Mark Murphy
Living in Colorado Springs, CO
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On AC since: 10.22.07
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I'm just a regular joe that occasionally likes to write
I'm just a regular joe that occasionally likes to write
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A.S. Info Systems Mgt; B.S. Mgt
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A brief overview of storm surges, including what they are and how they're created.
By Mark Murphy | Published 4/5/2008
A quick overview of the L.A. Galaxy, spanning from their birth in 1995 until the end of the 2007 season.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/30/2008
A brief overview of the history soccer in Italy.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/30/2008
An explaination of why HO scale trains are so popular compared to other scales.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/26/2008
An informative guide to model trains, specifically geared towards new enthusiasts.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/26/2008
Over the course of nearly 18 years, I have earned a few more stripes. Each one has brought a little of that excitement like the first one.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/25/2008
An op/ed piece discussing the pros and cons of Ralph Nader's 2008 presidential bid.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/25/2008
An overview of the USAF promotion system and how to maximize your chances of promotion.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/25/2008
This movie follows two rival groups of vampires as they battle it out for supremacy in modern-day Moscow.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/25/2008
In the end, I couldn't recommend this film to even the most die-hard sci-fi fan.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/25/2008
Sure, there's plenty of gore and creepiness to go around, but this film seems disjointed.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/25/2008
Oddly enough, this film has developed a certain fan base as a cult classic. There are some positive features of this film, which serve to save this film from being a total loss.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/25/2008
A brief overview on the subject of model train weathering.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/24/2008
Fascinating facts about the rare rhinoceros.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/24/2008
The jaguar or Panthera onca is the largest cat in the Western Hemisphere and the third largest in the world, after the tiger and lion. The origin of its name is shrouded in mystery, with no clear etymology.
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/18/2008
Most Americans are familiar with the nine-banded Armadillo. Did you know that there are over 19 other extant species of armadillo as well?
By Mark Murphy | Published 3/14/2008
Set in Romania during the final years of Communist rule, this film focuses on the story of two young women as they seek out an illegal abortion and endure a horrific ordeal.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/25/2008
A techno-wiz with a flair for showmanship and website where he kills people decides to play a game of cat-and-mouse with FBI agent Jennifer Marsh, played by Diane Lane.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/25/2008
Is job experience enough to keep your career going, or does it need more? Education could be the key to a better paying future.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/24/2008
Terry and Ian are two hard up brothers who are offered all the money they could ever need in return for a terrible favor. The strain becomes too much and their relationship suffers tragically.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/21/2008
Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes star as three bank employees who decide to steal money earmarked for destruction. Everything goes smoothly until one mistake threatens everything.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/18/2008
Storing loose action figures takes a little care and preparation, but is ultimately worth the effort. From cleaning to storage containers, every part of the process is important.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/18/2008
Jane has been a bridesmaid 27 times. She's watched all her friends get married while she pines away for the man who barely notices her. When a jaded newspaper columnist shows his interest, will sparks fly?
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/18/2008
After 20 years, we find Rambo living in Thailand operating a river boat and selling scrap metal. He's been laying low, avoiding trouble, but trouble has found him. It comes in the form of missionaries looking to ferry medical supplies up river to a local Karen tribe.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/18/2008
They're plastic dental trays that you wear that straighten your teeth. Invisalign trays are removable and almost invisible, making them perfect for adults.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Indoor soccer is a fast-paced game with many of the same rules as outdoor soccer. The field, however, is only a little bigger than a basketball court.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
So you want a whiter smile, just like a movie star? There are several options open to you, some are slow and some are fast. The slower ones are less expensive, while the quicker ones can dip pretty deeply into your wallet.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
When should someone start investing for retirement? Right now. Don't wait too long or you could find yourself out of money before you're out of years.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Raising the minimum wage has never been a good idea. Some may argue that raising the minimum wage does no harm, but only helps out those at the bottom. Sure, on the surface it may look like that, but that isn't what's really happening.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
We judge gays and lesbians for the same reason we judge anyone or anything else. We judge because they are different.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Living each day without cutting out a sliver of it for tomorrow is the wisdom of a fool.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Looking for advice on the journey of life? If I were to boil it down to one sentence, it would be: Travel lightly. There are several connotations involved in these two little words. Travel lightly in every sense of the words.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Learn how poker is anything but a sport in this inciteful and entertaining article.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Complaining is an art form. Customer service reps can be allies in your battle, instead of obstacles to overcome. Explain to them that you need their help to resolve your crisis.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
If you are a business owner, getting involved in your community can have very nice benefits to your company. The two biggest reasons are name recognition and customer endearment.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
I believe government at all levels should be responsible for immigration enforcement.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
In real estate, they say that it's all about location. This is partially true, but there's a lot more to it. Once you find a house in an area that you like, that's when it's time to really look closely.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
The Ashera is a genetic crossing of an African Serval, Asian Leopard Cat and domestic cat. They are bred for their intelligence, affection, beauty and size.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
