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About me - J. Eberhardt

My life orbits around a few key factors. At the nucleus is my passion for new gadgetry:

-I dig MAC computers
-I covet all the software I can't afford
-I dream about short film ideas
-I always have my ear out for the next cool sound

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Hobbies & Games > Card Games Comparing online poker and traditional poker: 13 of 18
Do you multi-task? Chances are you'll like online poker. There is a stark difference to the play of poker over the internet and that inside a casino or your friends garage. Lets start with the face-to-face poker. In this environment, one must not only read the cards he is dealt but also the demeanor of those he is up against... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Are today's college students afraid to grow up?: 8 of 11
Yes. I remember walking down the grass corridor on that mild summer day, my family looking on from the stands. They announced my name, my prestigious awards, and what I was doing next with my life. College obviously. From the beginning it was assumed of me that college was the next step after the high school diploma. Of cour... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Buying a desktop or laptop: Pros and cons: 11 of 14
There a numerous questions you as the purchaser need to ask yourself before putting down the green for the machine. The biggest hurdle in purchasing a laptop or desktop computer is weighing the intended use of the product versus the mobility patterns of the user. HERE ARE SOME PROS TO BUYING A DESKTOP: -Bigger internal hard ... More..
Computers & Technology > VCRs, DVD Players & Recorders Transferring movies from VHS to DVD: 4 of 5
There are a number of ways the average consumer can successfully copy a VHS movie to a DVD format of media. 1. One of the easiest ways to do this transfer is to invest in a VHS / DVD combo Recorder deck. You can purchase these at any mass merchant store. I recommend Wal-Mart because they will usually be the most cost effecti... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars The best way to buy new cars: 15 of 18
Do you ever get tired of haggling with dealers who tug at the whims of your heart and fists at the same time? I did. There is an easy solution. If you are considering purchasing a new car to show off in your drive way I strongly and most definitely recommend contacting dealership internet sales managers. You never have to go... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Are refurbished electronics worth the savings?: 18 of 21
Negatory. If you are willing to pony up the money for a DVR or an MP3 player, stay away from the refurbed units. You will only be spending more money in the long run. My usual experience with a refurbished item is that it works well for a little bit and then dies quite some time before I would expect it to. When an item gets... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What makes good music?: 49 of 54
Let's start here... What makes music bad? It's a fair question, and it has soooo many answers: -Busyness -Emotionless Lyrics -Off Key -Lack of Dynamics -No Originality -Uncatchy Tune -Over Thought -Blandness -Unintelligibility -Thoughtless -Canned -No Space ...and on and on So what makes good music? Inspiration. Space. Perso... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top ten movies of all time: 30 of 33
And here they are in descending order, the top 10 movies of all time: #10 The 6th Sense M. Night Schamala debuts his 1st mainstream film playing on the suspense of the unknown. Brilliant writer and director. #9 Monty Python and the Holy Grail A good British humored film that has captivated the minds of many boys for over thr... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Has eBay outgrown the average seller?: 11 of 12
Yes and No. Why so wishy-washy you ask? It's because this question beckons an obtuse answer. Yes - Ebay has outgrown the average seller. It seems for most sought after items (i.e.- Xbox 360's, the latest Elmo doll, I-pods, etc.) you will find that the commercial market has firmly planted themselves in the auction landscape. ... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations How do you choose the right coffee shop?: 13 of 14
What makes a coffee shop worthy of the dollars kept in your back pocket? There are new shops popping up every week around every corner, some chain and others a new face on the horizon of sweet aroma. So how do you choose between the culture of Starbucks and John Doe's Coffee? Coffee shops come down to a delicate balances of ... More..