J. Brackston
A writer who enjoys writing about the good side of life. Who dreams of a world where all people prosper and enjoy life, and are celebrated for who they are. A small business owner/operator since 1988 when along with his wife, they opened a cake shop in Hurst Texas, long before television made cakes cool. He is an avid sports fan, a poker player with three World Series of Poker appearances in the Texas Holdem events.
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My Depression and Trying to Explain ItTrying to explain depression is the hardest thing about depression. I do not think you can tell someone how it feels anymore than you can describe being cold or hot.
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The Best Vehicle I Ever OwnedI went to work when I was 15 and saved the money for a car, On my 16th birthday I got a brand new 1974 Chevy Nova.
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President Obama is the Best Campaigner EverPresident Obama may have a poor record as a leader of the United States in the opinion of many. One thing is for sure he can campaign with anybody anywhere. He may be the best ever. -
President Obama and Vice President Biden Playing a Great GamePresident Obama and Vice President Biden are putting on a great show. The President has flipped flopped for the fifth time on Gay and Lesbian Marriage.
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Things President Obama Should Be Saying, but Isn'tPresident Obama is blowing his chance for re-election by not saying the right things to the American voters. These are some of the things he should be saying.
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First Person: We're Positioning Our Small Family Bakery for GrowthPreparing for a economic slowdown starts when things are going well. Proper planning during the good times, make the bad times easier to recover from.
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Senator Marco Rubio Might Be Mitt Romney's Wild Card Against President ObamaSenator Marco Rubio brings passion and honesty to the debate about what is best for America's future. He may be Mitt Romney's best choice for a running mate to unseat President Obama. -
Five Things President Obama and Mitt Romney Could Do for the American PeoplePresident Obama and Mitt Romney should take a break from the name calling, finger pointing, he said, and just give us all a break.Also published on:
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Learning from Losing; A Process to Becoming a Better Poker PlayerPoker players like to talk about winning, sometimes you have to talk about losing so you do not do it again.
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Small Business Budgeting and Staying on TrackOwning a small business requires much more than a budget, it requires staying on that budget. Having a budget only when times are bad, is just bad for business.
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Afghanistan, Our Newest Entitlement ProgramThe Obama administration agrees to give Afghanistan $4 billion a year for ten years.Also published on: -
Mitt Romney's Vice Presidential Nominee -- Does it Really Matter?Mitt Romney has to pick a running-mate, but do people really care who it is anymore?
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President Obama: The Secret is Out -- or is It?The Obama administration is again rocked by scandal. This time the Secret Service was at the center of it all.
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We Started Creating Memories in 1989 at Our Cake ShopMy wife and I opened our cake shop in 1989. Long before the television cake shows made it a fad.
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OCD and Me, Sucessful Business PartnersOne man's realization that he might be OCD, then realizing it was not that bad after all.
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The Texas Rangers, the Best Professional Sports Team in Dallas-Fort Worth: A Fan's ViewThe Texas Rangers are the hottest professional team in a pro sports town. Move over Jerry Jones and Mark Cuban, there is a new Sherrif in town.
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President Obama's Five Biggest Mistakes in 2012President Obama like everyone else will make mistakes, he is after all only human. Obama just makes mistakes he does not have too.Also published on: -
Twelve Tornadoes in North Texas and No Deaths ReportedTornadoes ripped through several North Texas cities on Tuesday leaving widespread damage behind.
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Dallas Tornado First-Person: Mostly Spared in My Area of DFW SuburbsThe storms that hit Dallas Ft Worth area spared the Mid-Cities from major damage. Towns to the south were not so fortunate.
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President Obama Amazingly Warns the Supreme Court on Health Care LawPresident Obama never stops amazing me with the thing he says and does, or does not do.
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Fan's Take: Should the Texas Rangers Trade Josh Hamilton Now?Should the Texas Rangers trade Josh Hamilton now? His value will only go down as the season goes along.
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$4 a Gallon Gasoline, Can America Afford It?The average price of gasoline is hovering just below $4 per gallon. Can people afford to pay that much?
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The Trayvon Martin Story, a Tragedy Lost in RacismTrayvon Martin was shot and died on a Stanton, Florida St.. George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch officer was the one who shot him.
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You Made the City All-Star Softball Team, April Fool's Day MemoriesApril 1, 1980, a group of us got together to prank the best player on our softball team. We told him he made a non-existent all-star team.
