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About me - Devin Savarel

Im a 27 year old computer programmer from Phoenix, Arizona. Republican since birth, I seem to have gotten much less conservative over the years. At this rate I'll be libertarian by age 50.

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How much does culture and lifestyle affect behavior?
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Culture and lifestyle does affect a person's behavior quite a bit. It does not always affect people how you would generally think it would, though. I will give you three real life examples that I personally witnessed and I will attempt to explain the behavior in a rational and logical way.First, we have Brianne. Brianne grew ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Guide to role playing games
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If you dont know anything about role playing games, or if you are a seasoned gamer, there are certain things you should to do in order to make the game as enjoyable as possible.First, we have choosing your players. Its best to play with good friends, but this is not always possible. Sometimes you have to include people whom y... More..

Sports & Recreation > College Football The toughest NCAA football conference
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The PAC-10 is the toughest collegiate football conference in the nation. Other than Stanford, there is no sure-win in the PAC-10. In the Big 10, Illinois, Indiana, and Northwestern are all pushovers. Michigan State is mediocre at best, and Iowa is perrennially overrated. Look at the bowl games last year, as both Michigan and... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?Smallicon
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A person's faith should absolutely influence a citizen's vote. If you are being true to yourself, then how could it not?Its true that you should vote on the issues, where you stand and who comes closest to having the same stand. However, things will come up during a politician's term that are unforeseeable. Think 9/11, no one... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community World of Warcraft: Harmless fun, or an addictive replacement for real life?Smallicon
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Once upon a time there was a man, we will call him Joe. Joe had always like playing video games, including Warcraft I, II, and Starcraft. Joe loved playing those games. Each game of Warcraft, Warcraft II, or Starcraft would last an hour or two and then be over. The games were endlessly repeatable because each time you played ... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?Smallicon
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This is a good question. Are people inherently good. Meaning, is everyone born a good person, with any and all bad habits picked up via life's experiences?I would really like to say that yes, everyone is born a good person, but sadly, the answer is no. People are not always inherently good. People are not always inherently ev... More..

Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Magical fantasy
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"Hey Dakyron, so I hear you're goin' on a trip or something?" shouted Savarel as he ran down the narrow path leading toward the practice yard. Dakyron smiled, one way or another Savarel always knew what was going on. The half-human, half-elf had a real knack for it. Maybe it was his mixed heritage that allowed him to notice t... More..

Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a manSmallicon
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This is a very controversial issue that I really do not understand very well. I grew up in a Christian family, and my entire life was taught and told that homosexuality is wrong. I have never had any homosexual thoughts, myself, and I can not understand how anyone could have such thoughts.Homosexuality, in the Bible, is a sin... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Why and how the US bailout plans will benefit the economy: Ten detailed reasons
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Over 250,000 homes are in some state of foreclosure, according to Irvine, California-basedRealtyTrac Inc. Unemployment is the highest it has been in over 26 years. Banks are failing left and right. Auto sales are plummeting. In response, the government is throwing trillions of dollars into the banking and automotive industrie... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Be smart with holiday lights: Prevent falls with a good ladder
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The holiday season can be a fun time. With family, friends, and good cheer everywhere you look, there is something special about this time of year. Putting up lights and other decorations can be a great time for parents and kids alike. However, one misstep combined with poor safety choices can ruin the fun for the entire fami... More..

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