Alcohol is a dangerous drug. Though it is legal in most places, the effects alcohol has on the brain can be costly. The long term effects alcohol has on the brain are serious, but what about the short term problems. Alcohol will affect a person's judgment in many ways. Things that normally require consideration suddenly becom... More..
Exercise is an important part of being a healthy human being, there is no arguing that. There are many ways to get the exercise we need to survive. Pretty much any town in the United States has a gym such as the Y.M.C.A. or a recreation center. Most of these places are ideal for getting that exercise we need. However, most pe... More..
Poker is a game that requires a mix of skills. A player must be more than a lucky novice who catches an occasional break. That will not take you to the final table. There is a lot to the game, and most players do not properly analyze it. The first skill one must possess is the ability to judge a persons character. Next, a pla... More..
Poker is a game that requires a set of skills unmatched by any other card game. Luck is at the bottom of a long list of things a good player needs. At the top of this list is patience. It is the single most important part of a good players game. There will be a lot of hands that look like the right time to strike, but you mus... More..
Role models or eye candy, how do we portray female video game characters? Well to start this discussion I am inclined to point out that male video game characters are also very handsome most of the time, and ask how are they portrayed? Surely not as eye candy, but as a star character in a fantasy land where gamers are allowed... More..
Divorce is an issue that has become all too common this day and age. It seems that 'til death do us part no longer holds the meaning it once did. Many couples who have joined in holy matrimony now find themselves in broken relationships. This is a problem in itself, but what happens when it is not just a couple, but a family ... More..
On June 1, 2003 I lost my brother to a drunk driver. This alone brought an unbearable pain to my heart, but it was worse than it sounds. The drunk driver who killed my brother was my brother. I feel like I always knew it would happen one day. My father's side of our family consisted of generations of alcoholics, including mys... More..
Driving under the influence(D.U.I.) is a crime that can cost a person more than most driving offenses. Most people however do not realize their rights when pulled over for a D.U.I. A police officer can easily take advantage of an intoxicated driver who does not know the law. In some states today the alcohol level allowed when... More..
There are many things to consider when choosing a good sleeping bag. Sleep is a big part of having the energy necessary to travel through nature. If you do not have a dependable sleeping bag, you jeopardize that sleep. So always consider all the possibilities when you make your selection. Camping is a sport, and without the r... More..
Few things improve the feel of a room like new flooring. As time goes by, the first thing in a home that wears or fades is carpet or even tile and wood floors. So when the time comes to redecorate and give your home a new look you should literally start from the bottom up. So how do you go about choosing and installing your n... More..
James Briscoe
Oxford, Ohio US
Articles Written: 10