Dennis McCurley

I am 53 years old and am a published author. My first book was published in 2006 and since then I have written two more. I have lived in Columbia, MO. for 13 years and hope to one day find somewhere better to call home.
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B.A. Business Administration, Columbia College

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  • What Makes Wine Dry?
    How can anything that is wet, is drinkable, is refreshing, be called dry. In wines you find the term dry used to classify most red wines and even some white wines.
  • Get Off the Couch and on the Diamond - Best Tips to Getting Back into Top Baseball Shape
    Winter is ending, spring is coming, the baseball itch is starting to need to be scratched. You have been laid up most of the winter. Getting yourself back into playing shape is not difficult but needs to be done.
  • Winter Sports - the Best is yet to Come
    It may be cold outside but that does not mean sports are dead. Winter brings about the cold weather, the snow, and the fun activities of the best sports to play in winter.
  • Public Speaking - 10 Tips for Successful Debating
    The opportunity to speak your mind on any particular subject depends on many things. You must first know and understand the subject manner. This knowledge will prevent fear to enter the equation and allow you to speak in a clear and distinguished manner.
  • 4 Outfield Drills for Softball
    One of the truisms in softball is the best way to win is to limit the number of runs the opposition scores. One of the best ways to limit these runs to have your outfielders know exactly how to handle every situation they may face.
  • The Most Popular Red Wine to Complement Your Steak
    The smells coming of the grill is making your mouth water. Now the only thing that is missing is your selection of the best red wine to accompany the meal.
  • How to Properly Pour Wine
    As you stand by your table, the all important wine bottle in hand, all eyes are upon you. Everyone has heard your description of the wine, what they should be able to smell and taste. Now it time for you to pour the wine into each glass.
  • The Most Popular Red Wine to Complement Your Steak
    The smells coming of the grill is making your mouth water. As you look at the steaks on the grill you quickly decide that these will be the best you have ever cooked. The timer is just about ready to go off signaling that the baked potatoes are ready.
  • How to Properly Pour Wine
    As you stand by your table, the all important wine bottle in hand, all eyes are upon you. Everyone has heard your description of the wine, what they should be able to smell and taste. Now it time for you to pour the wine into each glass
  • What Factors Make a Successful Restaurant?
    Just as Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart once said, "I know it when I see it", most people who dine out can say the same about a successful restaurant.
  • Infield Drills for Softball and Baseball Players - Get the Outs Your Team Needs!
    Have you ever heard the expression, "you have to keep your eye on the ball". There has never been a truer statement when it comes to playing infield in either softball or hardball.
  • Public Speaking - 10 Tips for Successful Debating
    The opportunity to speak your mind on any particular subject depends on many things. You must first know and understand the subject manner. This knowledge will prevent fear to enter the equation and allow you to speak in a clear and distinguished manner.
  • Infield Drills for Softball and Baseball Players - Get the Outs Your Team Needs!
    The old rule in baseball holds true for softball----you must keep you eye on the ball. While most outfielders know this to be true it is imperative for infielders to buy into this also.
  • Softball Hitting - a Step-By-Step Approach
    Stepping to the plate with runners in scoring position, the feeling of needing to make good contact is clearly on your mind. But fear not, help is here.
  • Keys to Staying Relaxed While Public Speaking
    You are minutes away from giving a public speech. You feel your chest tighten, your breathing is becoming shallow and you are beginning to perspire.
  • Public Speaking - Arranging a Question and Answer Section
    Usually there is no way to determine that the speech you just gave was received well or not. Of course if a few from the audience comes up to you afterward to either ask questions or discuss what you have said is one way to reach this determination.
  • Public Speaking Tip----Combating "The Nerves"
    Most people experience some nerves before they give a public speech. Now for some people these nerves are so server that they will never be able to say a single word.
  • Keys to Staying Relaxed While Public Speaking
    You are minutes away from giving a public speech. You feel your chest tighten, your breathing is becoming shallow and you are beginning to prespire.

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