Gary Davis
Retired Insurance CEO. Trained in medicine and medicines. Trained in mental health particularly manic depression as well as most illnesses (from medical underwriting. Business owner, business, marketing, trained and participated as musician and speech performer and judge. Coached all sports at middle school level. Gave college graduation speech. worked in gifted education. Was in Vietnam. Love to write have battled illness last couple of months but am making a comeback. Work with animals and also interested in aging and the aging process. Have held public office. Have been a teacher. Served three years in the U.S. Army including tour in Vietnam in 1970-71.
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First Person: Experiencing the Filing of Bankruptcy, TwiceBankruptcy is not something want in their life. Why did I have to do it twice?
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First Person: Surviving Accidental Prescription Drug Overdose from AbuseI ran out of pain medication because I abused my prescription so I turned to another drug. I developed complications. This is what I did and what you should never do.
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When Must You Pay the Premium on Life Insurance Received in the Mail?As we age wee begin to get various offers for life insurance in the mail. When are we "on the hook" to pay the premium? -
First Person: Damage Bad Credit Caused in My LifeTwo times during my life I have had major financial problems leading to bad credit. Here is what happened.
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First Person: Deep Brain Implant or Electroconvulsive Therapy; Should I Allow Treatment for Bipolar Disorder or Familial Tremor?I have two severe illnesses. The treatments for both are dramatic and from all I have been told, mutually exclusive. Here is a report on the situation so far.
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First Person: Changes I Went Through Going from Civilian to Military Life and Back During WartimeI had to go to the service during the Vietnam War. While it was hard, reentering civilian life was harder.
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First Person: Bringing My Cholesterol Down Despite Age and Severe Medical ProblemsAt age 62 I found I had very high cholesterol and had to bring it down. Why is cholesterol a problem and How did I achieve success?
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First Person: Purchasing and Refinancing My Home for a Profit in a Tough Real Estate Market40 years ago I faced a real estate market much different than today's. I found a way to buy a home and refinance it at a profit. It is easier to do today.
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First Person: Why I Had to Fire a Founder of a Business; What General Problems Can Founders Present?I unintentionally inherited a business. The founder's attitude and actions were not good for the business. This article tells how I got into the position and why I had to fire the founder.
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First Person: Experiencing a Severe Manic EpisodeA few weeks ago I experienced a terrible manic episode. Here is the story. If you have manic depression use it for your well-being.
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As a Vietnam Vet Why I Believe the 4th of July Represents Responsibility and Celebrates Determination We Must RespectAs a Vietnam Veteran I have strong feelings about our country that emerge on the 4th of July. It is one area where I feel I am on solid ground.
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First Person: Identifying and Enduring a Tertiary Corkscrew EsophagusBack in 1979 I had the oddest thing I could imagine happen to me. How can you identify if it is starting in your body?
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Billboard's Top 10 Song List of 1973: Why it was Wrong and How I Fixed It!The year I was married was 1973 and it was in the month of June. I thought it would be a good idea to revisit the songs of the day only to find their ranking messed up; I fixed it.
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First Person: My Reoccurring Battle with "Dual Diagnosis"Dual diagnosis occurs when there is a combination of mental illness and drug use. Here's how it occurs.
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First Person: the Challenges of Moving from a House to Life in an ApartmentIf you have to or choose to move to an apartment when you are younger for a myriad of reasons, you will find life will be different.
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First Person: Managing Day-To-Day Activities when You Have FibromyalgiaFibroalgia is a terrible condition. The more facts we can find out about it, the better our chances of living a comfortable life.
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My Weekly Fitness Routine to Stay HealthyI wish I could say that I have fitness routine for each week that I do without a problem. It is hard work. It takes dedication but the results are worth it.
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First Person: My Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL); How You Can Avoid ItI am 63 and due to poor protection of my ears have noise-induced hearing loss. Here's how you can prevent the same fate. -
First Person: Telemarketer Fraud; If You're Over 60 You're a Prime TargetPeople who pull scams have been around since the Garden of Eden. However today the is a specific group targeted and it is the group that can least afford to lose their money.
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Researchers Working on Cocaine Vaccine; How Does it Work?Cocaine addictions is a major problem in the United States. Here is a little hope for addicts.
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Why Have Scientists Been "Monkeying Around" Concerning Autism Research?Recently scientists have been imitating the movements of capuchin monkeys to learn about autism, why?
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First Person: My Challenging Experience with Bipolar DisorderOne in five people have bipolar disorder yet it remains relatively obscure with respect to how it really affects a person's life. Hopefully this article will leave no doubt in anyone's mind.
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First Person: Preventing a Loved One's Suicide Through Protective FactorsAs in my case, almost anyone can get serious about suicide. However there are "protective factors" that can be put into place to prevent it. That is what this article is about.
