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About me - Erik M. Dell

I've been writing for years, starting with poetry in elementary school. Unfortunately, I haven't dedicated the time necessary to master the art of creative writing but I am still silently plugging away.

Currently I'm writing scripts. This is my number one

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Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans A summary of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits: 5 of 5
First off, I am a veteran of the U.S. Navy. I served 6 years as a nuclear machinist mate. I have a disability rating of 10% due to hearing loss and tinnunitis from working in the engine room. I was also the veteran's representative at the University of Connecticut Avery Point for two semesters. I believe I have adequate know... More..
Local Guides > Danbury The best hotel for families in Danbury, CT: 4 of 4
Danbury is a relatively small town located in the Northwestern part of Connecticut, nestled along the New York state line and a stone's throw north of New York City. The Hat City was at one time responsible for producing about a quarter of all the hats in America. On top of that (a weak pun) Danbury is an excellent place for... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Staying behind when my unit deployed: 3 of 3
In the 4 years and 3 months I was on the USS Alexandria (SSN 757) I stayed behind from a deployment one time. Being a nuclear trained mechanic we were in a critical rating meaning that pretty much no nuclear people trained stayed behind, ever. I was a rare exception. The reason I stayed behind was due to emergency dental sur... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey NHL team profile: 2007-2008 Anaheim Ducks: 3 of 3
The defending Stanley Cup champions had quite the reality check with an early exit from the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs. One year they are the toast of the town and the next they are sitting next to the Ottawa Senators wondering what went wrong. The Ducks actually have a much different problem than the Senators. We now know th... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey NHL team profile: 2007-2008 Boston Bruins: 3 of 3
The Boston Bruins are always an interesting team to watch and this year was no exception. They finished the season in the playoffs facing the mighty Montreal Canadiens who finished first overall in the Eastern Conference. The Bruins eventually lost the series but forced an game seven that showed every flaw in an embarrassing... More..
Entertainment > Film Making & Production Best software for film editors: 3 of 3
I've been editing for about 5 years now. I had a film get official selection of the 2006 Long Island Film Festival and was shown on WNBC Independent Producers Showcase. I recommend only Final Cut Pro. I teach editing and film production at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. All the students there are taught Final Cut on... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Analysis of Chronicle of a Death Foretold, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: 2 of 2
Fatality makes us invisible The modern novel Chronicle of a Death Foretold mirrors the title with the content inside the novel. Gabriel Garcia Marquez italicizes the words "Fatality makes us invisible" near the end of the novel (113). These words summarize the story and ultimately the fate of one of the main characters, Sant... More..