Peter Maida
Pete is a software engineer and a martial artist and fiction writer by passion. He has a black belt in Tang Soo Do and he has five novels; two available on Amazon. He also offers many of his stories in audio form for listening while commuting.
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Washington, D.C.'s Mayor Fenty and the Board of ElectionsMayor Fenty petitioned the DC Board of Elections to allow 72,000 voters that are not registered in the Democratic party to vote in the Democratic primary. This was a bad idea that was turned down by the board.Also published on:
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A Review of the Movie Up in the AirWhat made a seemingly standard movie gather so much praise? The answer is excellent acting and a look a relationships from a very different point of view.
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A Christmas Experience at Washington DC's National HarborMy wife Cathy and I took a trip to National Harbor in Washington, DC to see their Christmas display. The highpoint of the trip was viewing the Gaylord Resort's exhibition called Ice. It is a unique holiday family outing. -
A Review of Disney's A Christmas CarolThe Dickens classic is retold in a spectacular 3D presentation, but has the great writer's message been lost in the process?
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How to Take the Spool Off a Toro 7-Inch TrimmerA quick three-step instruction on how to take a spool off a Toro seven-inch trimmer. -
I Think It's TimeIf we would only have vivid and terrible dreams about the harm our excesses can do; we might find a wat to curb them.
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A Review of The Hurt LockerThis is a very strong movie about the kind of war that is waged in our time. It's about doing to most dangerous job in the most dangerous place. Despite the violence this is not your typical action movie.
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Step Out of SummerThis is just a quick rhyme for the beginning of autumn.
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My Personal Approach to Weight ControlThere are a million ideas about how to loose weight and keep it off. This is my personal method and it may not work for others. The first step is getting a true understanding of what motivates you.
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National Dog Day Poems and Rhymes for a FriendThis poem is for all dogs. Mutts are as wonderful as pure breeds. Visit a shelter, save a life, and meet a friend.
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Taking a Break in West VirginiaWe live in a high tech, totally connected world. Our devices keep us on the clock day and night. It's time to go where the connection is broken. Visit West Virginia and learn the meaning of the word "relax."
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Watch Out for Facebook QuizzesThis is both a warning and a reminder. Facebook users love the little quizzes and things that are offered but they may not be as free as you think. The Internet is wide open; whatever you put on it can show up any where at any time.
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National Harbor, Washington DC: The Latest Tourist AttractionNational Harbor is a brand new tourist attraction. It is a great day trip for anyone living by or visiting our nation's capital.
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They Are Used in Death as They Were in LifeThe past few weeks have been an embarrassment of riches for the writers of the network and cable new magazines. The death of Michael Jackson is like the goose that laid the golden egg.
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Without Dr. William Beanes There Would Be No Star Spangled BannerThis is the story of how Francis Scott Key ended up in a position to be inspired to writing the Star Spangled Banner. I am proud to write this because the story starts in my town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
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So You Wrote the Great American Novel and Now You're Ready to Be FamousAll writers dream of writing the great American novel and being rich and famous. It is not impossible to do; it just takes a lot more work than people realize.
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The Faces of FreedomI am proud of the United States and the advances we have made in making our citizens free over my lifetime. I have fifty-nine years on this Earth and America has made me proud, but freedom is ours to lose.
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A Review of the Movie Year OneMy wife and I were out and decided to see a movie. "Year One" was the only one available in our timeframe. We would have been better entertained standing on the corner and watching traffic.
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I Suggest You Try CruisingCruising is my favorite vacation. Once you are on board you can completely relax. I will tell you why cruising is so great and I will address some of the issues that people have with going on a cruise.
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How to Get an E-ZPass in MarylandThe E_ZPass is a transponder that is attached to your windshield. It allows you to roll through toll booths. This article will give you information how to purchase as set up an Maryland E-ZPass and also links to E-ZPass web sites for other states.
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How to Watch Netflix Movies on Your TV Without the Netflix Device BoxYou don't have to spend a hundred bucks to buy a Netflix device box in order to watch online Netflix movies on your TV. This article will show you how to use you TV as a giant computer monitor. It's also really cool for games. -
Don't Put Father's Day in a BoxThis is inside information from Dadhood. Dad's are generally low maintenance and don't complain but sitting down with your dad and talking to him will give him more pleasure than anything in a box.
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A Review of Raising the BarRaising the Bar is starting its second season on TNT. This is a classic Steven Bochco production and the best one I've seen since Hill Street Blues. I'm expecting Emmy nominations this year.
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Opportunity KnockingOpportunity is not always easy to recognize and taking it often involves risk. I was in the right place at the right time twice in my life. I took adavantage of the first and missed out on the second.
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Watch Out - This is a Biker BarIf you were really thirsty would avoid a bar because there were motorcycles parked outside? Many would but their fear is unfounded. People that enjoy the biker lifestyle are free spirited but, for the most part, good honest people.
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Teaching My Martial Arts Class in Upper Marlboro, MarylandI train and teach at the Upper Marlboro Martial Arts Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. We stress a lot more than kicking and punching. The best weapon in a martial artist's arsenal is his or her intellect.
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Summer VacationA little poem about the care free days of summer.
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The World War I Memorial CrossThis is the first time that I find myself wavering on an issue involving separation of church and state. The Supreme Court must find a way to satisfy the law without tearing down a memorial that has stood for sixty-five years.
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When You Swim in the Ocean Do it With RespectWhen you swim in the ocean you enter the dominate ecosystem on the planet and one in which you are not a member.
