Daniel O'Rourke
I am a 35 year old Marine (non-active), fire fighter, and a current college student majoring in Psychology. I am also a freelance writer. I have prior education and great interest in current affairs, foreign policy, sports, and politics. I also have extensive experience in writing fiction and non-fiction, and I am a published author of my debut book Unknown Roads
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Psychology, Pacific Rim Cultures, Foreign/World/National Affairs and PoliticsInterests
My interests are psychology, politics, music, foreign affairs, history, sports, geography, reading, writing, fiction, camping, fishing, football, social studies, religion, faith, food, cultureMotto
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund BurkeAffiliations
Daniel P. O'Rourke (author's page) http://www.facebook.com/DanielPORourke, danielorourke10(Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteMaleAmerican?ref=hlFavorites
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From Books to Movies: It's Hit or Miss with Stephen King AdaptationsThis article will discuss my favorite Stephen King book that was turned into a movie, and my least favorite adaptation of one of his books to movie format in a contrast and compare piece. -
Why Music Festivals Suck These DaysThis article will discuss how bad music is presently and the buffoonery of the generation that likes it. -
My Memorial Day Camping Trip Top 5 Survival TipsThis article will give tips on how to have an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day camping trip. -
Why I Want "The Bachelor/Bachelorette" to Get Divorced from My TelevisionThis article will discuss why I think that these shows should be cancelled. -
Lollapalooza: The Summer of '96, Metallica, Sound Garden, and the End of My InnocenceThis article will discuss my favorite concert experience. -
Movies that Made Me LaughThis article will explore and describe my three favorite comedy movies of all time. -
My Parenting Resolution: 2013This article will discuss my parenting resolutions for the year 2013. -
Born Red and Gold: The True Story of a 49ers Super Fan!This article will discuss how I came to be a super 49er fan. -
San Francisco 49er Super Fan and the Birth of a Bay Area BratThis article will discuss my life as 49ers Super Fan. -
7-11: The 49ers Roll the Dice and the Gamble Pays OffThis article will high-light the San Francisco 49ers 2012 season and the decision about switching quarterbacks. -
12 Days of Christmas with the San Francisco 49ersThe 12 days of Christmas sung about my favorite team, the 49ers, and my favorite sport, football. -
Putting the Oh, No! Back in RomoThis article will discuss my general distaste for Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys. -
UndefeatedThis article will explore the amazing gold medal match and the victory that will cement Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh as the greatest women's volley ball team of all time. -
Debi Thomas: Olympic Figure Skater, Bronze Medalist, Breaker of HeartsThe first and only time I met a real Olympian was when I was a young boy. -
Oscar Pistorius: Most Surprising Olympian in HistoryThis article will explore the Olympic dreams and successes of Oscar Pistorius who is an Olympic runner competing with no legs. -
Our 4th Street Community GardenThis article will examine a community effort to build, plant, harvest, and maintain a garden as well as foster community while doing it.
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1996 Olympics: The Little WarriorThis article will examine the Olympic moment when Kerri Strug aced the vault in gymnastics even though she was seriously injured.
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Why the 4th of July is Important to Me: A Veterans PerspectiveThis article will discuss why the 4th of July is important to me as a veteran.
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Summer Time is HereThis is a poem about summer time.
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Could a New Cold War with Old Enemies Get Hot?This article will discuss the current political and military positions of America, Russia, and China when it comes to the Arab Spring in General and Syria in particular.
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Top 10 Boise State Broncos Football Gifts for Father's Day 2012This article will feature the top 10 Father's Day gifts available in gear for the BSU Broncos.Also published on:
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Paul Bunyan Days in St. Maries, IdahoThis article will discuss the annual festival of Paul Bunyan Days, held in St. Maries, Idaho, every Labor Day weekend.
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How My Small Family Sticks to a BudgetThis article will explore and discuss the personal budget that I and my small family use to save money and pay the bills.
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My Weekly Fitness Routine: Keeping My Body Off BalanceThis article will explore and discuss my personal weekly exercise routine.
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Zombie Apocalypse?This article will explore a horrific attack and act of cannibalism that occurred in broad day light on a city street. The article will discuss the implications this event has for our society as a whole.
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Rebecca Hamilton: My Favorite Novelist Under 35This author profile will explore the author, Rebecca Hamilton, her work, and how she is able to take paranormal fiction and infuse it with timely social issues. This article will also discuss her ability to shine and be heard in her genre.
