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Jim Johnson was born to William and Lucille Johnson in Naples, Florida on June 6, 1959, but grew up in the swamps of South Carolina. He went to Clemson University where he graduated with 3 degrees (His Masters in 1983) and then worked a short time in Vaccine

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Ideal vacation spots: 1 of 46

Where is the ideal vacation spot? For some it is relaxing in the sun on a blanket by the beach while listening to the gentle waves lap the shore. For others, maybe it is climbing through mountains exploring tropical jungles while looking for exotic birds and hidden valleys. Then many count the ideal vacation spot where they ...
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Simple ways to conserve energy and save money in your home: 2 of 62

Every one agrees that conserving energy while saving money has taken on an increased urgency in this day and age. With high fuel costs, global warming, and a tight world economy, people are getting more concerned with bills. Oil consumption needs to be decreased and people need to conserve energy. What can be done to cut dow...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best international destinations for the US dollar: 1 of 24

Looking for a relaxing, affordable vacation? Have you recently been putting in extra hours, trying to earn enough money to survive in the current tough economic times, but now need a break to recharge? You also want to see and experience somewhere different; get out of town and away, maybe travel overseas. But those dollars ...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to incorporate exercise on your next vacation: 4 of 83

Vacations are a time to relax, recharge those batteries, and enjoy life. Unfortunately this break from work can also be a time when you eat excessively, drink too much, and get eye strain from watching the television! You need to move more muscles than just those from the elbow up! One may also have accumulated just a bit of...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The diner: 1 of 19

It was the 1970's and a college chum was getting married, the only problem was that David was getting married in southern Florida. Funds were tight and I really wanted to be there, so I came up with a plan. I would drive all night before the wedding, arrive around 10:00 a.m., check in to the hotel for a few hours sleep and t...
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Surviving in the wilderness: 1 of 18

Having grown up in the rural areas of the South (Arkansas, Missouri, and the Carolinas), I spent a great deal of time hiking, fishing, hunting and exploring the swamps and mountains. When I went to University, I continued these activities and worked as a Fire Fighter for the U.S. Forestry Service, putting out forest fires an...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bullies: 2 of 33

"Bully, you better give us that ball back!" shouted the little girl as I walked into the school yard. "Oh yeah!" was the reply from the obviously older and considerably bigger boy, "And what will you do if I don't? Tell the teachers?" "No, I'll tell Patrick" was the young lady's retort. "He'll do something to you!" The Bully...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Why traveling is important: 1 of 13

Why traveling is important? Because there is a constant need for people not only to just "spread the wealth", but to actually to broaden their perspectives, this allows them to better appreciate what they have as well as learn to get along better. Other reasons for traveling include "escaping" the office to recharge those ba...
Home & Garden > Lawn & Landscaping Staying safe while working on your yard: 2 of 19

"Winter, spring, summer and fall; Out in the yard you can enjoy them all", and you can enjoy them all, but you need to be careful while doing it. Each season presents different opportunities and challenges to stay safe and yet enjoy the outdoors around you house. Of course, there are a few basic rules that apply to all seaso...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Wild and wacky town festival ideas: 3 of 28

New Orleans has Mardi Gras in the spring, New York is renowned for their New Year's Eve Celebrations and Washington, D.C. parties in a big way on July Fourth as well as for Presidential Inaugurations. But, as was seen in the 1991 Michael Fox Movie, Doc Hollywood, there are other small town festivals out there just waiting to...