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My name is Timothy J. Thompson. I have earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis. My major was United States History, while my Minor was in Twentieth Century European History with a special emphasis on the Two

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Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 8 of 352
Every person has had his or her fair share of embarrassing moments. I am no exception. Fortunately, I am able to look back on some of those and laugh. And, when I think of my most embarrassing moment, it still brings a huge grin to my face. As a youngster, I had many odd jobs. I mowed neighbors' lawns, raked leaves, delivere... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Players Best NBA players of all time: 2 of 34
There have been many great players in the history of the NBA. There have been a few elite ones as well. And, there were a precious few phenomenal ones to be sure. In my opinion, the greatest player in the history of the NBA was the legendary Bill Russell. He revolutionized the game itself, and captivated an entire generation.... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Charlie Wilson's War: 2 of 20
At dawn on Christmas Day 1979, the elite Soviet 4th Army, 60,000 strong, stormed across the Afghan border from staging areas and marshalling grounds in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. At noon the following day, 5,000 paratroopers, disguised as electrical technicians, are flown into the capital of Kabul. After disembarking from t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Unforgettable hockey players: 2 of 20
The sport of hockey has certainly had its share of unforgettable heroes. Players such as: Guy Lafleur, Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, Larry Robinson, Ken Dryden, Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretsky, Mark Messier, Valery Kharlamov, Boris Mikhailov, Vyacheslav "Slava" Fetisov, Vladimir Petrov, Vladimir Krutov, Vsevolod Bobrov,... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Long live the king: Why Elvis is the greatest performer of all time: 1 of 10
Seventy-three years ago, the man who would forever be known as "The King Of Rock-N-Roll" was born. His name was Elvis Aaron Presley, and he was, by far, the single greatest performer of all time.Elvis Presley was born on January 8 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. His family, although very close, was also very poor, and struggled ... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Battles that changed the course of history: 1 of 9
Military history has contained numerous watershed moments. There was the Battle of Cannae in 221 B.C., the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, and the Battle of Verdun in 1916 just to name a few. During the late summer and early fall ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Valkyrie: 1 of 9
On December 25 2008, the film, VALKYRIE, directed by Brian Singer, debuted in theatres across the United States. It starred: Tom Cruise, Tom Wilkinson, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Terrence Stamp, Carice von Houten, Thomas Kretschmann, Kevin McNally, Liam Neeson and David Bamber, who played German Fuhrer, Adolf Hitler. This s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Memorable pranks for April Fools Day: 7 of 55
When I was 18 years old, I worked in the produce department of a local grocery store. One of the members of our team was an endless practical jokester named Carlos Crawford. I mean, this guy lived to play with other people's minds. He was playing pranks constantly. I must admit, I was his victim on several occasions. But, I w... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Shining: 2 of 14
Once in a long while, a movie will come along that keeps you on the edge of your seat as each and every scene builds to a momentous climax. Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece, The Shining, is a perfect example of this. The scene is set in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado, at a plush, ritzy, elegant and haunte... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Forrest Gump (1994): 1 of 7
In 1994, a film was released that captivated millions of movie goers from one end of the world to the other. The name of the film was, Forrest Gump, and it was universally critically acclaimed.Set in rural Alabama, Forrest Gump, details the trials and tribulations of a young man, who despite lacking in certain book smarts, po... More..