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I am currently a Project Manager for a bearing company. I have a law degree and love any discussions pertaining to the law. I also have a great interest in Politics, the Environment, Yoga, Music, Dance, and Education to name a few.

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Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Confederate flag: Heritage or hate?: 3 of 22
A flag with the same colors and stars as our American flag ....it is hard to believe that both flags stand for completely different ideals. The American Flag stands for unity, democracy and freedom. It is the flag of the country dubiously nicknamed the "melting pot" because of the all of the races and ethnicities that live in... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Top ten reasons to be happy: 1 of 4
I have spent a lot of my life dealing with adversity. Through all of it, however, I found that allowing myself to be happy was not only good for me emotionally but also physically. I truly believe that allowing oneself to be happy and understanding all of the reasons to be happy are critical to living a fulfilling life. Here... More..
Travel > Europe Travel experiences: Cologne, Germany: 1 of 3
I have been to Cologne, Germany three times in my life. All three times for work trips. Despite these trips being work related luckily I was able to enjoy at least one weekend there for each trip. I also have the great fortune of having wonderful co-workers from this region who took me out to explore. The first time I went t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Is poker a sport?: 20 of 55
No Poker is not a sport. A sport is something in which an individual or a team compete in a physical manner. In fact many have argued that even golf is more of a game than a sport so how is it that poker can be considered a sport? Golf is a physical activity played in the name of competition. Is Gin Rummy next? I play Gin Rum... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Why obese children usully turn into obese adults: 2 of 3
Amazingly adults often underestimate the power of their influence over children. Children learn a lot in their youth about relationships, work ethic and responsibility from their parents but what is often forgotten is what children learn about eating healthy and getting enough exercise. Many obese children are that way for a... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Are parents justified in pressuring their teenage children to get a college education?: 30 of 34
Asking if a parent is justified in pressuring teenage children to get a college education is like asking if they are justified in making their 6 year-old brush their teeth. In today's world most employers look for employees with at minimum an Associate degree and many are now looking for a Bachelors. The harsh reality of the... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) What qualities does the Special Olympics promote: 2 of 2
The Special Olympics instills so much more in its participants than the excitement of the event itself. The Special Olympics allows those individuals who have a handicap to shine. Some of the important effects of the Special Olympics for the participating athletes include the following: Pride: Probably the most important par... More..