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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 > Exercise Tips Treating shin splints: 1 of 13
Having been a cross country and track runner through much of high school and still actively running for health and fun, I've experienced shin splints quite a few times.Shin splints can be quite painful and can really put a damper on any physical activity. They can be caused by hard impact on the legs from weight training and ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Suicide girls: Feminism or pornography?: 1 of 12
The Suicide Girls are a growing group of girls whom model nude or partially nude. As an organization The Suicide Girls have their own magazine, their own internet and premium television programming, and many affiliations with a variety of companies and social groups most notably those involved in art, music, and entertainment... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Guide to free credit reports: 1 of 12
Everyone is entitled to a free annual credit report.There are plenty of advertisements online and on TV touting free ways to get your credit report; just look a the 2008 commercial in which a young character claims his identity got stolen and now he sings bad songs at a seafood restaurant because he didn't access his credit r... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics How much water should be consumed in a day: 2 of 23
The average amount of water that one should consume per day is between 8-12 glasses of water each about 8 fl. oz in size. That sounds like a lot but it is actually not considering how much water your body is capable of sweating out and expelling through urination.Females should focus on drinking around 6-9 glasses a day and m... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Cooking inexpensively on a student budget: 5 of 55
Pasta, whole grains, and other healthy foods are easily attainable on a college budget and quite tasty. When I do get the time to cook and with little resources I rely on foods that are easy to prepare, healthy, and have a long shelf life.The long shelf life is important because this way you can stock up for the long term and... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to prioritize your debt payments: 1 of 11
Debt can be a financial tool to building your credit history and becoming more financially savvy. Of course for most people debt can also add stress, anxiety, and less money in their pockets to the equation. Many people become overwhelmed with debt and either try to frantically pay it down in a way that ends up costing them m... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture The benefits of a prefab house: 1 of 11
There are a few key benefits to purchasing a prefab house. Also 'prefab' houses no longer mean double wide trailers; rather full size luxury houses are now built using pre-fabricated modules for each portion of the house. Its really a brilliant idea in the world of home building.The first major benefit to buying a prefab home... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Student credit cards: Taking the plunge: 3 of 32
Having a credit card and using it responsibly can help build excellent credit and even make you a few extra dollars along the way. However the keyword here is 'responsible' and those who fall into the credit card debt trap may end up hurting their credit score, paying thousands in interest, and certainly not benefiting from a... More..
Food & Drink > Tea Tea and weight loss: Fact or fiction?: 2 of 21
Research has indicated that many kinds of teas are extremely beneficial to one's health. The most beneficial of the teas include the black teas and the green teas. Many people are already well aware of the presence of antioxidants found in these teas and that these powerful antioxidants can help our immune system greatly.Howe... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Teens & sex: Are they moving too fast?: 2 of 20
Teens are fascinated by sex and for good reason. During the adolescent years, the sex drive is just revving up and moving towards its peak. Combined with the biological drive to procreate just coming in as an influence; it can be hard to resist the lure of sex.Couple that rush of hormones with a media and society obsessed wit... More..