Mark Rollins
Living in Pullman, WA
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On AC since: 08.22.05
Bio:
I have always wanted to be a writer. In the last few years, I quit my day job and became a full-time freelance writer. I like writing about the latest in Science and Technology, and I also like writing science fiction. Check out http://www.worldsapartseries.blogspot.com/.
I have always wanted to be a writer. In the last few years, I quit my day job and became a full-time freelance writer. I like writing about the latest in Science and Technology, and I also like writing science fiction. Check out http://www.worldsapartseries.blogspot.com/.
Education/Experience:
B.A. in English
B.A. in English
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Suicide hurts...everyone. Nothing is worse than taking life and death into your own hands.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
Who is this mysterious man of the tombs, and why does he have a Legion of demons inside him.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
You have to repeat a few actions before you eventually learn what the heck you are supposed to learn. Sometimes.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
It is hard to see who to listen to in the world we live in. How do we decide?
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
The Pharisees really hated on Jesus and the disciples for working on Sunday, but would you even call it working?
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
When David was on the run form Saul, Jonathan figured out a way of contacting him. However, it was odd that they didn't follow their plan.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
It is hard to believe that when Saul asked for 100 foreskins, David went and gave him 200.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
Nothing like a good underdog story. The Bible has got them, in spades.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
When it comes to being a leader, how much can we blame them if their followers go awry?
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
Saul is remembered as being a villain in the story of the Bible, but there is actually some good that he did do. It's funny one bad thing removes a life of good things.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
Saul was not afraid of power, but responsibility.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
After the period of Judges, the people wanted a king. Man, is that a shame.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
When the Philistines were trying to appease Israel, they sent them Gold rats and tumors. Why in the world would anyone shape gold in this manner.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
We can pray for things, but in all honesty, God is not obligated to give us anything.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
1 Corinthians 13 is famous for being "the love chapter" in the Bible. It is also the most convicting.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
It is possible to make a living as a full-time freelance writer, but it is important to devise a strategy for doing so. Read here to discover some tips and tricks for freelancers.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/28/2009 | Read more »
A lot of Christians have stringent rules on dating, but does Ruth follow them?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/28/2009 | Read more »
So what parts of the Bible are we really supposed to live? This part about men not having long hair, and women covering their head seems odd.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/28/2009 | Read more »
Why in the world is the world so crappy? Can we not stop sinning?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/25/2009 | Read more »
Do you know what you should fight for? Micah teaches us this, by giving up, oddly enough.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/25/2009 | Read more »
Why didn't Samson see what was going on with Delilah?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/23/2009 | Read more »
People do some very dumb things.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/22/2009 | Read more »
Every person needs to do what God has asked them to do, whatever that is.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/22/2009 | Read more »
Why does God want to use stupid people for his supreme plan?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/22/2009 | Read more »
When it comes to being proud, that's probably a no-no. However, what should we be proud of?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/22/2009 | Read more »
Have you ever felt powerless? Like when you are trying to make it in the world, but it seems like everyone who you need to please is somehow above you, and impossible to get to.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/22/2009 | Read more »
Why wasn't a Moses or a Joshua raised up in the time of Judges? Why did God want Israel to go through this.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/22/2009 | Read more »
Joshua had some pretty odd last words. They were hard, but they were truthful.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/22/2009 | Read more »
Physical separation between the churches shouldn't stop them from doing what they should be doing.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/17/2009 | Read more »
Paul talks about Causing divisions in the church.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/15/2009 | Read more »
When it comes to conversation topics, Paul talked about nothing but what Christ had done in his life. Do we do the same?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/13/2009 | Read more »
Why is it that some Christians live with high standards and some with low ones? Does it really matter?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/13/2009 | Read more »
Joshua discusses a list of kings that were defeated by Israel. You have to ask yourself if such a list is necessary.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/10/2009 | Read more »
Who is braver, the soldier or the stay at home mom? You would be surprised.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/9/2009 | Read more »
If Joshua won the battle of Ai by holding his javelin out to the battle. What would have happened if he failed.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/9/2009 | Read more »