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First Person: Possible Stumbling Blocks in Recovering from an IllnessSome times trying to get back to your normal l;ife is just as difficult as the original medical problem.
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First Person: Caregiving; The Challenge of Keeping Information Among Doctor, Caregiver and Patient AccurateWhen put in the position of being a caregiver, the first problem is that of keeping information regarding your loved one flowing accurately for them from the doctor. -
First Person: Key Questions Couples Ask About Sex During PregnancyMy wife and I had three boys. One of the most difficult questions, at least initially, was that of having sex while pregnant. This what we found out.
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First Person: My Personal Battle with Obstructive Sleep ApneaI became aware I had a snoring problem when I found my wife on the couch. At the time I didn't think snoring too much was any big deal. However once I found about sleep apnea, I felt lucky I had been treated. -
First Person: Antepartum Depression; Symptoms, Triggers, Treatments and ChallengesHaving a wife who had antepartujm depression opened a door of unexpected information and challenges..
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The Problems for Women when Drinking, Smoking and Using Drugs During PregnancyDoing anything to your body as a woman who is pregnant is dangerous. It is also dangerous before getting pregnant. This is a comprehensive report that sheds light on an important topic.
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First Person Baby Boomer: How I Keep Mentally FitAs I have aged I have noticed certain changes in my thinking ability. As I have made a conscious effort (no pun intended) to improve it, I have noticed an increase in effectiveness. -
First Person: How I Supported My Wife During PregnancyWhen my wife was pregnant there were a number of things I did that she later said helped her. In this article I share them with you.
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First Person: Examining Peripheral Artery Disease, a Possible Threat to MeAs you age peripheral artery disease becomes a bigger and bigger threat. Look over the information. Should you be concerned?
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2012 Memorial Day: Why the Vietnam Vet is in Unique Need of Your RemembranceOf all the wars i our history the Vietnam War stands out as an enigma. Since I was there, I can give you some additional information to remember these heroes.
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First Person: Battling Being a ShopaholicI never dreamed that I would be considered a shopaholic. I thought that was an "illness for women. I was wrong.
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NATO Summit: Afghanistan War Issues Mirror U.S. Involvement in Korea, VietnamThe NATO summit has been moved to Chicago for discussion with respect to the Afghanistan Conflict. France has opted out despite a pledge of involvement until 2014. We've been in this situation before.
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Are Women in the Military Experiencing Permanent Damage to Their Mental Health?Women in the military are battling in many cases, more than war. They are living in fear about other issues that can harm them.
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New Treatment Information for Blocked Small and Large Eye VeinsAfter having cataract surgery I became interested in the health of the eye. I discovered some interesting progress with respect to vein blockages.
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First Person: a Spouse's Comments on Her Battle with Severe Rheumatoid ArthritisI have written for your benefit an article based on some cathartic notes from my wife who suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis. You will I believe, find it valuable.
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Celtics Loss Illustrates Continued Lack of Honest Competition in SportsOnce again a team has won a game based more on "emotional tactics" than skill. In a corner, the 76ers reverted to schoolyard tactics to win.
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First Person: How Prescription Drug Abuse Endangered My LifeWhen we are given a prescription drug that doesn't mean we can tke it any way we wish. Abuse of the drug can still be fatal. I learned a big lesson by being careless.
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First Person: when Your Child Lies to Protect an AssailantWhen you raise kids you're always going to have "scary" things occur. As parents we have to take these situations and learn from them.
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First Person: Why I Chose to Lie on My ResumeThere are times that I have felt unfairly treated by employers for something they do not understand. Still it isn't right to lie. You'll have to judge for yourself.
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First Person: Encountering Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) from My ChildWhen a child has either conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), it can cause havoc in the home. However there are answers,
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First Person: My Experience with a Marketing ProjectMarketing is exciting, especially when it is at the corporate level. Here is an experience I enjoyed during my career.
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First Person: Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA); The Price I Paid for SmokingThroughout my life until age 39 I smoked. My failure to quit cost me my health for a time and I still carry scars.
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First Person: Having a Parent with Manic DepressionI had a father with manic depression. I have manic depression. Was it genetic or learned behavior?
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First Person: Helping a Spouse Deal with Unusual Affectations of Rheumatoid ArthritisMy wife has rheumatoid arthritis. It is a formidable illness. Sometimes treatment doesn't go as planned. Here is our story. -
First Person: Facing a Court Appearance for an Unpaid DebtIf you receive a summons for a debt you are behind on what can you expect? Here is my story.
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First Person: the Danger of a Broken FemurWhen my son was 17 he broke his femur. The femur is one of the longest and strongest bones in the body. Older people are at risk from osteoporosis. Here are the details.
