Alton H. Rian
I grew up in a small town in N Louisiana. I married straight out of high school and joined the Army. After 5 yrs, I got out; 10 years later, I joined the Air Force, which I am still active duty.
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Famous Dogs We All LoveCertain dogs will never be forgotten. We grew up with these famous dogs, have read about these dogs and watched them on television and in the movies.
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Associated Content: My First MonthMy first month with Associated Content was amazing. At Associated Content, a dream came true for me as I was able write, get published, and even get paid for it.
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Illegal Immigrants Counted in 2010 CensusThe 2010 census is drawing near; Congress has decided to include all people living in the United States, to include illegal immigrants. The 2010 census is necessary, but counting of illegal immigrants should outrage citizens of America.
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Nadya Suleman - Octomom Does Reality TVNadya Suleman, also known as Octomom, will be the next reality TV star of a 2 hour Fox special "Octomom: The Incredible Unseen Footage" to air August 19th.
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Guam Restaurant Picks - Best Food on the IslandI lived on the island of Guam for 3 years and ate at every restaurant on this list many times. The food is that good!
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Legendary Guitarist Les Paul Dead at Age 94Les Paul died at age 94. Known for his Les Paul guitar, he influenced the music as we know it today in other ways and was a well established artist and performer.
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Motivate Your Adult Students to Complete HomeworkAdult students have homework as well and to motivate them requires different techniques than a child attending school. Adult students are on the rise and homework is always included. -
Being a Father to Adult ChildrenWhen your children turn into adults, the role of a father changes. Adult children don't need to be told to wash their hands before dinner, but the role of a father to adult children is still vitally important.
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Unmotivated to Run? Try the TreadmillMany people want to get into shape, but are just unmotivated for one reason or another. If you are unmotivated to run, I suggest running on the treadmill. Here are 10 reasons why the treadmill is helpful to those unmotivated to run.
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Throw a Bachelor Party: Good Clean FunAre you looking to throw a bachelor party for a friend, but want to keep it clean? Here are 10 ideas for a great clean bachelor party that is sure to make memories!
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Tragedy Happens: What Now?My heart goes out to those who were affected by tragedy. May God bless you in this time of grief. May there be healing one day.
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Texas Hold 'em: Learn It, Play It, Love ItA popular poker game now is Texas Hold 'em. Once you learn how to play Texas Hold 'em, you will want to play it more and more. Here's a quick how-to-play guide. Read this and go play!
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Just a Dream, Only a DreamUnable to shake last night's dream, Emily struggled to free her mind of it. The return of her husband that evening confirmed the dream was over.
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Sunburned Scalp? Not to WorryIf you are like me, you've suffered from a sunburned scalp before. That bald spot, regardless of size, gets sunburned and that scalp needs some TLC.
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5 Tips to Improve Your Long Distance RunningLong distance running provides you with great exercise, but certain items need to be considered. Let me share with you 5 tips to improve your long distance running.
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Sun Poisoning Symptoms and TreatmentMost people enjoy getting some sun and getting a tan. Overexposure to the sun can often result in sun poisoning. Read on as I discuss symptoms, avoidance, and treatment of sun poisoning.
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A Smooth First Day of SchoolThe first day of school is a big deal. If you are looking for some practical ways to ensure your child has a smooth first day of school, read on.
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Best TV Shows of the '80sTelevision has come a long way, but some of the best TV shows were in the 80's. In this article, I share with you what I believe were the best TV shows of the 1980's era.
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Free August Fun: Things to DoEver get tired of doing the same old things day after day, night after night. You can only watch so much TV and play so many board games. Take advantage of the month of August and explore new options.
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Alexis Cohen American Idol Contestant Dead at 25- Her LegacyAlexis Cohen, American Idol contestant, died at age 25, choosing to accept temporary rejections and reaching for her dreams. May we learn from her and when rejected, get up and go again.
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FaceBook Rules to FollowMillions use FaceBook, but some out there are not very considerate of others. Follow these guidelines so all can enjoy the experience of connecting with others.
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Road Trip with KidsTaking a road trip? Have kids going on this journey? Make traveling fun and enjoyable for both you and the kids.
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Transitioning from Summer to School ScheduleAny transition in life is difficult to some degree. For kids, a major transition is from their summer schedule to the school year routine. Following are some tips that we as parents can do to help them.