Mass Effect Wish List

We’ve all read every piece of Mass Effect information we could get our hands on, mourned when release dates were pushed back and tremble at the thought of further delays. One of the most highly anticipated games to ever be produced – Mass Effect could become the greatest game of all time – or it could be one of the biggest disappointments of all time. Let’s hope for the former.

As a huge fan of BioWare’s Star Wars – Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR), I’ve anticipated the day I would be playing Mass Effect. However, like many other enthusiasts – my greatest fear is that Mass Effect will somehow let me down, not living up to my expectations. Regardless, I’ve created a “wish list” of things I would like to see in the game. Actually, these are simple things – but qualities I found in BioWare’s KOTOR.

My wish list – at the very least – Mass Effect will need these qualities for me to like it:

1) Rich, meaningful interaction with other characters. One of my favorite qualities of KOTOR was the interaction with other characters. These we’re by no means abstract, casual interactions – they were meaningful, game changing relationships. I might even enjoy a “fling” or two.

2) Must have a good story. Like you, I’ve read the main story line of Mass Effect – but when I talk about having a good story – I’m talking about the subplots. I’m talking about the stories inside other stories. I’m looking for meaningful missions within those stories and most of all – the entire story line must be cohesive – not scattered.

3) Team dynamics. Again, like KOTOR – I’m looking to assemble a team throughout the game – making decisions regarding the development of that team and succeeding or failing based on those decisions. I’m looking for a real experience. I would like to see rich character development as the stories unfold.

4) Game length and difficulty. Although I loved every minute of it – I would like to see Mass Effect a little longer than KOTOR. I would also like to see it slightly more difficult.

5) Lots of surprises. I want Mass Effect to keep me on the edge of my chair the entire game. I want this game to tease me and make me want more.

If Mass Effect can deliver in these areas – along with its highly anticipated graphics and interaction – I don’t see how I could possibly be disappointed.

E Lawrence Welch

Gun Rights Advocate

Why Ron Paul Would be a Better President than Rudy Giuliani

1. Ron Paul would save the country millions of dollars on makeup expenses – after all, Rudy has two faces to get ready.

2. Rudy Giuliani doesn’t understand the Constitution - Ron Paul does. Rudy can’t fool anyone - he's attacked our Constitutional Right to own firearms by attacking firearms manufacturers – Ron Paul simply wants to protect our 2nd Amendment rights.

3. Ron Paul is for the people – Giuliani is a manipulator of people and 9/11 publicity.

4. Rudy Giuliani is “politics as usual” – Ron Paul is certainly not “politics as usual”.

5. Ron Paul sees opportunity for change – Rudy Giuliani sees opportunity for power.

6. Ron Paul wants to hold criminals accountable – Rudy has them as business partners.

7. Rudy thinks he can push his way around because of his 9/11 “popularity”. Ron Paul wants to work to prevent another 9/11.

8. Ron Paul is a conservative - Rudy is trying to fool people into believing he’s a conservative.

9. Reading this Wikipedia article about Rudy Giuliani is like reading a police file. When have you ever read anything like this about Ron Paul? In fact, after reading this article - I'm quite amazed that Rudy is this far along as a presidential candidate.

E Lawrence Welch

Gun Rights Advocate

Why Ron Paul Would be a Better President than Hillary Clinton

1. Ron Paul would save the country millions of dollars on makeup expenses – after all, Hillary has two faces to get ready.

2. Hillary Clinton doesn’t understand the Constitution - Ron Paul does. Hillary wants to take away our Constitutional Right to own firearms – Ron Paul simply wants to protect them.


3. Ron Paul is for the people – Hillary is a manipulator of people.

4. Hillary Clinton is politics as usual – Ron Paul is certainly not “business as usual”.


5. Ron Paul sees opportunity for change – Hillary Clinton is an opportunist.

6. Ron Paul wants to hold criminals accountable – Hillary wants them to advise her.


7. Hillary advocates the right to choose to kill innocent babies – Ron Paul doesn’t.

8. Hillary believes the federal government should be “big brother” while Ron Paul wants “big brother” to lose some weight and take his place.

E Lawrence Welch

Gun Rights Advocate

John Chow

John Chow’s blog contains a great deal of useful information about topics ranging from search engine optimization to earning money on the internet. The design of the blog is quite impressive and offers a number of other (non John Chow) great resources. John is quite “vocal” in his blog and says what he thinks. He even posts his monthly earnings on his blog which were quite impressive at over $12,000. Looking at it this way – I’m attempting to duplicate a couple of John’s ideas here.

One of the most incredible things I noticed about John’s blog was the broad spectrum of “fans” he has. I saw a lot of people posting comments – these folks seemed to be from a range of disciplines across the web. This is a blog that anyone can benefit from – not just the SEO community or the “make money” guys. Another great thing about John’s blog is that he does not use nofollow links on his blog commentators. What this essentially means is that John chooses to reward his “fans” by passing Google PageRank on to their websites and/or blogs. If John did use nofollow links as Google would like for him to use them – his commentators would sort of be punished. Overall, it’s worth a good look.