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First Person: the Challenges of Identifying, Creating and Staying Within a BudgetMy wife and I knew little about handling money. However after getting some sound advice and getting the right person in charge of handling the money, things began to blossom.
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Why, as a Military Veteran, I Support Neither Obama nor RomneyI am a 63-year-old veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army from Jan 12, 1970, to Jan 1, 1974. I live about two hours south of Chicago so most of our state's election results are overshadowed by the Chicago political machine.
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Girl Battling Necrotizing Fasciitis Casts Pall Over Mother's DayA 24-year-old girl has contracted necrotizing fasciitis after having an accident. The disease has attacked her in a vicious and rare way. What's the story?
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First Person: When Should You Demand Out-of-Town Treatment for Your Child or You?It is always scary when your child develops a long-standing illness that doesn't respond to medicine quickly. It's difficult to second guess your doctor but sometimes it must be done.
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Fan Perspective: What Should the Cubs Do with Carlos Marmol?Carlos Marmol is struggling. So are the Chicago Cubs. What should the Cubs do with Marmol since this is a re-building year?
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Fan Perspective: Aaron Rodgers or the Chicago Bears; Who Comes Out on Top?The Chicago Bears have developed a balanced offense and improved defense but are they any match for Aaron Rodgers?
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First Person Story: My Career in the MilitaryWhile I initially did not want to go to the military, fate had other ideas. Once in I found there were positives to the time that I served. Here is my story.
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First Person: My Experience With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)People suffer from Post-traumatic stress disorder for different reasons. Mine was from war. Here's my story. -
First Person: My Experience Performing High School SpeechFew students perform on high school speech teams yet it brought me great joy. Here's my story. It is my hope that some students will read this article and consider looking into Speech.
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First Person: What I Learned From My Failed Business VentureYou never stop learning when you own a business. Unfortunately sometimes the lessons are fatal as they were in my case. Here is what I learned.
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Fan's Perspective: Addition of Brandon Marshall Has Made Bears Most Well-Balanced Team in NFC NorthWith the addition of Brandon Marshall the Chicago Bears have become a force to be reckoned with. There is every reason to believe the NFC North has become a three-team race.
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First Person: My Experience with DepressionDepression can occur in a person's life at any time. It can be for any reason or no reason at all. Here is what I have experienced.
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First Person: Finding Out My Child was a BullyWe all have our stereotypes of what a bully is. Unfortunately bullying can occur in any way, by anyone and in any environment. Here is my family's story.
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First Person: My Career in MarketingSometimes life's circumstances lead you to a specific career. That is what happened to me. Here's my story.
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Is Gossiping Good for Your Health? What Are the Pros and Cons?It's been proven that gossiping is good for your health. If we look closely at this assertion what do we find?
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First Person: My Personal Battle with Video Game AddictionEven though I was the father of three boys, the husband of a great wife and had an important job, I wasn't safe from video game addiction.
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First Person: Facing Schizophrenia Displayed by a Close Loved OneSchizophrenia is a terrible illness. I've tried to show here how it can ambush a family and how it follows a pattern of the reason of the inception of medical conditions. -
First Person: My Lifetime Burden of Battling Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderI've had obsessive-compulsive disorder for six decades. The challenge still goes on daily.
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First Person: the Good and the Bad of Being RetiredWhen you quit working a lot of interesting things happen. -
First Person: The April Fool's Day Prank that Ended My Professional Trickster CareerDespite an illustrious career in jokes, gags, pranks and tricks, on April Fool's Day in 1987 I pulled a prank that ended my career. -
Fan Perspective: Comparison with Top NHL Teams Like Red Wings and Blues Says Blackhawks Have Good Chance at Stanley CupOne way to tell how much of a chance a team has in their playoffs is to compare their records against the leaders in the league. That project put the Chicago Blackhawks in good shape.
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Struggling on Minimum WageI make very little money because I work at minimum wage. Here is my story of survival.
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Fan Perspective: Chicago Sky's Offseason Moves Look to Make Them WinnersIt would appear that the Chicago Sky has made all the right moves to be in the position to win in the 2012 season.
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First Person: My Struggle With InfertilityThis is the story of the struggle my wife and I had with infertility.
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First Person: Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe Familial TremorI am battling a unique condition called familial tremor that has become severe. I also have manic depression and the psychiatrist wants to do electroshock. Here's what I'm faced with. Are any symptoms familiar to you?
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Fan Perspective: Bears' Fan Says 2010 Wild Card Game Between Arizona and Green Bay Opens Critical Discussion of NFLThe 2010 Wild Card game between Arizona and Green Bay offers some points about the weaknesses of the NFL and the disappearance of dynasties.