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Five Reasons Texas Rangers Fans Should Not Be Worried: A Fan's ViewFive reasons Texas Rangers fans should not be worried about the upcoming season.
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Staff Sgt. Robert Bales: Hypocritical Justice?Suspected Afghanistan mass murderer is being held in Kansas military prison.Also published on:
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Five Reasons for Texas Rangers Fans to Be Worried: A Fan's ViewFive reasons Rangers' fans should be worried.
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The Top Five March Madness Moments of the Duke Blue Devils: A Fan's ViewThe top five March madness moments of the Duke Blue Devils from one fans' point of view.
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Afghanistan is Turning into VietnamAfghanistan is turning into Vietnam, or least it is starting to remind me of it.Also published on:
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Daylight Saving Time -- Is it Worth the Hassle?Day light savings time, is it worth the hassle? Opinions vary depending on who you lsiten too.
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Election Campaign Promises Should Be Binding, but Are They?Candidates for public office will say anything to get your vote, should the promises they make be binding?
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First Person: $5 Gas and the Reluctant CarpoolIf gas goes to $5 per gallon this summer, my wife and I will start riding to work together.
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Five Los Angeles Angels Jokes to Start the 2012 Season Off RightFive Los Angeles Angels jokes every Texas Rangers fan should hear.
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Yu Darvish Starting for Texas Rangers for First Time: A Fan's LookYu Darvish is starting his first game for the Texas Rangers Wednesday, March 7th.
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Is War Between Israel and Iran Inevitable?Is the bully of the middle east pushing Israel back up against a wall? Is war inevitable?
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Team Angelina: The Story of a Young Couple's Love for Their ChildrenA couple meet and fall in love in high school, get married, and have children. They fight disease after disease in the children, never losing faith in each other or God.
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Texas Killed a Killer Last NightThe State of Texas executed George Rivas for the killing of Irving Police Officer, Aubrey Hawkins in 2000. -
If Life Had a Pause Button, I Would Need $150,000 to Hit ItIf life had a pause button, I would hit it to go around the country watching baseball.
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Violence in America's Youth: Why?America's youth are killing each other at an alarming rate, but why?
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First Person: I Would 'Like' It Facebook Shared With Its 'Friends'Facebook filed for an IPO, which could bring in as much as five billion dollars. It may be the biggest IPO ever. This is what I think of Facebook and the IPO.
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Texas Rangers Tickets--Winning Comes at a Price: A Fan's TakeThe price of winning baseball games is past on to the fan in the form of ticket prices.Also published on:
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Texas Rangers Playing Two Games in Las Vegas: A Fan's ReactionThe Texas Rangers will be playing two games in Las Vegas this March. The Chicago Cubs will be making a record 8th appearance this year.Also published on:
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Whitney Houston, Queen of Pop, Dies in Los Angeles HotelWhitney Houston passed away in Los Angeles. Sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, the legendary pop singer died in a hotel room all alone.
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Josh Hamilton's Drinking Has Put Nolan Ryan in a Bad Position: A Fan's TakeJosh Hamilton's drinking problem will have Nolan Ryan walking on egg shells for awhile. A few drinks may have cost Hamilton millions of dollars.
