Yancy Caruthers
I retired in 2008 from the Army Reserve after two year-long deployments to Iraq, and while I also had an exciting career as a flight nurse for a rural air-ambulance service in Missouri, my wife, daughters, and I decided we would try something new - living abroad. My wife retired from teaching elementary school, and I now work in Lima, Peru. I am currently working on a book based on my experiences as a trauma and flight nurse in western Iraq.
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RN, Excelsior College; BA, Criminal Justice, American Military UniversityInterests
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Smile Mr. TalibanA combat veteran's point of view on the recent release of photographs of servicemen posing with dead enemy combatants.
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Ft. Hood Still Haunts SoldierThe story of SFC Rex Stalnaker, an Army reserve medic, who found himself inside the CRC on that fateful day in 2009, when Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 soldiers.
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Top Ten Dumb Quotes from 2012 Presidential CandidatesA compilation of silly things that these politicians have said, some funny, and some tragic.
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The Little ThingsA true story of one of the author's own experiences in Iraq
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The Top Ten Things I Hate About the Twilight MoviesThis list originally started out as “The 37 Things I Hate About the Twilight Movies,” but it was bulky and just didn’t have much of a ring to it, very much like the movie scripts.
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Movie Review: AbductionThis ludicrous exploitation of Twilight Star Taylor Lautner's star appeal falls short of a real action movie, with unintentionally hilarious lines and wooden acting.
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Peace with PappyJust prior to my second deployment to the Middle East, I spent one last special day with my grandfather, who shared a few things that only soldiers can know.
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Buying an Alpaca GarmentHow to select an authentic, quality alpaca sweater or scarf, and avoid cheap acrylic imitations.
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Now is All There IsBased on true events from the author's deployment in 2005, this story illustrates the events and moods that surround the holidays there.
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La Rosa NauticaA review of the oceanfront seafood restaurant most often seen on postcards from Lima. Located on the coast, near Larcomar Mall and Parque de Amor.
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The Stock ActThe proposed Stock Act makes it illegal for members of Congress to place stocks trades in their personal accounts for profit, based on information that is not available to the general public. Wait, why wasn't this illegal already?
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AngelA Veterans Day tribute to military medical personnel
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Mesa De PiedraLocated just a few miles outside if Lima, Peru, Mesa de Piedras is a fantastic midday trip for families, with a pool, playground, and games for the kids, and lively musical entertainment for the adults. -
The Bone CleanerAn eerie story of a 17th century Spanish monk, whose job was to clean the bones in the catacombs of the cathedral and stack them in a well, to make room for more.
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Lima City Tour by BusReview of a bus tour that provides visitors with an overview of the city's historical and cultural attractions, highlighted with a tour of the Cathedral of San Francisco and its catacombs. -
Temple of the Sun TourFor things to do in Lima, Peru, this inexpensive 4 hour bus tour takes you to pre-Incan ruins south of the city, with a spectacular ocean view from atop the Temple of the Sun. A truly spiritual experience. -
Guidelines for Use of the C.A.T. Tourniquet for Civilian EMS RespondersAn overview of some principles to be considered by civilian EMS responders when the C.A.T. Tourniquet is available.
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Planning a Cheap Family Vacation...The SequelIdeas for a Cheap Family Vacation, based on the author's own experiences with his family of five.
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Credit Repair Scams and How to Avoid ThemThe two types of credit repair scams, what they really are, and how to fix your credit the right way. -
How Are FICO Credit Scores Calculated?Overview of the five factors used to calculate your score, and some ways you can affect each. -
Car Buyer's Guide for the Not-so-richOverview of financial mistakes a car buyer can make, that can cost them money in the long run.
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Dust Storm in IraqThis Dust Storm in western Iraq in early April is an example of the hostile weather our troops endure on a regular basis.
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Protecting Yourself from a RecessionTwo old principles of household budgeting, but with a new spin.
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Tax Breaks for College: A Guide to Education Tax CreditsOverview of the two Federal Income Tax credits the IRS offers to support higher education
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How Not to Pay for CollegeSome options to pay for college, including a brief discussion of financial aid, tax incentives, and other programs.
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Planning a Cheap Family VacationSome ideas for cheap family vacation activities based on the author's own experience.
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Guide to Patriotic InvestingSome suggestions for keeping your investment dollar contributing toward the U.S. economy
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Women's Health Issues: Fibroid TumorsOverview of fibroid tumors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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Women's Health Issues: EndometriosisOverview of symptoms and treatment options for Endometriosis, the most common cause of infertility in the U.S.
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A Soldier's Lightsaber VideoQuick video of me playing with some lightsaber video editing software. This took about 45 minutes to complete the frame-by-frame edit - the sound was added with the help of Windows MovieMaker.
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Iron Man ReviewA review of Marvel Entertainment's latest attempt to give the world a hero.
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The Rise and Fall of Miley Cyrus?An overview of the recent scandals surrounding the child star and how she has responded.
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If Interest Rates Are Going Down, Where is the Relief?Discussion of how changes in the Fed funds rate, or the overnight lending rate, affect interest rates such as car loans, mortgages, and credit cards.
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Financial Planning Tips for NewlywedsTopics of discussion between people just married or about to be married, regarding financial goals and tactics for the relationship.
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Guide to Credit RepairYour credit report, what sort of activities are reported, and strategies to improve your numbers.
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The Truth Behind Drug CommercialsA "caveat emptor" warning about drug commercials, the motivations behind them, and what you need to know as a consumer.