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Fan Perspective: Chicago Bears Placing Franchise Tag on Forte May Reveal Hidden AgendaAre the Chicago Bears being upfront with Matt Forte with a franchise tag. Heep in mind running backs as a group do not have long average careers.
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First Person: I Prefer to Rent My HomeI have rented a home most of my adult married life and here is why.
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Fan Perspective: Dave Duerson's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Because of Suicide: a Case of Negligence or Cosmic JusticeWhen Dave Duerson played pro football the NFL didn't play much attention to injury prevention. How accountable are they for his suicide?
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Fan Perspective: Blackhawks Lose to Stars; Is Chicago Going to the Playoffs?Despite starting the season strong the Chicago Blackhawks stand sixth of eight in the conference for the finals. Will they make it to the playoffs?
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St. Pat's Day: the Danger of Forgetting Your GreenYes I forgot my green and paid a price.
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Do We Really Know the Price of War?War is made up of weapons and politics; we know that. We know there is death, but how is it measured? -
Fan Perspective: the Chicago Bears Will Not Rebound in the 2012 SeasonWhen the NFL starts its season in the fall of 2012 don't look for the Chicago Bears to play a role in the league.
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Five Movies Exceed $20 Million on Presidents Weekend; Are We Dismissing Our History?Is there any reason to be concerned that more and more people would rather be entertained than participate in a historical program?
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Fan Perspective: Era of the NFL Team Dynasty is OverFrom this year forward I believe there will no longer be teams that win the Super Bowl Year after year.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Prophecy was Correct, Green Bay and Detroit Out of Playoff PictureI did an article at the beginning of January indicating neither Detroit or Green Bay would last long in the playoffs. Here's why they didn't.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Bears' Fan Says Neither Green Bay or Detroit Will Be in the Super BowlI'll certainly be accused of spewing "sour grapes" but here is why I do not see either the Detroit Lions or Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Bears' Fan Says Lovie Smith Should Leave with Martz, AngeloA deep look at Lovie Smith's record as the Chicago Bears' head coach shows mwhy he should leave.Also published on:
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Ways to Decrease Your Auto Insurance RatesHere are some ways I have battled the auto insurance rates that have killed my budget.
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Was Mall of America 'Riot' Related to Machine Gun Kelly's August Escapade?The mall of America is not a place you would look for trouble but after Christmas it boasted plenty. Interestingly there were rappers involved if only peripherally. Was it a copy of an earlier event?
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Fan Perspective: Chicago Bears' Fan Says Bears Won't Be Competetive Again for Two, Probably Three YearsThe Chicago Bears had a rough end to the 2011 season but it didn't have to be as bad as it was. The problems that occurred simply reflected weaknesses that will continue to plague the team.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Bears Fan Says "If You Think Brees and the Saints Should Have Let Atlanta Off the Hook on Record, Pour Some Wine and Play Some Chess"In a game that meant more to the Atlanta Falcons than the New Orleans Saints the Saints were supposed to lay down when Atlanta wasn't playing that tough. You are kidding aren't you?Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Five Major Errors that Ruined the Bears' Chance at a Postseason BerthThe Bears were (7-3) after 10 games. How did they blow the season? What were the keys?Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Bears' Fan Says Saints and 49ers Have Better Chance of Representing NFC in Super Bowl Than Green BayThis Bears' fan says the four teams with the best chance of representing the NFC in Super Bowl are Detroit, Green Bay, San Francisco and Saints in that order.Also published on:
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Harry Morgan, Al Davis, Kim Jong II: Prominent 2011 Deaths Will Affect Entertainment, Sports and Politics2011 was a year that took many lives of prominent people. Here are just three people whose earthly presence warrants attention.
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Fan Perspective: Bears Have No Excuse for Failed SeasonMatt Forte and jay Cutler are important to the Chicago Bears but their absence shouldn't have prevented the Bears from making the playoffs.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Brady, Rodgers, Tebow, Romo Don't Win Games, Teams DoSomewhere along the line fans have begun to think that the "star" of the team creates wins. Usually they just get the credit.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Bears' Loss to Seahawks Not Due to Injuries Rather Poor Play and Weak CoachingYou can continue to blame injuries if you wish but it seems to me the Bears are losing for other reasons. Here are my thoughts.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Five Top Chicago Bulls' Memories from the 2010-11 SeasonThere were a lot of great memories during the Chicago Bulls 2011 season. However I was "forced" to recall a couple of shameful acts by players from other teams.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Chicago Bears' Fan Says Bears Will Lose to Seattle, May Not Win Another Game All YearThe Chicago Bears' loss to Denver put them in shock and put them in a position where they will probably will not make the playoffs. Will they be able to muster the energy to even win another game?Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Chicago Bears Coaches Gave Game to Broncos but Tebow Did Take Down Chicago DefenseThe Chicago Bears' coaches lost tje game against the Denver Broncos but Tim Tebow did ultimately take down the Chicago defense.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Chicago Bears' Fan Says Andy Reid Must Go Thanks to Vick, JacksonAndy Reid is one of the classiest guys in the NFL. However his failure to deal with certain players dictates his departure from the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Fan Perspective: Chicago Bears' Fan Says Tim Tebow Criticism Result of "Short-Sightedness, Fear of Change and Hypocrisy"No matter what Tim Tebow achieves he receives little respect; here's why.
