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I am college student (majoring in Accounting) that just likes to write. My interests are pretty varied, and as a result I like to write about a wide variety of things, ranging from sports to books to finance to life! Everything about life is pretty awesome,

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Sports & Recreation > College Basketball NCAA: Why March Madness is such a big deal: 2 of 27
March Madness is such a big deal because it's the greatest sporting event on Earth. It's a bad cliche, but anything can and usually does happen during March Madness.Former North Carolina Coach Dean Smith once said, "I could never beat Jack Nicklaus for 18 holes, but on one given day, at that given moment, I may be able to bea... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Steps to becoming debt-free: 4 of 52
Carrying a large load of debt is one of the biggest problems for many people in our world. They may feel like they have an overwhelming amount of debt that they will never be able to get out of, and this can lead to depression, helplessness, or many other problems.Worrying about debt can bring down all areas of your life, not... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football NFL talk: Can Brady Quinn succeed at the NFL level?: 1 of 13
As Brady Quinn enters his second season as the backup quarterback of the Cleveland Browns, fans seem to be clamoring for him to get more playing time, even at the expense of Derek Anderson, who was very successful in 2007. But the question still remains, can Brady Quinn succeed in the NFL? That is a question that will have to... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Best ways to save money: 5 of 64
For a variety of reasons, many people have a very difficult time of saving money. This leads to all sorts of financial problems, as debt can be a huge strain on life and hamper your ability to be truly happy. Indeed, one of the biggest causes for divorces is money. Worrying about money can cause a lot of stress and unhappines... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Should you invest in mutual funds or individual stocks?: 2 of 25
One of the most common question for people just getting started in investing is whether they should invest their money in mutual funds or individual stocks. Both of these investment tools have their place, and if you have the time and resources to devote to investing, you should try to use both to some degree.But by and large... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt The difference between bad debt and good debt: 2 of 25
In our society today, debt is a huge problem. You should try to avoid debt if at all possible, because this debt is one thing that can really hold you back from financial freedom. But not all debt is created equal. There are some types of debts that can be considered "good debt," and some other types of debt that would be con... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac: 1 of 12
Hiking is a great activity, and being out in the outdoors and the wilderness is an amazing way to spend a summer day. Enjoying the creation of the world and the beauty of it is a breathtaking experience. However, it does not come without risk. Someof the many risks of the outdoors is poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Players Exciting NBA basketball players to watch: 2 of 23
The NBA is filled with star players, but it is about much more than that. The Superstars are exciting to watch, but there are also lots of other great role players that can be interesting as well. Here are some of the most exciting players in the NBA, regardless of role. Leandro Barbosa (Phoenix) - I mentioned this in my Mid... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Why some children lose interest in music education as they grow older: 2 of 23
When I was in elementary school, it was required that all students were in courses for music education. For us, that mostly just meant choir-type classes, where we learned the chords and how to read music, and then put those skills to use in school concerts. For others, that meant anything from piano lessons to trumpet lesson... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007 Super Bowl predictions: 6 of 66
In the NFC, It's a classic offense vs. defense matchup. The Saints have a potent, well balanced attack that will be countered by a fast, smart Bears defense. But as has been the case with the Bears this year, this game will really come down to Rex Grossman. As long as he's average the Bears have a great shot to just rely on t... More..