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Jonathan writes his biographical information in the third person, because that is how important he is. Lesser writers cannot compare to Jonathan; he even uses semicolons fluidly.

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Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Best websites for games: 1 of 16

The Internet is filled with sites dedicated to video games, mainly because the populations of people who like video games and people who like the Internet overlap almost 100%. Whether you're looking for a place to find reviews, talk about how a fat plumber fits down a drainage pipe, or cheat your way onto every leader board ...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Online gaming: Voice chat etiquette: 1 of 7

"Does anyone know where our base is? What is this tall yellow thing? Hello? Hello, can anyone hear me? Can someone tell me where our base is? How do I get to the..." [[Player3 has been muted]] On-line voice chat is the next evolution of gaming communication. It offers something typing and built-in commands don't: instant ver...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Self reflection: 13 of 75

"Being Carmen" Every day I wake up. I take a shower... get dressed. Medicine. Brush my teeth. I do this every day because I am not Carmen Sandiego. With newly clean teeth, I gargle and check whether or not I should shave. The mirror mocks me. Today is just like every other day: I need to shave. Also, I am still not Carmen Sa...
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Tips for browsing the Internet: 1 of 5

The Internet is a wonderful tool that has drastically changed the face of computing, office work, and research in the last two decades. Almost everyone in the United States uses or has used the Internet, but many people struggle with the finer nuances of web browsing due to misinformation, malware, or inexperience. Here are ...
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons When police car chases cause damages to others, who is to blame?: 4 of 14

It's 3:47 AM on a Tuesday morning. A white sedan is pulled over for an expired registration, but when the acting officer exits his cruiser, the perpetrator restarts his car and jets off. Soon, the chase is on: sirens blare and tires screech as the pursuit ramps up. Other officers join the chase, slinging around suburban corn...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Parent's introduction to understanding the video game language: 1 of 3

Many parents out there view gaming jargon as an impenetrable fog. What in God's name is a "pokeyman"? Is "frag" a kind of sword? Just what is a "noob" and why does one "pwn" them? This essential guide will cover all the basics a parent should know about virtual lingo. NOUNS • Newb (also n00b, noob, nub): 'Newb' is ...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Choosing a video game console: 9 of 24

Choosing a video game console is a lot like choosing someone to date. Before you start, you have to ask yourself several important questions: -Am I up for a high-maintenance relationship? -Is physical interaction important to me? -How much do I care about looks? -Am I willing to do this if there are persistent problems? -Is ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Satan: 55 of 118

Hey Satan, what's up? Tell me- how does it feel To know you're a fraud, To know you're not real? You must get a kick From your misplaced fame As preachers and priests All believe you're to blame The world, as you know Is not quite a nice place War, famine, disease, Bigotry based on race "No way that mankind Could be the real...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks Tips for playing a spy in Team Fortress 2: 1 of 2

In Team Fortress 2, playing a Spy is arguably the most complicated task you could try. Here are 10 tips to get you behind enemy lines without blowing your cover. 1. Don't ever assume your disguise will fool anyone or anything outside of a Sentry Gun. If you're relying on a disguise for more than 10 seconds, you are probably ...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Minesweeper (PC): 1 of 1

In the last decade, we've seen endless WWII shooter clones such as Metal of Heros: Band of Honor 3: Vanguard and Nazi Mow-down Hoedown: Third Reich Edition. 2007 and 2008 have seen a flood of great games, including several war sims and first-person shooters, yet, surprisingly, this year has been light on WW2 scenarios, barri...