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I was born in 1967 in Topeka, KS, and eventually made my way down to Tulsa, Oklahoma where I graduated from Eastwood Baptist High School in 1985.

Though I was an under achiever in school, I ended up with a myriad of scholarship offers due to my high scores

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Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Teens and car insurance: Who should pay?: 2 of 25
Getting a driver's license is a rite of passage for the majority of teenagers in American society. Of course, as soon as they get their license, most teens start asking parents if they can borrow the car. Soon enough, parents start to complain about how much the teen driver is monopolizing the car or when a parent gets in th... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Help and advice for relatives of prisoners: 2 of 25
Dear Daddy. I went to school today. My teacher brought cookies and we played kickball and I did real good on my math. My friend came over after school today and mommy took us to the park. I miss you! Hugs and Kisses! Xoxoxo Dear Daddy. We had a test today and I did real good. My teacher told me that I did better than anyone ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Immigration Issues Why all illegal immigrants in the US should be expelled immediately: They are illegal!: 3 of 36
When you enter a sovereign nation, you must request the permission of that nation prior to entry. Failure to do so is a violation of both the laws of that nation, and of international law. In addition, to remain in the United States in breach of the law requires the commission of even more crimes. Some of these crimes are: -... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Computer technical support horror stories: 1 of 12
Providing computer support in a third-world country such as Bolivia is challenging. Providing computer support in a location more than 100 kilometers from the nearest town can only be described as impossible. Yet that was the job I had to get done. As the head of computer systems for a petroleum company located in Santa Cruz... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance The best ways to learn how to maintain a computer: 1 of 12
"Sir, here's your computer and that will be $150." You hesitate, pull your wallet out and slide your credit card, and wince as he takes your money. A few minutes later, he places your "fixed" computer on the counter, rattles off a long technical spiel about what was wrong, and finishes with a "have a nice day!" as your eyes ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community How player vs. player (PvP) combat has affected MMORPG communities: 1 of 12
First came DOOM! And the number of First Person Shooter (FPS) players skyrocketed. Now we have Player vs. Player (PvP) within Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG). And the number of active players in the MMORPG community has also skyrocketed. Though FPS and PvP action can be similar, many differences exist ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) A global look at society and lifestyle in 2007: 2 of 22
War, terrorism, global warming, racial profiling, gang violence, outsourcing, illegal immigration, crime, globalization, corrupt politicians, illegitimacy, and illiteracy. These are issues that affect our daily lives in one way or another. And yet, life goes on. Each day begins, and we go to work or to school, despite the da... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Basic bowling rules: 1 of 11
Bowling is a sport enjoyed by millions of Americans. Leagues are available for every season and age group, and thus, bowling is truly a sport that nearly everyone can enjoy. With more than 44 million active bowlers, bowling is the fifth most popular participation sport in America behind walking, swimming, exercise, and campi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian Languages Asian languages: Which is easiest to learn and why: 2 of 21
All of the Asian languages are difficult to learn for native English speakers. However, the two languages which I would consider easiest to learn are: 1. Tagalog - Official language of the Phillipines, with many words 'borrowed' from Spanish during their occupation of the islands prior to the Spanish-American war. The Alphab... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Analyzing the war on Iraq: Justified or not: 16 of 162
Former President Bill Clinton said, "The international community gave Saddam one last chance to resume cooperation with the weapons inspectors. Saddam has failed to seize the chance. So we had to act and act now...", "...Saddam Hussein must not be allowed to threaten his neighbors or the world with nuclear arms, poison gas o... More..