Joshua's Army had to remain silent for six days before the walls of Jericho fell.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/7/2009 | Read more »
God asked Joshua's company to build a monument of rocks after the Jordan had parted. Where is it today? Who knows.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Ah, the inspirational speech, a necessary element of an "rally the troops" scene. Joshua had to give his.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Why did God bury Moses and not tell anyone where He placed it?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
If you can imagine what you last words will be, hopefully then hopefully they will be something worth remembering.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
This would be the first time that I talked about salvation, but it probably won't be the last.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Nothing like being under a curse to make you want to curse. Would you be willing to be cursed for someone else?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Sometimes we forget what sort of story that we live in, as God has put us in a very unique situation that is nothing short of adventurous.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Divorce sucks. It really does. Are Christians divorced from the law?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
How would you behave if Jesus were to walk through the front door?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
If wisdom is your house, then what does it look like? Is it a mansion, or a shack.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Sure, you could go out and sin a bunch, and then repent, but doesn't that prove that sin is Lord rather than Jesus.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
What happens at the end of seven years? All debts are canceled.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/26/2009 | Read more »
Temptation shouldn't give us a problem.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/25/2009 | Read more »
If you want to be righteous, all you need is a little faith. Seriously, you can do a bunch of sin and bam!!! The slate is clean.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/25/2009 | Read more »
There are giants in the land, but they will get their butts handed to them.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/23/2009 | Read more »
How do we know that what we live is the true Christianity? Reading the Bible, that's how. Romans has a gospel that even most Christians don't know about.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/23/2009 | Read more »
If we really loved the Lord with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength, then we would love God like a new love in our life, putting off thinking of the future another day.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/22/2009 | Read more »
Back in the eighties, Christian people said that AIDS was a curse on homosexuals. What a sick thing to say. Don't assume a bad circumstance means a curse.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/22/2009 | Read more »
Why is it that God is so active in the Old Testament, and yet so passive in the New.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/22/2009 | Read more »
Is the Honor System still around? It was during biblical teams.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/18/2009 | Read more »
I can't stand those "clip show" episodes of my favorite shows. Today's Bible readings were a clip show, but there was a reason for it.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/18/2009 | Read more »
When is it that a Christian can settle?
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/16/2009 | Read more »
What if every promise we made, we had to keep?
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/16/2009 | Read more »
When Paul gets smacked around on trial, it is actually he who apologizes for it. Why?
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/15/2009 | Read more »
In Numbers 25, there is a story of a man who wasn't supposed to "do" Midianite women, and he does it in front of a congregation who is repenting of it. What was this idiot thinking?
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/15/2009 | Read more »
Imagine if you asked someone to bless you, and then they curse you!
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/12/2009 | Read more »
Why is it that God uses so much drama to convey his message. Maybe we really need these wake-up calls.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/12/2009 | Read more »
Moses really didn't get it when God asked him to speak to a rock, not strike it to make water flow.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/9/2009 | Read more »
Eutychus wasn't probably the first man who fell asleep in church, but he is the most remembered. So what if you are Eutychus today. I guarantee your church won't forget it, which is a real shame.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/8/2009 | Read more »
The subtitle says it all.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/8/2009 | Read more »
It is amazing how no one ever listens to the little guy crying out in the midst of a big crowd. Fortunately, God rewards those who warn the crowd, even if they don't listen.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/8/2009 | Read more »
Sometimes we forget what advances we have today, technologically speaking. The same happens with blessings in our life.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/7/2009 | Read more »
Sin Brings Disgrace. Nuff Said.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/5/2009 | Read more »
Athens during Paul's time was littered with idols, one of them was labelled "To the Unknown God". What exactly did that mean?
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/4/2009 | Read more »
How can God expect us to restore and then give more? Find out here, I'll settle the score.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/3/2009 | Read more »
Is there any reason why the church just can't settle its issues? Yeah, I can't think of any reason either.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/2/2009 | Read more »
Have you ever spoken for God so well that others thought you were gods? Me neither. However, if someone asks you if you are a god, say "no".
