Patricia Barkley
I worked at a local newspaper for 8 years and have been writing short fiction and poetry in my spare time. After that, I worked at a Postal REC. I used to maintain my own webcomic, and now I'm in retail and writing for sites like Associated Content and Examiner. I recently self-published my first book, which is available on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com, Eyes Open at Dawn.
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Cowley County Community College, Associate s degree in JournalismAffiliations
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Video Game Console War in Wichita, KSBrand loyal gamers are being outnumbered by people who play across the lines of battle.
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Cheapest Game ConsolesFinding a good deal on newer and older used consoles is easier than you think, even without searching on the internet. -
Customers Vote on Used Game StoresUsed game stores gouge the consumer through unfair pricing schemes, but the people are fighting back. -
Construction Hurts Businesses in Wichita, KansasThe construction at the intersection of Broadway and 47th S., Wichita, Kansas, may be necessary, but it's causing problems for both businesses and drivers.
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Chronicles Convention in Wichita, KansasA convention for anime fans, gaming fans, and sci-fi fans!
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Are You Shopping for the Flu?Unless you take some simple precautions, you could bring home H1N1 from your weekly trip to the market.
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The Corporatization of My Favorite ThingsFaceless corporations are everywhere. And we asked for it.
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The Best Music for HalloweenNo, I'm not talking about those cheap Halloween-mix CDs with weird sound effects and the "Monster Mash" song. Of course, the "Monster Mash" definitely deserves to be on the list, but you probably already knew that.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Video Game ReviewNot the best in the series but some improvements were made to the fourth in the Harry Potter line of video games.
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What Does Your Name Really Say About You?The pieces of your name say more about you than the etymological origin of the name itself.
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Saving the Homeland was Never This Much FunSometimes the simplest of video games can be the most entertaining.
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Try a Corn Maze for Some Autumn FunCorn mazes are everywhere now, and they're a family-friendly form of Halloween entertainment. -
Shades of GrayIt's easy to think of things in terms of black and white, but that's not the way things are.
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Why Your Mail Might Be Slow: A Look at the Work of Remote Encoding CentersYou can thank the postal service employees who work in a special facility called a Remote Encoding Center for making sure your slower packages arrive at their destinations. -
Anime: Kaku Ren BoDim lighting, mysterious nemesis, uncertain protagonists - it all adds up to one creepy story.
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Top WebcomicsEveryone has a webcomic these days, but not all of them are worth reading.
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Digital Collections: The New ObsessionWhat happens when the thing your collecting is intangible? -
I'd Rather Face a Grue: Real-World Problems Vs. Fantasy ProblemsWhat sorts of things would people really rather face up to if it meant avoiding a real-world problem or concern that they're having?
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Why I'm a Vegetarian: The Battle Within and WithoutIt's hard to get the carnivores to take you seriously. But I'm going to change my little corner of the world. -
Software-Free Web GamesSo you need something to keep you entertained while you wait for your next paycheck. No problem, there are tons of free web games out there that don't even require any downloads or additional fees.
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Best Music from the '50s, '60s and '70s for Those Who Weren't ThereAny true music fan knows not to discount the music of his ancestors just because it's old.
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Can Today's News Be Objective?Has any news report, ever, objective? Should it be?
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How to Make the Best Homemade PizzaDon't have money for delivery? Tired of eating frozen pizza that tastes like cardboard? Making your own pizza can be healthier, tastier, and even cheaper. -
Historic District Gets $370K in FundingThe local historic district park was granted $370,000 in funding to make improvements.
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Best Video Games of All TimeNo one will ever be able to agree on a list of the best video games of all time, but there are certain ones that can be appreciated by everyone.
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How to Shop for the Man or Woman Who Has EverythingA few helpful tips that might make holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries so much easier to deal with. -
Why I Still Read Youth Books at 25Some youth books are written better than some adult fiction books. A story doesn't have to be written from the perspective of an adult to be a good read.
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Newspaper Faces Competition in Small TownHaysville, KS, is attempting to support two newspapers in a city with just 10,000 residents.
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How to Work (or Not) at a Small-Town NewspaperWorking at a small-town newspaper can make you love journalism or hate it. -
Top Anime TV Series of All TimeChoosing the best anime series may be more difficult than choosing the best movies, but there's something for everyone.
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Top Ten Anime Movies of All TimeIt's not easy to choose the best of the bunch. There are a few movies, however, that stand out to fans both new and old.
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The Best of Dragonball Z: Part FourEach fan of "Dragonball Z" is bound to have his/her own favorite moments from the show, but the importance and excitement of some episodes is undeniable.
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The Best of Dragonball Part ThreeEvery villain has to have them, those little people who do a lot of the villainous dirty work and are yet completely expendable.
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The Best Italian Restaurant in WichitaThe food is fantastic, the service exemplary, and the atmosphere relaxing and enjoyable. -
Drug Search in a Small TownA drug search stirs up one protective father's concern over an ignored district policy.
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Anime: Dragonball's Best, Part TwoThe same characters that grate on the audience's nerves are often the ones that find a way to endear themselves to their fans.
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Anime: Dragonball's Best, Part OneChoosing the best characters in Dragonball and its sequels to have undergone a moral transformation may be more difficult than expected, even for hardcore fans.
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Best Chinese Food in the State of Kansas: China CafeThe food there is the best in Chinese cuisine. It tastes both authentic and delicious, and, of course, it is fresh.
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A Guide to Haysville, KS: An Evening Out in a Small TownHaysville, Kansas, located just south of Wichita, has more to offer than it may at first seem to; in fact, it has something for everyone.
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Do Movies Have Hidden Agendas?Nearly every movie ever made has had an agenda of some sort, whether political, psychological, or economic. "Happy Feet" is certainly not the first movie to capitalize on current events, nor will it be the last.
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Library Required to Repay CityThe Haysville Community Library will be required to repay up to $205,000 to the City of Haysville for the purchase of land for the construction site of their future location. -
Rogue GalaxyRogue Galaxy...seems to combine my favorite elements of my favorite games seamlessly and introduces a new storyline that looks both fun and exciting.
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Co-Workers: Friends or Enemies?The workplace can be a minefield of emotions. The relationships that develop there are both unique in how they affect you and commonplace in how difficult they can be to manage.