To be fair, most zombie movies are first rate disasters. Low budgets, poor acting, cheap special effects and over-sexed scripts were the genre's mainstay. There were a few that have stood out over the years as truly good films.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Cinema is packed with horror movies, from ax wielding nut-jobs to other-worldly beings, we've got it all. The best of these is the werewolf movie. This is a list of the best werewolf movies to date.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Sometimes your action figures get dirty, either from neglect, use, or even disuse. If you want to keep them looking their best, you'll need to clean them. You'll need to take some precautions if you want to avoid permanently damaging your collectibles.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
If you have 300 action figures or just two, you'll eventually want to know what they're worth. There are only a couple of reliable ways to determine the value of your pieces. The first way, and least expensive is by evaluating the market.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Barring such cases as incest, rape or abuse a married woman should be required to receive consent from her husband before aborting a child.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
For men, there are three main types of footwear the company markets: sandals, clogs, and shoes. There are four lines of sandals with over 30 styles between them. Birkenstock also has two clog lines with over 20 variations.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Leather shoes are especially costly so you'll want to take some extra care with them to ensure they last a long time and look good as well.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) opened its doors in 1991 and currently has over 250 retail outlets in the United States. The average store carries over 30,000 pairs of shoes for men, women and children.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
From adventuring, to work, to playing with the kids, rain boots are a must. They protect your feet from wet weather and keep them warm. There are some important features to be aware of when looking for a good pair of rain boots.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
There are really only four basic types of shoes to be concerned about. Dress shoes, casual shoes, work shoes and athletic shoes. Every shoe under the sun will fall into one of these categories.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Every man that works or plays in cold weather should have a good pair of winter boots. A winter boot is a general-use boot for cold weather while a snow boot is designed for deep snow or wet conditions. With this in mind, we'll keep our eye on snow boots for the most part.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Do you have a passion to design shoes? As one of the most technically demanding aspects in fashion design, you'll need more than just a few good ideas.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Speed gluing is the procedure of using new glue to attach the rubber to the blade, or paddle. This new layer of glue increases ball control and arguably ball speed, for the next few hours until the added elasticity wears off.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
From novice player to professional, the rubber you choose for your bat can make all the difference. Choosing the right one for you depends on how you play.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
The SmartPong Table Tennis Robot has caused a lot of talk since it first came out. Its first incarnation was the Stiga Robot Trainer, introduced in 2004. Due to patenting issues, Stiga soon halted sales. After clearing up those problems, the SmartPong was reborn.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Whether you are looking to play competitively or just want to have some fun with friends and family, choosing the right table is important. This article will deal mostly with indoor tables.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Good ping pong starts out with good balls. Learn how to identify the right balls for your game.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Wii Play is a bundle of 9 games and a remote. The package costs $50, which is a great deal since the remote alone will set you back $40. So for $10 you get 9 very different games.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
My first thought was that there really wasn't much you could do to make video ping pong very exciting. I couldn't have been more wrong. While this isn't the epitome of gaming, it rates well above other table tennis games.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
It seems like a natural thing for Rockstar's Table Tennis to migrate from the Xbox 360 to Wii. This game fits perfectly with Wii's venue of physically active games. While much of the Xbox version has successfully made the leap, there are a few points that were dropped.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Not all trees are good for controlling global warming. Some can even cause more warming. Which ones are better than others and how?
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
The average restaurant produces over 98,000 lbs of trash a year. About 15% of that waste is reusable materials. That means nearly 15,000 lbs of waste a month can be eliminated. That's a lot once you factor in the amount of fast food restaurants that are out there.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Inside the fecal matter of all living animals may be untapped power. How much energy depends on several things such as the type of animal and the food it eats.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Cell phones can be found almost everywhere people are found. Can all these phones be causing trouble for our environment?
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Want to know where the most polluted places in America are? Read this article and find out who lives in filth.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
You can have beautiful wood floors without harming the environment.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Long a favorite of the backyard barbeque, can the charcoal grill really be killing you? As those coals are cooking your food, they're also sending dangerous poisons into the air.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
The oceans can be a clean, renewable source of energy that could benefit all mankind.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Two of the biggest MP3 players on market today are iPod and Zune. Discover which one will suit your needs better.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Buying a computer can be frustrating and confusing. This short guide will give you a better idea of what you're getting into as well as how to find what you really need.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Shopping for an HDTV can be intimidating. This guide will help you find the right technology for your needs and your budget.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
If you're in the market for a GPS device, you'll want to read this article. Learn the differences between models and options before buying a mistake.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
If you're looking to purchase a new DVD player but are confused by the amount of information out there, this article will help clear things up.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/17/2008
Dawn is a high school student who is adamant about chastity. When she's accosted by a friend she discovers she has a set of very sharp teeth inside her vagina!
