But lately that's been changing. As I've become older I'm finding it delightful and fulfilling in many ways to... More..