Xenite Feature Articles
Feature Articles from Xenite.Org
If you have ever thought about digging for gems and finding treasure, you may want to check out Treasure Hunting: Digging For Opals and Sapphires. These are fun vacation activities that may turn a little profit for you while you explore the remote areas of the United States.
Xenite.Org was founded in 1997, making it one of the Web's oldest dedicated science fiction and fantasy mega sites. But Xenite also served as founder Michael Martinez' personal site for many years. Even today it continues to reflect his personal interests and passions. We celebrated Xenite.Org's 10th Anniversary on March 14, 2007.
Michael Martinez worked as an insurance agent for a brief time from the beginning of 2005 through late 2006. During that time, Michael learned a great deal about the value of Employee Benefits programs, especially programs that offer Supplemental Benefits.
Have you ever played a computer game and wished you could force the computer to play fairly? A lot of people have. Many computer games do provide players with Game Cheats. Michael shares his thoughts about the contradiction implied by the availability of game cheats.
Search engine optimization is one of Michael's passions. He has been optimizing Xenite.Org and other Web sites for search since 1998. Google: Changes in Google Ranking Strategies is a paper Michael published in 2005. Google has since redesigned its search engine at least twice, so the paper is only valuable for historical uses.
Fans of Ron Moore's Battlestar Galactica quickly fell in love with actress Grace Park. She is versatile, skilled, and beautiful. We have brought together selected Grace Park interview excerpts, pictures, and videos for your enjoyment. Although there is no nudity in our photo gallery, some images may not be suitable for young children.
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien and the Inklings (including C.S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams) gather to share their passion for the works of those inspirational authors around the world. Michael Martinez was an active member of the Inklings Roundtable of Houston for several years. The article includes pictures and anecdotes.
Have you ever wanted to dance? Do you have a passion for dancing? In 2003 Michael fell in love with Salsa dancing and other forms of Latin dancing. By early 2005 he was inspired to interview several dance teachers, club operators, and dancers from the Houston area. The result was a 20-article feature called Hot Magic Nights - Houston's West Side Salsa Scene. This feature section is one of the most sophisticated and comprehensive content sections on Xenite.Org.
Jessica Alba has been breaking hearts for many years. Xenite thought it would be helpful to provide some Jessica Alba news headlines for other fans. Will Jessica reprise her roles in "Sin City", "Fantastic Four", and "Dark Angel"? Check here to find out.
Keira Knightly has been stealing hearts and charming pirate fans in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, but she has also wowed fans in "Love, Actually" and other films. Follow her career in our Keira Knightly news section.
If you have read Parma Endorion: Essays on Middle-earth, 3rd Edition or Understanding Middle-earth: Essays on J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, you may have wondered who Matt Tinaglia may be. Matt edited both books, and we created this feature article to help people learn more about him and his contributions to Tolkien scholarship.
Have you seen advertisements for Mesothelioma lawyers? Michael Martinez wondered why there was so much marketing for a relatively unknown disease. He shares what he has learned (and some links to useful resources). If you have been exposed to asbestos at any time in your life, you may want to learn more about Mesothelioma.
Did you enjoy the Dennis Miller film "Night At The Museum"? Did you wonder, like we did, who the beautiful actress is who played the Sacagawea wax replica? We did, too. And so did many other fans. Our Mizuo Peck feature article brings together pictures and information provided by several ardent admirers of Mizuo's work. We also included some background information and links about Sacagawea.
J.R.R. Tolkien fans will love the Rhine Canyon Archaeology spoof article. Written as an April 1st humor piece, the article reportedly convinced a few well-known people that remnants of ancient civilizations had really been found in central Europe.
The 2008 Summer Olympics are over, but our interest in Women's Gymnastics has never quite faded. Xenite put together a short guide to news sources about this relatively obscure sport that enjoys its greatest success only during Olympic years.
What would you get if you combined Battlestar Galactica with The X-Files? Matt Tinaglia shared an essay with us that compares Battlestar Galactica with The X-Files. Hey, it's all in good fan fun!
