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30 y/o father of two. I like science fiction anyway I can get it. I fancy myself a freelance writer.

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Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Tips for running a successful book club: 1 of 10

So, you want to start a book club? Book clubs can be very rewarding undertakings that lead to great friendships. They can be a great way to increase you reading and critical thinking skills. But, before you get started here are some things you should consider: 1. Is there a book club meeting already that I would fit into? Wh...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Home towns: 6 of 29

"That is new," I said to my wife as we passed by a large convenience store with an attached Subway. We were about to cross the river that has forever separated town from where I grew up; a little place called Cumberland Heights in Clarksville, TN. It was Christmas day, and I had returned to this community to attend the famil...
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia How to test for an early onset of Alzheimer's disease: 1 of 4

According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 5.1 million Americans are victims of Alzheimer's disease. As a you get older the risk for this dementia inducing disease increases. A sixty-five year old person has a two percent chance of having Alzheimer's. By the time a person reaches eighty-five their risk has increa...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The Amero: Should the US support a North American-wide currency like the Euro?: 3 of 10

The Euro has unified Europe like never before. Countries are working together and free trade is becoming a reality. Now, the Amero looks to mimic this success with the countries of North America. The only problem is that North America is not Europe and the program is a bad idea here. Travel in Europe is an open experience. G...
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Trading card game terminology: 2 of 3

Trading card games (TCG) or collectable card games (CCG) are hugely popular. There seems to be a game out there for almost every commercial property from Harry Potter to World of Warcraft. Each of these games have their own unique form of play and terminology. To the uninitiated this can be like a whole other language. To li...