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I've been writing for years, starting with poetry in elementary school. Unfortunately, I haven't dedicated the time necessary to master the art of creative writing but I am still silently plugging away.

Currently I'm writing scripts. This is my number one

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Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Evaluating the video game to film adaptation of Doom: 5 of 17
Comparing a video game to its respective adaptation is always interesting. For the most part the evaluation could be summed up in a sentence: Well Doom the video game pretty much rocked, at least back in the day, the movie however, left a bad taste in my mouth. The video game Doom really spawned a lot of first person shooter... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Memorable war movies: 4 of 13
The trick is to find a good war movie. You don't want to much explosion sprinkled with sub-par acting (Pearl Harbor). But you also don't want great actors with war as an afterthought (The Quiet American). And for the sake of argument I'll stick with war movies that only involves America. Here is my top ten all-time greatest ... More..
Computers & Technology > Peripherals & Accessories Tips for buying a computer mouse: 4 of 13
Mice are an essential peripheral as far as computers are concerned. They have been around for going on 30 years now. Very little has really changed in the overall function of the mouse. True, there are more buttons and you can do a few more odds and ends with it but really the function remains the same. To act as an input to... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Great gift ideas for beer connoisseurs: 4 of 12
Looking for the perfect gift for a beer connoisseur can be tricky and even daunting. Your first knee jerk reaction would probably involve going to the local packy and picking up a 12-pack. This is where it's hard to make the connection. A beer connoisseur enjoys the beverage for taste and other malty characteristics, they ty... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to order sushi like an expert: 3 of 9
If you've never ordered sushi or only ordered it a handful of times, placing a order for sushi can be very intimidating. Not knowing what to order can be the difference maker in whether or not you enjoy your meal. Usually when you visit a restaurant to order sushi you will get a handy little order sheet and a pencil. The ser... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey 2008 NHL playoff predictions: What's in store for the Boston Bruins?: 1 of 3
The eighth seeded Boston Bruins are an interesting team to watch. They are playing the mighty Montreal Canadiens who finished first overall in the Eastern Conference. The Bruins seemed doomed when they were down 3-1 heading to Montreal for the fifth game. But against all odds this team won the next two and forced a game seve... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The best horror movies: 11 of 29
Horror movies have been around for a while now. They seem to get gorier, bloodier, and less impressive. As modern times embraced the horror movies entire sub-genres were born such as slasher flicks, grindhouse flicks, monster movies, to name a few. Unfortunately most of these movies tend to lose track of plot and become an i... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Great pancake recipes: 18 of 47
All my recipes are simple easy and don't take much time. I'm a guy on the fly, I like food but don't have the time to Jamie Oliver it. I discovered this "recipe" about four weeks ago. Here's what you need. Go to the store and look by the bisquick/flour section. Look for a little yellow plastic jug with the bisquick name and ... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors The diary of a business student: 5 of 13
I just got back from my one-hour drive. You see I am a business student and I attend the University of Connecticut's School of Business in Hartford, which is a one-hour drive from my house. I could have attended other programs that were closer but they were not business schools. I could have taken my GREs instead of my GMATs... More..
Education > Adult Education The local library: Your school away from school: 7 of 18
If you find yourself annoyed with college libraries then try heading over to the local library. They tend to be a hidden gem in the quest for higher education. I personally visit my local library weekly and I have three degrees. The majority of my study time in college was spent at the local library. I love it there and best... More..