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Fan Perspective: Checking in with the Chicago SkyWhat have the Chicago Sky been up to in the off season.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: John Mackey's Death Greatest Condemnation of Ndamukong Suh's ActionsWe only have to look at the case of John Mackey to see why the actions of Ndamukong Suh must be dealt with harshly.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Even If They Get in Bears Won't Go Far in PlayoffsCaleb Hanie and the Bear's defense showed some weaknesses against the Raiders that would suggest their future is not bright.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Defense Key to Bears Win Over Oakland, Not Caleb HanieCaleb Hanie will do his job against the Oakland Raiders. The Bears' defense will have to show up.Also published on:
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Fan Perspective: Earl Bennett Main Reason Bears Beat EaglesCertainly there were a number of things that went right for the Bears and players who played well in their victory over Philadelphia. Here's why I believe Earl Bennett's return was the main reason Chicago won.
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Bears' victory over Panthers leaves questions about defense, Bears' future: Fan perspectiveYes, the Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers however did it mean anything as far as the team's future?
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Illegal hit featured in Blackhawks' win over Red Wings: A fan's reactionThe Chicago Blackhawks won their second game of the season, but it wasn't the big news.
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Fan's take: Should the Bears replace Jay Cutler with Caleb Hanie?Does Jay Cutler bring all the traits the Chicago Bears need in a quarterback or should they take a chance on Caleb Hanie?
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Current Actions Setting Cubs Up for Failure in 2012The Chicago Cubs are not worrying much about 2012 it seems. What are they doing wrong?
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What's wrong with the Chicago Bears and how can they improve? A fan's perspectiveWhy are the Chicago Bears 1-2? How can they improve and can they improve with the schedule they have?
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Bears won't survive Green Bay: A fan's perspectiveThe Chicago Bears will face the Green Bay Packers this coming Sunday, Sept. 25. How will they do?
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Chicago Bears' Game 2 weaknesses compare to last year: A fan's perspectiveThe Chicago Bears, despite a strong Week 1 start showed some problems comparable to last year--what are they?
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Chicago Blackhawks open preseason with loss--Kane on mend: Fan perspectiveThe Chicago Blackhawks didn't win the Stanley Cup last year after beating the "curse" in 2010--will they bounce back?
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Cubs Continue to Spiral DownwardThe Chicago Cubs are no longer a team. They are going through the motions. Even their front office is out of touch. What will happen?
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Bears leave questions on field against Saints: Fan perspectiveThe Chicago Bears had to score points to keep up with the New Orleans Saints--we knew that going in. Why did the Bears fail?
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New NFL kickoff rule assessment after Week 1 - game still in tact: Fan perspectiveMany fans were concerned that the NFL's new kickoff rule (Devin Hester Rule) would ruin the game--did it?
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Chicago Sky should have made 2011 postseason: Fan perspectiveThe Chicago Sky did not make the 2011 playoffs. They should have and here are the reasons.
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Don't rule out the Chicago Bears against New Orleans in Week 2: Fan perspectiveThere are several reasons why football fans should consider the Chicago Bears to be victors over the New Orleans Saints in Week Two.
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Zambrano Wins, Cubs LoseCarlos Zambrano cleaned out his locker and walked out on the Chicago Cubs, but they're still going to pay him. Why?
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Dane Sanzenbacher showcases speed, talent and humilty in Bears' final game: Fan perspectiveDane Sanzenbacher from Ohio State has come to Chicago and done a nice job. He should make the team.
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Cubs Lose to Brewers Again, Quade Tossed in FirstThe Chicago Cubs lost again. This time it was due to offense.
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Is Randy Wells Back? Cubs Pitcher Shows 'Old Skills' Against BravesRandy Wells dropped the Atlanta Braves 3-2. Are his pitching skills returning?
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Cubs' Players Weigh in on Zambrano Postgame Actions; Does Zambrano Have an Option?Carlos Zambrano walked out on the Chicago Cubs and their players. While some focus is on what Zambrano will do perhaps people should consider what the Cubs will do.
