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I'm the guy who never liked English class. I have always enjoyed reading, but never thought of being a writer.

Fast forward a few years. I've been around the world, worked long hours, met great people, and now I realize how much I wish I could write about

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Why a moving company with SoHo oFFice is better than its competitors: 5 of 7
Moving day is coming soon and you're ready to pull your hair out. Call ACME and relax, we have you covered. Equipped with a modern fleet of reliable trucks, our hard-working movers are here to take care of the stress for you. From our impeccable track record to our experienced staff, we'll get all of your stuff there and leav... More..
Autos > Cars Popular high performance parts: 6 of 8
Blazing down the back roads of his sleepy little home town, Bobby could feel that his car had more power. Yea, it might have come from the factory as a basic four cylinder, produced for economy rather than power, but his recent upgrades had really brought the little "four banger" alive. When deciding to add a few performance ... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Car insurance reviews: USAA: 3 of 4
Auto insurance review: USAAOUTSTANDING PROVIDER:I have been a USAA customer for a little over 10 years now and could not be happier. Their rates are very low, their coverage is excellent and their customer service is outstanding. As a matter of fact, Business Week recently ranked USAA's customer service as #1 among insurance ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Reflections on New Year's resolutions: 34 of 45
I haven't had a Starbuck's fix in 3 months, and 12 days. (It's easy to count when you can start on January 1st) Don't you just love New Year's resolutions? You have to admit there is something enticing about the promise of a better life-style in the coming year, just make yourself a promise and act on it. Hope springs eternal... More..
Autos > SUVs Should we still be buying SUVs?: 18 of 23
I am not opposed to SUVs. I do believe Americans are buying them in abundance. This fad of automotive-overindulgence is rooted in misplaced priorities. Yes, SUVs are generally more capable than any other single vehicle on the road. They can tow more than a car, they can carry more people than a truck, and they have better han... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to back up a trailer: 15 of 18
Whatever goes up must come back down. In a similar way, if you go forward long enough, eventually you're going to have to back up While towing travel trailers can be a fun and rewarding experience, backing up can be a challenge. While backing a trailer may not feel very natural at first, just a little practice can make even ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should protestors be banned from military funerals?: 17 of 19
Protesters should not be allowed at military funerals. Admittedly I'm probably very biased on this issue. On many debates, I can at least understand the philosophy of each side of the argument. When it comes to protesting a soldier's death, I'm afraid I do not even understand the purpose of the protest.If protesters are oppos... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Strategies for remembering what you read: 5 of 5
Strategies for remembering what you read How many times have you read a passage where your mind began to wander and by the end you realized that you had no idea what is reading was about? Reading poorly written or uninteresting literature can be like trying to tie your shoes with two broken thumbsin the dark! One of the bigge... More..
Autos > Engine Repair When to replace your timing belt: 5 of 5
"What do you mean I need to replace my timing belt? I didn't know my belt timed anything!" "Ma'am, your timing belt is the device that controls when your valves open and close according to the position of the crank shaft. We generally recommend replacement at around 75,000 miles. Your car is running fine now, but if your timi... More..
Business > General Management How does third-party logistics work?: 2 of 2
What are Third-party logistics?Third-party logistic or 3PL's work by subcontracting logistics services to a company that specializes in taking care of supply concerns. Cost savings are achieved through business specialization. Usually this means transportation or warehousing savings, but not always. Non-asset based 3PL's can ... More..