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Josh Hamilton's Drinking Has Put Nolan Ryan in a Bad Position: A Fan's TakeJosh Hamilton's drinking problem will have Nolan Ryan walking on egg shells for awhile. A few drinks may have cost Hamilton millions of dollars.Also published on:
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Building Your Team (Part 6): Top 5 Closers in Fantasy BaseballClosers in fantasy baseball are plentiful, every team has to have one.Also published on:
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Building Your Team (Part 8): Top 5 Relief Pitchers in Fantasy BaseballRelief Pitchers in fantasy baseball can help your team build weekly stats. They often can make up for a poor outing by one of your starters.Also published on:
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Building Your Team (Part 7): Top 5 Starters in Fantasy BaseballStarters in fantasy baseball can make the difference between being the champ, and being the chump.Also published on:
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Building Your Team (Part 5): Top 5 Designated Hitters in Fantasy BaseballDesignated Hitters in fantasy baseball are bonus stats, if you get the right one.Also published on:
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Building Your Team (Part 4): Outfielders in Fantasy BaseballOutfielders in fantasy baseball are your bread and butter. They have power and speed. Your fantasy team will need both to win.Also published on:
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Building Your Team (Part 3): Middle Infielders in Fantasy BaseballBuilding your fantasy baseball team is a position by position task. Five middle infielders you should look at are listed in this article.Also published on:
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Building Your Team (Part 2): Corner Infielders in Fantasy BaseballCorner infielders have become the power source for most major league baseball teams. Some of these players have become five stat players. Here is a list of my top five players occupying a corner position.Also published on:
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Building Your Team (Part 1): Catchers in Fantasy BaseballBuilding a fantasy baseball team, you have to start somewhere. Starting behind the plate, these are the players I would look for in the draft.Also published on:
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Derek Holland May Be Most Overlooked Texas Rangers Pitcher in Fantasy Baseball: A Fan's TakeDerek Holland may be the best Texas Ranger pitcher in 2012.Also published on:
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Fantasy Baseball: Five Pitchers I Would Draft Along with Yu DarvishYu Darvish just signed with the Texas Rangers, now you will want him on your fantasy team.Also published on:
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Fantasy Baseball: Five Players Worth Your First Two Picks in the DraftIf you are playing fantasy baseball this year, the following five players are all worth taking with your first two picks in your leagues draft.Also published on:
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Fantasy Baseball: Five Second Basemen to Draft Before Ian KinslerIan Kinsler is a good player, but I would take these five second baseman before him.Also published on:
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Texas Hold 'em: Five Professional Players that I Want to Play Heads UpEvery poker player has his favorite professional players, these five are mine. I would like to play them all someday.Also published on:
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Texas Hold 'em: Five Tips for Older Tournament PlayersTexas Hold'em poker is becoming a young players game. Older players will need to adjust the way they play to keep from being left behind.Also published on:
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Poker: Sometimes it Pays to Be Lucky, and Take a Bad BeatThe Merge Gaming Network Bad Beat Jackpot, has been hit. Nine players shared in the over one million dollar pot.Also published on:
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Top Five Texas Rangers Hitters Who Can Carry Your Fantasy TeamFive Texas Ranger hitters that when they get hot can carry your fantasy baseball team.Also published on:
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Tim Tebow and the Flawed CrossHow and why to spend some quality time with God. It will help you get over things and bring you closer to those you care about.
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Poker is a Two Gender Game, No Longer Just for "Good Ole Boys"Poker has long been a game for "Good Ole Boys", women are taking their place standing side by side with the guys.Also published on:
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Texas Hold' Em: Five Tips for the New Tournament PlayerTexas hold'em tournaments are becoming widely popular. Television has exposed tournament poker to many new players. The following five tips for the new poker player will make the introduction to tournaments more fun and possibly more profitable.Also published on:
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Playing the Seniors' Event at the World Series of Poker Circuit Event--Choctaw Casino in Durant, OklahomaThis is a review of the World Series of Poker Circuit Event in Durant, Oklahoma at the Choctaw Casino and how I played. This Senior Event drew 310 players trying to get a part of over $60,000 in prize money.Also published on:
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Fantasy Baseball: What Kind of League Is for You?A look at the different kinds of fantasy leagues a baseball fan can join.Also published on:
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Five Poker Hands that Can Cost You MoneyFive poker hands that can cost you money, and lots of it.Also published on:
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Playing Poker with Donkeys and WinningPlaying poker with a donkey can be the most rewarding poker game you will play in. Watch out though, they are called donkeys for a reason.Also published on:
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Poker: Every Game Needs a DonkeyIn poker every game needs the player who will play the bad cards. That is where most of the money you win will come from. Players hate donkeys, but without them, they would not win as much money.Also published on:
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Online Poker: Legalize It and Tax ItOnline Poker is fast becoming a reality. Lets move on, legalize it, tax it, and be done with it.Also published on:
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The Five Best Poker Information WebsitesIf you are looking for poker news, information, reviews, or tournament schedules, these five sites have what you need.Also published on:
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My World Series of Poker Moment of Payback, Part TwoA recap of my third trip to the World Series of PokerAlso published on:
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My World Series of Poker Moment of Payback, Part OneA recap of my second trip to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.Also published on:
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Legal Online Poker Coming Soon to a State Near You?Online poker may soon be legal in some states, along with buying lotto tickets online.Also published on:
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My World Series of Poker Minute of GlorySome players play in the World Series of Poker only one time. If you do, enjoy the moment, you may never get the chance again.Also published on:
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Fantasy Poker: The Next Big Thing?Fantasy Poker is coming to a poker league near you. For the action junky, another way to bet on something.Also published on:
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Preview: WSOP Circuit Event at Choctaw Casino in Durant, OklahomaA preveiw of the World Series of Poker at Choctaw Casino, Durant, Oklahoma. Ken Lambert Jr. is turning Choctaw Casino into a poker destination.Also published on:
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Texas Hold 'em: The Art of BluffingThere are many ways to win a hand. One way is to just take it with a bluff.Also published on:
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Five Texas-Hold 'em Hands and How to Play ThemIn this article I discuss five Texas Holdem hands and how to play them.Also published on:
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Texas Hold-em: Thankful for the Weekend Game this HolidayPoker Players the world over get together on the weekends for a weekly poker fix.Also published on:
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Forming a World Series of Poker LeaguePlaying in the World Series of Poker can be affordable if you form a league. Here is how to do it.Also published on:
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Texas Holdem Poker Tournaments Avoiding CollusionThere are steps you can take to avoid collusion in your Texas Hold-em Poker games.Also published on:
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Texas Holdem Poker Do's and Dont'sTexas Holdem Poker has many rules. Some are universally followed, some are unwritten, but should be followed for the games sake.
