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I am a young professional struggling to cope with the mindless drudgery that comes with cubicle life. In order to keep my creativity from rotting, I'll be innundating you fine people with my thoughts, hopes, and dreams. I am still too young to give up on

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Game reviews: The Lord of the Rings - The Battle for Middle Earth II: 1 of 2
The Game Is So Short Because the Title Is So Long... Ever since the dawn of gaming we have been subjected to the inevitable movie/video game tie-in. It all started with E.T., possibly the greatest crap fest to ever make its way onto a console. A game so singularly bad, not only did it set the industry back 50 years, it also ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Enchanted Arms (Xbox 360): 1 of 2
I Gotta Play Something, and Oblivion is Only So Long... Even though the Xbox 360 can do no wrong in the minds of most, it has been plagued with a lack of quality RPGs. Sure, we've all played Elder Scrolls by now, and yeah, Blue Dragon and Mass Effect are on the way, but dammit people, I'm trying to make a point, and I'm not ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Is LinkedIn an effective networking tool?: 1 of 2
As a young professional eager to "climb the ladder" and seek out the best opportunities for a rewarding career, LinkedIn seemed like a sure ticket to making the right connections and quickly rising to the top of the heap. My optimism has been sorely misplaced however, as LinkedIn has proved to be little more than an even les... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Eternal Sonata: 1 of 1
You've Got to Give Them Points for Trying Recently, gaming has been suffering from a lack of original ideas. Most of the biggest-selling games, much like the highest-grossing movies, have been sequels of already successful franchises. Eternal Sonata strives to be a fresh breath in the RPG market, but it's the type of game th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Blue Dragon: 1 of 1
It's Cute, It's Fuzzy, It'll Rip Your Face Off It's a well-established fact that Japan is secretly trying to overthrow American culture with cutesy characters, poorly dubbed cartoons, and an abundance of preachy, yet enjoyable RPGs. All of these aspects have been combined into Mistwalker's latest RPG, Blue Dragon. Just don't... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Mario Party 8 (WII): 3 of 5
It's My Party, and I'll Cry If I Want To Publisher: Nintendo Rated: E In the world according to Nintendo, all problems are solved through a rousing full-scale board game. Apparently, the previous seven epic board-based wars have ended in stalemate, and the battle is joined once more for Mario Party 8. Now then, I've just mad... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Are the New England Patriots emerging as an NFL football dynasty?: 3 of 5
The New England Patriots are not emerging as an NFL dynasty simply because such a thing does not exist. In the era of Free Agency and big money contracts, no team can maintain the number of talented players, coaches, and front office personnel necessary to ensure multiple championships. While the Patriots have had an histori... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Super Mario Galaxy (Wii): 7 of 11
The World's Most Versatile Plumber Strikes Again When Nintendo birthed the Mario franchise two decades ago they had no idea what was in store. Not only has Mario served as an effective mascot, but he's proven he's good at so many different things! Not only can he jump on baddies and throw fireballs, but he also excels at gol... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges College students: Tips for surviving the holidays at home: 10 of 11
It's finally here, the date you've had circled on your calendar ever since you arrived in the fall. Your dirty clothes are all packed, destined for a trip to the free washer and dryer in your parents' basement. Your last Final has been turned in, at least you're pretty sure it has... Oh well, you were doing alright in that c... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Are board games or video games more entertaining?: 31 of 32
Many purists will say that nothing can compare to the simple joy of a board game. Rolling dice, drawing cards, and moving pieces will forever be the preferred method of competition for these individuals. However, the world is changing, and video games present a new and improved way to play. Video games present players with a... More..