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Your Means is Something You Should Not Live Up ToThis economy has thrown the cold water of reality into our faces. If you don't control your financial condition; it will end up controlling you. The pressure of financial debt is as powerful as a tyrant's boot on your neck.
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Climate Change - Danger or HoaxI watched the ABC special on climate change and wondered how real the presentation was and what we really should be doing. I decided to get some information for the other side and after a bit a reading I realized that there was only one answer.
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SPF And The Summer SunWe're all ready to get out in the sun. Go out and strut your stuff, but be smart about it. Sun screen is important and it is important to know what the SPF number really tells you.
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The Fifieth Anniversary of the U.S. Navy's P3 AircraftThe P3 has been in service for fifty years. I had the honor of flying on this aircraft as a technical representative. I have the highest respect for the aircraft and the especially for the men and women who have served our country as its crew.
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The Colors of SummerThe colors of summer brigthen my heart and keep me warm all through the year.
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World PeaceAnyone alive today is already branded with the prejudices of where we live. We are closed only ourselves and we can't he beyond our own cultures. The not-yet-born are our only hope for real peace; if they can be taught in a different way.
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Are We Near the End?The Internet is full of hype over the end of civilization. A lot of this hype centers around 2012 when ancient calendars seem to run out. Is there validity here, or is there another reason?
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Flag Day: America's Day to Honor Old GloryOld Glory is a wonderful name for the flag of the United States. It has had a glorious history and Flag Day is the day we honor the symbol of our country. -
Washington DC's Quick and Cheap Waterfront GetawayLess than a hour driving time from Washington DC you will find Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. Here you and your family will be able to enjoy the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and be home by dinner.
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The Fourth of July, a Day to Make a StandIt is time for the American people to show the grit that has made our country strong. Make a stand. Take a vow to turn away from a credit driven society.
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Images for Memorial DayIf we can try to imagine what it was like to face the horror of war on the battlefields that mark our nation's history then we may begin to fully understand the gratitude that our veterans deserve.
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The TreeThe tree had been a part of Troy's family since the days of the model T. As the tree falls Troy remembers its role in his family's history.
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The Real Cinco De MayoThis is the real story of Cinco de Mayo and it explains why Americans should thank our southern neighbor for what they did on that day.
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The Rock of Gibraltar - An Excellent European Tour Day TripThe Rock of Gibraltar is full of history, breath taking views, and a unique charm found nowhere else.
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Change of SeasonA young man acts on the dreams that he's had. Will he choose between them and his wife?
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The Embarrassment of Being a VictimThereis a natural tendency, especially among men, to clam up when they are threatened. This is not rational.
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My Favorite Movie TheaterOur favorite theater is the AMC Magic Johnson Theater in a shopping known as The Blvd at Capital Centre in Largo Maryland USA. It is a fine theater holding the name of a great athlete and a great man.
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The Mystical Floriz TreeThis story is an offshoot from my novels "Champions of Redland" which will be available soon. The novel is a sword a sorcery of high adventure. This story describes the gentle healers known as the Telka Followers.
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The F.B.I. - the Third Chapter of the Long Journey HomeJim and Diane begin a new life as Jim begins to help the F.B.I. uncover Fernando's plans. -
Fernando, the Second Chapter of "The Long Journey Home"Jim heads off to Spain. On his last night he finds himself in a cabaret. There he becomes the first person to recognize the terrorist Fernando and the race to save his life begins. -
The Long Journey HomeHere is a brief passage from my novel. -
Pornography on a College CampusA Maryland state senator threatened to pull construction funds from the University of Maryland if a pornographic film was shown as part of class study. I don't think this is rational.
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Stabbed in the HeartJim and Diane love each other very much, but their love is twisted around one agonizing issue. In the middle of an argument Jim blurts out something that stabs straight at Diane's heart.
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What's Right is RightTony and Angie were looking for their brother's place outside of Wilkes-Barre, PA. The come upon a boy badly beaten. They could just move on; but that wouldn't be right.
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Ring of DespairThis is the second story in the Homeworld Saga. Sharlisa Cantrell is onboard a crippled star freighter when her empathic ability picks up the yearnings of a planet full of spirits. If she can give the spirits peace she could save her crewmates.
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Third Eye Blind: The Best CD of the NinetiesThird Eye Blind's self-titled debut CD was a blockbuster. It will go down in the history of rock along with old albums such as Fleetwood Mac's Rumors and The Beatles' Beatles 65 as a genuine hit-maker.
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Home WorldA truce stopped the Human/Talandian war. The truce was created through the force of will of one Talandian. Ambassador Raul was now trapped on a doomed planet. His small band must discover the planet's secret or they will die and war will return. -
The Outsiders (1983) - A Fertile Ground for Future SuperstarsThis review describes the uniqueness of the movie The Outsiders in the history of film. Never before and not since have so many future superstars performed in one movie. -
Gray DayIt was a weekend of heavy rain in Washington, DC. It quickly made a mess of the Monday morning rush hour. It made me realize that all of our technology does not compare to the power of Mother Nature.
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Children Forgotten in Cars: Ideas for Keeping Your Child SafeAccording to San Francisco State University 415 children have died in hot cars in the last ten years. This article offers some suggestions to prevent a tragedy. -
Zorshin FearlessThe Takelvee Hegemony was about to get their hands on a secret that could allow them to devastate humanity. Humanity teams up with the Agunta and the Vaxtal to build two special ships. They must deny the Takelvee the secret at all cost.