Oodles
I am a 26 year old guy in college, and I'm majoring(graduate school) in Computer Science. Raised in the Big Easy(New Orleans).
I love basketball & fishing & the great outdoors, yep. I also enjoy learning useful & interesting things from other Content Producers here.
Thank You for reading, & have a very nice day!
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I love basketball & fishing & the great outdoors, yep. I also enjoy learning useful & interesting things from other Content Producers here.
Thank You for reading, & have a very nice day!
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Every hard task is made up of tiny, easy, 15-minute ones. Maybe a thousand, maybe more, but once you dive in, fear is yore!
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Computer Science and Geography - Their IntersectionFrom GIS to Google-Maps, Computer science has contributed to and aided geography greatly -
Various English Words Derived from SpanishHere is a list of more than 20 English words derived from Spanish, covering a variety of topics.
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Visits to Three Equestrian Monuments in New Orleans: A ReviewI describe three historic Equestrian statues. -
Dead Marching Soldiers of Wintry DaysWinter in my region is more akin to fall up in New England, and begins with withering trees. This haiku describes the cold wind carrying leaves away. -
The Freezing Winter - Images of Snow and FrostA free-verse poem about the mental images that winter and snow bring to mind. -
Cell Phone Ettiquette, in the Form of My Top Cell-Phone Pet PeevesI hope I don't come off as being mean-spirited, that said - some cell phone habits really bug me. -
Rainbow Poem in Free-Verse - Feel Mother Nature's AweRainbows are so special because of their rarity and surprising color
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Interesting English Words Derived from Arabic - Enhance Your Vocabulary!From albacore to azimuth to tazza, many words to enhance your vocabulary! -
Loss of a Friendship - How to Bounce Back and Stay PositiveFriendship is so important in our lives. But how do we cope with losing a friendship? -
Are You Having Suicidal Thoughts ? Solutions, Ways to Cope, and Ideas for Making it Through the HardshipWhy Do People Commit suicide? Well, People commit suicide for various reasons, but help always exists. -
Cockroach Phobia PoemAre Cockroaches that scary? Sure they can live headless for a while, and sometimes fly.. but what's the big deal! -
Life and Aginga poem about getting old and getting wiser -
Unique English Words Derived from Native-American LanguagesNative-Americans, throughout history, have given us many interesting words! Here are some words from Native-American Languages, Such as Algonquian and Ojibwa. -
Resting Under the TreesA respite under greenery. -
Our Mothers - a Poem of PraiseAbout moms and their loveliness -
Childhood InnocenceA poem about the nature of kids. -
Statue of Liberty-Lady, Swinging on the CornerShe sings and swings with iPod in tow! -
Candy Poem - from Gumdrops to SuckersOh how we love Candy -
Lightning Striker - Free-VerseA poem about Lightning -
Glances at the MallI'm here only because I'm waiting for my car to get fixed! -
Useful Utility Websites that Can Save You Time and Organize Your LifeOnline programming has allowed utility websites to proliferate, and here are a few cool ones you may like. -
The Email FloodIn this new age, emails reign -
Bubbles in the PlaygroundA free-verse poem about an old man blowing -
How to Remember NamesNames are oftentimes very hard to remember, partly because we don't really care as much as we should. I know I rarely remember them right away. So let us find out how to fix this habit of dropping names, and not those of famous people either.
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Poems About BasketballPoems about basketball
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Feel Entitled to Judge a Movie by Its TitleThe title of a movie may matter more than that of a book. More attention should be given to it! -
Really Amazing Facts About the Human BodyObserve your Human Body, are you happy with the ease
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Purple HaikuRoyal, Vivid Hue... -
Funny Words that Sound like They're Made Up, but Are LegitFrom whiffletree to pussyfooter to sardoodledom to cuirass, a variety of hilarious words -
Unique English Words Derived from the Hindi LanguageUnique English Words Derived from the Hindi Language -
On Finding Rare Silver Coins - Why a Sliver of Silver is so Hard to FindBefore 1965, dimes and quarters were made out of 90% silver and 10% copper(Pure silver gets scratched easily and wouldn't hold up well). -
Happy Holidays AlwaysA haiku about the holidays -
How to Use Your Dead Time: Standing in Line or Waiting in Traffic Can Be ProductiveHow to utilize time spent standing in line and waiting in traffic. -
T-Mac Leads the Pack - Tracy McGrady is the Best AthleteTo me, the best athlete must be more than a physically talented player. He must embody willpower and confidence. Yes, he would need amazing physical gifts for sure. But there's a mental part.
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Trans Fat Revolution: Turning Junk Food into Healthy, Nutritious Angel FoodTrans fat has somehow been eliminated, but it's actually disguised as a fat numeric good-guy. So that's why all the tasty junk food is suddenly healthy. -
How to Find Your Lost Items and Avoid Losing StuffHow to find your lost items and avoid losing items.
