: About Me

I am a teacher, reader and administrator. My first love has always been reading and writing - and though I hate writing I love having written.

In my current job I get to rely very little on the knowledge and content of my education but a lot on my skills and talents. Writing here allows me to draw a bit on my education content. It's about balance, I guess.

My passion is ...

Learning

I know too much about ...

William Shakespeare

My parents always told me ...

You can do better

My childhood ambition ...

Marine biologist, even though I lived thousands of miles from any ocean.

My favorite memory ...

The night I met my wife.

Why I write ...

As exercise is to the body, writing is to the brain.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading Eco's Baudolino. Listening to my MP3 player on random.

My first job ...

Busboy - fired after two weeks

Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Simple tips to prevent a DUI

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In an age where we can extend life, replace lost limbs, prevent disease, and even replace organs with artificial replacements we still see thousands of people die needlessly every year due to DUI car crashes. We are a civilized society that spends billions every year looking after the poor, yet we continue to risk lives by getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking. This must change. There are some simple precautions anyone can take to avoid driving under the influence and all its associated risks. 1. Designate a driver. One friend can abstain, or simply drink less, to ensure that he...

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