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Born (1977) and raised in Norman, I currently work for the USPS as a Database Administrator. On the side, I develop websites for a variety of companies, big and small. I have a wife, Gabby, and 3 kids, Mary, Joey and Hope, with another on the way.

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Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Science, religion and who's right about the creation of the earth: 2 of 60
All I know is that I do not know. This little sentence written by Socrates hundreds of years ago, once attributed as the beginning of knowledge, is now largely ignored by leaders in the scientific and religious communities. In today's world, "I don't know" is a phrase few are comfortable making.You don't need to read more tha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Comparing fossil fuels and alternative fuels: 1 of 16
Another day, another news station reporting on fossil fuels. Gas prices are on the rise, global warming is record breaking, and the oil companies are fighting to kill the electric car. Ethanol, Fuel Cells, Clean Coal.. what does it all mean? What can these alternative fuels do to solve the world's problems?In this article, we... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development Understanding the relational database: 1 of 14
Many years ago, when I was a very young programmer, I was introduced to Microsoft Access. Although it isn't the most complicated database in the world, the concepts that I learned in the simple Access program changed my career and even my life. Today, being an Oracle DBA with over 20 years of programming experience, I can rem... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Warmth: 1 of 14
In your world, my world, it's turning cold.The summer that died months ago, seems so distant now, just a wishful memory. The warmth of the sun comforted us for only a small time, but never really was. Grey and gloomy it was gone before it ever arrived; a couple of pinwheels to remember it by. The garden never bloomed, never p... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Enemies: 9 of 114
My enemyAway from meReligiouslyPersuasivelyTries to beMy enemythrough tyrannyand slaveryThrough agonyMonotonyThat enters inThe heart of meBut now I seeMy enemyIs not just heBut also me More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Being alone: 17 of 125
I don't even have to openThe letter on the stairsI know you've had enough And now you're goneDon't know it got startedYour thrilling love affairBut you've left me here And now I'm all aloneIf I just knew where to goIf I knew just what to doI'd give you all you've ever wantedI'd live and die for youYou're the only one I wantTh... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Understanding fragmentation of a computer hard drive: 1 of 7
In my 20+ years of PC Repair experience, I've fielded my share of questions about the fragmentation and defragmentation of hard drives. In this article, I'll explain what fragmentation is and debunk some of the common myths about it.Files, photos, programs and the operating system are stored on the hard disk of your computer.... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design How to optimize website loading speed: 1 of 5
Everyone wants a website to pull up fast, but how do you make sure your site loads fast? In this article, I'll show you my time tested techniques for getting good statistics, and good reviews on the time it takes to load your website. There are at least two important ways to measure website speed. First is the amount of time ... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Autos of the future: Automated cars: 2 of 8
Engines of tomorrow.The car of tomorrow may run on ethanol, electricity, air, or even gasoline, but what do the engines of tomorrow have to offer? Today's gas and diesel engines leave a lot to be desired in terms of efficiency, pollution, and even noise. Engineers are coming up with some tricky designs that are lighter, quiet... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development Where to download a program that allows you to write in PHP: 1 of 4
With literally hundreds of text editors available, which ones are the best for PHP? Assuming you don't have the cash for a premium development environment like ZEND, we are going to suggest a few you can try out on the net. I will assume that you are developing on the Windows platform locally, with FTP access to your server.W... More..