You can find his blog home page at this address http://www.johnchow.com/

Here you can find a post where John will give you a link from his blog if you review his blog. http://www.johnchow.com/review-my-blog-get-a-free-linkback/

Car Insurance Quotes on Your Mind?

Car insurance quotes are only one side of the story. Before you commit to any one car insurance company based solely on car insurance quotes – consider the five following thoughts.

1) Car insurance quotes are only quotes. Quotes are not necessarily the real car insurance prices you will pay in the end. Don’t switch your car insurance on a whim – after you’ve seen some handsome car insurance quotes.

2) Don’t let car insurance quotes be the determining factor in choosing a car insurance company. You might save a few dollars if you’re able to hold the car insurance company to that wonderful looking insurance quote – but you might spend the difference in aspirin for the additional headaches caused by the cheaper car insurance company.

3) When seeking accurate car insurance quotes – make certain you give information as accurate as possible. After all, the quote will only be as good as the information you’re able to offer the insurance company. Many times, the car insurance quotes will not be valid – depending on the accuracy of the information you’ve submitted.

4) Watch out for the fine print that comes with those lovely car insurance quotes. Fine print is a fact of life – don’t miss an important detail – only to discover the details after you’ve changed car insurance companies. I know it’s hard to resist the car insurance quotes – but don’t be caught off guard.

5) Last, if it sounds too good to be true – it probably is. This applies to car insurance quotes as well as many other aspects of life. Do your homework – use the car insurance quotes as a tool in conjunction with your other research and be sure to ask the company a lot of questions about those lovely car insurance quotes.

E Lawrence Welch

Pyle Mountain Holsters

Mail Receiving - Forwarding

Mail receiving – forwarding services are fantastic for people who travel (domestic and international), people who will be away from home for extended periods of time, people who are students, and virtually anyone who will be away from their mail. For example, suppose you and your spouse are retired and would like to travel the United States. Some people like to travel using a recreational vehicle (RV for short). This allows you to travel for months at a time (without returning home). You might like to stay in an RV park for a couple of months – then move to another RV park. One of the biggest concerns people have is regarding their mail. How will they receive it? How will they pay their bills on time? This is where a mail receiving – forwarding company is most useful.

For a fee, most mail receiving – forwarding companies will agree to receive all of your mail – then forward it to any location - according to your instructions. Another beauty of a mail receiving – forwarding company is that they can scan your mail – then email it to your location. You might even like for them to destroy all of your “junk mail” – forwarding only your most important mail. A good mail receiving – forwarding company will perform this service as well.

Different mail receiving – forwarding companies charge fees in different ways. A smart practice is to make sure the mail receiving – forwarding company you hire will charge you a base rate. You don’t want to find out about hidden charges later.

Another great benefit of some mail receiving – forwarding companies such as Texas Home Base is that you could be able to change the state of your legal residency. For example, you might be able to become a client – having a Texas mailing address – then change your state of residency to Texas where there is not state income tax. Obviously you would need to consult with your financial advisor before doing this – however, it is an option.

Lastly, mail receiving – forwarding companies are required to comply with United States Postal Service guidelines so a bit of paperwork is required. However, you can rest easy knowing your mail receiving – forwarding company is working within the guidelines established to protect your best interest. Enjoy your days of travel and don’t fear using a mail receiving – forwarding service.

E Lawrence Welch

Pyle Mountain Holsters

Losing Weight is Easy – Finding Thin is the Hard Part

Losing Weight Is Easy - Finding Thin Is The Hard Part Mug

Do you find yourself losing weight - gaining that weight back - then losing weight again only to regain it again? This is the frustrating weight loss cycle most Americans find themselves locked into. Is your goal to lose weight or “find thin”? Consider these 5 thoughts to help you lose weight AND find thin.

1) Keep your focus on finding thin. Don’t focus on losing weight. It’s not natural for us to lose anything. We’re not wired that way. Think about it – do you want to be less sick or more healthy? You want to be more healthy. Focusing on weight loss is the same thing – you should be focused on finding thin – not on losing weight.

2) When you’ve mastered the art of focusing on finding thin – go back and try diets and exercise programs that failed earlier. Find a weight loss program that works for you. The most important thing is that you don’t focus on the weight loss. Focus on the goal of finding thin.

3) With a renewed focus on finding thin – get a mental picture of how you would like to see yourself in the future. Think in terms of finding thin (the way you want to be) – don’t worry about a specific amount of weight loss.

4) As you gain a mental picture of yourself the way you would like to be in the future – you’ll feel a renewed commitment to your diet and exercise programs. You’ll lose weight and feel better. Again, continue to see yourself the way you want to be – don’t think about losing weight.

5) Dieting and exercise are a necessary part of finding thin. However, any restrictions on what you’re allowed to eat plain sucks! By keeping your focus on finding thin – rather than on losing weight or dieting – you’ll find yourself wanting to follow you diet and wanting to exercise. Give it a try – you might be surprised at how well it works.

E Lawrence Welch

Pyle Mountain Holsters

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