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Has Carlos Zambrano 'Retired' After Five-Homer Loss to Atlanta?Carlos Zambrano has anger issues. He was ejected from yesterday's game and then cleaned out his locker. What is going on?
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Exchanging Greg Olsen for Roy Williams: Did the Chicago Bears go forward or back? Fan perspectiveGetting rid of Greg Olsen stood out in the Bears immediate moves as did obtaining Roy Williams. Were the Bears right or wrong?
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NFL players, owners settle; Bears start season without Maynard: Fan perspectiveWhile the owners and players have been struggling to settle, the Chicago Bears have gotten rid of a good young quarterback and veteran kicker. Will it hurt them?
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Chciago Sky well represented on winning east team in WNBA All-Star Game: Fan perspectiveThe Chicago Sky sent three players to the All-Star Game this year. Who were they?
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Chicago Sees Big Win; Won't Be Enough to Turn Tide of SeasonThe Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros. It was their first sweep of the season. Do they have a chance of making a comeback?
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Cubs Defeat Last-Place Astros, 4-2While the Cubs got a win over the Houston Astros, does that really signal a turn around?
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Heat Favors Cubs in Win Over PhilliesThe Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the heat at Wrigley Field. What are the details?
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Atlanta take second game of season from Sky, 76-68: Fan perspectiveThe Atlanta dream took the second game of the season from the Chicago Sky this season. What are the details?
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Questionable Call in Eighth Spells Doom for Cubs Against MarlinsThe Florida Marlins were given extra life Sunday when the umpire apparently missed a call. What are the details?
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Dempster Has Great Outing Against Marlins Despite Marmol, 2-1Carlos Marmol nearly lost the game for Ryan Dempster after Dempster pitched eight excellent innings; what happened?
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Chicago Sky win over Tulsa Shock leaves questions: Fan perspectiveWhile the Chicago Sky were able to beat the Tulsa Shock they nearly let them come back. Considering how weak the Shock are, does that signal anything to us?
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Cubs Unlikely to Turn Themselves Around After All-Star BreakThe Chicago Cubs went 18 games below .500 for the first half of the 2011 season.
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Dempster Unhappy with Quade in Cubs' Win Over PiratesRyan Dempster was unhappy with Cubs' Manager Mike Quade even though he got a win last night--why?
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Marmol Can't Hold Pirates in Eighth as Cubs Lose 7-4Carlos Marmol was unable to hold the Pittsburgh Pirates and as a result the Cubs lost, 7-4. What are the other details of the game?
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Not Just One Thing to Point at When Looking at Cubs' ProblemsThe Chicago Cubs are struggling to get good pitching, hitting and defense. In light of that, they are getting losses. Is there anything they can do?
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Peoria, Ill., Police Take Correct Action with Alleged 'Mob Action'It is one of the most difficult topics to report -- that of race "riots." In my city of Peoria, Ill., about 50 African-American youths Sunday allegedly blocked traffic and shouted "We're gonna kill all the white people--this is our neighborhood."
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Pitching Fails Cubs Yet Again in First of Double-Header with GiantsThe Chicago Cubs are struggling for a number of reasons. They lost the first of two games to the San Francisco Giants.
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Why the loss to the Atlanta Dream has turned the Chicago Sky season downward: Fan reactionChicago suffered their second loss in a row. Did this loss turn the season around (negatively) for the Sky?
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Weather, Bullpen, Injuries All Bogging Cubs Down; Time to Stop Making ExcusesThe Chicago Cubs couldn't win the second game of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox despite taking the opener. What got in their way?
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Meet Chicago Sky's top draft pick, Courtney Vandersloot: Fan perspectivePicked third in the WNBA 2011 Draft by Chicago, Courtney Vandersloot presents an oportunity few teams get. Find out a little about her in this article.
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Time to Let Anger Against Heat, LeBron James GoThe NBA Finals brought out a lot of anger directed toward the Miami Heat. Here's why it's time to move on.
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84-77 Sky win over Mystics puts Chicago in first: Fan reactionThe Chicago Sky are beginning to show signs of being a good team for 2011. How did they perform to elicit that thinking.
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Chicago Sky down Sun in home opener, 78-75: Fan reactionThe Chicago Sky met the Connecticut Sun in its home opener and was victorious evening its record at 1-1. What were thed etails?
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Mavericks Play, Win Like Real Team Against Fragmented MiamiJason Terry was one of the reasons Dallas defeated the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. What were the other reasons the Mavericks won?
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Cubs Lose Eighth Straight Game; Turnaround UnlikelyThe Cubs lost their eighth straight game to the Cincinnati Reds. Can they turn it around?
