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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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Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Should public organizations and schools distribute condoms?: 3 of 60
All schools should distribute condoms (and I mean all including catholic and private schools). as a service to the safety and health of young people who may not always make the most responsible decisions. Condom use prevents disease, prevents many unwanted pregnancies, and teaches responsible decision making. There is no exc... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Debt payments dos and don'ts: 2 of 39
Sometimes debt is unavoidable; other times it is perfectly avoidable yet we still find ourselves trapped in it's grip. No matter how you ended up in debt, there are some simple rules to abide by in order to live with your debt and more importantly to eventually escape your debt. Some choices you make in regards to your debt ... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Should a person reveal their sexual past: 1 of 19
Revealing one's sexual past can cause another person to judge that person. The judgment is based on that other person's ideals, sexual attitude, morals, and beliefs. So it can be tricky to decide whether or not to reveal one's sexual past to their current partner. Even if one decides to reveal their sexual past, how much det... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Getting the most out of cash back credit cards: 1 of 18
Cash back credit cards are some of the most popular rewards credit cards out there today. And with good reason, everyone loves cash because it can be spent anywhere, it never expires, and there are few restrictions on what it can be used for. But of course not all cash back credit cards are the same. Some are perfect if you ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Assessing Pepsi's selling tap water as spring water in Aquafina: 1 of 18
People are acting surprised by this news that Aquafina is actually purified tap water from public sources. While I commend Pepsi for finally admitting to this already assumed knowledge, I am not sure what to think about all those that actually believed a large corporation would actually be bottling pure spring water to sell ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrities: Why we're still interested in celebrity news: 3 of 52
One of the key reasons we as a society are still so interested and infatuated with celebrity news is the fact that in a world of constant death, destruction, and depressing news coverage; celebrity news allows us an escape from the 'real news'. After all celebrities spend their life's work entertaining us in one way or anoth... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Is regular-grade gasoline just as good as premium gas for your car?: 1 of 17
Regular grade gasoline vs. premium grade gasoline. Like many products and services in the marketplace today, premium gasoline is one of those higher priced options that will not give the majority of it's consumers anything beneficial to justify spending the extra money. Kind of like those people you see purchasing overpriced... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software How to enhance your presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: 1 of 16
How to use Microsoft Powerpoint with your presentations. Using Microsoft Powerpoint during your presentations can be a great aid to your presentation. When used properly, Powerpoint can truly enhance any presentation whether it be for a boardroom or a classroom. The problem is that many people use Powerpoint in an ineffectiv... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How knowing your child's temperament should guide discipline decisions: 1 of 15
A child's temperament can give a parent valuable cues on how to react to the child's responses and cues. There are 3 dimensions of temperament including emotionality, activity, and sociability. Combined these dimensions make up how your infant or child react to a vast sea of situations, conflicts, stimulus, and environments.... More..
Autos > Engine Repair What is the cooling system in my car?: 1 of 14
What is the cooling system in a car? Despite what some less car savvy individuals may say, your car's cooling system is not your A/C. Rather the cooling system is a carefully designed system of hoses,fans,piping,and special fluids to keep engines cool as many engines run easily over 200 degrees in temperature. The cooling sy... More..