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Robert Killam is a freelance writer who lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Due to what his high school English teacher once called "a severe case of O.D.D." that began developing in third grade, Rob started writing creative militaristic science fiction,

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Health & Fitness > Addiction Drugs and drug addiction: 1 of 10
Drugs are a global problem, but not everyone is part of the solution. In the United States alone, illicit drugs kill around 17,000 people each year, and its adverse effects on those it does not kill can eventually be just as lethal for others, according to www.drugwarfacts.org. Drug rehab programs are in place, but are an "... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Why doesn't God heal all sick people?: 2 of 14
The issue of God's "process" (if it can be called that) for providing healing to us as human beings is an issue near and dear to my heart, for the fact that I have spina bifida. I have dealt with this particular Blessing for 24 years, and there is no sarcasm intended when I say that spina bifida has been a blessing on my lif... More..
Education > Education (Other) How to resolve conflict: 1 of 7
In a world where more than one person exists, conflict will arise. Conflict is unnecessary, but it does not necessarily have to be a destructive ordeal. In fact, conflict can be used to further your business, education, or personal life, and can provide opportunities for new ideas to come to the fore. Of course, that all ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) How to be accepting of another's religion: 1 of 6
"I don't believe in God". Sometimes, that statement (or its direct opposite) can get people hot under the collar. Regardless of which "god" the statement is referencing, everyone has some sort of a belief system (a religion) they ascribe to, even if it is to say that god does not exist. In a world where people are killed f... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Peasant life in the Middle Ages: 3 of 16
Despite what many Hollywood fabrications will tell you, peasant life in the Middle Ages was a grim, bleak status. Unlike the lower class of modern-day (especially America), there were no benefits to doing a peasant's work. There were no scheduled breaks, no "9-to-5" clock in, clock out schedule, and there certainly was no "... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction The cost of recovery from addiction: 2 of 6
Drug rehabilitation for those recovering from addiction is a lifetime investment, but one that comes at a cost of money, time, and the proverbial "blood, sweat, and tears". Many drug rehab centers will often tell their patients that individual costs for rehabilitation vary based on their specific case, as well as the treatme... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers How to deal with rude people: 32 of 80
Rude people are a fact of life, and at times, we ourselves find we are the cause of that. Of course, those who carry out a rude lifestyle or those who deal with various people more frequently will be more subject to encountering those that they believe are rude. Regardless of the circumstance, there are several things we ca... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting How to field dress an elk: 1 of 1
After you have bagged and tagged your elk, the next steps are probably the most important as a responsible hunter who eats their kill, or sells the meat to be consumed. Field dressing is somewhat awkward and pretty messy, but nevertheless, it is the "work" part of the pleasure of hunting. Still, after you've bagged an elk, th... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 10.5: 1 of 1
Writer-Director John Lafia is known for such Hollywood blockbusters as The Blue Iguana (1988), Child's Play 2 (1990), and Firestorm: Last Stand at Yellowstone (2006), and if you are wondering why you have never heard of any of these, it is because-of the sixteen films Lafia has directed-there is only one reasonable spot on hi... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Fish species: Eel: 1 of 1
Ranging from a seemingly negligible two inches to just over twelve feet, the six hundred species of eel on planet Earth make for a typically impressive sight as they glide quietly through both fresh and salt water. With an almost anti-social flare, most eels prefer to rest quietly in their eel pits, which are simply holes i... More..