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Erica Kellogg is a former Olympic synchronized swimmer who has been blackballed from the sport she adores. She's dealt with her loss by joining a world renowned security firm where she can lose herself

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Going to the hospital: 14 of 27
I can't believe the hospital just LIED to me!Let me back this up a little bit. In November 2006, I was in a car accident. That's a story unto itself so I'll save that for another time. Right after, I thought I was okay. The next morning when I sat up in bed, my head dropped forward like it was just barely attached. Instead of... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Bad habits: 18 of 34
Los Angeles is a city that is known for its abundance of traffic. At any given time of the day or night, both the freeways and the surface streets can be crammed with traffic. In this type of congestion where everyone has somewhere to be and no one can get to where they're going, it's only natural that the road rage that rema... More..
Arts & Humanities > Screenwriting Effects of the Writer's Guild of America (WGA) strike: 20 of 33
As I was browsing Helium I came across this topic about the WGA strike that is currently crippling the L.A. area. As I read through the topic area, I discovered an article and realized that many of the ideas put forth in it are pretty widespread non-industry thoughts regarding the strike.If I may, I'd like to clear up some of... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Easy flexibility workouts you can do at home: 5 of 8
There are several easy flexibility exercises you can do at home. Before you begin, you should think of your muscles as chewing gum. When they're relaxed after no activity still in the wrapper they're stiff and not as prone to movement. To prepare for your stretches, you should do a brisk walk start chewing around your home wh... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Finding your purpose in life: 28 of 43
WHAT'S YOUR PASSION?Why Should You Bother To Find It?Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Galatians 6:7 NKJWhat are you sowing? Is it something that you're sure you want to reap? When you don't have a passion, it's far too easy to just sow any old thing. If you're cool reapin... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Anticipating Tim Burton's adaptation of Sweeney Todd: 3 of 4
Like many, I was highly anticipating the release of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street this Christmas. The trailer looked amazing. And Johnny Depp iswellJohnny Depp. Having no previous knowledge of Sweeney Todd, I was eager to sit back and enjoy the film. And that's what I did at an advance screening last night.Mr... More..
Sciences > Psychology Buying lottery tickets: Reflecting on the behavior of those who play the lottery: 5 of 6
A while back, I was asked to give my thoughts on playing the lottery. Since I hadn't really given it much thought, I had to go to the scriptures to see what God says about it. This is what I found.In Matthew Henry's commentary on 1 Samuel 14:36-46 he talks about how Saul and Jonathan went up against the Philistines. Jonathan ... More..
Personal Finance > Home Insurance Why you should have renters insurance: 12 of 14
I confess. I used to be a serial non insurance having lump of humanity. I'm talking no health insurance, no renter's insurance and I'm still convinced credit card insurance is nothing but a big ole scam. I only had auto insurance because I was still on my Dad's policy not because Californiarequires it. There was a life insura... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Parenting: 38 of 44
It's All Their FaultIt's impossible to live for any length of time and not discover some issue in yourself that needs to be worked out. And in my thirty years, I've discovered plenty. But alas, therapy is expensive. Besides, I already know what's wrong me. Two words. My Parents. Every last bit of it. Is all their fault.It nev... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to manage your debt: 30 of 33
While managing your debt can become a panic inducing matter, there are steps you can take to alleviate the strain.1. Calm down.Having debt is not a world ending state of being. That said, it's not a sign of healthy financial management either. Your objective when managing your debt is to bring your income and expenses into a ... More..