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Having a Home Poker Game and Keeping it LegalHow to have a home poker game and stay legal in Texas and most states.Also published on:
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Top Five Gifts for Your Poker Playing LadyThe top five gifts to give your poker playing lady to keep her happy and coming back to the table.
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The Top Five Gifts to Give Your Poker Playing Guy This YearThe top five gifts to give your poker player this Christmas.
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The Top Five Poker Gifts to Not Give This ChristmasThe top five gifts you should not give your poker playing husband or boy friend.
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The Making of a Poker ProProfessional poker players come from all walks of life. Few start out with aspirations of being a pro. Years of hard work and long hours go into becoming able to earn a living. The followimg is how one poker professional got started.
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Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach Autographed FootballMy Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach autographed football, brings back memories of the Dallas Cowboys glory days.
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THE STATE of OUR UNION, as I SEE ITA common mans opinion on what is wrong in our country, and how to fix it.
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY #19Miami comes into Dallas, plays well, loses on a last second field goal.
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WHEN YOUR WIFE is YOUR BUSINESS PARTNERMy wife and I have been in business together for 23 years and life could not be better. How to make it work.
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY #18A Dallas Cowboys fans take on the game and the state of the NFC East.
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SPLIT SECONDThoughts going through the mind only take a split second, if that is all you had, what would cross your mind?
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY #17A fans look back at the game between the Cowboys and Bills.
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POKER TABLE PRESENCEYour presence at a poker table is as important as your cards, maybe more.
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY#16The Seattle Seahawks came to Dallas, and left without putting up much fight.
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NASCAR, it is NOT WHAT YOU THINKA first timer look at a Nascar event, and it is an event.
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NASCAR HERE WE COMENascar comes to Texas Motor Speedway this weekend, and for the first time ever, I am going.
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DALLAS COWBOYS FAN SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY#15The Seattle Seahawks come to Arlington to play the Dallas Cowboys in a game the Cowboys should win.
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DOES THIS UPSET EVERYBODY or JUST MEPeople do some very stupid things, and some are just upsetting.
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Texas Should Have Casinos and Card RoomsTexas has no casinos and a budget deficit. Gaming Taxes could close the gap.
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY #14A fans opinion of the Philadelphia Eagles routing the Dallas Cowboys
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Home Game Poker EtiquetteIt may be a home game, maybe just your buddies, but have some class. Things you should and should not do at someone's home poker game.
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY #13A Dallas fans thoughts on how the game will go. Dallas Cowboys at the Philadelphia Eagles.
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THE GREATEST GAME in DALLAS FORT WORTH SPORTS HISTORYGame Seven of the World Series will be the Greatest Game in sports history for a professional sports team from Dallas/Fort Worth.
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN SEASONAL JOURNAL ENTRY #12Dallas played like Dallas, and St. Louis played like, well St. Loius
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The Best Five Moments in Dallas Cowboys HistoryOne fans take on the best 5 moments in Dallas Cowboys history.
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY #11A fans take on how the game between the Cowboys and Rams should go.
