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I am a martial arts and self-defense instructor living in the United States. I read and write in my spare time.

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Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American Was America founded as a Christian nation?: 2 of 78
Anyone who claims that the United States is a Christian nation must conveniently ignore the preamble of America's founding legal document, the Constitution: "We the people...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." Noticeably absent from the preamble is any reference to a deity or religion... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues A call for healthcare for all Americans: 1 of 15
Whether Democrat or Republican, every American should set aside their differences and support President Obama on Universal Health Care. Every Western democracy has established a universal health care system except for the United States. Why? Because mega-rich special interest groups are lining the pockets of greedy politicia... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is the slang use of the word "retard" or "retarded" discriminatory?: 3 of 20
Whether or not the word "retard" is discriminatory depends on the circumstances. One must consider the context and the speaker's intent. "Retard" can be wielded for description, humor or harm, but too often, preachy know-it-alls berate those who supposedly misuse this adjective. "Retard" is one of a long line of euphemisms d... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Tips for guitar tuning: 3 of 16
Keep Your Guitar In Tune By Always Tuning Up Tuning up isn't a big secret for many musicians who might read this article and scoff. It's common knowledge for them. But for a lowly guitarist who never received formal training, learning this technique smacked me in the face with an epiphany that made my jam sessions a lot less... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: September 11, 2001: 30 of 110
Freedom Will Stand Entombed in steel, consumed by fire, Three thousand lost their lives. These are times that try our souls, But fear will never take control. With hate-filled hearts and twisted minds They hoped they could terrorize, The planes crashed down and the towers fell, But they failed, Freedom still stands. Complace... More..
Food & Drink > Breads, Grains, Pasta & Rice What is your favorite cereal?: 4 of 14
Wal-Mart Great Value Extra Raisin Bran Cereal For several weeks I couldn't find my favorite cereal on the shelves of my local Wal-Mart. I nearly panicked, worrying that Wal-Mart had discontinued their Great Value Extra Raisin Bran Cereal. Indeed, the cereal had been pulled from the shelves, but to my great relief I later fou... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Halloween safety tips for kids: 2 of 6
It's easy to get distracted on Halloween while carving jack-o-lanterns, shopping for costumes and digging graves, but the ghoulish festivities shouldn't distract us from reality. Here are a few safety pointers that will keep trick or treating memorable for the right reasons. Stick to Your Younglings Like Slime on Toast Accom... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts How to mentally prepare for an MMA fight: 1 of 1
The most neglected area in mixed martial arts (MMA) training is mental preparation. A fighter who enters the cage with anything less than total confidence, who doesn't believe in his ability to win, will render himself vulnerable to his own insecurities. The demons of self-doubt could defeat him before the fight begins. This... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Laundry tips for bachelors: 1 of 1
Laundry is one of the few chores that I don't mind doing. It's not fun but it's not excessively time-consuming if you're willing to take shortcuts like a true bachelor. PRE-SORTING Buy a three-bin hamper and assign the first bin for white clothes, the second for black and the third for colors. When you get home from work, st... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina: 1 of 1
I am 31 years old and I have only owned two vehicles: A red 1992 Chevrolet Lumina and a white 1992 Chevrolet Lumina. If you are willing to sacrifice style for dependability and good gas mileage, this car is for you. I drove my red Chevrolet Lumina for about ten years. It would have lasted longer had I taken better care of it... More..