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Mavericks Stay Classy, James Unprofessional in Finals Game 4Despite the fact LeBron James performed a "flop" that got a technical called on Dallas coach Rick Carlisle, the Mavericks were able to even the championship series at two wins each. How did they do it?
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Zambrano One of Cubs' Biggest ProblemsCarlos Zambrano apologized to Carlos Marmol. The problem is, Zambrano never changes his ways. What's the answer?
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Adventist Health System, U.S. Bank Healthcare Division Partner for Health Care GrowthAdventist Health System has employed US Bank Healthcare Division to help in overall operation results.
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What's Wrong with the Chicago Cubs?The Cubs got swept by the St. Louis Cardinals and have lost six in a row. What is wrong with this team?
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Carlos Zambrano Weighing Cubs Down with NegativityLast year, Carlos Zambrano went to anger issue classes. Are they wearing off?
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Celtics, Basketball of 1950s More Fun to Watch Than Mavericks or HeatWhile I watched the confusion and lack of basic "rule-following" of last night's championship match between the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat, I thought back to the 1950s. Why were things so much better?
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Cubs' Wells Squares Off Against Cardinals' Lohse in Second Game of SeriesThe Cubs are struggling with pitching, hitting and defense due to injuries. The Cardinals are trying to decide who to play because they have so many good players. Can the Cubs win?
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Cubs Open Key Road Trip with 6-1 Loss to CardinalsThe Chicago Cubs entered Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals needing to win. They are battling injuries and have been falling further and further below the .500 mark. Why didn't they win the game?
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Spelling Bees Much Different From 50 Years AgoSukanya Roy, 14, won the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee. How does it compare to 50 years ago?
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WNBA's Chicago Sky 2011 preview: Fan's takeThe Chicago Sky is about to start their season. What are the details?
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Watching Wrigley Stands More Fun Than Watching Cubs Lose to AstrosThe Chicago Cubs were only able to muster one run against the Houston Astros. As a result, Houston closed out a three-game series with a win that finalized a sweep of the Cubs. Can the Cubs turn things around?
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Heat Has Edge Over Mavericks After Game 1 WinThree-point shooting and offensive rebounding helped the Miami Heat defeat the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Can Dallas come back?
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Injuries Dim Cubs' Hopes for Evening Win Against AstrosThe Cubs have been hit hard with injuries. Can they still beat the Astros?
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Pitching, Defense Fail Cubs as They Fall to Astros 12-7The Chicago Cubs are looking at a very tough 10-day road trip. They were hoping to get some wins at home against Houston. So far, the Astros have other ideas.
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New Bigfoot Clip Unlikely to Legitimize Mythical BeastThe latest Bigfoot video claims to have the goods on the slithery "manster." What does examination of the evidence show?
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Men and War: Memorial Day from a Veteran's PerspectiveMen die in war. I was in Vietnam, where 58,000 died. What does Memorial Day really represent?Also published on: -
Why the Chicago Bulls Lost Eastern Conference to the Miami HeatAfter walloping Miami by 25 points in a contest not that close in Game 1, the Bulls lost four straight to the Heat. Why?
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Pitchers Key in Cubs-Astros OpenerToday starts the last home series for the Chicago Cubs before they head to St. Louis and Cincinnati. What do they need to do to win?
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Dempster Finds Groove, Ramirez Finds Wall as Cubs Down Pirates 3-2The Chicago Cubs came back from a two-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2. Aramis Ramirez' HR and Ryan Dempster's pitching proved the difference. What else happened in this game?
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Castro, Barney Shine in Cubs Victory Over MetsEverything went the Cubs' way last night as they defeated the New York Mets 11-1. What are the details?Also published on:
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One-Dimensional Bulls Won't Rebound from Loss to MiamiThe Chicago Bulls had a chance to beat the Miami Heat last night. They fell short. Why won't they make a comeback?Also published on:
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Media Scrutiny Makes Casey Anthony Case a Difficult One to TryThe murder trial for Casey Anthony begins Thursday after years of speculation and investigation and months of pre-trial matters.
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Weary Cubs Return to Wrigley to Face MetsAfter several games against the American League, the Chicago Cubs are ready for some games against their own league. How will they do?
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Veteran Mavericks Overtake Young Thunder; Should Win SeriesThe Dallas Mavericks were trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-84 with less than five minutes to play. How did they win the game?
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Boozer, Gibson and Korver Key to Bulls' Game 3 WinWhile the Chicago Bulls need their whole team to show up there are three players whose success means a victory in Game 3 against the Miami Heat.
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Cubs Pitching Overshadows Historic Return to Fenway ParkWhile the meeting of the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox is historic, the Cubs need to remember what is important is measuring their "new" pitcher.
