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I am married to the love of my life. We have three teenage daughters, because of which I know I will NEVER run out of topics to write about.

I spent more years than I want to publicly declare working in the escrow industry.

I love poker, cooking and writing,

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Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to fold batter: 1 of 5
The difference between folding one mixture into another and merely stirring two mixtures together is like the difference between adding delicate brush strokes to a work of art and painting your bathroom walls-it's all in the technique and, to borrow a phrase, all in the wrists.Folding is a technique generally applied when inc... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Explaining the popularity of Texas holdem poker: 5 of 24
It's the spring of 1989 and I'm seated at a poker table at the Stardust Casino in Las Vegas, making idle chitchat with the player to my right. He announces, "I don't know why they don't televise poker tournaments."Eventually, I muster enough self-control to stop my laughter only because the tears in my eyes limit my ability t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What it means to be a woman over 40 in the new millennium: 30 of 132

Women over forty in the New Millennium have a dazzling array of options available to us that our progenitors could only fantasize about.A few years ago, if a forty-something woman heard a disconcerting popping noise emanating from her body, her choices were limited. She could consult her doctor, or just hope it was the sound ... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Saving on credit card debt: 8 of 35

SAVE MONEY BY USING CREDIT CARDS WISELYProperly used, credit cards are a powerful tool to establish a solid credit history. Misused, they can destroy both your credit rating and your budget.The good news is that by following three simple steps-Investigate, Calculate and Administrate-you can not only establish a good credit ra... More..
Business > Project Management Project management basics: People and politics: 2 of 8
A successful manager must posses strong people skills in order to be a successful team-builder, and people skills require a degree of diplomacy and political savvy. The key to team-building lies in creating solid interpersonal relationships with the employees in your charge, and one of the most important tools toward that end... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Why black athletes dominate sports: 8 of 31
While black athletes dominate many sports, they do not dominate ALL sports. Tiger Woods, for example, is an anomaly in the world of golf.The point is nonetheless valid; a great many of our more popular sports are dominated by black athletes. One could conclude that this is evidence that blacks are physically better equipped f... More..
Business > Project Management Project management for non-project managers: 2 of 6
Though you may not have any management experience, a few basic people skills will assist the novice in becoming adept at tackling the challenge of project management.A successful manager must posses strong leadership skills in order to be a successful team-builder. The key to team-building lies in creating solid interpersonal... More..
Food & Drink > Baking How to use ice water in pastry making: 1 of 3
In order to know how to use ice water in pastry making, one must first understand WHY it is used.The purpose of adding ice water to your pastry dough is as much to keep the butter in the dough cold as it is to add liquid to the dough.Butter's purpose in pastry dough extends beyond that of mere flavor. Cold butter, properly in... More..
Business > Project Management Effective communication for project managers: 4 of 11
Effective communication in management and team building begins with active listening. Any individual reporting to you should know that his or her concerns will be heard, whether or not you agree with them. This is true in any relationship or situation; most people simply want to be heard, understood and respected.Respect does... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US Elections 2008: Obama tries to explain his spiritual mentor, the Rev. Wright: 3 of 8

It is difficult to follow Barrack Obama's ever-evolving relationship with his Pastor, Jeremiah Wright. On Friday night, Sen. Obama claimed that the hateful rhetoric pouring forth from Pastor Wright's lips was news to him. He stated that he was "hearing [these comments] for the first time" as they streamed across the Internet ... More..