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My Experience as a United States MarineThis article will explore my personal experience as a U.S. Marine.
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Top 3 Underrated Science Fiction WritersThis article will discuss the contributions and influence that three writers brought to the Science Fiction Genre that should be household names. While their books may be known, the authors themselves and their impact is not.
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Severe Anxiety and the Collateral Damage: DepressionThis article will explore depression, anxiety, and how it affects a person. Through my personal struggles with these problems, I will articulate my experiences.
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Gods of the Aztecs: The 6 Most Important Deities in Aztec CultureThis article will explore the spiritual beliefs, history, and theories of the Aztec peoples gods and how their religion affected everyday life.
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Technology and Parenting: Social Media's Influence on the FamilyThis article will examine my personal experiences with involving technology in my parenting, and my children using technology.
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Mountain Biking 2012: The Top 5 Men's Biking Helmets of 2012This article will discuss the top five mountain biking helmets on the market.
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Mountain Biking 2012: The Top 5 Men's BikesThis article will review the top 5 men's mountain bikes.
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A Father Never Truly LostThis is a poem about my dad and myself as a father for Father's Day.
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Top 10 Reasons to Run a Marathon: It's Time to Get SeriousThis article will discuss the motivations and reasons to run a marathon.
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Mother's Day: Top 10 Pittsburgh Pirates Gifts of 2012This article will showcase Pittsburgh Pirates merchandise available as Mother's Day gifts.
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How I Fought Back After Someone Attempted to Steal My IdentityThis article will discuss the subject of Identity Theft and how to combat it.
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The Best Vehicle I Ever Owned: My Kia SephiaThis article is a personal commentary about the best car I ever owned.
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Trifecta of HorrorThis article will explore and discuss three horror writers that are current, but unappreciated for the extent of their talent and skill at the craft of writing.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2012: Top 5This article is a Top 5 list of the best Pittsburgh Steelers Mother's Day gifts for 2012.
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Running Season 2012: Top 3 New Running Shoes for Men and WomenThis article will explore, rate, and highlight different running shoes for men and women.
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Top 10 Reasons I Run Half-Marathons: My Adventures in RunningThis article will discuss the benefits of running a half-marathon.
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Countdown of the Top 5 North American Authors of Magical RealismThis article will explore and discuss the best Magical Realism authors of North America and their work.
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History Tells Us to be Careful Which Freedom Fighters We SupportThis article will explore the contradictory wording of our government and governments abroad, when supporting tactics by rebels of the Arab Spring.
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Letters to Pakistan: Enough is EnoughThis article will cover the practice of beheading people in the Middle East, in particular by the Taliban.
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An Oldie, but a Goody: How I Saved $4,000 Buying My New (Used) TruckThis article will explore my personal experience on finding a reliable vehicle at a good price.
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Voter Competency in AmericaThis article will explore if a national voter competency test would improve the overall quality of the country by affecting who and how people vote, who gets elected, and the competency of our politicians on internal and foreign affairs.
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UPS Releases Q1 2012 Quarterly Earnings ReportThis article will examine and discuss the quarterly financial status of UPS.Also published on:
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Perception of Perfection: Part 1This two part article will cover the careers, successes, struggles, and greatness of these two quarterbacks, culminating in an epic showdown between the two that represents the essence of this sports rivalry.
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Perception of Perfection: Part 2This article will conclude the two part op/ed story of the great rivalry and quarterbacks, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.
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The End of the World as We Thought We Knew It: 10 Scientific Discoveries that Changed HistoryThis article will explore and discuss the breakthroughs in science in general, focusing on specific elements of the field, and how it impacts us and our planet.
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Letters to ChinaThis article will explore the developments over the last 24 hours involving a Chinese firm helping N. Korea to get the missile that it tested, and China's warning to the United States that our current actions in the Pacific are a provocation to war.
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Too Clean, or Not Too Clean? Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderIn this article, we will explore my personal experience with OCD, a sometimes serious and severe condition that adversely affects the person afflicted, the development of it, treatments and options for those that have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
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Hunter/Gatherer: Switching to a Caveman DietThis article will explore and discuss my recent switch to what is known as a Raw Diet. I will share with the readers why I did this, how I did it, and what works for me, as well as some of the disadvantages and struggles with it.
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E-File DenialThis article will explore the supposed benefits of E-filing your taxes, and what happens when it doesn't work out as planned.