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Dallas-Thunder Series Taking on Bulls-Heat OvertonesDirk Nowitski was "held" to 29 points in the Mavericks' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Chicago Bulls saw their chance to go up 2-0 escape because of Derrick Rose's scoring differential. What else is the same in these series?
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Cubs Take First Series of Season, Beat Marlins 5-1Casey Coleman pitched a great game and received good run support from the offense in downing the Florida Marlins 5-1. How did the Cubs achieve their first series-win of the season?
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Win Against Marlins Shows Hope for Embattled CubsThe Chicago Cubs looked like they were going to lose their fourth straight game. Why didn't they?
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Rose, Lethargic Bulls Surrender to Miami Heat in Game 2Despite an eight-point first quarter lead, the Chicago Bulls could not beat the Miami Heat for the second straight time. What got in their way?
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Ref's Inadverent Whistle Not Reason for Bulls' Loss to Hawks in Game 4Much has been made of a ref's poor call on Derrick Rose's three-point shot. Was that the reason the Bulls lost?
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Reds Down Cubs in First Meeting, 5-4In their first meeting of 2011 the Cubs fell to the Cincinnati Reds. Today they will be sending Casey Coleman to the mound.
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Game 3 Loss Sign of Future for Lakers, MavericksThe question isn't if Dallas will beat the Lakers in their series, it is a matter of when. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 record in the playoffs.
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Bulls Bring 'A Game' to Atlanta, Beat Hawks 99-82Having struggled in the first few playoff games fans were waiting ti see which Bulls' team showed up in Atlanta. The Bulls showed up in a "strong way."
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Poor Showing by Bulls Could Set Fatal Tone Upon Entering AtlantaThe Chicago Bulls have not been playing "strong" in their first two playoff series. Now that they are going on the road with an even mark against the Atlanta Hawks, they have to bring their "A-Game."
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Cubs Face 'Litmus Test' Against Central Division RedsThe Chicago Cubs will move into high gear against the Cincinatti Reds in their own division, the National League Central. How will they do?
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Victims of Bin Laden's Violence Should Get to See Photos of His BodyIs there a good argument for the president to release the admittedly inflammatory photos of the deceased Osama bin Laden?
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A Fellow 'South Sider' Congratulates Derrick Rose for a Well-Deserved MVP TitleDerrick Rose isn't just a great basketball player who has won the MVP trophy but is a survivor from the South Side of Chicago. Read some information about the man.
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Bulls Defense Crucial in Tying Series with Hawks; Key Shooters Still QuestionableThe Chicago Bulls evened the Eastern Semi-Final series at one apiece with the Atlanta Hawks. How did they do it?
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Pena, Byrd Homers Lead Cubs to Victory Over Dodgers 5-1Carlos Pena and Marlon Byrd have been struggling. However, they both hit home runs to support Carlos Zambrano in a win over the LA Dodgers.
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Jake Locker the Right QB Draft Pick for the Tenessee TitansWashington Huskie QB Jake Locker was picked over some much more talented quarterbacks by the Tennessee Titans. Obviously they were looking for something. Did they get what they were looking for?
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Carolina Panthers Pick Cam Newton No. 1; Was He the Right Choice?Cam Newton has tremendous talent however he also brings some baggage to the Carolina Panthers. Additionally they needed help at many other positions than QB. Did they make the right choice with Newton?
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Pacers' Physical Play Not Enough to Beat Bulls in PlayoffsThe Chicago Bulls are expected to beat the fifth-seeded Atlanta Hawks. The physical play Chicago endured from the Indiana Pacers should give them right attitude.
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Cubs, Dempster Hoping to Turn Fortunes Around in ArizonaThe Chicago Cubs have lost three straight games and pitcher Ryan Dempster's pitching has been mediocre at best. Can the Cubs sharpen up in warmer weather?
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Who Will Lead Bulls to Victory with Rose Injured?If you are a pro basketball player and a guard and get an ankle injury, you will be slowed down. So it is with Derrick Rose. Who will pick the Bulls up?
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Quade Experimenting with Cubs' Batting Order; Cubs 0-3 when Castro No. 3While a team player, Marlon Byrd is indicating he is going to work hard to retain his number three position in the Chicago Cubs' batting order. Why has manager Mike Quade been toying with it?
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Blackhawks Could Advance in Playoffs After Game 6 OT Victory over CanucksThe Chicago Blackhawks lost the first thee games against the Vancouver Canucks. Now they have tied the series. Can they win and move on?
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Cubs Fall Below .500 Again in 7-3 Loss to DodgersThe Chicago Cubs lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers and in the process dropped below .500. What are the details?
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Steelers Look to Improve Offensive Line in 2011 DraftThe Pittsburgh Steelers came close to winning everything in 2010. What do they need to do to complete running the board?