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Unique English Words Derived from African LanguagesMany African words have been incorporated into English. Quite a few of them are a result of being borrowed through colonization by the European countries
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Internet Brain Gamesweb resources for you to enhance your brain-power
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Very Strange Words You Probably Never Knew ExistedWords of strangeness, you probably can't believe some of these words, and I don't blame you! -
My Summer Visit to Cairo, EgyptCairo is a great and affordable tourist location -
Reverse Software EngineeringReverse software engineering is a complex enterprise requiring a deep understanding of modern software -
English Words Derived from RussianWords Derived from old Mother Russia
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The Importance of Good HealthHealth is a broad system that you must take care of. Our eyes and ears and toes and nose and organs are all important
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Learning a New Language GraduallyLearning a new language may sound like a daunting task. However, it doesn't need to be like this. If you choose a gradual and consistent approach, you can learn a great deal over a year. -
The Benefits of SleepingThoughts on sleep and the health benefits of it. You should sleep on it. -
Interesting English Words Borrowed from JapaneseJapanese words that have been adopted by English -
2009 NBA Draft: Hasheem Thabeet Rises Above Many NBA Draft ProspectsWhen it comes to rare combinations, Hasheem Thabeet fills the spot perfectly.
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Summer Desserts that Are Healthy and SimpleDesserts that are Healthy and Simple
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Review of El Borg Restaurant in Cairo, EgyptEl Borg restaurant serves fine cuisine in Cairo, Egypt -
Entertaining YouTube VideosYou can easily find many entertaining and educational YouTube videos.
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Should I Have to Pay Someone for an 'A' ?Paying for good grades is a concept that has been floating around. -
Tips for Avoiding Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome can damage your hands indefinitely, so you need to learn how to avoid it.
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Giant CitiesThe crowded cities. -
Be Wary of Automatic Payments with Credit CardsCredit Cards are convenient, but be careful.
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Performing Charitable Acts OnlineWith the advent of more advanced web technologies, you can do good deeds in cyberspace. -
Odd News on the InternetRandomness on the Internet can be quite absorbing.
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MoonriseWhen the moonrise occurs it is often unnoticed
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Children's Laughterthe laughter of kids
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My Random Incrementing Word Staircase Poemformulaic poem to entertain and hopefully educate and elucidate -
Acronym SignificanceIt sometimes seems as if attaching an acronym to something gives it a greater importance and significance. -
CourageCourage -
Troubled Environmenta poem about Earth
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Hakeem Olajuwonpoem about Hakeem Olajuwon
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Useful Things to Have in Your CarBe prepared because you never know. -
The Simpsonsa haiku about the Simpsons -
Should We Start Saving Up Old Pennies?Pennies have been costing the government more money than they are worth. -
Pictures by Lake Pontchartrain, Louisianaarea near Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana -
My Opinion on Obama's Performance so FarObama is Prez
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Spaghetti is Delciousa somewhat random poem about spaghetti -
Pigeon Convention in Parking LotPigeons galore -
Beautiful Eartha poem about Earth and why we should keep it clean -
Very Fast Sports Cars Caught in PublicA few exotic sport cars that were Caught in Public -
Tasks to Complete Before I Die: My "Bucket" ListBefore I die, I hope to accomplish the following tasks. This is called a bucket list, because it's what you hope to do before you "kick the bucket." -
Morning Doves squatting on weedwackerA Morning Doves (type of pigeon) built a nest on our weedwacker. Quite resourceful. I don't blame them for squatting on our weedwacker -
Digital Video Compression: An Overview of the Technology Behind the PixelsDigital Video Compression is the key to making YouTube, Metacafe, DVDs, and much more digital video a huge success.
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Former NBA Player Jason Caffey Charged in Child-Support CaseMajor sports players often deal with child-support issues after retiring. -
Pictures from Modern EgyptModern pictures from Egypt -
Audubon Zoo of New Orleans picturesPictures from the Zoo of New Orleans -
Items that I have sold on eBay: Strange and MundaneVarious items that I have sold on eBay, both Strange and Mundane -
New Orleans Three and a Half Years After KatrinaThe state of New Orleans three and a half years after Katrina. -
American Heart Month: My Plans for Promoting Heart HealthTruly, in health the heart is the heart of the matter.
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Gulf Shores Alabama PicturesWintertime beach pictures from Gulf Shores Alabama -
Interview with My Nieces: Ages 6 and 7Interview with my two nieces, ages 6 and 7. They were very eager to be interviewed and gave enthusiastic responses. -
Have Fun in a Library - It's Your Tax MoneyA library is one of the best public institutions that can educate and entertain people. Your tax money is used for this anyway. -
The Unpredictable Weather of New OrleansThe weather in New Orleans is annoying. With a few exceptions, like a week out of the whole year, the weather is unpredictable.
