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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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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The diner: 3 of 18
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 th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism How religion can lead to violence: 3 of 18
Religion is about belief in a Supreme Being or Beings or in some cases a philosophy in life such as Buddhism, and trying to learn more about that Being/Philosophy. It is trying to explain that which we cannot understand and then usually trying to find ways to either adjust to that understanding to make life easier or hoping t... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) The benefits of converting your swimming pool to a saltwater system: 2 of 12
In this day and age of global warming and rising inflation more people are trying to keep cool, and they are trying to keep cool in an environmentally friendly as well as affordable way! They worry about their "carbon footprint", what they breathe and the water that they drink, or sometimes even swim in! Thus saltwater pools ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Ethical issues surrounding animal shelters: 1 of 6
Animal shelters, those places for the homeless creatures that have been dumped and abandoned by their owners. They are found in every major city and now even in many rural countries. They are growing in numbers, but are becoming increasingly overcrowded, under-funded and under-staffed. Also, what should be done with injured o... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues A look at animal testing in the United States: 1 of 6
In the past 30 years, animal testing in the United States has undergone drastic changes. It is an emotional issues with violent defenders of both on both side, for and against testing.It has swung from "let's feed or try everything on an animal (or sometimes several species of animals)" to "only use animals in critical areas ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking What to do when you encounter snakes in the wild: 1 of 6

Having grown up in the woods of the Deep South, snake encounters were frequent. They would often be found sunning themselves of rocks in the spring or fall, or cooling off under logs on the summer. It can startle you to suddenly come upon one of these legless creatures. As a biologist, I learned to deal with them.What to do w... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Top honeymoon vacation options: 1 of 6
You are planning for that big day, The Wedding Day for you and your special one. This requires special dresses, special dinners, bridal parties and a tremendous amount of planning, but what about after the wedding? What are your options for the honeymoon? How much time and effort should it take? Planning for this event should... More..
Business > Starting a Business Green business ideas: 1 of 6
"Going Green" has become the catch phrase found throughout the world today. It means being environmentally friendly in an economically sound fashion. Because it is such a well-known saying and because "environmentally friendly" usually means sustainable, it is profitable for most businesses to go green.Why? First, because you... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Skiing: 4 of 23
How did anybody ever conceive of the idea of snow skiing for fun? Water skiing, being towed behind a boat by someone who is driving carefully across nice, liquid, level water, makes sense. If you fall down, you hit the soft water and get wet, then staying in one spot until the boat returns. The boat comes back, everyone climb... More..
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Is the summer heat in the Caribbean worth enduring for cheaper travel to the islands?: 3 of 17
Is the summer heat in the Caribbean worth enduring for cheaper travel to the islands? The answer is a definite yes because there really is no summer heat in the Caribbean Islands (Mexico and Central America are different!). Having lived and travelled in the Caribbean for the past 22 years, one none of the smaller places have ... More..