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I'm a Senior at the Evergreen State College in Olympia Washington. Although I'm passionately opinionated on most topics, I'm slightly shy in person. I'm working towards getting my first novel published. I'm idealistic, and try to help whenever I can. I draw,

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Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Comparing Windows and Linux: 18 of 27
Every other article you can read online that discusses the subject will tell you that each major operating system has it's strengths and weaknesses, and therefore you should use whichever suits you as there is an O/S for every computing style and function. This is, in a sense, true. But at best this is unrealistic simplifica... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development History of the 'goto' command: 2 of 3
Ever since the late 1970s, new programming students have been taught how to use a simple instruction called GOTO, yet are told never to use it. When asked why, the usual responses given by teachers tend to range from "because I said so" to "because it is the standard industry practice," depending on the focus of the class or... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals How hedgehogs can make fun and friendly pets: 5 of 6
Although sometimes overlooked by prospective pet owners, Hedgehogs make excellent pets. They live 3-5 years, and are both clean and easy to care for. Part of the stigma against them may be due to their appearance, which has led to a common, and unfortunate, misconception. Don't worry, the spines stay ON. A hedgehog's quills ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils Comparing Google's Gmail and Yahoo! Mail: 11 of 12
Yahoo has long been a dominant power in free email service providers, but now it's power is slowly waning due to the rise of Gmail. Unless it completely rethinks its approach and it's interface, Gmail is likely to overshadow it completely. At the outset, there seems little to compare between the two. Both Yahoo and Gmail off... More..
Computers & Technology > Camcorders & Digital Video Recorders Video recording tips for the new user: 9 of 9
So, you've just gotten yourself a brand new camcorder. Congratulations! Now what? Well, before you start making the home movies that you just KNOW are going to be smash hits with your family and friends, remember: professional equipment does NOT a good video make. Even if you go out and buy yourself the most expensive camera... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Web design tips: HTML versus site builders: 4 of 4
Site Building software comes in two forms. There are online applets that allow you to create your content entirely on the web itself, and there are commercial programs that can be bought from large corporations. They range in price from entirely free to hundreds of dollars, but they all perform the same basic function. In ge... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Call of Cthulhu, Dark Corners of the Earth (Xbox): 2 of 2
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, is a truly unique game. Although it has some similarities with other games in the survival horror genre, it deviates sharply from them in style, rising above the hordes of Silent Hill and Resident Evil clones. Dark Corners takes full advantage of a first person point of view, and h... More..
Sciences > Zoology Horseshoe crabs: 2 of 2
Opinions about Horseshoe Crabs vary wildly. Are they ugly? Are they cute? Are they just plain weird? From the chitinous, boomerang-shaped "shell" studded with composite eyes, to the five sets of spidery legs and the sharp tail spine that juts out from the rear, the Horseshoe Crab is, at the very least, an unusual animal. Alt... More..