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My career path has taken me through civil engineering, radio and TV production, and financial services.

I'm happily married and look forward to being so for many years to come.

My favorite pro sports teams are the Redskins (NFL), Hornets (NBA), Flyers (NHL),

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Sciences > Astronomy Did man really land on the moon?: 1 of 7
Based on what I know, twelve men-ten active military officers, one former military officer, and one pure scientist, all Americans-walked on the surface of the moon. Though various theories abound as to how we DIDN'T or COULDN'T go to the Moon, one thing remains clear: Other nations, especially the Soviet Union, would have com... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 27 of 113
Although there are a couple things about the movie-watching experience that just can't be replicated at home, I'd prefer nowadays to not give my money to the neighborhood multiplexes.The expense of going to the theater is one reason I like staying home. For the price of two tickets now, it's just as easy to buy the movie when... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Should '"The Price is Right" continue despite Bob Barker's retirement?: 5 of 18
There's no good reason why The Price Is Right shouldn't go on without Bob Barker. Yes, he's been with it so long that he is synonomous with the show. Yes, it would be weird to see someone else hosting it after all these years. But if we go by the logic of retiring the show with him, then UCLA would've stopped playing basketba... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Why more cold weather cities should get a chance to host the Super Bowl: 4 of 14
When Charlotte was awarded an NFL franchise in the mid-1990s, the people granted that franchise had a golden opportunity to build a domed facility. Not only would it have been a facility that could have hosted the Super Bowl, it could also have hosted the Men's NCAA Final Four. Ironically, the facility that hosted the 1994 Fi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Should military and civilian personnel convicted of treason be executed or given life without parole?: 2 of 7
As a rule, I stand opposed to the death penalty on various grounds. In and of itself, as it is practiced today in the United States, the death penalty is a miscarriage of the very justice its supports claim it metes out. Time and again, the racist, sexist and politically-motivated nature of the penalty itself, not to mention ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should the Iranian president be allowed to visit 9/11 Ground Zero?: 8 of 26
This is probably one of the most ridiculous questions that I have seen in the debates here on Helium. And as ridiculous as it is, I'm also compelled to answer it-decisively, defiantly, and definitely.Any one who takes the time to visit this country, regardless of why they're here or who they are, should be allowed to visit th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Commentary: Best Super Bowls in NFL history: 7 of 19
The Super Bowl is one of the most important sporting events on the American calendar-a day-long celebration of football that culminates in the crowning of the champion of the National Football League. There have been some snoozers and there have been some doozies. It's the doozies that I have the pleasure to honor here, right... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Federal government economic stimulus deal: How will you spend your rebate check?: 21 of 51
The fact that the federal government is issuing rebate checks has absolutely nothing to do with how I feel about George W. Bush. In seven years of disservice to this country, the smartest thing he's done is to declare an end to space shuttle flights by the end of 2010-and even that won't get done on time. Considering how much... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Was the NFL right to penalize the New England Patriots for filming Jets' coaches?: 14 of 33
Not only should the New England Patriots have been penalized for violating the NFL's videotaping rule, they should have been penalized more heavily than they were. A half a million dollars and a draft pick is a slap on the wrist for something that could've easily given this team a competitive advantage. If Roger Goodell, the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is regifting an acceptable practice or not?: 11 of 23
I am among those who used to believe it was a rude and callous thing to re-gift. Even if I never used a gift given to me, the thought of re-gifting was an insult to someone who had spent their time and money to buy something for me. But as I've gotten older, and with space in my home is at a premium, re-gifting has become a h... More..