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I grew up in Philadelphia, PA and I currently live in South Jersey. I received a BA degree in English/Film from the University of Delaware, I work as a Proofreader/Internal Auditor/Trainer for a company located in Marlton, NJ. I am also a certified professional

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should baseball players who have used steroids be considered for the Hall of Fame?: 1 of 18
In today's society money and power mean everything. Baseball players who have taken steroids to give themselves an advantage over others obviously conform to today's society. They seek fame and glory by becoming the best at all costs. When it comes right down to it, more home runs, more hits, more RBIs, and more stolen bases ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) What makes a sport a sport?: 3 of 19
When I hear the word "sport" I immediately think of an athletic activity. Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines the word "athlete" as "a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina." Any activity that requires "physical strength, agility, or stamin... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 2 Fast 2 Furious: 1 of 5
Rating: CThis sequel to The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious (The Fast and the Furious 2), brings Paul Walker back as the main character, Brian O'Conner, who is teamed up with Roman Pearce, played by male model/former MTV DJ/R&B Singer Tyrese Gibson. The plot is not very enticing as it entails Brian O'Connor, a police o... More..
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth The benefits of intramural sports: 3 of 13
Intramural sports provide the opportunity for individuals to stay fit while doing something they enjoy. For some people, going to the gym or simply going for a jog can be a hassle in their hectic and busy lives. By joining an intramural sport, for example, volleyball, two-hand touch or flag football, softball, golf, soccer, e... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Jennifer: 4 of 12
NAME: JenniferETYMOLOGY: Welsh Female: Fair one. Variant of Guinevere. In Arthurian Mythology Guinevere was Arthur's queen. English Female: Fair one. Variant of Guinevere. In Arthurian Mythology Guinevere was Arthur's queen. Cornish Female: Fair and yielding. Variant of Guinevere.Celtic Female: White wave. Arthurian Legend Fe... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Ways to calm down after an argument: 34 of 70
We all get into arguments every now and then and some times more often than we would like. However, the bottom line is that it's inevitable. So here are some tips, listed at random, on how to calm down after an argument. The first six in my opinion are the most common ways to calm down.1) Deep Breaths Here is an obvious one. ... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) The Philadelphia Mummers parade: Tradition, glitter, and television: 1 of 2
As a kid growing up in Philadelphia our family tradition was to stand out on South Broad Street every New Year's Day to watch the Comics, the Fancies, and the String Bands march toward city hall. With my grandfather living a few blocks from Broad Street in South Philly, we would all get together on this holiday every year, no... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Hot teacher sex scandals: What is wrong with these teachers and our society?: 1 of 1
Why is it that every time I turn on one of my favorite TV programs hosted by Nancy Grace, a former prosecutor, I see a new teacher sex scandal? Why does this keep happening? Why was Mary Kay Latourno allowed to marry the student she had an affair with after she served her time in prison. She ruined her husband and her childre... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Fighting in the game of hockey: 14 of 25
I would say that in our current decade, especially within the past three years, fighting in the NHL has gone down drastically. I attribute this decline to a number of factors.One, the NHL has more skilled European players than ever before. They are faster and highly skilled with the puck. The hockey rinks in Europe allow them... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Can Beckham save Major League Soccer?: 17 of 29
David Beckham is so famous for what he can do with a soccer ball, they named a movie after his most patented skill. Not only that, Mr. Beckham is married to a former Spice Girl, he is a star player, an icon in his home country, a key piece to his club team and national team, and he recently signed a multi-million dollar contr... More..