Dale Marshall
Relocated from New Jersey to Georgia in 2003, I'm constantly learning new things about being a husband, a father, a friend and a contributing member of society!
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Government schools in NYC through 9th grade, then Carson Long in Pennsylvania for High School, then UConn for college. A relatively short stint as a misisonary, then work, work, work ever since . . . specialization in Human Resources.Interests
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Georgia Yankee is Not AmusedFor the second time this year, a major snowstorm blanketed the Atlanta area in up to 3 inches of snow as part of a regional storm that immobilized the Southeast. -
Carson Long Institute - Military Exercises on Decade's Coldest NightCarson Long cadets would regularly participate in military-style maneuvers during the winter months, with a platoon-sized unit ambushed by a squad of elite cadet Rangers after a nighttime trek. ...
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The Georgia Yankee is Snowed in TodayAs a displaced Yankee, I recall shoveling snowdrifts that dwarfed our houses in New Jersey. Then I would come inside to sneer at TV reports of Deep South communities shutting down entirely for snowfalls we'd consider negligible. -
Talk Show Host Herman Cain Accuses Dems of TreasonHerman Cain, who mockingly refers to the health-care reform movement as "Health Care Deform," very carefully and deliberately accused congressional Democrats of treason while acting as the guest host on Neal Boortz's show.
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How Sean Hannity Ambushes Liberals on His Radio ShowLiberal callers to the Hannity show get ambushed by this seasoned veteran of conservative talk radio.
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A Check in the Mail Isn't Always a Good ThingThe bad guys are hard at work trying to steal our money. In the Spring, the author received a mysterious check in the mail with instructions on to spend it. Was it legitimate? Or was someone trying to dip into his bank account?
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Have a Holly Deep-Fried ChrismasAmericans in different parts of the country share the major holidays, but we have some regional differences.
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Safeguarding Seniors' Nest Eggs - CD's or Annuities?With more bank failures looming on the horizon, the disadvantages of CD's are even greater than before - and they've always had significant disadvantages! -
What's the True Cost of Defensive Medicine?While some claim that healthcare providers routinely order excessive tests and procedures to cover themselves from future accusations of neglect or malpractice, those tests are performed because they've been shown to have relevance in past cases.
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Canoeing for Dummies: Enjoy One of America's Most Popular Outdoor PastimesCanoeing is an enjoyable activity that's great exercise. While frustrating for those who don't know what they're doing, with a little patience and a little practice, most people can learn the basics of canoeing and add another skill to their summertime watersports! -
Let's Stop Taking the Independence Out of Independence Day!For some reason, Americans rather routinely refer to their national holiday not by its name, but by its date - a practice not observed for any other holiday.
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Global Conflict - the Online Game Craze That's Sweeping the Nation!Global Conflict is an online gaming experience similar to the board game RISK, which, because of its unique timing feature, permits players to derive optimal gaming satisfaction from about an hour's play daily
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How to Learn, How to Labor, How to Live - Over 170 Years of Character-building at Carson LongA brief look at life at Carson Long from the perspective of a new cadet. -
The Jade Palace in Marietta, GA - Excellent Chinese Buffet Just Outside the PerimeterThis modest little restaurant offers a surprisingly large variety of Asian foods, including sushi and Mongolian Barbecue, as well as the "traditional" Chinese buffet of soup, salad, hot food and desert.
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Working at a Summer Scout Camp - The Best Summer Job in the World!Working at a Boy Scout summer camp is a wonderful way to spend the summer, working with boys and teaching them skills they'll enjoy all their lives
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So What's the Big Deal About the Fair Tax?The Fair Tax is inaccurately described by opponents, and it's important that it get a fair hearing.
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What is the Matter with Atlanta Drivers?The driving habits of Atlantans can drive one to distraction - from getting into the car to turning and rolling roadblocks, they seem to be conspiring to drive newcomers nuts!
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Medicare Related Health Plan Choices Can Save Seniors Thousands of DollarsWhile the majority of retiring Americans still choose to enroll in Medicare Supplement programs at an annual cost approximating $1500 per person, the trend is toward Medicare Advantage programs that charge much less, or even no premium at all!