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I'm a freelance writer and as you can see my pen name is Maxwell Payne, which some of you may see as a play on a name of a popular video game character, but I assure you that it was chosen for reasons which may never be known. I write a variety of articles

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Glimmers of hope: 1 of 82
This poem is entitled Glimmer of Hope which I wrote a few years ago: Somewhere in the world a bomb devastates another time millions are killed. Now on the street a boy is beaten All for a jacket and a wallet he is left dying and defeated.The world around is crumbling slowly, from the governments corrupt to the kid in a school... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which video game console is better: PlayStation 3 or Wii?: 1 of 55
Since both of these consoles have come out there has been araging debate as to which console is better. While it is hardto exactly say which one is better since each gamer expectsdifferent things and has different needs, I will be defendingthe Nintendo Wii as a better game console and I'll be lookingat a few factors that make... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food What is worse: to eat at McDonald's or to work there?: 1 of 55
Is working at McDonald's worse than simply eating at McDonalds?McDonald's is the primary target whenever someone wants to attack the fast food industry over unhealthy food and the obesity epidemic.Moderation is key for most things that we do in life and eating fast food is one of those things. That said, I think that those wh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should pharmacists be forced to violate religious beliefs by selling the morning after pill?: 2 of 85
Pharmacists, religious beliefs, and the raging debate over the morning after pill.This is clearly an issue that has become quite controversial recently as some people have been shocked to encounter pharmacists who for 'religious' beliefs or 'personal' beliefs refuse to dispense such medication. I have even heard of a few that... More..
Education > College Study Tips How to avoid study burnout: 1 of 42
Don't get burned out when studying.As a current graduate student, I've spent my fair share of time researching, studying, writing, and sometimes getting buried in large amounts of school work.Study burnout can happen to any student from high school students to doctoral students. Burnout happens when you get to the point that ... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Does filtered water improve the taste of coffee and tea?: 1 of 36
Use filtered water to brew coffee and tea for improved taste.I do believe that filtered water can improve the taste of coffee and tea and personally I use filtered water when possible when making either beverage. However I think it should be stated that the improvement of taste due to filtered water is due not only the actual... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues How does the media portray black America?: 1 of 34
Simply put it appears that the media in general tends to support and even highlight stereotypes for nearly every ethnic, social, and religious group that exists.In regards to black America the blunt fact that so many non-blacks raise an eyebrow whenever they see an educated or well-spoken black person on TV supports the idea ... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards When to pay cash and when to use a credit card: 2 of 55
Knowing when to pay cash and when to use a credit card can save you money, maximize your ability to evaluate your spending habits, an even make you a few extra dollars.I'm a huge supporter of using a credit card to pay for nearly every purchase as it allows me to earn some interest on my money in the bank, get cash back rewar... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to pretend you're enjoying your meal when you aren't: 1 of 24
It can be tricky when you are over someone's house who has prepared a big meal and after the first bite you realize that you can barely stand the taste of the food. You don't want to be rude, hurt feelings, or come across as ungrateful but how do you pretend to like a meal that just isn't appealing to your taste?You can prete... More..
Entertainment > Music Business The future of the music industry: 2 of 47
The future of the struggling music industry.The music industry is at once at it's greatest day ever and at it's worst day. What do I mean by this? The industry has been transforming in the past few years in most part due to the explosion of the internet and the popularity of sites such as Purevolume and MySpace. There was onc... More..