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/1/2009 | Read more »
Do good, and good will happen to you. Do bad, and the opposite will happen, right? Not necessarily.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/28/2009 | Read more »
So how bad is swearing. Let's just say in some cases, it is punishable by death.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/26/2009 | Read more »
Somehow the whole specifics of how we are supposed to live our individual lives are left out of the bible.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/26/2009 | Read more »
It is always tragic when someone dies, especially when there doesn't seem to be a reason for it.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/25/2009 | Read more »
How did the disciples work with Saul after what he did to the Christians? I imagine it was a slow process of forgiveness, which never moves at the pace that it should.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
When Peter saw a vision of a sheet with animals on it, he didn't believe a voice from heaven that said he could "take and eat". It always is hard to do something new, when the old tells you it is wrong.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/22/2009 | Read more »
When Saul became a Christian, I'm sure he had to tell his superiors what happened. I now present to you Saul's Resignation Letter.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/21/2009 | Read more »
What would it be like if superheroes existed? Church attendance would probably go down as it would no longer be required to have faith to see miracles. This is what Simon the Sorcerer could do, but he couldn't hold a candle to the apostles.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/21/2009 | Read more »
Nadab and Abihu died rather horribly, but also stupidly. How do we respond to a death, when it could have been so easily been prevented.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/20/2009 | Read more »
I seriously couldn't think of a better topic than this. This won't be a gem.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/20/2009 | Read more »
The priests in Moses day had to live on offerings of the people for their sins. How did they live when people were sinless? Or were they fat all the time.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/19/2009 | Read more »
We all know that when we confess our sins, God will forgive us. What about for the sins that we don't know about?
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/18/2009 | Read more »
God has this plan that seems to happen, whether we want it to or not. In the end, we are very limited to what we can control.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/16/2009 | Read more »
What do clothes say about us? Generally nothing. Now, if we have spent time with Jesus, that says everything.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/14/2009 | Read more »
There may not be enough money in the world to go around, but there is plenty of God.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/13/2009 | Read more »
Those who have talents may think they are better than other, but its actually about how all people have talents.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/13/2009 | Read more »
Moses kept a veil on his face after he met God. Was it because he wanted to, or is that what the people wanted?
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/12/2009 | Read more »
When Moses saw the people with the Golden Calf, he described what he saw as "not victory or defeat", but singing. Why does that matter?
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/10/2009 | Read more »
I believe that it was Einstein who said "God does not play at dice". However, man is a different story. How can this work together?
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/10/2009 | Read more »
Considering the work that cross that Jesus did at the cross, is there any reason to have a Tabernacle now?
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/8/2009 | Read more »
Why in the world was there a need for an Ark? Did we need something material that we needed to understand God?
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/8/2009 | Read more »
If you hear a lot of talk in Christian Circles about "glory". However, what does that even mean?
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/7/2009 | Read more »
It is always nice to receive grace, but does it have an expiration date?
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/5/2009 | Read more »
How is it that one can love God and fear God at the same time? Find out here.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/4/2009 | Read more »
It's funny how the "woe to you" message that Jesus said about the Pharisees applies to Christians today.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/4/2009 | Read more »
Taxes. A frickin' necessary evil, I guess. What if there is a way of not paying what you owe? Take it.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/2/2009 | Read more »
The story of the workers in the vineyard is often avoided by Christians, but it has a lesson that most Christians need to hear.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/1/2009 | Read more »
When it comes to the Pharaoh, who really hardened his heart. God or Pharaoh? Read here to find out that it can be both.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/31/2009 | Read more »
In order to be more like God, you have to humble yourself. Of course, you can humble yourself without even trying by being more human.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/30/2009 | Read more »
Why is it that whenever we do the will of God, it always has some sort of obstacle involved in it?
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
What does God want from us? It is a scary question, with an equally scary answer.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
Just what would we do if we woke up and found ourselves in Nazi Germany. I would like to think that our morals would stay as they are.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
Did you ever feel a relationship restored with a simple word? God is uttering that word all the time.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/26/2009 | Read more »
Why is it that things are the way they are?
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/25/2009 | Read more »
Why does the Bible say that wisdom is a woman?
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/24/2009 | Read more »
Sometimes God will intervene, but other times, God just wants us to do it ourselves. Can't we pray either way?
