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Mike Wever is a computer programmer on weekdays and a dabbler in various arts whenever he finds the time. Mike is a published short story author and editor of his own magazine called Wanderings (WanderingsMag.com). He also makes occasional forays into poetry

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) How child abuse affects society: 3 of 33
Child abuse has a wide range of negative effects on society. The most damaging effect may be that of child abuse spreading itself. People who were abused as children are much more likely to end up mimicking that abusive behavior with their own children. The problems associated with child abuse will only continue and likely gr... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to avoid online identity theft: 5 of 29
It is becoming increasingly important these days to know how to avoid online identity theft. There is a huge array of online identity theft scams out there, but they all have one thing in common. You can defeat every one of them using common sense and a little bit of discretion.A common method of online identity theft scam, o... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Features of a successful indie computer game: 2 of 8
Not all video games are created equal. Creating a hit game takes marketing savvy and a healthy dose of luck. Even before that, though, it takes a solid, well-executed concept. If you've got the urge to create the next big computer game, here are some tips to help you along the way.Call in the ExterminatorKill the bugs. Nothin... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Is online video streaming a form of piracy: 1 of 4
There are legitimate uses of streaming video. If the person streaming the video owns the copyright to it or has permission from the copyright holder, or if the work is in the public domain, then it is absolutely legal. However, if the video being streamed is copyrighted and the individual streaming that video does not have th... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death of a firefighter: 8 of 31
Everything was coming down around him. Fire slithered wildly across the floor, crawling up the walls and licking at the ceiling. Embers and bits of molten plastic rained down on Jason's head as the flames overtook the ceiling panels and the wiring it hid.Jason took another step toward the door and the man appeared again. He w... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why I write: 75 of 254
I write for a wide variety of reasons. First of all, I do it because something within me wants to come out. It may be an idea, an emotion, or just something I've learned. Whatever it is, it doesn't like being locked up in my head. All that knowledge, all those thoughts and feelings, run around all day long looking for a way o... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development Understanding hexadecimal notation: 1 of 1
Hexadecimal notation is a common way of viewing raw data on a computer. Understanding hexadecimal notation is an important skill for any serious computer programmer.HOW HEXADECIMAL WORKSThe word "hexadecimal" means a number system with 16 digits. Because humans have ten fingers upon which to count, we learned to think in "dec... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death wish: 32 of 58
I've always been what you might call compulsive. Not really obsessive. I know how to let things go. I just don't know how to stop them from coming back. An odd idea will strike me when I'm least expecting it. For example, I had to fight very hard the other night to avoid jabbing a fork into my hand during dinner. I just sudde... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Memory loss: 23 of 39
"Hi, Mom."Eric took a seat next to the hospital bed and picked up the book he was reading to her. The cover depicted a woman with a deliriously happy smile in the arms of a hugely-muscled man. His mother had always liked romance books and they still seemed to make her happier than any other type. He opened the book to the pag... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) How to recognize when a virus is a hoax: 6 of 9
There are all kinds of unwanted email floating around the Internet these days. Virus hoaxes are one of the most insidious types because they exploit people's good intentions to spread unwanted mail, bad information and even viruses. When there are so many real and dangerous computer viruses loose today, it can be hard to igno... More..