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I am currently a full-time student at FCCJ, majoring in Network Services Technology. I hope to become a writer in some form when I grow up, whether it be in the realm of Geekery or the kingdom of Video Games. I was very recently married, and much of my inspiration

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Personal Finance > Retirement Deciding when to start Social Security: 2 of 15
4 Reasons to Start Thinking About Retirement at Any Age1. The Early Bird gets the worm, and the money- According to Bankrate.com, if a person began saving $5,000 a year for retirement in a 401k at the age of 25, and another person did the same thing beginning at the age of 45, the 25 year old would end up with $1.3 million at... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Guide to video game rentals: 3 of 7
Video games are becoming a staple in our society. Gamers come in droves to buy the latest AAA title and companies bank on guaranteed money-makers. The average gaming household only buys 1-3 games per year. The "next-generation" of gaming platforms is making it even more difficult by raising the average price of games $10 or m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Evaluating the worst video games: 9 of 18
When attempting to evaluate the worst video games, one can examine many different criteria. For example, some old games on the Atari and NES systems would be considered by today's standards to be repetitive, short, and sometimes even broken. In contrast, games of today are said to lack the challenge that gave gamers of old th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Can gaming and Christianity co-exist: 3 of 6
Ah, the age old question. Well I guess when you really think about it, you can only come to one conclusion:Yes.There you go. That's my opinion. Gaming and Christianity can co-exist. Oh, is that not a good enough answer? Well then, I guess I'll just start typing and see what comes of it. Let me start by making a couple of cruc... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Zuma Deluxe: 1 of 2
Many millennia ago, the Mayan civilization built a great and mighty empire. The Mayans are largely remembered for their large pyramid-like zigguarats, brutal death rituals, and vast amounts of gold. A recent historical discovery found that the much-feared Sun God of the Mayans had an earthly enemy. His adversary was a careful... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Tips for hosting a LAN party: 5 of 9
What is your greatest gaming memory? Was it an epic game of Madden that came down to the very last second? Or was it a game of Street Fighter that ended in a Double K.O.? How about that 1,000 kill match in Quake or Doom that ended with a 999-1,000 score? Whatever your greatest memory is, chances are that you shared it with so... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues Is there any mention of divorce in the Bible: 6 of 10
The divorce issue is certainly a sticky one, but with a careful study of the Scriptures involved, I believe a clear, concise answer can be found.First of all, let's get one thing straight: divorce is not the issue, remarriage is. God is into the symbolism thing, and as such, He took it very seriously when He was 'married to I... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Assessing the portrayal of gamers in movies: 10 of 13
Are you overweight? Do you enjoy Cheeto's? Have you ever stayed in on a Friday night? If you admit to any of these glaring personality flaws, you my friend, are a gamer.How do I know?Because I've been to the movies before.You see, in Hollywood, gamers have traditionally been stereotyped as being lonely, homely, socially inept... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: Matthew 5, sermon on the mount: 8 of 9
In the 1950's and 60's, a movement began to spread through America. Fundamentalism quickly caused revival in many areas of the country and led the charge against the moral decline that gripped the nation's youth culture. The core philosophies of fundamentalism were exactly what was needed to combat the new philosophies that ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Guitar Hero II (Xbox360): 4 of 4
As a peruser of the golden axe myself, I was amped 5 years ago when I heard that Guitar Freaks was planned to ship over to the desolate shores of the land we call Amerika. Sadly though, I chose the way of the Master Chief, denying Sony's black beauty a place in my home and missed out on the greatness that was Guitar Hero 1 (a... More..