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-Stats- Name: Ronald Jose Carlos Born: November 20, 1982 in Holyoke, MA Ethnicity: Mediterranean Descent (By way of Portugal and Spain) Occupation: Full Time Student/Online Merchant

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Early Life

Ronald Jose Carlos was originally born Ronald Carlos-Choquette at Providence Hospital located on the West Springfield-Holyoke, Massachusetts townline. He was raised as the only child of Peter and Adelina Choquette.Growing up in the suburbs of Holyoke, Ron was definitely like any other kid enjoying the typical life of a kid growing up in the Reagan era. Ron was also a slave to 1980's pop culture. Living off a steady diet of He-Man, Thundercats, and the World Wrestling Federation Superstars Saturday Morning Program. He would begin his education at the Holyoke Public School System starting with McMahon Elementary School in 1988. In 1991, Ron transferred to Sullivan Elementary School and attended until 1994. Peck Middle School would be his next stop from 1994 until 1997. As an above average student Ron's favorite activities included Art, Indoor Soccer, Basketball and Music Class.

Dean Technical High School (1997-2001)

In the fall of 1997, Ron enrolled in William J. Dean Technical High School in Holyoke. Originally an Electronics major (or vocation if you will), Ron switched to Data Processing (eventually renamed Computer Technology and Data Communications).
Under the tutelage of Kevin Hart and Mary Allen, Ron enjoyed his freshmen year in this new environment. In Ron's sophomore year, Mr. Hart would be replaced by Leonard Gibbons, an individual who along with Mary Allen would play an important role in Ron's life. Ron would excel in his chosen vocation proving to be a vital role during his tenure as a Dean Tech Student. Making the honor roll several times. In 1999, he would join the school's wrestling team, he wasn't the best at it but he loved the workouts and the camaraderie of the team he was on. Ron also played a small role in raising funds for a trip to Washington, DC in the school's Close-Up Program. In 2001, Ron would graduate from Dean earning a high school diploma and a vocational certificate. From there he was undecided on his future.

United States Marine Corps (2002-2007)

Following High School Ron worked at Sears and then shifted his focus to the military as an alternative to school. The Marine Corps was an idea he had flirted with during his high school days. In late 2002, Ron finally put his plan to action and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in Springfield, Massachusetts. In 2003, Ron shipped out to Parris Island, South Carolina for his basic training. After recruit training Ron spent the next three months in Camp Lejeune, NC learning his required job training. Ron's first and only full time assignment would be in 29 Palms, California where a whole new chapter in his life would unfold! Meeting many awesome people along the way and forging unforgettable friendships, Ron would achieve successes and do some awesome stuff that he never thought possible!

Life After The Marines(2007-Present)

In 2007, Ron had decided he accomplished everything he wanted to as a United States Marine and decided to pursue other interests. Despite a recommendation for reenlisting and an opportunity to travel abroad Ron wanted to refocus on a college education that he had started during his time in California. After fulfilling his contractual obligations Ron spent some time in San Antonio, Texas and would then return to Holyoke in March of 2007. During this time he made a brief return to Sears for the holiday season and is attending school full time at Holyoke Community College, majoring in Graphic Design. Aiming for his Associates, Ron will then transfer to a University. During this time Ron is also starting a job as an Online Retailer. In 2008, Ron's college pursuits looking to be paying off after his 2007 academic performance warranted him a spot in an honors class. The future is looking bright.

Personal Life

Ron being the carried away fool that he is sometimes finds himself rambling about various subject from Boston Red Sox baseball, to his best friends, to movies, occasionally professional wrestling, art, and even himself! He's a fool for the arts be it music, movies, graphic novels and other literature. Another pastime of Ron's is to travel to local businesses such as restaurants and general stores all over the Northeast, because Ron just loves "mom and pop" places!

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Ron is a former United States Marine? Yes it's true, Ron spent four years in the toughest branch of the military. His time as a postal worker in the Marines earned him several awards and an Honorable Discharge as a Corporal.

-Interests-

Movies/TV
Comedies:
The Back To The Future Trilogy, Adam Sandler's Films (I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, The Wedding Singer, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore just to start.), Back To School, Easy Money, Superbad, Knocked Up, The Simpsons Movie, Dirty Work, Beer League, Garden State, The Simpsons, Family Guy

Horror:
The Saw Series, Halloween(Both the '78 and '07 Versions), Friday The 13th (Parts 1-4 ONLY), The Exorcist, The Omen (1976 Version Gregory Peck), From Dusk Till Dawn

Action/Adventure:
The Batman Saga (1989-1997), Batman Begins, Dirty Harry, Magnum Force, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Grind House (Planet Terror and Deathproof), Desperado, Once Upon A Time In Mexico, The James Bond Series, Daredevil, The Punisher (Both the 1989 and 2004 Versions), 300, Quantum Leap

Drama:
Training Day, The Boondock Saints, One Hour Photo, Cape Fear (Both 1961 and 1991 Versions), The Road To Perdition, Punch Drunk Love, All About My Mother, Bicho de Sete Cabeças (Brazilian Film), Pulp Fiction, Resevoir Dogs, Buffalo '66, The Departed

Thriller:
North By Northwest, Hannibal, Silence Of The Lambs, The Bourne Trilogy,

Sci-Fi:
Escape From New York, A Clockwork Orange, Superman II (The Richard Donner Cut), Predator, The Terminator Trilogy, Blade Runner, The X-Men Trilogy

Other:
Travel Channel, Discovery, National Geographic Channel, Red Sox Baseball on NESN, ESPN Baseball Tonight
Music
When I'm feelin' crazy:
Static-X, Dark New Day, Sevendust, Stone Temple Pilots, Hellyeah, Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, The Foo Fighters, Audioslave,Rage Against The Machine, Eighteen Visions, Seether, Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Days Of The New, Taproot

When I'm calm:
Snow Patrol, John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band, Jamiroquai, 311, Lacuna Coil, Seal

When I feel like goin' retro
From the 60's:
The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks and The Doors

From the 70's:
Steely Dan, Bachman Turner Overdrive, and David Bowie

From the 80's:
Animotion, Billy Idol, and soundtracks to the following: The Wedding Singer, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories. This doesn't include hair bands, I have some guilty pleasures but hair bands definitely aren't one of them.

Reading
Magazines: National Geographic, MAD Magazine, Wizard

Novels: Palm Sunday, Slaughterhouse Five, The Hannibal Lector Trilogy, Black Sunday

Graphic Novels:Watchmen, Identity Crisis, Astonishing X-Men: Gifted, Batman: Year One, Superman: Birthright, Superman: The Man Of Steel, Wolverine (Frank Miller Mini Series), Wolverine: Origin, A History Of Violence, Spider-Man: Death Of Gwen Stacy, X-Men: Falls Of The Mutants, The OMAC Project, Superman: Sacrifice, Batman: A Death In The Family, The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told, The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told, Superman: Doomsday, Superman/Doomsday: Hunter and Prey

Non-Fiction: Everything You Need To Know About The Music Business Sixth Edition, Ric Flair: To Be The Man, The Rock Says
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