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About me - Jeffery Reynolds

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Born - Pittsfield, Maine, 1967.

Died - Not yet, thankfully.

Relationship status - single.

Children - 3 wonderful boys.

Hobbies - Computers, education (yes, it's a hobby).

Degrees - 98.6 currently, sometimes hotter. But still working on my first college degree.

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Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) The worst electronic gift I ever got: 1 of 7
The last few years I've watched with growing fascination at the explosion of game systems and gaming technology, most notably and rise (and fall) of the Sony Playstation, the strong success of Micrsoft's xBox, and the sudden resurgence of Nintendo with it's Wii. There has never been a better time to be an avid game player. Or... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts How to make Christmas ornaments from pinecones: 2 of 12
Pine cones were always a persistent problem where I grew up. Maine is sometimes known as the "Pine Tree State", and there were certainly plenty of them littering the yard each year. So, we figured why not put them to good use and make Christmas ornaments out of them?Materials you will need include:paints (non-toxic if your yo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Who is a better quarterback: Peyton Manning or Tom Brady?: 7 of 25
There will never be an end to the type of debates inspired by the "who was the greatest" questions. From boxing to baseball, there are endless ways to slice and dice the statistics, the character and the history of any group of professional athletes. But, when it comes to comparing two of this ages greatest quarterbacks, ther... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Software reviews: TurboTax Deluxe + State: 3 of 10
It may have been Ben Franklin who said "the only sure things in life are death and taxes." Death may be unavoidable, but at the very least doing your taxes each year can be a significantly easier chore if you use TurboTax Deluxe + State.I admit it: my taxes were a mess. With stocks gifted to us, stock option sales, and numero... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Facing death: 80 of 214
"I ain't never faced death before. Least, not so much as this. Dumb, stupid luck." His fingers plucked and twisted at the bottom of his white t-shirt.The boy sat with a sullen face, his eyes cast down at the worn linoleum of the hospital floor. I wanted to touch his face, ruffle his hair, tell him it was going to be just fine... More..
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Reviews of Windows Vista: 16 of 36
If it isn't broke, then fix it.I'm guessing this is Microsoft's mantra. I've watched the evolution of their operating systems from the days of DOS 3.0 to Vista, and the only thing that is true for Microsoft is change. Even if it worked just fine the way it was, the wizards of MS will find a way to confuse, hide or otherwise r... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 175 of 363
Individual rights and liberties are the foundation of this nation. The first 10 amendments of the Constitution - the Bill of Rights - are designed to provide for the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness of every American citizen. But never when the pursuit of that happiness endangers the welfare and joy of another. That is ... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Santa Claus: 15 of 27
North Pole (Satirical Associated Press) - In the latest sign of a troubled economy, Santa Claus has laid off his entire staff of elves and has replaced them with a system of robotic workers and automated factories."Well, labor costs were just skyrocketing", said Kringle. "With reindeer feed at historical highs, we simply had ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remembering: 156 of 267
I saw three shoresand the lake long water lineand rolling waves that pickedup the shivering packs of paleswimmers to dash themtime and again againstdelicate shifting sandssaving their strengthfor one lastdive into thedeep dark depthsdaring andlaughinguntilduskcame More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 230 of 348
Family traditions become more meaningful when your family goes through its greatest upheavals. My wife and I recently separated, and I am finding this year that there is one Christmas tradition I'm looking forward to continuing with my children that reminds me of what Christmas - and having them in my life - really means. The... More..