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Have experience in a plethora of industries, as well as a very well rounded education including a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology. Currently Pursuing an M.S. in Natural Resources.

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Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology US elections 2008 commentary: The Democrat candidates: 3 of 63
The comment made by Fox news Americas Pulse host E.D. Hill suggesting Senator Obama may have demonstrated a "terrorist fist jab" has been described by mediamatters.org as a teaser for a segment, with no supportive information in the actual segment. This is exactly what it seemed to have been. An underhanded way to get misinfo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs How to become a meteorologist: 2 of 11
There are a few different paths to become a meteorologist. The main things they have in common are that you need to get a four year Bachelor's degree and you need to get certified by the National Weather Association (NWA) or the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Exactly where you get your degree from and what particular ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Choosing the 2008 Presidential candidate: 13 of 70
Barack Obama's campaign is embarking on what it is calling a 50 state strategy. This means states like Indiana may at the least be a contest in 2008. According to The Ball State Daily News the last Democratic presidential candidate to win Electoral College votes here in Indiana was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. As can be seen on... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Loans Guide to personal loans: 2 of 5
So you're thinking about getting a loan from a finance company? A finance company is simply an institution that makes loans; unlike a bank one can not keep his or her money in a finance company. There are a number of national companies that have offices in neighborhoods throughout the country. Though they do have some differe... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Surviving a lightning strike: 5 of 9
Lightning is very deadly. In fact according to the National Weather Service it is responsible for an average of 62 deaths and 300 documented injuries a year over the past 30 years in the United States. This is second only to floods in weather related fatalities and does not take into account deaths from fire as a result of li... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather How can we improve weather forecasting?: 2 of 3
Ever planned your outdoor adventure around the "perfect weather" forecast only to be disappointed when the skies darken and the downpour ensues? Kind of feels like nature is letting out a big laugh at your expense. It makes you want to go down to that news station where you received this forecast of utopian weather and let th... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Home improvement: Adding a fence to your property: 9 of 11
A fence is a tremendous asset to your home provided it has been well planned. There are certain things that must be considered when planning your fence. These considerations being acted upon will make the process of having the fence built and the finished project well worth the expense.Picking the design and style is the best... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology US elections 2008: Change for the sake of change is not always good: 10 of 12
Americans are not satisfied with the direction of the country. According to an April 2008 Gallup poll 15% of us are now satisfied with "the way things are going." This is the lowest rate of satisfied Americans since 1992. The number one reason stated for why we need a change in direction was the economy. This is not surprisin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The fathering aspect of parenthood: 17 of 20
To be a father is easy. Every parent should know when they are not doing well by their children. All of the things that are uniquely intuitive to a father have to be made the highest priority. The difficulty lies in having the discipline to follow through on these intuitions, allowing your conscience to guide you.Examples of ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills Why basketball is a great sport: 18 of 21
Basketball is not a great sport. It is the greatest sport. Personally, there are many basketball memories from a childhood which revolved around the sport that a book could be written on them alone. The history of the game is filled with colorful characters and gut wrenching moments performed by individual players and teams a... More..