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How to Get Over RegretRegret is a painful experience, but we can do something to stop the cycle of regret. -
Modern Egyptian CultureModern Egyptian culture is complex and changing continuously as Egypt, like other Middle Eastern countries, is interacting more and more with both the United States and the rest of the world. -
Los Angeles Pictures - LAX, highways, beach, and UCLAPictures from big Los Angeles -
Should Credit Cards Be Regulated More Tightly?Credit cards are amazingly convenient, but also dangerous. -
Random Facts that Will Impress or Confuse Your FriendsA fairly large collection of trivia. Random facts are fun - to some they can be a tad bit annoying though -
Foreign Men Marrying US Citizens Apparently Just to Become Citizens of the USAThere are some men who meet US women through the internet and marry them in order to become citizens -
Why the New Orleans Hornets Have a Good Chance of Another Strong Playoff RunThe New Orleans Hornets started out this season slow and have now started to play solidly again, showing signs of the same excellence that helped them in last years playoffs. -
My snowy morning pictures at the University of New OrleansPictures from the University of New Orleans on December 11 and 12, 2008 -
The Late Al Copeland's Metairie Christmas Light DisplayAl Copeland's Metairie Christmas Light Display near Lake Pontchartrain was always a huge and bright display. This display will not be shown any more and the lights will be located in a local park(Lafreniere). -
2009 New Years Resolutions for Shaquille O'Nealhumorous New Years Resolutions for Shaq -
Eid PoetrySome poems about Eid, the biggest Islamic holiday, both Eid al-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr. -
Easy Ways to Enjoy Nature and the WorldIt's fun to see interesting phenomena and real live science. -
Subtle Forms of Racism in Our "Modern Society"There are many subtle forms of racism that exist in our society today. It's a complex issue and is shaped by people's upbringing and experiences. -
Simple EBay Tips to Help You Make More MoneyThere is no doubt that eBay is a powerful way to sell items online. However, it is also a very competitive environment. Here are some easy ways to sell more effectively on eBay.
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Why Do We Keep Filling Out Survey Forms and Entering Raffles?While sitting at a computer at the public library recently, a very elderly man next to me asked me for some help. I peered at his screen and what looked like the typical gambling website - a bunch of glittery text and a big "WIN $1,000,000" banner. -
Some Ways to Save Money when on a Tight BudgetIf you really need to cut costs, try the following methods in order to reduce all the unnecessary expenses and maximize how far your dollar goes.
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A Crazy Basketball Story in Outer SpaceA zany tale about a basketball genius. -
For New Orleans Saints, 'Maybe Next Year' Seems to Be All We HearThe New Orleans Saints played their first game back in 1967 and ever since New Orleanians have patiently endured the roller coaster ride that has yet to reach a climactic Championship prize. -
Random PoemsPoetry written late at night. -
Life from a Snail's Point of ViewSnails are amazingly slow and patient. Adapted from an old journal entry , this talks about life as a snail -
Travel Etiquette when Going to EgyptEgypt is the most popular tourist destination in the Middle East.
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Various Poems: Buzzer-beater in Basketball, Traffic Crawl, and HaikuBasketball poem, hatchback in traffic, and haiku about the online world -
My Snowy Morning in New OrleansMy experiences in witnessing the first major snowfall in New Orleans.
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How to Make Sure You Wake Up on TimeTips for how to wake up for sure. -
How to Pass a ClassWays to improve your chances of passing a class. -
How to Show Respect to Any Person in the WorldHow to be Respectful to all People while Traveling.
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Some Ways to Kill a Bad HabitSome techniques to help rid yourself of a bad habit.
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Why Women like SUVsMy opinion on ladies who drive SUVs. -
Fun Ways to Learn to Type Faster and BetterLearn to type faster and more accurately after reading this article.
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Why You Shouldn't Watch TVHere are some reasons not to use the tube.
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How to Approach the SAT and SucceedThe SAT is not a test you prepare for the night before. It's not a test where you simply regurgitate what you learned. -
The Clash of NBA Coaches and Their Flawed SuperstarsIn light of the recent Marbury fiasco, this content describes the recent trend of players clashing with their coaches
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Crazy & Bizarre EBay Auction I Once RanI once posted this on eBay and got zero bids. Yes, I spent hours typing this in vain. In retrospect, no wonder nobody bid on it - just a little bit creepy. Please don't let anyone else know.
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Funny Christmas PoemsChristmas poems of a jocular nature
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What the Holidays Mean to MeMy perspective on holidays here in America and in Egypt.
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How to Shoot Better in BasketballTips on how to shoot better in basketball. -
Counting Faster and More EfficientlySome tips for becoming better with counting. It is useful to know! -
Make A Plan to Avoid ProcrastinationHow to attack that pesky habit of procrastinating. -
How to Find Loose Change on the Groundhow to find free money
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Free Fun: Ways to Play Without Having to PayLet's face it: our society makes you think that having lots of fun requires lots of money. This is a misconception, because having fun is actually about your state of mind.
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Easy Ways to Save GasolineA collection of methods you can use to save fuel while driving.
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How to Improve Your VocabularyTechniques and strategies on how to learn more words.
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How to Improve Your Jumping AbilityHow to gain jumping ability, or "ups."
