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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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Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Christmas 2007: Comparing the iPod and the Zune as gifts: 1 of 5
Apple's iPod and Microsoft's Zune are two of the best MP3 players available. Each has its benefits and problems but which one is better? Maybe you've done a little looking around, maybe you haven't. In either case, I've done all the research for you and compiled it into a neat package. If you're torn between purchasing an iPo... More..
Computers & Technology > Peripherals & Accessories Good wireless computer devices to give as gifts: 1 of 5
When it comes to computers, there are a number of wireless accessories that make great gifts. For this article, I've included keyboards, mice, speakers, headphones and web cams. These are easy to install and normally don't conflict with any other software or hardware. I have deliberately left out things like wireless routers ... More..
Computers & Technology > GPS Devices Tips for buying a GPS device as a gift: 1 of 5
Imagine what it would be like to never be lost again. If you or someone you know does a lot of driving or traveling, or spends a fair amount of time outdoors, then you understand the need to know where you are. Maps are nice, but if you don't know where you are, you won't be able to tell much from the map. A compass would hel... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes How to become a shoe designer: 1 of 5
They say that those who follow their passions in life are truly happy. Do you have a passion to design shoes? As one of the most technically demanding aspects in fashion design, you'll need more than just a few good ideas. Sure, inspiration and imagination play a large role in this career field, but there's still a certain am... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) A brief history of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team: 1 of 4
Created in 1995, Los Angeles based soccer team Galaxy was a founding franchise of Major League Soccer (MLS). Their name references all of the Hollywood movie stars of their hometown. Galaxy home matches are played in Carson, California, at The Home Depot Center, which is also the home field of arch-rivals Chivas USA.Earning a... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Car: 1 of 4
The Car, starring James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd and Ronny Cox, was released in 1977 and featured a demonic car that terrorized a small town in Utah. It was directed by Elliot Silverstein and was 94 minutes long. Although it wasn't the first horror movie featuring cars, it was a milestone for this sub-genre.A strange black car ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should people be judged by their appearance?: 4 of 15
I believe to a certain extent that people can be judged by their appearance. There are certain characteristics of appearance that can give you some insight if one knows what to look for. I am not advocating racism or sexism by any means, judging simply by race or gender is both ignorant and dangerous. The facets of appearance... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Assessing DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse): 3 of 11
Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) opened its doors in 1991 and currently has over 250 retail outlets in the United States. The average store carries over 30,000 pairs of shoes for men, women and children. They carry standard brands such as Reebok, Nike and Converse. They also sell some high-end names like Coach and Prada, making ... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene Steps to a whiter smile: 3 of 11
So you want a whiter smile, just like a movie star? There are several options open to you, some are slow and some are fast. The slower ones are less expensive, while the quicker ones can dip pretty deeply into your wallet.The cheapest and probably slowest route would be using chewing gum that whitens your teeth. Then there ar... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Tips for buying holiday gifts for the gamers in your family: 2 of 7
If you have a gamer in your life, you know that they're always on a constant hunt for the latest and greatest goodies to enhance their gaming experience. That means you'll always know what they want, if only you understood their language. Think of this article as a gift-giving guide for the gamer in your life and think of me ... More..