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Jimmy graduated in 1990 from Eastmont high school. He attended Wenatchee valley college from 1992-1994, graduating with Applied Associates degree in Refrigeration. From 1994-2007 Jimmy worked as an Industrial Line Mechanic and a Maintenance Supervisor at the

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Arts & Humanities > European History The history of the Berlin Wall: 1 of 16
The History of the Berlin Wall In 1945 World War II ended and with that the allied alliance that won the war. The Soviet Union, in their hurry to defeat the Nazis, absorbed most of Eastern Europe. East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungry, Romania, Bulgaria and the Balkan states, once free were now under Soviet control. T... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top 10 killer animal movies: 1 of 8
Finding the best killer animal movies is a very difficult task. For the most part I tried to remove my opinion, I will watch anything once; however, I judged the movies on what a horror movie should be judged on first and that is it's entertainment and scare value. While the movies should not be considered in any order of rat... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Is truth absolute or conditional?: 4 of 29
Is truth absolute or conditional?Truth is never absolute and is always conditional.To understand why this statement is correct you must understand what truth is and how absolute and conditional relate to truth. Truth is a concept that is very hard to define. Some say the best way to explain truth is to explain false. I believ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games The most interesting Dungeons & Dragons character classes: 2 of 14
The most interesting Dungeons & Dragons character classesIn 1983 I was introduced to Dungeons and Dragons. My playing aids at the time consisted of a set of dice, graph paper, ruled paper, and a photocopy of the reference sheet that was contained came from the module "B2 Keep on the Borders." Today I own books from each editi... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Battlestar Galactica: 5 of 33
There are many wonderful stories being told on television today. To be wonderful program, a series must possess many qualities. The story line needs to be easy to follow, yet challenging to the intellectual viewer; the characters must be believable and relevant. In addition it must appeal to the ear and the eye. It also must ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games The Dungeons and Dragons stigma: 4 of 25
The phrase, "I play Dungeons and Dragons," does not have the same meaning today that it did twenty years ago or does it? In 1985, if you said, "I play D&D," people would glare. Some thought that you were living in a fantasy world; while, others thought that you were going to end up a witch or a Satan worshiper. I on the o... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The dollhouse mystery: 9 of 36
Valerie's Missing DollhouseSuspects:Valerie (The Victim or the perfect suspect)Adam (Valerie's brother)Mandy (Valerie's Cousin)Gary (A local paperboy and Adams friend)Sara sat at her desk working on her book report. While it was not due for two more weeks, she had some extra time and decided to get it done early so that she w... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Becoming an active rather than a passive student: 6 of 24
Most of the time, a passive student does not even know they are passive. They usually sit toward the back of the room, talk with their friends when they should be doing work, and participate in class only when there is no other choice. All of these traits are issues that students deal with on a daily basis and for the most pa... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade eBay buyer's rights: Shipping: 1 of 4
As a seller and a buyer on eBay, over the years, I have noticed a major discrepancy in shipping charges. Some charge the minimum for shipping while others charge more than the actual costs. As a buyer your rights are at a minimum; however, being on both sides of the coin, I can offer some tips to make sure that you are gettin... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Roleplaying in the Paladium Universe: 1 of 4
Years before Wizards of the Coast, Palladium came up with a concept; why not make one game system for all of our games? This one game system created an infinite universe where anything was imaginable and possible. This one system based on a twenty-sided and ten-sided dice and is centered on the character. The system was pione... More..