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/22/2009 | Read more »
Every wonder why God intervenes on some situations and not others? Yeah, me too.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/21/2009 | Read more »
How do adulterers go from faithful to faithless? It's an easier step than you realize.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/21/2009 | Read more »
Every wonder why the supernatural always speak in such vague terms? Maybe they enjoy watching us try and figure out what they are saying.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/19/2009 | Read more »
Jacob's sons practiced some questionable behavior when they took revenge over the rape of their sister. Makes you wonder how much questionable behavior is part of God's plan, and how much isn't.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/18/2009 | Read more »
When Jacob realizes that his brother is coming, he prepares for him in a not-so-brave way.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/16/2009 | Read more »
When Jacob flees after his bad deal with Esau, he tries to do good.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/16/2009 | Read more »
There is nothing that I like better than re-writing old Christian stories that have now become cliches.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/14/2009 | Read more »
How in the @$#^ does Isaac make the same mistake that his father Abraham make?
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/14/2009 | Read more »
Ever wonder why the Bible seems to repeat itself? Don't let the repetition get old.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
Just when you think God's promises are coming to pass, he then goes back on his word. Yeah, we've seen it before, and we might see it again.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
When the place is about blow, you don't get to choose your exit route.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/12/2009 | Read more »
Good and bad people have one thing in common: They must do their deeds in secret. The bad to avoid getting caught, and the good because God commands them not to.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/12/2009 | Read more »
Sometimes the Lord makes a promise, and it seems like forever before He keeps it. However, God operates on His time, not ours.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/12/2009 | Read more »
It's amazing how folly has to work through seduction, while wisdom doesn't use such strategy.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/9/2009 | Read more »
Imagine if God never stopped humanity from building the Tower of Babel. Now, what can keep the tower form ever being restarted.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Some of you might have a hard time understanding the story of Ham's curse in Genesis, and this might help you get it.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
It's always easier to work toward something than to do what appears to be meaningless work day in and day out. How do we know that we are on the right path?
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
Amazing how Christians have removed the true meaning of the crucifixion and Noah's Ark in our artwork. Is this a good thing, or can the truth be told?
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
Ever wonder what the world would if Adam and Eve hadn't given into the forbidden fruit? Explore here, and wonder how much paradise we lost.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/2/2009 | Read more »
This begins the Irreverent Reverence Devotional, for those who love Christ but hate what we've done with Christianity. Today, we will discuss the Creation story.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/1/2009 | Read more »
Nyko, a video game accessory company, has come out with three products for the Sony Playstation PS3: The Charge Base 2, the Zero Wireless, and the Blu-wave infrared remote.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/20/2008 | Read more »
Considering that most American homes have quite a few audio/visual components attached to their televisions, it is no wonder that the Universal Remote market is growing. One of the most recent to hit the market is the Harmony One from Logitech, and it is quite something.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/4/2008 | Read more »
The Palouse region has many places to see, and one not to be missed is Winchester Idaho. This town has a rich history, and the best place to stay is the Winchester Lake Lodge.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/2/2008 | Read more »
Alien Legion was a graphic novel series from Marvel's Epic Publishing line that was ahead of its time with its alien main characters.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/26/2008 | Read more »
B.C. is one of the funniest comic strips in the past 50 years, and Checker Book Publishing has published a special collection celebrating Johnny Hart's 50 years of strips.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/26/2008 | Read more »
Scion is an interesting series in the Cross Gen Comic Universe that is a blend of epic fantasy with science fiction high tech. The result is a storyline readers can really get into, despite the interesting, but not necessarily needed, high tech twist.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/26/2008 | Read more »
Negation is another one of Cross-Gen's science-fiction series that was prematurely ended. However, it was an interesting jumble of superheroes in a chaotic universe filled with aliens and spaceships that is worth a look.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/26/2008 | Read more »
Legos are getting very advanced these days, and one of the most advanced is the Lego Mindstorms NXT. If you had enough of these, you could build an army of robots to take over the world!
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/24/2008 | Read more »
There is a wall between parents and kids, but Lego is one way to break it down. I was able to grow closer to my daughter with the Lego Creator kit 4956.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/14/2008 | Read more »
Lego has grown up in the last fifty years. One of their newest models, the Lego Ferris Wheel, is so advanced that I am convinced that Lego is no longer a child's toy. I am calling all Lego maniacs over twelve to come out of the Lego closet, and be proud.
