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I am married and have three children. I was born and raised in Central Florida, and other than a short period, I have lived in Florida my whole life. I have a technical degree in radio broadcasting but I haven't worked in the field for some years. I do still

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Arts & Humanities > English Language Should English be the official language in the USA?: 5 of 55
The United States would realize many benefits from the establishment of a national language. Among the many advantages would be a reduction in cultural tensions, an improvement in national pride, and a reduction in the costs incurred during the voting process. I do not have a preference as to which language is selected, but E... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Chili: 6 of 44
On a cold winter night, is there anything better than gathering around the table for a hearty bowl of chili? This recipe is for extra hearty chili and it is quite the crowd pleaser. You might want to make a double batch, because everyone is going to want seconds!Ingredients:1 lb of ground of beef2 large onions (diced)1 green ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Understanding football formations: 3 of 9
To understand the formations of football, it is important to be familiar with a few basic rules. Each team is allowed to use eleven players per play. The defense can line up in any formation they choose as long as all the players are on their side of the line of scrimmage. For the offense, the rules are a bit more restrictive... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Why play action works: 1 of 3
The play action pass is an amazing weapon for any team that can run the football. Play action fakes work because aggressive defenders want to gain an advantage by anticipating a play and reacting quickly. A successful play action fake will provide the quarterback with a little extra protection and some additional space to com... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Baked ziti: 2 of 5
This is my recipe for Baked Ziti, a favorite of my kids. Let me start by stating that this is quite a crowd pleaser and you can make large quantities for very little money. To serve a family of 4, the entire recipe costs under $10 if you stick to the generic brands and the prep time is minimal. To start you need:1 box of unco... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Basic offensive football plays everyone should know: 4 of 9
Football is a complex game. On any given play, eleven players from each team square off in an epic struggle for contested territory. From Pop Warner to the National Football League, the intensity changes, but the basic plays remain the same. Basic football plays are divided into two categories: running plays and passing plays... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Penny and Paul's Adventures: 5 of 11
Penny and Paul's Adventures is an interesting and creative variation of traditional puzzle games. The object is to move Penny the Penguin through an icy maze, all the while using a variety of obstacles and tools to guide Penny to the finish pole. The levels are increasingly challenging and surprisingly addictive.In Story Mode... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Players NFL player profile: Jerry Rice: 1 of 2
Jerry Rice is the most productive wide receiver in the history of the National Football League. He finished his career with more catches, more touchdowns, more receiving yards, more yards from scrimmage, and more all-purpose yards than any other player in the league's history. Jerry Rice also holds the distinction of starting... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues The future of renewable energy policy: 1 of 2
Renewable energy is energy from a source that is not expected to run out in a reasonable amount of time. Today, the majority of energy that humans rely on is from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels, like oil and coal, are considered to be finite because of the time it takes for formation. Nuclear, solar, hydro, wind, tidal, geotherma... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Understanding down and distance in football: 1 of 2
Down and distance is one of the most important concepts of football. Understanding the significance of the down and distance will allow you to enjoy the game on a new level. The offense starts with four downs to gain ten yards. If the offense is successful in obtaining the goal, they earn a new set of downs. If the offense fa... More..