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I am a 25 year old Navy Surface Warfare Officer. My hobbies include a passion for video games, movies, reading, and learning new things. I have dabbled in web design, digital photography, playing the guitar, programming computers, building pc's, securities

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Relationships & Family > Family Life Best family vacations for teens: 1 of 28
GO ON A CRUISE. This single sentence will lead you to one of the most fun and rewarding vacations you can give your family-especially if you have teenager. After having been on three cruises, I can safely say that there are very few vacations that will give you as much bang for the buck as a cruise on one of the big cruiseli... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips If you only have one computer, should you choose a desktop or a laptop?: 5 of 52
The choice between a desktop and a laptop is a simple cost-benefit analysis. A laptop offers mobility and portability, whereas a desktop offers a lower price for the same specificationsbut at the expense of no mobility. A laptop can be connected to a normal LCD computer monitor, a full size keyboard, and a mouse. This setup ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Website reviews: Goozex.com: 1 of 7
Are you a frugal gamer? Do you constantly seek out classic games that are hard to find? Do you play classic games that may not be brand new? Do you want to hear about the best kept secret in gaming? The answer folks, is Goozex. A crazy sounding name that stands for "goods exchange" has an answer for you- and I can attest tha... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Coffee brewing 101: The French press: 3 of 12
As any coffee drinker will tell you, the French press is one of the tastiest methods of brewing a cup of coffee-and also one of the least used. The method behind the French press is incredibly simple, though it requires a bit more attention to detail than the standard automatic coffee maker. The first and most important thin... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Key investment tools: 1 of 4
As in all aspects of life, the proper tools for the job are essential for success. Investing is no different. To be profitable and find wealth through investing you must utilize all resources available and make educated and knowledgeable decisions. I am going to equip you with the basics through this article to get you start... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Perspectives on game consoles: 22 of 52
The current console battle has some interesting contrasts and power plays that will lead to an interesting conflict. I have been fascinated by the postures that the "big three" have taken with respect to their individual consoles, and I'm going to attempt to weigh in on the "console war" with some opinionated musings about h... More..
Computers & Technology > Software (Other) How to convert DVD's to DIVx and burning them to CD-R's for backups: 1 of 1
If you are like me you have a MASSIVE collection of DVD's that you sometimes like to take on road trips or let friends borrow but dont want to lose. If this is the case, what you need to do is follow the steps below to make backups of your movies and then burn the copies to CD's which you can play in the DVD player listed be... More..