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I am a Triathlete, former closeup magician, retired amateur hockey goalie, financial analyst, retired paintballer, little league coach, XBox 360 gamer, blogger, DVD addict, black belt in Okinawa Te Karate, comic book collector, writer, producer, network marketer,

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A new life: 1 of 42
"Where the Wild Things Are" Iris had a recurring dream. And she knew that this had to change. The dream never led to resolution, it only perplexed and confused her. Any amount of self-analysis provided her with dead-end conclusions. The dream: to win the annual award to be "The Great Seducer". 'What is that really?' She'd wak... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Favorite beers: 1 of 30
Living in California, my beer samplings are of many 'west coast' brews, but that doesn't limit my tastes. I love microbreweries and enjoy sampling the different types of beers on their menu. Usually, they feature beers from all over the world, including their very own 'micro-brew', as well as a list of local brews. The flavor... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management How our jobs sometimes rob us of our lifestyles: 1 of 28
This is what we learn: Get a college degree, buy a house, build a family, take two weeks vacation every year, then around the age of 65 retire. Then, after retirement you can party for 10 years before you die. Sixty-five years of our life goes by, then we get 10 years to live it up. Does that make sense to you? This is ingra... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Love: 2 of 53
3:45 PM traffic was what I was dealing with. I was going from bumper to bumper on my grueling trek home. I had almost been sideswiped, slammed in the rear, and cut off all within a couple of minutes. In less than a mile of travel!I was looking forward to hitting some golf balls at the range. I was looking forward to having a ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism What to do when you hate your job: 3 of 63
Money may not buy happiness in the job market, but it can buy satisfaction - for a while. Unfortunately, Americans hate their jobs more than ever and fewer than half say they are only satisfied with it. Here are a few unsettling facts about job satisfaction according to "The Conference Board" market survey: -> Less than 39... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software The best free software for personal use: 3 of 31
For a parent dealing with the costs of the first year of college, these are the best, and essential, free software downloads for college students. All for personal use.They are important and necessary. Yes, after books, after room and board, after food and allowance, the last thing on a your mind is the cost of software to ge... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit Tips for improving your public speaking: 3 of 26
Did you know that 90% of what you speak about will be forgotten within 60 minutes? In fact, people retain only 5% of what they hear in lectures. You can practice what this writer calls "The 5 Bees of Public Speaking" as tips on effective public speaking: 1) Be Organized2) Be Passionate3) Be Natural4) Be Understanding5) Be Pre... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Valentine's Day: 1 of 8
"Different Shades of Pink"I was dressed in a completely inappropriate shade of pink. My color scheme has never been my strength and when they said to wear pink, I had to find the only pink think I owned. It was a blouse stuffed way back on a shelf with other 'old clothes for the garage' cloths. I actually did not pick it beca... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to set goals you can achieve: 1 of 8
You have to ask yourself a few simple questions to determine if the goal you have is worth achieving. If it is worth it, then determine what your odds are in achieving it. If you answer any of these questions with an emphatic 'yes', and you are honest with yourself, then your goal is really something worth pursuing. Here are ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Reasons to defriend a person on Facebook: 1 of 8
As you spend more time on Facebook your list of friends can grow extremely large. You begin to accept 'friends of friends' as well as people in groups you join. As a social networking site it is the goal for your social network to grow. But sometimes you need to do a little bit of 'spring cleaning' and "defriend" a person (or... More..