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Jeffrey Ober is a full-time freelance writer who has written hundreds of articles for on-line sites and print magazines. He has written a large number of "how-to" articles related to computers and computing for eHow and other sites. He has a number of varied

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Will a third-party candidate ever become president in the US?: 1 of 18
The political system in the United States is called a two-party system. And in some areas, the two current parties disagree. However, the one area where you will always find both parties in agreement is in protecting their own political power. This is the primary reason that a third-party candidate will have such a hard time... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Is Dungeons and Dragons really satanic?: 8 of 75
It is amazing that there are still people who claim that Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is satanic. Much of the original opposition to Dungeons and Dragons was supported by Patricia Pulling and Jack Chick in the 1980s. Both of these people were completely convinced that Dungeons and Dragons was and is satanic. Jack Chick has... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games What is good role-playing?: 2 of 15
Good role playing is fun. That's really the answer. If you, and those around you, are having fun playing the role-playing game, then what you're doing is good. Role-playing games are different from many other games, like board games and card games, in that there is no goal to win the game, other than to have fun. If you have... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs Teachers mentoring other teachers: What to do and what to avoid when offering teacher support: 2 of 13
One of the best places to get advice is from people who are experienced. In the case of a new teacher looking for help, they will nearly always want to hear from other teachers who have already had the experiences they are seeing for the first time. When you are that experienced teacher, no matter your level of experience, t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Which is better: Online roleplaying games or tabletop roleplaying games?: 5 of 31
In order to play a role-playing game, a person must take on the role of their character. In most cases, this character comes completely from the imagination of the person creating the character. The character, as created from thin air, will have certain characteristics and traits. The character will have a certain look about... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils How to remove spyware, malware or adware: 2 of 12
Spyware, malware, and adware (malware) can all greatly affect your computer. If you use the Internet, you are at risk, at least somewhat, to getting infected or attacked by one of those types of programs. However, it is almost as easy to remove them as it is to get infected by them. Detecting an Infection When your computer ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Pornography on the Internet: Free speech or subject to regulation?: 6 of 33
Pornography is an evil that destroys individuals, families, communities, and entire societies. Some may claim that it is just "harmless adult entertainment," but that isn't true. The way the human body and brain are constructed, pornography works to destroy norms and perspectives. Pornography can also very quickly become an ... More..
Education > Special Education Top three student behavior challenges in the classroom and how teachers overcome them: 5 of 21
The teaching environment in the classroom creates an entire set of challenges that are not truly faced in any other situation or career. Teachers are tasked with teaching, and at times there are students who are not interested in learning. This usually materializes in the form of disruptive student behavior. Handling those b... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is there room in Christianity for other beliefs?: 15 of 52
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 13:23, KJV). That's not an example of intolerance, its a statement of fact. Jesus was quite clear - the only way to heaven and the only way is the way of the Lord, and the way outlined in the Bible. This doesn't mea... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to spot Internet lottery scams: 5 of 16
Spotting an Internet lottery scam is actually quite a simple task: they're all scams. No, seriously. Legal cash lotteries run in the United States are all run by the states - and the states do not permit sales of tickets on-line. All these lotteries require you to purchase tickets in person, almost always only with cash. Any... More..