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Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, I cut my teeth taking a ton of right and wrong turns during three separate stints in college (the third culminating in earning my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of Washington), nearly a decade as a project office

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Hobbies & Games > Card Games The attraction of Texas Hold 'em: 1 of 6
Texas Hold'Em has existed for decades, but has never seen the popularity that it has now. The flagship game of poker can attribute its allure to the sudden, exploding popularity of poker, brought about by three key factors. - Chris Moneymaker An accountant from Texas (aptly) named Chris Moneymaker entered an online satellite... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Do you think synthetic turf should be used for town athletic fields?: 1 of 6
Twenty years ago, the thought of using synthetic Astroturf for a community athletic field was unfathomable. The thick, giant carpet was unsightly and due to its absorbent but nonporous texture, it created a mold risk in rain. Athletic stadiums that did use Astroturf also encountered problems: Aside from the unevenness that r... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How retailers can overcome the post-holiday rut: 4 of 23
Many retailers typically rely on the holiday rush for as much as 30-40% of their annual income. But after a combination of the recession and adverse winter weather, many retailers are sitting on a huge inventory and facing a significant shortfall for 2009. The next year will be quite lean, and the best solution at this point... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Should we blame genetics for the obesity epidemic?: 5 of 28
Ever since genetic research discovered correlative links to obesity, many obese Americans have tried to blame their genetics for being overweight, indicating their condition is beyond their control. However, this belies the obesity rate of prior generations: never in American history has our obesity rate been as high as it i... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Easy ways to save money as a college student: 4 of 21
Whether you work your way through college or you need to stretch your financial aid over a full school year, you'll want to find ways to cut costs in college without making a difficult, hectic college schedule even harder. Now's a good time to learn some money saving habits that will give you a head start on managing your mo... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Financial planning: How to use inflation rates: 1 of 5
Inflation, the rate at which money enters the economy and prices increase, isn't just a barometer for commodity prices. You can use inflation rates, as a consumer and an investor, to help you set goals and measure where your finances and income stands. Inflation and how it changes indicates whether banks are offering financi... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball The relationship between college and professional basketball: 1 of 5
College basketball's relationship with professional basketball retains its fractured nature, with the college ranks serving as a glorified minor league for the NBA and beyond. Over the last 20-30 years, many top players entered college on full scholarships, only to leave school without completing a degree program after 2-3 y... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Loans How to finance yourself with a personal loan: 1 of 5
If you're looking to consolidate debt, plan a vacation, buy a car or just help manage your finances through rougher times, a personal loan can offer you flexibility and options to make those purchases that a credit card pay not give you, and won't require you to put your assets up as collateral the way a HELOC does. You cert... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Do school police officers reduce problems with their presence?: 1 of 5
The question of whether school police reduce problems with their presence requires a definition of 'problems': violence, fights, vandalism and assorted crime. First of all, 'problems' are often organic and their motivations originate off-campus. Gangs obviously do much of their business off-campus. Even omitting gangs, most ... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Should the game of tag be banned on school grounds?: 9 of 38
Some schools across the U.S. banned the game of tag, after children claimed they got chased or harassed against their will. Banning tag was a form of denial by these schools about the development and human nature of children. Kids chase each other in play all the time, and barring games that allow this is an excessive respon... More..