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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 > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Rockstar Table Tennis (Wii): 1 of 3
It seems like a natural thing for Rockstar's Table Tennis to migrate from the Xbox 360 to Wii. This game fits perfectly with Wii's venue of physically active games. While much of the Xbox version has successfully made the leap, there are a few points that were dropped.The first and most obvious thing players will notice is th... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Portfolio diversification: Positive or negative?: 1 of 3
Without getting too deep into the mumbo-jumbo jargon of investing, diversifying one's portfolio is a very positive thing. Some may argue that one should find a stock or industry that works and stick with it. On the surface and to the short-sighted, it makes sense, sticking with a winner will bring you money. However, it only ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should Paris Hilton get one million dollars to tell her jailhouse story on NBC?: 9 of 26
As repulsive as I find both Paris Hilton and the idea of her receiving a million dollars for her jail story, I must defend her right to receive it. NBC, on the other hand, should be ashamed for putting the offer on the table. Celebrity gossip is a multi-billion dollar a year industry and the money NBC spent is just a tiny por... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Should high school students be required to volunteer in community service projects?: 14 of 39
Requiring students to volunteer in community service projects has another moniker: Slave labor. No one should be required to work for free. Even convicts get paid something for their labor efforts.Perhaps this idea has come about from the desire to develop civic responsibility in teenagers, but I believe it will have the oppo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Advice on the journey of life: 27 of 74
Looking for advice on the journey of life? If I were to boil it down to one sentence, it would be: Travel lightly. There are several connotations involved in these two little words. Travel lightly in every sense of the words.Don't carry too much baggage. Did you have a bad childhood? That's too bad, but don't let those memori... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Zombie movies: Which are more effective, fast zombies or slow zombies?: 22 of 55
One of the words I focused on in this title was, "effective". Does this mean effective as a scary movie entitiy or effective as a "real world" flesh eater? For this article I'll go with the idea that the idea is how effective a hunter/killer a fast zombie is.Putting aside the fact that rotting meat and brain matter cannot sus... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Illegal immigration: Should states take on the burden of enforcement?: 8 of 20
I say yes to this issue because I believe government at all levels should be responsible for immigration enforcement. A broken law is still broken, no matter who discovers it. For example, if a driver is pulled over for speeding and the officer discovers that driver is wanted for a crime in another state, should he let him go... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment All about speed glue for table tennis: 2 of 5
If you don't play table tennis, you've probably never heard of speed gluing. Even most casual players will give you a blank stare if you ask them. The basic idea of speed gluing is the procedure of using new glue to attach the rubber to the blade, or paddle. This new layer, or layers, of glue increases ball control and arguab... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Christmas 2007: Hottest new adventure DVDs: 2 of 5
If you're looking to add some adventure DVDs to someone's collection this holiday season, you'll discover there are a lot of new ones out there this year. I have a list of some great adventures that you won't want to miss out on. Below, you'll find some of the best DVDs of 2007.If you're a Harry Potter fan, you'll understand ... More..
Education > Education (Other) How to avoid and overcome examination blues: 7 of 17
The surest way to overcome examination blues is to know your subject matter. Pick a starting point and and ending point and study the material until you have a thorough understanding of it, especially the basics. Every subject has basic elements at the heart of it. Knowing how cells work is the basis of all biology. Understan... More..