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I am a graduate of Susquehanna University, holding a BA in Psychology. Writing is a fresh, new field for me. I am currently working with autistic or oppositional defiant children. I take an interest in most types of gaming as well as politics and religion.

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Daycare Nightmare: Mini-Monsters: 1 of 17
Daycare Nightmare: Mini Monsters is a well-made, fast-paced game.GAME PLAY - 5/5The game play is simple enough. All you need to do is keep a few babies happy and earn tips. When a baby says it needs food you put it in the high chair. When it says it wants to sleep you put it in the crib. The concept is deliciously simple, but... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: New Star Soccer: 1 of 9
New Star Soccer 4 claims to be a detailed soccer simulation.GAME PLAY - 1/5New Star Soccer 4 is indeed detailed. Your player can develop a gambling addiction, take part in horse races, train in the gym, and even gets messages from the other players. About the only thing that your player cannot really do is play a half decent ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Game master tips: What to do if your players are metagaming: 1 of 8
First, do no harm. This applies as well to role playing games as it does to medicine. Playing a game is two thirds of "role playing game." When a game master begins to take the game overly seriously it ceases to be fun for anyone. If the players are helping their characters make small decisions based on what they see on a tac... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Kivi's Underworld: 2 of 9
Kivi's Underworld is a hack and slash adventure played form the isometric point of view. You begin by taking the role of Kivi himself, but as the adventure progresses and more adventures are unlocked more unique characters are also unlocked.GAME PLAY - 4/5Game play is standard hack and slash fare. You click on whatever skelet... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Hospital Hustle: 4 of 14
Think Diner Dash only with medical charts and smart mouthed patients. You are thinking of Hospital Hustle.GAME PLAY - 4/5Hospital Hustle starts off slowly, but within just a few levels keeping up may actually become a challenge, particularly if you do not choose to buy the appropriate equipment for your hospital. The goal is ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Mini Shogi: 2 of 6
Mini Shogi has the potential to be an interesting alternative to more common strategy board games, but this potential is just not quite reached.GAME PLAY 2/5Mini Shogi is referred to as Japanese Chess. The pieces each have a unique way of moving, much like in chess as well as the ability to be promoted to such incredible soun... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Which side of the force in the Star Wars movies is more powerful: The light side or the dark side?: 6 of 16
The force is the force. The force itself has neither a light side nor a dark side. The force craves balance. The difference between the Sith and the Jedi is not right and wrong, good or evil, or any other similar qualifier. The difference lies entirely in the individual wielders of the force and their own willingness to sacri... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams Should you get identity theft insurance or credit monitoring services?: 3 of 8
If you are the average person living on the average income the answer is no. Identity theft insurance and credit monitoring services are marketed largely through scare tactics, but a savvy consumer can follow just a few simple steps to cover themselves without paying a penny.1) View your annual credit report once every four m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Reflections on the changes taking place in video gaming: 2 of 5
Do you remember that birthday a few decades ago now when you or your father first plugged your Nintendo into the back of your television. You turned the television to channel 3, inserted the large cartridge, pressed it down into place, and for the first time in your life chose between Super Mario Brothers and Duck Hunt. With ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Should the federal government have bailed out American International Group?: 4 of 9
Here it is: the perfect solution to lung cancer. The government should give the big tobacco companies loads of extra money and hope they take the nicotine out of cigarettes. What? That would not work? Well why not? Oh, so giving companies lots of money does not fix the flaws inherent in the company.Thus has been our governmen... More..