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Hello and thank you for reading. I live in California with my beautiful wife and children. I have a Bachelor's degree in History and have also been awarded a JD from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where I graduated in the top 5% of

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Health & Fitness > Health Care Have HMOs improved or undermined patient care in America?: 1 of 10
For the past few decades, Healthcare has been a national issue. Every politician promises to fix the healthcare system to ensure that everyone has good and reliable health coverage. I agree that this is an important goal, but what about those who now have healthcare coverage but are getting nothing for the thousands of dollar... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry The role of contemporary journalists: Tim Russert, Tom Brokaw and more: 1 of 9
David Letterman: The toughest interview in town. The fall of the contemporary journalist. I was watching David Letterman last night and his main guest was former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Dave started the interview asking Rod Blagojevich "why are you here." Rod Blagojevich responded that he wanted to be on Letterman's sh... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf An overview on proper golf etiquette: 1 of 8
An Overview Of Proper Golf Etiquette Golf is an old and traditional gentleman's game. As such, there are two different sets of rules of golf. There are the rules of the game itself and the rules that govern proper golf etiquette. The Golf etiquette rules are there to keep the game of golf safe and enjoyable for all of tho... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf What is a hybrid golf club?: 1 of 7
Hybrid Golf Clubs In theory, golf is a very simple game. A player using a golf club to hit a ball along the golf course. The clubs are composed of a shaft with a grip and a club head on the bottom. Woods are used for long distance shots off the tee, irons are used for fairway shots and shots from the rough, wedges are used f... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The origins of Grandparents Day in the United States: 2 of 12
The Origins Of Grandparents Day Grandparents are wonderful people. To a little kid, grandparents are wise and all knowing and love unconditionally. Generally, they do not set the same amount of rules as the parents and are not above spoiling their grandchildren at every opportunity. In 1978, the United States held its first n... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography: Jack Kerouac: 2 of 11
Jack Kerouac is best known for his work On The Road. Kerouac was one of the influential writers of the Beat Generation that ushered in an era of individualism and rebellion from conformity in the early 1960s. Strangely, in writing works that taught others to live life to the fullest, Kerouac was himself struggling with an ide... More..
Local Guides > Sacramento Things to do in Sacramento, CA during the summer: 1 of 5
Sacramento, the capital of California, is not the most well known destination spot in California. However, Sacramento offers many great activities for visitors and residents alike to enjoy in the summer months. From outdoor activities to cultural attractions, there is always something to do in Sacramento. The best part about ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf How to calculate a golf handicap: 1 of 4
How To Calculate A Golf Handicap A Golfer's ability is a hard thing to measure. Some Golfers drive the ball well but cannot putt. Others do not drive the ball very well but have great short games and putt well. Besides the score of a single round, it is hard to tell how golfers match up against each other. That is where ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) A guide to World Refugee Day 2009: 1 of 4
Guide To World Refugee Day 2009 What Is It? One of the main purposes of the United Nations is to encourage solidarity between the different countries of the world and to bring these nations together to defend against common threats to mankind. To that end, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 55/76 on December 4, 200... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Addressing the alarming decline in customer service: 9 of 33
Has anyone else noticed that the term customer service is nothing more than a phrase that can be found in American Social History books? From the amount of web space dedicated to this topic, it appears that it is a problem everywhere. From restaurants to video stores, it is hard to find a waiter or sales representative that s... More..