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I am a wearer of many hats. Currently, I teach, I tutor, I do a bit of freelance audio work, and of course, I write. Previous to my current bundle of careers, I was a television director, audio operator, and master control operator. Before that, I was a BBQ

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Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) How to throw a football: 1 of 10
There is no trick in learning how to throw a football. One needs only to grip the football properly, follow through with a smooth arm movement, and release at the right time.There is no perfect way to grip a football, as no grip will cover all hand sizes, football sizes, and throwing styles. The most common way to hold a foot... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Kivi's Underworld: 1 of 9
It all started with Blizzard Entertainment's release of "Diablo." Over a decade has passed, and the overhead, hack and slash, dungeon crawling, role playing formula still works. There have been few imitators. Soldak Entertainment brings us one such imitation in the form of "Kivi's Underworld." Players are thrown into a world ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Book of Legends: 1 of 9
It seems that every other downloadable game released is a "Seek and Find" mystery. Book of Legends throws a few changes into the mix. Are they enough to separate itself from the pack?GAMEPLAYThe recent improvements on these "find the hidden object" games have changed my mind about their value to the gaming world. In the past,... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Daycare Nightmare: Mini-Monsters: 2 of 17
The fantasy small business game genre has completely saturated the downloadable game market. Daycare Nightmare: Mini-Monsters is yet another hat in that ring. Players take on the role of a girl running a daycare center for monsters in her apartment. (I don't know where to begin with how illegal that is.) The more you work, th... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Homemade barbeque sauce: 2 of 14
When I make sauces, I prefer to eyeball quantities, taste, and add more where necessary. Consequently, the following measurements are just approximations:Honey BBQ Sauce:2 cups of ketchup (Heinz preferably)1 1/2 cups of molasses3/4 cup of honey1/4 cup brown sugar1 tsp. red pepper1 tsp. cayenne pepper1 tsp. all spiceThese can ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games How to host the perfect home poker game: 1 of 7
Let's face it, if you're hosing a poker game, chances are, there are no professionals at your table. There may be several aspiring amateurs, and lots of cowboys who think they can bluff down any pot, but the truth is, your game is not going to be like the ones you see on television. With that in mind, here is what you need to... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Eat for all-day energy: 2 of 11
Things move a lot faster these days than they used to. Competition is high for jobs, social standing, etc. It's survival of the fittest, and the fittest are those who can keep up their energy for the entire day. Keys to maintaining your energy level are: Getting a good night's sleep, having a positive attitude, and most impor... More..
Education > Special Education Is the "No child left behind" law leaving children behind?: 7 of 36
"No Child Left Behind" as has been mentioned before, and by many other than me, is a great title for a sub-par idea.The idea is to raise expectations of students, by ensuring that every single student learns reading and math skills at a predetermined level. In order to achieve this, the government is raising expectations of s... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Small animals that make the best pets: 6 of 27
The three of us wanted a pet for our apartment. I'm not a big fan of dogs. Both my girlfriend and my roommate are allergic to cats. (I must admit I'm a tad allergic myself.) It was suggested to me that I get chinchillas, for chinchillas are the perfect pets. They are hypoallergenic, they are inexpensive to maintain, and they ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Back pain: Causes and treatment options: 4 of 18
There are two broad areas of back pain: upper back pain, and lower back pain. Upper back pain hurts, but in many cases, is caused by stress, physical or otherwise, and is easily treatable, or at the very least, goes away after a couple of days. Lower back pain is almost always a more serious ailment. Lower back pain can be br... More..