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About me - Eric Maynes

My life is one thousand lines, from one hundred different poems and stories, crafted into a mess that only God himself could save.

Just Kidding...hmmmm...

I live on the East Coast, in the outer banks of North Carolina.

I suppose in writing I specialize in entertainment

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Understanding 'EMO' and its musical appeal: 7 of 25
Emo, is becoming a heavily debated topic among music lovers today. Many whallow in it's inevitable empathetic notion, while others would just as soon stop the whining all together. But I implore you, ask yourself: Exactly what do you call emo? Emo, being short for "Emotional", could open a gate of many different meanings and... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Controversey of The Tomb of Christ documentary: 10 of 29
So it is said that the tomb of Jesus was found. I have to wonder, were we really even looking for it? For Christians, you would think that they trust their own beliefs enough, that they wouldn't have to look. For the non-Christians, you would think that they wouldn't really care in the first place. The story of Jesus, is an ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is Christianity dying out?: 45 of 124
I don't by any means believe that the Christian faith is dying out, however there are several things working against 'traditional' Christians in today's world. I will attempt to keep this brief. First of all, some of the world is realizing that people of faith, Christians included, make mistakes. There are too many Christian... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why we care so much about celebrities: 52 of 131
It all comes down to entertainment... If you think about it, we look to celebs to entertain us when we want music. We look to them for the same when watching movies. It only makes sense to look for them for entertainment when it comes to the news. In reality, all celebrities, believe it or not, are human beings. However, sin... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Questioning when behavior at the movies crosses the line: 1 of 1
Okay, you've made it. Traffic was something less than desired, and sure you flipped that guy off but it was only fair after he was riding your bumper, right? Now you stand in the air conditioned lobby that smells off popcorn and nachos. You promise yourself not to spend any money on refreshments, since you have determined th... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Tips & Tricks How to get skin oils off your cell phone: 1 of 1
I think these days babies are born with cell phones. It's a known fact that in the general U.S. today, cell phones are everywhere. So I know everyone has had that moment where they are talking on the phone, they end the call, and look at the screen to see a big smudge smirking back at them. So for those of you without blue t... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Most romantic movies ever: 20 of 34
Of the most romantic movies ever, this could be a topic of varied discussion and opinion. There are MANY romantic, and romantic/comedies. To choose one, would be very hard to do. Lucky for us we have helium, where everyone's opinion counts. That being said, here is my pick for most romantic movie ever. THE NOTEBOOK: Sure, pa... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrities in rehab: The new fashion?: 48 of 66
Celebrities do have a lot more stress than many people realize. Always being in the public eye, and the constant pressures of the entertainment industry are hard to deal with. That being said, I have to wonder why celebs themselves don't look at the half full glass a little more. For example, no matter what Ms. Spears does, ... More..
Entertainment > Music Business The future of the music industry: 36 of 47
I believe in many ways, the revolution has already occured. It's not really anything that has happened, or will continue to happen overnight. It has been a very slow, but sure change. The opportunity for indie bands has really grown, as ine promotion has changed the way music is discovered. It used to be, you discovered a ne... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Tips for a long lasting marriage: 108 of 138
It seems that as time goes on, marriages last less and less. Because of this, the standard has become that divorces are common, and therefore people tend to try a way out, rather than stay and solve problems. The real way to have a long lasting marriage may vary depending on the personalities involved in the marriage itself,... More..