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Let's see... I'm just someone who has a little writing bug and I'm just looking for an outlet. In the process I'm also hoping that some constructive criticism might help me to become a better writer.

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Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Which is better: Online roleplaying games or tabletop roleplaying games?: 2 of 20
Online roleplaying games are easily better than the old tabletop roleplaying games. When I was a teenager I played Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) which was 23+ years ago. Back then, there was nothing that compared to AD&D. The beauty of the game for me was the images my imagination conjured up and the way the ... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 18 of 113
My preferred answer would be both but in the case that I must choose, I would have to side with home. For me I do enjoy seeing an action flick on the big screen. The special effects when viewed at the theater are more spectacular. That being said, there are a lot of drawbacks to going to the movie theater that cause me to be ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Is Internet shopping safe?: 3 of 17
In a word "YES". Let's not forget the problems that go along with shopping in an actual store-front. There's the potential of long lines, traffic, no parking space, getting mugged, spending additional money on food & drink, still being just as exposed to fraud if using a credit card. Really most of the hype over Internet frau... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Budget and save: How to take control of your finances: 7 of 30
First my disclaimer, I have no education in finances and my advice is meant to be used to help you tailor your own plan. That being said, my personal budgeting style has worked well for me and similar techniques have worked fairly well in my business also. So for what it's worth I'll offer my own spin on the world of personal... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players How to get free videos for your iPod: 2 of 6
So you have an iPod with video and now you would like to get some videos to watch on it. However, after shelling out a couple hundred dollars or more you are not to thrilled about dishing out even more cash to get some videos (aka Vids).Well there are various methods of getting free content for your iPod. The easiest way (in ... More..
Computers & Technology > Peripherals & Accessories USB vs. serial keyboards: Which is better?: 1 of 3
Most would agree that the performance difference between USB & a Serial Port isn't really an issue when it comes to keyboards. Both are fast enough to perform the task at hand. Furthermore, I would submit that price is a small issue at best and the no frills cheapest keyboards are less than $20. As a matter of fact, if you wa... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which is the better video game platform: Console or PC?: 11 of 29
Until the Playstation 3 and X-Box 360 came along I don't think there was anything to debate. That's why I had not purchased a console since the original Playstation (even then I didn't use it much). Now the computer has some serious competition and is possibly about to take a back seat to the consoles. From my perspective the... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Healthy acts of kindness: 55 of 127
Don't go around being mean all day, besides there can be real benefits to being nice. It is generally thought that you should be kind and helpful but never expect anything positive in return. Simply said, you should simply do nice things out of the kindness of your heart.Some people subscribe to a "pay it forward" type of bel... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) What is the best form of travel?: 7 of 14
What is the best form of travel? Well, in general I would say flying but really the answer depends more on your individual wants or needs. There are plenty of people who are afraid to fly and also you may be the type of person who enjoys a long ride or the scenery. My preference is usually getting to my destination as soon as... More..
Computers & Technology > Car Electronics Reasons for installing a subwoofer in your car: 1 of 1
The main reason you should consider installing a subwoofer in your car is so that you can experience the full range of the audio spectrum that your music has to offer. Whether you realize it or not there is a good chance that you are missing some of the music because without a subwoofer you will not hear the low frequencies a... More..