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My name is Sean (or Belegana) I am freelance writer and normally specialize in technical writing but I also work on freelance Internet articles and my own novels. I live for the openness of writing about anything and for things I know or want to know

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Science fiction: 215 of 290
Nail in my head?-I remember it like it was yesterday.John, a 20-year-old college student continued in his slow southern good ol' boy drawl, "I mean maybe it was the day before yesterday, and I am not so sure I can even remember all the details. Who knew that a nail gun could fire through so much wood? It was just a trick we w... More..
Computers & Technology > Software (Other) Has over-confidence in software made society complacent: 4 of 5
We have become a world over dependant on the invisible line between real and digital. Software and data systems have replaced paper tracking and file cabinets. It might not have completely been changed yet, but try to get an answer from someone at a bank or the DMV and then ask him or her to verify that information with a har... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Cyber-stalking horror stories: 4 of 5
My story is a little different when it comes to cyber-stalking. I never had to use my knowledge of networking and locating people online. However, there was a time when playing a game I shared my email with the room. I invited the players to a local gaming event in my area and asked them to contact me if they were interested.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Speculating on the future of video games: 21 of 26
Speculating on the future of video games-I consider myself part of the X-Gen Video game generation. So we have were there when PONG was invented. We have seen the path and played along with every advancement and iteration of the button mashing, combo-driven, next best game and next gaming console on the market. From easy to p... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Finding love: 145 of 173
"What conduct do you mean, that you heard' through the walls, Mr. Ogden?" Shelly asked trying to hide her bedfellow while sounding pert with more than a touch of indignation and offense to the accusations that just flew across her bedroom."Please think of me not as your judge. It is merely a fact that the daisy of the field a... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Home: 22 of 26
Feed the Homeless to the Hungry-Have you noticed that there seems to be a lot of homeless people around? In general there are a lot of homeless people, but almost all of like to bother me. They like to get right in my way asking for change, food, clothes, or my first born child because their dog told them they needed to make ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Tips for surviving without a home Internet connection: 11 of 13
First, I would like to ask the obvious here. What rock do you live under that you do not have an internet connection at home? Thinking about possibilities where you live in a cabin in the woods with only a typewriter or living off the grid so the feds can't find you I will proceed.Ok, now that you are thoroughly chastised let... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The proper mind-set for losing weight: 21 of 24
This piece was written in June of 2006. I am not certain that this IS the best place for it but I am a success story when it comes to weight gain (which I was a pro at) and also weight loss. I had to come to terms with my size and weight and be in the proper mindset to make it happen. I can only hope some of these words will ... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) How to choose a grocery store: 41 of 46
How to choose a grocery store-I love this question I am asked this all the time.First, selecting a grocery store is so easy now. If you are driving around you can pretty much find a high quality multi-food distributor in almost every neighborhood in the country. In some areas and regions, you might have to drive a little furt... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Remembering retro video games: 29 of 32
Being child of the 70s and eighties I have seen and played everything there was to play. Video games, as crude and rudimentary they were in the late 70s and early 80s were still the coolest thing around.My first experience (1974) with any video game was PONG!... Paddle controller, little square dot sliding across the black an... More..