By Mark Rollins | Published 2/14/2008 | Read more »
There can be no doubt that Star Trek changed science fiction television forever. Some issues of the original comic books have been reprinted by Checker Book Publishing, and they bring back the glory of the old show.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/28/2008 | Read more »
Everyone knows that the X-files was one of the most successful shows and fads of all time, and now some of the graphic novels have been compiled by Checker Book Publishing. Some stories are original, and some are adaptations.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/28/2008 | Read more »
Checker Book Publishing has collected several issues of the Sigil graphic novel series with Sigil Volume 5: Death Match. The series has epic potential, but sadly does not live up to it.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/27/2008 | Read more »
Sojourn is a Cross-Gen graphic novel with an epic fantasy storyline. Unlike most epic fantasies, women are the main characters. Unfortunately, the comic company who wrote it went out of business, and the story was never complete.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/27/2008 | Read more »
There are too many Portable Media Players out there, and even though the iPod dominates, you shouldn't overlook some others such as the Philips SA6145/37.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/2/2008 | Read more »
Considering that cell phones can do everything alarm clocks can do, traditional alarm clocks could be the thing of the past. The AJL308 All-in-one could prove that wrong as it is a digital picture frame, FM receiver, MP3/Video Player all in one.
By Mark Rollins | Published 1/2/2008 | Read more »
The alarm clock is designed to wake people up, but some need better ones than others. Hence the Flying Alarm Clock, with a spinning propeller on top that the user must find in order to stop the blaring alarm.
By Mark Rollins | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
The Authority was a super-team that really did something different as they used their powers against non-super powered dictatorships. However, there is going to be reckoning from that, it comes with a vengeance.
By Mark Rollins | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
For years, super-teams in comics have been fighting against villains and ignoring the fact that the real world has enough villainy to combat. The Authority is one comic that takes super heroics to the next level.
By Mark Rollins | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
Flash Gordon was the greatest sci-fi action heroes, before there were sci-fi action heroes. Some of his adventures have been collected in Checker Book Publishing, such as in Flash Gordon Volume 6.
By Mark Rollins | Published 11/19/2007 | Read more »
Dick Tracy is one of the greatest crimefighters since his first foray into comic strips in the 1930's. Some of the later works have been collected in three volumes: Dick Tracy, the Collins' Casefiles.
By Mark Rollins | Published 11/19/2007 | Read more »
Dr. Seuss started out like any author and artist, using his talent just to pay the bills. However, his talent is apparent even in his first works, and they have been now collected in Theodor Seuss Geisel The Early Works of Dr. Seuss Volumes 1 and 2.
By Mark Rollins | Published 11/16/2007 | Read more »
The idea of a superhero dealing with the reality of the law is not a new concept to Alan Moore, acclaimed comic book writer. I would have to say that Judgment Day is not his best work, but is an entertaining story.
By Mark Rollins | Published 11/3/2007 | Read more »
The Star Wars Holiday Special reunited the original Star Wars cast in the Star Wars Universe, so how could it not be remembered? Answer: it was incredibly bad. Only the Internet and bootlegging has kept it alive.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/26/2007 | Read more »
The new iPod 80GB was just one of the new products Steve Jobs recently announced from Apple. As a stranger to iPods, I found its interface simple to use and know why this product has changed the world.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/26/2007 | Read more »
With the popularity of Portable Media Players (PMP) such as the iPod, it is about time someone put a PMP in a watch. The MP4 watch is a very cool PMP that will hopefully be on every wrist in the future.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
There are many cell phone accessories that you can purchase, and some are very useful. The Generic Mobile Phone Telescope is one device that can make a cellphone camera take better pictures, but sadly does not work on a majority of cellphones.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/24/2007 | Read more »
There is no doubt that MP3 players are the future and the present of future. Some Portable Media Players, such as the iPod, can be pretty expensive, and if you want one that just plays MP3s, I would recommend the USB Chocolate MP3 player from Brando.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/24/2007 | Read more »
Sometimes we need an "extra set of eyes" when it comes to surveillance. If you can't afford a high-tech alarm or security system, you might want to invest in the Swann Digital Private Eye.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/19/2007 | Read more »
Considering all the mobile devices and their constant need for power, it stands to reason that they could be recharged with solar energy. The Solio Portable Hybrid Solar Charger is a product I would highly recommend for just that.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
With the popularity of guitar simulators like Guitar Hero, it is no wonder that some toy company has created the I Can Play Guitar for younger children. Although kids may appreciate it, it might not score high points with the adults.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
If you don't like to make grocery lists, there is a technological alternative. The SmartShopper allows you to enter in your grocery list manually, and print it out by category.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/15/2007 | Read more »
For those who work around computers all day, you might feel the need for a cold soda. Fortunately, the CoolIT USB Beverage Chiller might be just what you're looking for.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/15/2007 | Read more »
Considering that Wireless Peripherals for the PC and laptops are sweeping the nation, I think it is about time all keyboards and mice go totally without wires. For a good start, I recommend the Rocketfish Multimedia Bluetooth Keyboard and Laser Mouse.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
Holiday Inn Express advertises a Romantic Getaway Package, but you should know what you're getting into before you pay the price.