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/15/2008
This article is geared towards people looking to purchase a cell phone for themselves or as a gift.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/14/2008
If you have a gamer in your life, this article will give you great gift ideas for them.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/14/2008
Gift giving continues throughout the year, not just during the holidays. If you're stumped, this article features some great wireless ideas.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/14/2008
Double Dribble is a re-release of the old basketball game of the same name. Available on the Wii Virtual Console, this review lets you know if this venerable game stands the test of time.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/9/2008
Empire Earth III is the newest release in the Empire Earth series. This review will show you if it lives up to its reputation or falls short.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/9/2008
See if this new game for the Play Station 2 system is worth all the hype, or if its just another clunky Godzilla game.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/9/2008
The newest Dragon Ball Z game is up for review. See the new characters, moves and techniques before you buy this game.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/9/2008
If you've never heard of Dai Senryaku VII: Exceed, don't worry, because most gamers haven't. It isn't because this is a bad game; it's because it's only recently come to America from Japan. Read on and learn a little more about this very detailed strategy game.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/4/2008
After nearly 30 years, we've finally seen a reemergence of the arcade favorite, Asteroids. Now it's available through Xbox 360, along with an updated version, Asteroids Deluxe. Is Asteroids Deluxe even better than the original?
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/4/2008
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is one of those DS games players both dream of and dread. They dream of finally seeing a great three-dimensional, first-person shooter but dread how it will look on the DS setup. Now that COD4 is finally out on DS, how will it fare?
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/4/2008
Twenty years ago, Konami put out the smash hit, Contra. Over the last two decades, several sequels have been released. Some were pretty good, and some were not. Contra 4 is the newest incarnation of this popular game.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/4/2008
Buying a video game as a gift is a lot like buying intimate apparel for a co-worker. There are so many variables and you'd better know the recipient very well. Here are some tips to make sure you don't blow it.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/3/2008
A young couple looking to get away from the stress of the city go camping in mountains of West Virginia. The woman is abducted and held by a trio of unhinged religious zealots. In the process of rescuing her, he finds himself nabbed by the same group.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/3/2008
Need to shed some pounds quickly? Here are some safe and effective ways to drop weight in a hurry.
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/3/2008
Cranium Kabookii, the fun and imaginative family board game has been brought to the video screen. This creative and highly interactive game has garnered high acclaim around the world; can it continue to do so as a video game?
By Mark Murphy | Published 1/3/2008
Mild-mannered Stanley Phillips must explain to his two young daughters that their mother was killed while deployed in Iraq.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Charlie Wilson is a wild, hard-drinking congressman who teams up with a beautiful socialite and a slightly unorthodox CIA agent to orchestrate a covert war and have fun doing it.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Steep is a documentary of extreme downhill skiing. It features historical footage, new film clips and interviews with the hottest big-mountain skiers today.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Three brothers that were abandoned by their father start a feud with their half-brothers from his new marriage.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Jason Stathem plays Jake Green, a man sent to prison by a casino crime boss. While in prison, he learns the ultimate scam and plots to take down the man who sent him away.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Before his death, Gerry created a number of messages to his wife, Holly, to be given to his wife after his death. The messages are designed to help her overcome her depression and learn to live again.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Ben Gates is back, this time he and his friends are out to clear their family name after his great-great-grandfather is accused of masterminding the Lincoln assassination.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Cheyenne leaves her lover, Sonia, to live in pastoral squalor. The grieving Sonia refuses to give up her comfortable life and must struggle to live without her dear Cheyenne.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
James Gregory was Nelson Mandela's prison guard for over two decades. This film, base on his memoirs tells how he turned from jailor to friend.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Tony and Tina are a young couple from New York who are eager to tie the knot shortly after their high school graduation. Both of their dysfunctional families are against the wedding but agree to get along for the wedding.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
In 1953, Jackie Paris was hailed as the best new male vocalist. By 1960 he had recorded his last album and by 1977, the world thought Jackie was dead. This documentary takes us from the beginnings of his career to his late-life comeback and the tragic events in between.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Carter is a well-groomed member of a Virginia political family. Most of his time is spent as an escort to the aging matriarchs of Washington D.C. When Carter agrees to protect one of his ladies from becoming a murder suspect, he finds his world closing in around him.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Amir and Hassan are inseparable companions until betrayal turns one against the other. Amir and his father immigrate to America while Hassan remains behind. Twenty years pass with guilt eating away at Amir until a chance phone call offers him a chance at redemption.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor of French "Elle" magazine suffered a massive stroke that left him completely paralyzed except for his left eye. With the help of a transcriptionist, Bauby wrote his memoirs entitled The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
Michael Madsen plays Sean Kelleher, a boxer that has sworn of fighting after killing his friend in a sparring match. After his wife's death he must break his promise to her in order to save his son's life.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007
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