Blake Silvers
Born and raised in Northwest Georgia, Blake grew up idolizing Dale Murphy and obsessing over history and politics. He has served in both the Marines and the Army, including a 2005-2006 Iraq tour. He is married to his best friend, Jessica, and they have a beautiful daughter born in April 2011 and a black Lab named Bear.
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B.A. American History and Cultures, Kennesaw State UniversityInterests
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The Best of Times, the Worst of Times: My Career in the MilitaryA career in the military can be both rewarding and challenging, but either way, you will be forever changed.
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Parenting is Hard, but Technology Can HelpParenting is difficult, but there are plenty of new products that can make it a little easier to handle.
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Libertarianism: The Roots of the 'Real' RepublicanWhy America's original Republicans would be libertarians today.
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Ron Paul: Changing the Game, Win or LoseCongressman Ron Paul and his steadfast political views are game changers for the GOP even without an eventual nomination.
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Where Does Michele Bachmann's Recent Gaffe Rank Among Recent Campaign Trail Slip-ups?The Killer Clown vs. The Duke: Michele Bachmann's slip a dumb one, but far from the worst.
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Summer Time: A Poem of YouSimple, short summertime poem.
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Where in the World is Kenshin Kawakami?Somewhere deep in the Mississippi Delta sits Frank Wren's greatest failure. Japanese pitcher Kinshin Kawakami, along with nearly 8 million dollars of the Braves payroll.
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Fourth of July: Rome Braves hosting fireworks show July 2Free with the cost of admission to the game, Friday night fireworks over the river.
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2011 Fireworks Guide: Rome, GeorgiaA guide to several fireworks displays in and around Rome, Georgia for 2011.
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The Pot and the Kettle: The Larry "Chipper" Jones StoryLast week ESPN published several Chipper Jones quotes criticizing 2nd year player Jason Heyward for not playing through a shoulder injury. With a career filled with games missed due to minor injury, these quotes sounded strange coming from the Jones.
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Uggly Start for UgglaDan Uggla has the worst hitting numbers of any starting second baseman in baseball. Another blunder by Frank Wren.
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Here We Rest: Everything You Need and Nothing You Don'tThe 2011 release of "Here We Rest," the newest album from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, may just be their best creation yet.
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Independence Day: A 4th of July PoemA poem of the 4th of July.
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Independence Day: In the Company of Uncle SamLike most American boys, I grew up with a pretty standard 4th of July celebration. Uncle Sam would have a few surprises for me, however as a man away from home in the Marines and later the Army. Not typical, yet celebrations all the same.