By Mark Rollins | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
At first glance, the Brick Testament, a website devoted to models of biblical scenes with Legos, looks like a site great for the kids. However, there are some not so wholesome aspects of the Brick Testament that should be known to parents before their children view it.
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Considering the popularity of video downloads available for the iPod, it was a matter of time before the iPod viewer became hot property. This is a unboxing review about my experience with the Myvu solo Personal Video Viewer.
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
If you are in the Seattle area, make certain to visit the Experience Music Project, located near the Space Needle. I don't know any place where you feel the greater appreciation for music than here.
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/18/2007 | Read more »
Seattle has a terrific museum located by the Space Needle called the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. I would advise all fans of science fiction to visit it, as it is well worth the money.
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/14/2007 | Read more »
Entertainment Weekly Magazine recently ran a story on what they compiled to be the Top 25 Action Movies of All Time. However, I'm sure when you read them, you will wonder why some are on the list, why some are not on the list, and why you haven't heard of some of them.
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/13/2007 | Read more »
All of us remember where we were for 9/11, but perhaps we should really be asking why? I don't think the reason is as simple as terrorists wanting us to be afraid. Perhaps it was so we would retaliate.
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
Every once in a while, a game comes out with simplistic gameplay, a silly premise, and is absolutely addictive. Such is the case for De Blob, a new game from THQ which I got a chance to try out before its release.
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) drew over 30,000 gamers this year for a gathering to remember.
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
In a world where racist descriptions of cultures are shunned, one word is used without hesitation. That word...is...GEEK!
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
Some people regard Wil Wheaton as a has-been child star, who hasn't had a decent role since he was Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation. However, Wil is still involved in the acting world, and has become one of the internet's biggest celebrities.
By Mark Rollins | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
With all the hype surrounding the last Harry Potter book as well as the newest movie, it is all reminiscent of the time Seinfeld went off the air. Here, for no reason other than its fun, is a mix of Seinfeld and Harry Potter in Jerry Potter and the Death of a Franchise.
By Mark Rollins | Published 7/20/2007 | Read more »
Flyff, an imported Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game from South Korea, promise in its title to Fly for Free. However, it does not deliver what it promises, and is quite confusing gameplay.
By Mark Rollins | Published 7/5/2007 | Read more »
Most of the programs on Disney channel is only good for kids. However, Kim Possible, one of many animated shows, has humor that only adults can appeal to, and still remains good clean fun.
By Mark Rollins | Published 6/26/2007 | Read more »
As the demand for earth-frienldy technology increases, we will need to find new ways to live that benefit both us and the environment. The Fab Tree Hab is a house that is made from all natural materials, with trees grown as the structure.
By Mark Rollins | Published 6/17/2007 | Read more »
Schizophrenia is a terrifying mental disorder, and it is difficult to know what an actual victim is going through. A device called Virtual Hallucinations finally gives a look into that world, which will lead to a greater understanding.
By Mark Rollins | Published 6/14/2007 | Read more »
Some Japanese scientists have developed a robot toddler. Apparently, this robot is designed to mimic a young toddlers actions, and will even learn to speak. Is this a new step toward robot Artificial Intelligence?