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN, SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY #10The Dallas Cowboys had a chance to win the game, and blew it.
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The Texas Rangers Are STILL the HOTTEST TEAM in BASEBALLThe Texas Rangers are hot and in few more games will be the 2011 World Champions
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DALLAS COWBOY'S FAN SEASON JOURNAL ENTRY #9A Cowboy's fan, and a look at how the game will go.
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WHEN YOUR HOME GAME BECOMES a POKER LEAGUEOur little home game has grown into a 50 person poker league.
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Taking a Ride on the SHAGGIN WAGONCelebrating a Chick born in 1961, a much simpler time.
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Playing in the World Series of Poker, Texas Holdem EventsPlaying in the World Series Of Poker, in Las Vegas, at the Rio. It can be overwhelming the first time.
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Hank Williams Jr. A POLITICALLY CORRECT CASUALTYOur First Admendment guarentees your right to say what you think. Saying what you think is not always the smartest thing to do.
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Sleep,How long before a nap becomes sleeping?
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Dallas Cowboy's Fan Season Journal Entry #8One fans observation of the Detroit Lions victory over the Dallas Cowboys 34 to 30.
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Dallas Cowboy's Fan Season Journal Entry #7The unbeaten Detroit Lions come to Arlington Texas, to play the Dallas Cowboys. A fans perspective, in advance.
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HERMAN CAIN, the Only Candidate We NeedHerman Cain, should be both major parties nominee, he has something for us all.
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The Texas Rangers, the Hottest Team in BaseballThe Texas Rangers are the hottest team in baseball, ending the season with 6 straight wins. Winning the American League West by 10 games.
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Dallas Cowboy's Fan Season Journal Entry #6A low scoring, almost boring football game. In the end you were sitting on the edge of your seat, rooting for a kicker to win the game. Not your usual Cowboy Game.
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Quitting Smoking, a Money Saving Thing to DoHow my wife and I stopped Smoking and started saving money. Several thousand dollars a year.
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Debates Done Wrong? the BCS DEBATE SERIESOne person's veiw of the GOP Debates, they are an overcrowded, talk show. Not enough time to learn much about a candidate. So why not change the format to really get something decided.
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Dallas Cowboy's Fan Season Journal Entry #5One of the most intense rivalrys in pro football. The Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins, dating to 1960, Dallas leads the series 60-38-2.
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Dallas Cowboy's Fan Season Journal Entry #4The Dallas Cowboys go into San Francisco and steal a game. Romo gets hurt, comesback and leads the team to a come from behind victory in overtime. A San Francisco Treat for sure.
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Dallas Cowboy's Fan Season Journal Entry #3My Thoughts on the game before the game. The Dallas Cowboys versus the San Francisco 49ers.
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I May Be a Political OrphanRepublicans, Democrats, Tea Party, Liberterian, where do I belong?
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Dallas Cowboy's Fan Season Journal Entry #2 JETS 27 COWBOYS 24A Dallas Cowboy Fan's veiw, of each game, before and after.
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The World Changed with 9-11We live in a different world, where time and patience will be required to recover. Exposed by an act of terror, but we were already broken, as a society. They just reminded us.
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Dallas Cowboy's Fan Season Journal Entry #1The following is the first in a season long series. From a Dallas Cowboy's Fan, the expectations, the hopes and dreams, and the realization of the outcome. A pre-game article and a post-game article each week.
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Why Would You Want to Be President of the United StatesThe best job in the world, and it can turn ugly so fast.
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Everyone Has to Vote This TimeEvery American who is able needs to vote in the upcoming elections. Make your voice heard.
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Marriage, is it Really an Issue for the PresidentGay Marriage, Is it really a issue for The Presidential Election, or its canidates.
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No Better Time for Term LimitsThe problem with America is Term Limits. We would see very quick solutions to most all of our problems if we implemented term limits on Senators and Congressmen.
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Fantasy Football Players Are Real FansFantasy football players are well prepared fans of the game. You can learn a lot from having a conversation with one. They see the game from a different perspective from the normal fan.
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Love at First SightIt happens to everybody sooner or later. Love at first sight, is something you will never forget, and don't want to.
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Do Writers Have Friends and Family?Writers are always out on a limb. They better leave their feelings by the door. We all need to talk.
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Passion is the Real Political DifferenceThe difference between the Democrats and the Republicans, exposed by the Tea Party, and it is not that hard to recognize.
