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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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Sciences > Astronomy 57 alien species: Are we alone in the universe?: 13 of 116
Are we really alone on Earth or are there at least 57 alien species of intelligent life visiting as reported by Sgt. Clifford Stone? That is the question! No matter what the answer to that question, the answer will give rise to numerous others! Shall we look at the first question, and then contemplate the others. There have ... More..
Business > International Business & Trade A brief history of business: 1 of 8
To write a brief history of business, one must first define what business actually is and when it started. This is not quite as simple as it seems, try to Google the definition of Business. You will get almost 18 million hits! Fortunately most are similar, and one can probably disregard the definition from the Small Animal C... More..
Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) What to listen for when birdwatching: 1 of 8

Birdwatching is a fascinating activity that has been of interest to people throughout the centuries; there have been people wanting to learn about birds from the ancient Babylonian times up to the recently formed Birding Pal Website out of Canada. Birdwatching gets one out of doors enjoying fresh air, does not require a larg... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Encouraging reading and writing skills: 3 of 21

Reading and writing skills are extremely important in the world today. Almost every job or occupation requires one to be able to communicate, and that is what reading and writing is about. But it is not just about work, it is also about interpersonal relationships, entertainment and enjoyment. All of this is effected by the ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking What to pack for hiking and backpacking: 2 of 14
Hiking and backpacking are great ways not only to get a bit of exercise and fresh air, but also to relax and escape the pressures of civilization. It doesn't usually require great expense, can be enjoyed either alone or in a group, and can be done anywhere. All it really requires is a bit of preparation and knowing how to pa... More..
Business > Marketing Hotel negotiating tips for event planners: 1 of 7
Event planning can be fun and exciting, especially when it involves trips to exotic or different locales. It can also be worrying because it will involves more work and effort. You are no longer just in your area, dealing with known factors such friends and people that are from the same culture as yourself. One of the bigges... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Love of learning: An important component to a good education: 1 of 7

Having worked with both private and public schools in the U.S. and in the Caribbean, and raised two successful children, I can easily say that a love of learning is a crucially important to a good education and can never be underestimated. Learning is the ability to assimilate new facts and information in a beneficial fashio... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values American trash and the American dream: 1 of 7

To properly discuss American Trash and the American Dream, one needs to first define what they are, then decide how one affects the other! Let's start with the American Dream. The American Dream, since the founding of America in 1776, is one of freedom. Freedom from both political and religious persecution as well as the way... More..
Travel > Travel Services & Resources Travel website reviews: TripAdvisor.com: 2 of 13
If one types in "travel websites" on Google, there are over 7.8 million options. There is a special one currently being utilized with increasing frequency by both travelers and travel agents alike, and that is TripAdvisor.com. What makes TripAdvisor special and how can it best be used to find that ideal vacation destination?... More..
Travel > Vacations Ideal vacation spots: 10 of 63
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 ... More..