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I am 38 years old and currently living in Colorado Springs, CO. For the last 18 years I've been in the USAF, serving in a number of places. I married my lovely bride in 2001 and we have three cats, Gizmo, Petey and Thomas. I've lived in the Springs area on

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Hobbies & Games > Action Figures Action figure collecting: How to store your loose action figures: 1 of 7
Before you decide to store your loose action figures you'll need to perform some simple actions. If the item has batteries, remove them as well as any electronic parts. Corrosion from these items will permanently damage your pieces. After that, remove any metal pieces or other items that might get damaged when you wash the fi... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Christmas 2007: Hottest new documentary DVDs: 1 of 7
I'll be one of the first people to admit that most documentaries are dry and boring. There are however, those rare few that just seem to pull us in and compel us to watch them. Every year produces a handful of such movies and 2007 was no exception. I've compiled a list of five of the hottest documentaries from 2007; some you ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Moving tips for change of duty stations: 1 of 6
Whether it's your first move or your tenth, receiving orders to change stations always brings on anxiety. If you let apprehension take hold of you, moving will be a nerve-wrecking disaster. Keep a level head and follow these steps for a smoother transition. Remember that there is a system in place for this sort of thing and y... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (DS): 1 of 6
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (COD4) is one of those DS games players both dream of and dread. They dream of finally seeing a great 3D first person shooter but dread how it will get chopped up on the DS setup. Now that COD4 is finally out on DS, can it live up to the full console versions or will it fall on its face? Read on... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Christmas 2007: Hottest new musical DVDs: 1 of 6
One of the rarest kinds of movies is the musical. Only small handfuls are released each year and many of them are lackluster. Finding a good one is difficult unless you go back a few decades. Difficult I said, not impossible. Below, you will find a small list of both recent and re-released musicals that are sure to please.Eas... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement When to start investing for retirement: 3 of 17
When should someone start investing for retirement? Right now. Almost any investment counselor or website has a graph or chart showing you how much money you'd have at age 60, if you'd have begun saving in your early teens.There are plenty of financial corporations that will let you open up an IRA or Roth with no minimum or ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq We should be focusing military efforts on the Taliban, Al Qaeda and drugs in Afghanistan, not in Iraq: 5 of 28
I believe we should be concentrating our main efforts in Afghanistan, not Iraq. To put things more clearly, I believe America should be concentrating more of its fighting forces in whatever region our intelligence tells us Osama Bin Laden is at. Currently, sources indicate he is likely located in the area of the Pakistan/Afgh... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to lose 10 pounds in a week: 6 of 33
The best way to lose weight is to slowly adjust your diet while incorporating an exercise routine. But what if you need to drop some weight fast? There are a number of ways to drop weight quickly. Most of them are dangerous to your health, but there are a few ways to do it safely. There are three main areas involved in rapid ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Go green and give up your cell phone?: 3 of 16
Cell phones are often touted as great tools to enhance businesses, add value to relationships and have even saved lives. People the world over have had a love affair with the cell phone since the first one hit the market in 1984. Right now, there are well over 800 million cell phone users across the globe, with more than 150 ... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Why do people judge gays and lesbians: 8 of 40
We judge gays and lesbians for the same reason we judge anyone or anything else. We judge because they are different. For many people, that which is different is wrong. When people are brought up in a homogeneous environment, unless they are positively exposed to other cultures or social norms, those people will probably grow... More..