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I am a stay at home dad and beginning author, self-publishing 2 novels to date. I am working on a third, which is the third entry in a fantasy series I began 2 years ago. My works are for sale online at lulu.com

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Sports & Recreation > Hockey Why hockey is a less popular than other sports: 1 of 15
The question, why is hockey less popular than other sports, has plagued many hardcore hockey fans for some time. While the sport has the speed and vicious hits of professional football, along with the grace and fluid movement of the NBA, it remains one of the least popular professional sports in existence. There are several k... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to achieve a successful marriage: 1 of 14
Many people enter into a marriage without fully understanding what they are getting into or what to expect from being married. Some people believe that the simple act of getting married will change a person or even solve problems, but the truth about marriage is that it is not simple and things do not change magically once yo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) How to take back America from self-interested politicians: 2 of 18
The current salary for a U.S. Senator and Congressman is $174,000. That is for the rank and file members, not House or Majority Leaders, who can make up to $193,400 as a Majority Leader and $223,500 as Speaker of the House. These salaries may seem excessive and to the average person they are. Why? Because the average househol... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Motley Crue: 1 of 8
Motley Crue was the epitome of rock n' roll in the 1980's and have continued to carry most of that tradition on with them into today. Never before had there been such a raucous, in your face, over the top, cantankerous band as the Crue, they blazed a trail for 'glam-metal' bands and set the bar for rock n' roll legends. The b... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Live rock concerts: Recommendations and guidelines: 8 of 26
When going to see a live rock concert, there are a number of things to bear in mind for before the show, during and after. There is much more to a rock concert than just music and performance, as any good band out there will get a crowd involved and one should be prepared for what to expect. Unlike some genres of music, a roc... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry Movie sequels and remakes: Is Hollywood out of ideas?: 9 of 29
Movie sequels and remakes have been around for quite some time, but it now appears that there are more and more of them coming to the local Cineplex than ever before. Movies that were once considered classics are being 're-imagined', television shows from decades ago are adapted for the big screen and Hollywood keeps churning... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Will Matthew Stafford turn things around for the Detroit Lions?: 2 of 5
The Matthew Stafford era has begun in the Motor City, and the question on many Detroit Lions fans' minds is, will he be able to turn the team around. There is no simple answer to this question, as it involves many factors, many of which do not even pertain to the rookie quarterback himself. Let's begin by examining the young ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Do adult TV cartoons, like the Simpsons, undermine cultural values?: 4 of 6
Adult cartoons, such as the Simpsons and shows run on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, do indeed undermine the cultural values in today's America, but not for reasons you might immediately think of. These shows are loaded with satire and are intended for a mature audience. While these shows blatantly thumb their noses at cultura... More..