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Born and raised in Klamath Falls, OR. I am a 2006 Graduate of Oregon Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Small Business Management. I began my education in Nuclear Medicine and have a lot of education in healthcare. I have had careers in the automotive,

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Education > College Life Should colleges ban firearms?: 1 of 14

Our second amendment rights are being stripped away every day thanks to criminals committing armed robbery, mass murders, and various other crimes. On top of that, we have a nave government that thinks that regulation or prohibition is the answer. The truth is our law enforcement agencies are out numbered by criminals and un...
Autos > Driving & Safety Should you smoke in your car?: 5 of 41

A Smokers Safe-Haven? You have seen the commercials and the ads explaining the risks of smoking and the countless articles about states looking to ban smoking in all public places. Today smoking is not allowed in bowling alleys, bars, and even some parks. In fact there are hospitals, colleges, and various other campuses that...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Being alone: 16 of 130

Right Now I Feel So Alone He's sitting on the couch, watching the TV Scattered pictures on the table, a fifth of whiskey by his feet He doesn't know that in the bedroom, she packs her things to leave And in a moment she is out the door, but he can't believe There's a letter on his pillow as he's climbing into bed. He sets th...
Autos > Gas & Oil Servicing How do you know when a fuel pump is going bad?: 1 of 4

It's 7:45AM and you are supposed to be at work at 8. You get in your car and insert the key into the ignition. Low and behold, the engine just cranks and sputters. You shut off the key and try again. This time it starts but only runs for 10 seconds before it sputters and dies. With disgust you slam the door and call your bos...
Autos > Brakes & Tire Repair How to replace lug nut studs: 1 of 1

How to Replace Lug Nut Studs If you have ever had your tires installed or rotated at the local tire shop you have probably had a lug nut or stud stripped because they hammered them on with an impact gun. You don't find this out until you are on the side of the interstate changing a flat and the lug nuts are extremely hard to...
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Auto-repair receptionist: Job description and analysis: 1 of 1

Auto-repair Receptionist: Job description and analysis The Auto-repair Receptionist position requires high-level customer service, communication, and organization. You are the first person the customer will see when he/she walks into the Service Department. Within the first minute the customer will mentally decide whether or...
Personal Finance > Retirement When to buy a long term care insurance policy: 1 of 1

In the past an elderly parent that was no longer self sufficient, moved into the home of one of their adult children. The adult children would take care of their parent(s) until they pass away. This was a time when children were born to parents that were in their late teens to early twenties. This allowed for the adult child...
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Healthy acts of kindness: 59 of 109

Just the other day an elderly man was walking into a local convenience store. He was short, slightly slouching, and walking very slow. Behind him was a lady in her twenties walking rapidly to get into the store while her car was getting filled with gas. As the elderly gentleman reached for the door the lady swiftly grabbed t...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Should men bridge the childcare gap?: 7 of 10

Gender: Bridging the Gap in Childcare Remember when mom would have a snack ready for you when you got home from school? She would be doing the laundry and as soon as you walk in the door she tells you to go do your homework. That is how I grew up. Dad worked and made enough money for mom to stay home and take care of me and ...
Autos > Mechanics & Repair Shops How labor charges are calculated: 2 of 2

Automotive repair is a tough and expensive industry. Not many independent shops stay in business past 5 years due to high cost of insurance and technology. What is even tougher is the bad reputation caused by crooks that overcharge customers for work they don't do correctly or installation of poor quality parts. One complain...