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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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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..
Education > Distance Learning The down side of online universities: 1 of 10
Online universities are marketed as being the perfect solution for those with full-time jobs looking to further their education. But the down sides of online universities are numerous and can greatlyaffect the educational learning experience. Here are a few down sides of online universities; these down sides may convince thos... More..
Computers & Technology > Spam Why spammers spam: 1 of 10
Spam is unsolicited messages sent to one's e-mail inbox, instant messages, or even cell phones. Spam can also pop up in chat-rooms and forums across the internet. Spam is usually advertisements for some product or service; some of what is advertised are legit products, but much of spam is filled with offers and deals that are... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to reduce your refrigerator's energy consumption: 1 of 10
Your refrigerator can be one of the most costly appliances in your home when it comes to energy consumption. You can reduce your refrigerator's energy consumption and even your electricity bill by following some of these tips. You don't need to buy a new refrigerator in order to reduce energy consumption; you just need to kno... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) How alcohol can help with social networkiing: 1 of 10
Alcohol and how it can help with social situations.Discussing how alcohol can help with social networking and interacting with others is quite a slippery slope and can become tricky to properly advise on how to use alcohol as a social interaction aid.There is a reason why many individuals choose to imbibe while socializing wi... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Debt payments dos and don'ts: 4 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 m... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Problems with contemporary trends in rock music: 4 of 39
The problems with rock music today.There are a vast number of problems with the way the majority of music is going today. Part of it is due to the record labels, the other part is due to our inherent nature (or should I say most of us) to want to be famous and well known. Obviously record labels still hold a great deal of pow... More..
Education > Financing College How to afford the high price of college textbooks: 2 of 19
The high price of college textbooks is something that many students overlook when considering their cost of education from semester to semester.Buying textbooks can easily cost you a few hundred dollars a semester but these tips will help you afford your textbooks and fight back against the rising costs of textbooks.Buy used.... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Tips on maintaining PC health: Computer viruses: 3 of 28
Computer viruses and malware can slow down your PC, damage your files and data, and even rob you of sensitive financial or personal information. You may pick up viruses, spam, and malware without even realizing it while browsing the web. Often times, the viruses operate on your system without you even noticing the damage they... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Commentary: Why churches are packed on Easter and not on regular Sundays: 3 of 28
Simply put most Catholic/Christian churches are packed on Easter because of the Catholic belief of one's 'Easter Duty'. Some debate whether this duty is an official church rule or people who never go simply made the term up as a way to say they go to church on the most important day of the year. Also some claim that since Eas... More..