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Possess nearly twelve years of experience in print design, web design and web development. Recently completed my Master of Science in Arts Technology from Illinois State University. Currently an adjunct instructor at a community college, and a part time freelancer.

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is the US doing enough to stop global warming?: 1 of 23

I want to change the title of this from "Is the US doing enough to stop global warming?" to "What are you, as an American, willing to give up or change to save energy and stop harmful fuel emissions?" If you're an American, then you can't just say, "the US isn't doing enough," if you're not making any effort yourself. Are yo...
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Which computer is best for the music-minded: Mac or PC?: 1 of 9

Let me first ask the question, what is meant by "music minded": making music or just listening to music? I would say that Macs still have the slight edge on "making music" aspect, but I would argue that it is only dependent on your intent. Listening to music - iTunes. It is a Mac product. It comes on both platforms though. i...
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Is it better to work in a large corporation or a small business?: 2 of 16

Big Company or Small Company Why would I want to work at one or the other? I possess 11+ years experience in my field. I have done work for a both a large company and a small company. I have also done freelance work. I would argue slightly in favor of the smaller company, though I cannot deny that my experiences at the big c...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: South Park: 2 of 10

Let's get one thing straight - South Park is not aimed at a "child" audience. It was never intended to be aimed at a "child" audience. Anyone who says it is aimed at a "child" audience, has obviously never watched it. There is a disclaimer at the beginning of the show, which states, "... the following program contains coarse...
Arts & Humanities > Visual Arts (Other) How to get your cartoons published: 1 of 4

Online Cartoons Are The Way To Go I used to draw a cartoon on lined paper in grade school through junior high. I still have my entire collection of comics from over twenty years ago in a green binder. Once in awhile, I take it out and go on a nostalgic journey of sorts. My family has been telling me for years that I should r...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Firefly: 2 of 7

Firefly: it was canceled mid season! The fans said, "There was no good reason!" Those Brown coats, so brave - They, "aimed to misbehave"... "Serenity!" Fans were all screamin'! Hi. My name is Scott, and I am a Firefly fan. Yes, I was turned on to the show long after it had been canceled. By the episode, "the Train job," I wa...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Animals: 27 of 82

News Flash: Parents Ban Stories About Anthropomorphic Characters This one anthropomorphic young hare Lost his clothes and he found himself bare! "I'm naked!" he exclaimed, But, to his senses he came. "I'm not nude, I have fur! I don't care!" Then young hare had another deep thought Which filled him with feelings distraught. ...
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) Why PCs are better than Macs: 2 of 6

Taste Great! Less Filling! Look, I own both a Mac and a PC. I have always owned both a Mac and a PC. I have nearly 12 years experience as a graphic designer, web designer and web developer. I learned on a Mac, and I tend to prefer Macs out of personal preference. That's it. Having said that, every job that I ever had, I work...
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Best comic books: 7 of 17

The best comic books, for me, are ones that have great stories and great artwork. These are to a greater or lesser degree, creatively controlled by the writers and/or artists. I think it's a given that anything by Frank Miller possesses unquestionable storytelling of rare quality. From the Wolverine Graphic Novel, The Dark K...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Life: 155 of 316

If Life Gives You Lemons... Tell Life It's Being Cliche Are you one of those people who is tired of this old adage? Do you think that it is cliche? What does this mean anyway? Lemon - It's a perfectly innocent piece of fruit. Sour, perhaps, but there are some like myself, who enjoys its taste. In fact, sour fruit is the kind...