By Mark Rollins | Published 6/11/2007 | Read more »
CBS Executives have decreed that Jericho, one of the best new dramas on television was "not worthy" of a second season. I happen to disagree, and I would like to call anyone who wants to stand up for quality television to save this show.
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/22/2007 | Read more »
Both the iPod Shuffle and Creative Zen Stone are very low-priced MP3 Players with few features. Each of them can essentially do the same thing, but which one should you buy?
By Mark Rollins | Published 5/17/2007 | Read more »
With sites like YouTube and other video hosting sites, finding your favorite TV show is sometimes as simple as using the proper search engine terms. Yet how legal is this?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/14/2007 | Read more »
Microsoft is currently working on a virtual headphone, a device that will project sound where it needs to be. The applications for this tech are numberless, and someone really needs to develop it fast!
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/14/2007 | Read more »
Two companies, Texas Instruments and Upstream Engineering, are working on a way to put a mini-movie projector on the end of a cell phone. This means no more watching videos on tiny screens anymore, but is this technology practical?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/7/2007 | Read more »
For those of us who have children or other workers under us, we might be highly concerned with what they are looking up on the Internet. The SnoopStick allows you to monitor their activity, even Instant Messaging! Yet is this an invasion of privacy?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/7/2007 | Read more »
Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) like TiVo has changed the television industry forever. Now TiVo is taking another step by offering a One True Media service that allows TiVo subscribers to share their homemade video footage with other TiVo subscribers.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/7/2007 | Read more »
Rocket Belts and Jet Packs have been a dream of those who long for individual flight. A company called TAM is promising the dream a quarter of a million dollars a pop.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/5/2007 | Read more »
Some researchers have found a new way of powering battery fuel cells using a common household item: sugar. That's right, your soda could power your laptop! Do I even need to write about the possibilities here?
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/5/2007 | Read more »
At this time, the Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC) isn't that strong, but that may change with HTC's two new UMPCs, the HTC Advantage and HTC Shift.
By Mark Rollins | Published 4/5/2007 | Read more »
Whenever we get sick, we go to the doctor or the hospital. What if there was a way to monitor our own symptoms, so that the doctor can simply tell us what to do? New technologies are changing the field of medicine, and it won't be long before doctor visits will be rare.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/28/2007 | Read more »
The company Shuttle has created the CarPC, which, as its name implies, is a Personal Computer for your automobile. However, will a car in your computer do more for you, or will it just cause more accidents through distraction?
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/28/2007 | Read more »
A recent statement by David Wendler, a bioethicist of the National Institutes of Health, has stated that perhaps a machine should make the call on a life or death dilemma. Such a decision should never be put in a program of a machine.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/27/2007 | Read more »
Having a computer that can read your neurological impulses seems like the stuff of science-fiction, but it is here. Two companies, Emotiv Systems and g.tec have designed Brain Control Interfaces (BCIs). Are we ready for them?
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/22/2007 | Read more »
Alan Moore, award winning comic-book writer has created a wonderful world populated by superheroes in Top Ten. Even if you are not a comic-book fan, Top Ten is one of the most extraordinary pieces of literature today.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/21/2007 | Read more »
For those of us who grew up in the eighties and ninties, we probably couldn't afford all of the games for the Atari 2600, Super Nintendo, or Sega Genesis. However, www.coolrom.com allows you to download video games from this era for free.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/21/2007 | Read more »
With the boom of cellphones, iPods, and other Portable Media Playing technology, it seems like traditional movie theaters are going the way of the dinosaur. However, this digital age may mark the advent of a new age of theaters.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/18/2007 | Read more »
For years, I have wondered why someone doesn't invent a device that works the opposite of a microwave, making things cold in minutes rather than hot. Well, with devices like the Tinchilla and Copper Cooler, at least my warm soda problems is taken care of.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/18/2007 | Read more »
We all need to excercise, but what if we were able to harness all that energy into our electric appliances? It's called parasitic power, and I think it's time we used more of it.
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/16/2007 | Read more »
NEC Corporation is designing the PaPeRo, a robot that is designed to listen to what we say, and then make a blog entry out of it. It is possible using keywords, but what will this mean for the blogosphere?
By Mark Rollins | Published 3/16/2007 | Read more »
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