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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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Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Marketing your podcast: 1 of 4
Being the host of two podcasts of my own I can say that marketing your podcast is more simple than you might imagine. It takes effort and time but it isn't hard and every bit of effort you spend marketing can reap rewards in the long run, especially if you intend to monetize your podcast. The first thing to do is get a websi... More..
Computers & Technology > Home Theater Common home theater mistakes: 1 of 4
I'm not an expert when it comes to home theaters but I do know what not to do, especially if you are new to this. Like purchasing a car, purchasing a home theater can be tricky. It's very easy to get carried away and allow a salesperson to pressure you into buying something you don't really need. One of the most common mista... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Do today's films go too far with their content?: 1 of 4
It used to be that the films of the late twenties and early thirties were full of violence, drug use, sex and mischief; things many people unaware of the history of film wouldn't believe. They were shocking even for today. Until the industry cleaned them up later. After the clean up, the old movies had to use great dialogue,... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Roasted red pepper soup: 1 of 4
Roasted Red Pepper Soup This recipe can be changed to create a roasted red pepper sauce for pasta as well and in fact, without the addition of chicken stock this recipe actually is taken from my Salsa Rossa recipe for pasta and meatballs. 12 whole red bell peppers Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating, plus 2 tablespoons, plus... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Talking to your teens about sex and STDs: 6 of 23
A few weeks ago a study came out that revealed the 25% of white and Hispanic girls from the ages of 14 - 19 have one or more STDs. The study was produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This same study revealed that 50% of black teenage girls either have one or more STDs. ONE OR MORE! This was the first st... More..
Health & Fitness > Contraception Is the new contraceptive pill that stops menstruation healthy for women?: 5 of 18
We've had drugs produced by pharmaceutical companies and supported by the medical establishment that purportedly "help" women with their periods before. Drugs like Seasonale and others. Now we have Lybrel. A new series of birth control pills have come out on the market that will get rid of our periods completely. There have ... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Seafood and wine combinations: 11 of 39
Codfish cakes and a glass of Reisling makes a delightful meal. Cod has a strong taste and the fat from the ranch dressing and the oil in the cakes along with the cod fish makes for bold flavors and a bit of richness. These flavors, I've found work really well with the fresh, acidic taste of a young, crisp Riesling. The Riesl... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How to make iced coffee: 6 of 21
It took me a little while to figure out that I didn't need to run to Starbucks just to get decent iced coffee - I can make my own at home and it tastes just as good. This recipe uses instant coffee but you can use freshly ground coffee, espresso or the drip method if you wish to make your coffee how you like it. I use a bit ... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Confessions of a beer drinker: 2 of 7
For the longest time I didn't much care for beer. I didn't like the taste. Now granted, I grew up around philistines that only liked Bud Light or Miller Lite (whatever they call it), both which taste like watered down urine. That might have had something to do with my attitude towards beer for so many years. I will say this:... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Why the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) may not be a good idea: 2 of 7
Often when we think of the search of Extra Terrestrial Intelligence we think and speak in awed, golden tones of how wondrous it would be to meet an alien civilization; to understand their culture(s), their language(s), architecture, art, music, their history, their philosophies and religions. Think: Jodie Foster's character ... More..