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I have wanted to be a professional writer for thirteen years and every day it seems like I'm getting closer to achieving that dream. I currently live in Northern Arizona, but am originally from Canada.

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Arts & Humanities > Ethics Is honesty really the best policy?: 5 of 76
"Honey, does this dress make me look fat?" How many people really answer this question? Sometimes the honest answer is yes, but it's almost certainly suicide to say that to the person who asks. If you really think about it, more often than not, people aren't always honest with their assessments or answers. And sometimes ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Has the fantasy genre become stagnant?: 2 of 29
Let's define fantasy a little bit, shall we? Most people think of the classic JRR Tolkien model of fantasy when they think of a fantasy novel. They think of powerful objects of power, dangerous quests, a great encroaching evil, and heroism in the face of darkness. Most of these novels have the same theme, concept, and at leas... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Why does America always seem to have an enemy?: 2 of 26
I think the most obvious answer is power. The United States (US) has been the most powerful country in the world since arguably the end of the second world war - undisputedly since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The United States until this year found itself as the most financially viable country and with the most militari... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Who would win in a fight: Superman or Batman?: 4 of 32
I love good underdog stories. As a writer, it's too easy to write about how Andre the Giant would crush pee wee herman. With all due respect to pee wee herman, but Andre is seven feet tall and has hands bigger than his entire body. It's a slam dunk about who would win. Batman and Superman is the same comparison, although Batm... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Would a wall on America's southwest border reduce illegal immigration or provide an expensive bandaid?: 2 of 16
I think this issue is the biggest joke in the country. I'm surprised so many people have bought the punchline - especially since we're the ones that caused the problem to begin with.Confused? I hope so. I should explain a small bit of my background. You see, I lived in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Across the river you see Detroi... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Ways that fans can help save TV shows from cancellation: 1 of 8
It sucks as a fan to see things you're passionate about come to an end, especially with cancelation. It often feels like this show or characters you were just getting into have to go prematurely. Shows like Roswell tend to hit that mark for me. I enjoyed watching that show and really was getting into the series when the axe f... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Are high fuel prices necessary?: 2 of 14
Oil prices should be subject to the dollars paid for by the consumer, just like every other commodity. The reason it isn't has more to do with the impact oil makes on the dollar itself, rather than it's actual worth.Ever since the United States abolished the gold standard, fuel has become the black gold our currency is based ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Why modern video games are not as much fun as the classics: 1 of 6
Who doesn't love Super Mario Brothers? Everyone remembers the magic mushrooms, goombas, king koopa and all the rest of the cast of zany characters that inhabited the mushroom kingdom. Or how about Tetris? The russian music, the never ending cascade of blocks, and just trying to avoid them reaching the top. And who can't f... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Do people work more if they are paid more?: 5 of 27
In a word, yes.Money is why we work to begin with. We have food to eat, bills to pay and a roof to put over our head. I also though want to do more than just break even. I want to enjoy life a little as well. I want books, I want to travel; in short, I want to be happy. And in this world we've made, money is the tool to achie... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Essential 'Fantasy' reading list: 6 of 30
Where to begin? I think we should talk about criteria. There are many amazing works of fantasy out there. Much like my movie list, there are three key categories to mention. The first is if the story, no matter what period it was written, still stands as a great read today. Many books are trapped in their era, and as such don... More..