Gary Burkard
Gary is retired after a career in fashion manufacturing. Gary had volunteered several years in EMS field.He is actively involved in his Church.Gary has reunited with one of his first passions, writing.
He enjoys writing short stories along with sports coverage, football and boxing are his favorites. He has written for SB nation, He also has interest in political and business articles. He was born and raised in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. Currently resides in a suburb of Philadelphia Pa.
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He enjoys writing short stories along with sports coverage, football and boxing are his favorites. He has written for SB nation, He also has interest in political and business articles. He was born and raised in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. Currently resides in a suburb of Philadelphia Pa.
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BA English John Jay College of Criminal Justice.Interests
Short stories, football, specifically the AFC North & Cleveland Browns Politics, Parkinson s research, Christianity, Poetry, Cooking, Blogging, Stroke recovery and Simple auto repairs.Motto
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The Problem with Zero Tolerance and Feel Good RegulationsIn California alone there are over 3700 men in prison for life for crimes which were neither confrontational nor violent. We are losing our fundamental rights. Where is the common sense?
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Colt McCoy Another Christian QB Under the Secular MicroscopeA quarterback named Farve could toss a football at a local High School while he ducked the NFL preseason without a problem. Colt McCoy gets a high school under investigation doing the same thing.
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The Coolest Bicycle Race in the CountryWhat do you get when you combine the speed of bicycle track racing with the skill of street racing at night? The 5th Annual Red Hook Crit.
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2012 Golden Gloves Philadelphia Sectional Opens to a Packed HouseEach year the Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament provides a great night of sports entertainment. In Philadelphia, because of all its boxing history the experience is even more unique.
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It's the Message Not the Medium that CountsSen. Rick Santorum has recently complained about President Obama's using a teleprompter for almost all of his speeches. Why?
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The Tide Turns on the Story of the Detergent’s Theft PhenomenaLaw officials don't seem as concerned as they were two days ago with the rash of thefts of Tide laundry detergent.
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Cleveland Browns a Complete Mock Draft for 2012Who will the Browns pick at four this year? Will they trade up or down? Will they be able to address all their needs. Here is a look at the way this fan feels the Browns should go..
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With the Ominous Sound of War Drums Getting Harder to Ignore, so is the Campaign of Ron PaulThere is an ever increasing chance of military action against Iran. Thursday a resolution was introduced by congress to the president further ratcheting up the the tension in this already precarious situation
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Mitt Romney Needs a New Pitch to Make it to the Big ShowVoters are starting to wonder if the mean Mitt they saw during the Florida primary is the real Mitt. -
The Man that Could Have Been KingHe was born in Virginia 1732. His formal education ended when he was 14. In 1789 he became the first President of the United States. He was offered the title of King. He turned it down. -
No Paradise by These Dashboard Warning LightsThe check engine light can mean a major repair bill is coming. The Pennsylvania emissions law is only in effect in certain selected counties. In those counties, if the light is on, you automatically fail the emissions test. -
7 Things You Must Know Before Buying Leather AccessoriesWhat is the difference between full grain and top grain leather? What is split leather? Where does suede come from? What types of leather are more expensive? These and other questions about leather are answered here. -
Super Bowl XLVI New England Vs New York It's All About the ChowderThe Giants vs the Patriots Chowder bowl XLVI. a look at how New England and New York are actually very similar. -
Cleveland Browns 2011 Season RecapWhat went wrong again with the Browns? The author gives a fans perspective on the state of the Browns.He offers suggestions for improvement. -
My 1995 Volkswagen Passat GLS: The Best Car I Ever OwnedFahrvergnügen, the German word for driving pleasure, aptly describes my romance with my 1995 Volkswagen Passat GLS. It was and still remains the best car I ever owned.
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My Snow Bound Night on a Pocono HighwayDriving through the Pocono mountains during snow storms is not for the weak of heart. This is my experience doing just that. -
A Magical Christmas Story Doesn't Always Need Special EffectsA story about two people dealing with stage four Parkinson's after fifty-four years of marriage. Share their love with a word,a tear, a memory. -
The True Spirit of Christmas Lasts All Year Round on Coffey Street, Brooklyn N.YWhat starts out as a quest to share a bottle of single malt scotch turns into a wonderful Christmas lesson -
Running the Table: Fame for the Packers or Infamy for the Colts?Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts are heading as the old joke has it, the same way only differently. The author takes a look at the last five games for each team and predicts the outcome. -
A Rural EMS Crew Responds to Alcohol Related Traffic Accident on an Icy HighwayVolunteer rural Ems crews risk life and limb especially during these winter months. Support your local EMS.
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Thanksgiving 2011 NFL Football Features Three Delicious Matchups on the MenuThe NFL schedule makers have won the turkey shoot this year. They have three competitive games which mean something in the standings for five out of the six teams involved. So if you like turkey and football, Thursday is going to be a great day.
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How a Regular Guy Quit a Two Pack a Day HabitThe author details his smoking history and his unique, successful steps in quitting an 8 year habit of smoking two packs of cigarettes a day..
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Politics 2012 Do You Know Your Acronyms?The author provides a whimsical refresher of the latest abbreviations and acronyms in 2011/12 election year. Specifically the Occupy wall street movement.
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Steeler Management Playing with Kryptonite Concerning Ben's ThumbHistorically in football a broken thumb is nothing to take lightly. Big Ben wants to play and says it will not affect him. Steeler management better play it safe. They are in great position for the playoffs. Why risk permanent damage?
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Cleveland Browns May Be Too Nice for the AFC NorthCompeting in the AFC North is like fighting in a mixed marshal arts octagon. It's a tough guy division. The Bengals, Steelers, Ravens all have tough guys that dish out pain. The Browns measure toughness by who can take the most punishment. What's wrong?
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Here Comes NewtWith the help of accusations against Herman Cain and a major memory meltdown by Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich has made this a three-horse race. Newt is, as they say in horse racing, charging towards the leaders.
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Five Ways to Connect at a Mega ChurchThe author offers suggestions on connecting with your Mega Church community. So many people every Sunday. Where is that old time Church family feeling?
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Five Innocuous Signs that You May Have Parkinson's DiseaseThe author tells of five seemingly insignificant signs that he encountered prior to being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
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Colt McCoy is Still a Diamond in the RoughColt McCoy will be starting the 16th game of his young career on Sunday. Some of the Browns Dawg Pound nation have written him off.. A closer look at the numbers tell a surprisingly more positive story.
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Twas the Snowy Night Before HalloweenA cute poetic satire on snow storms and Halloween
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3 Things the Browns Offense Needs to Do Before NovemberWith the other three divisional foes showing some cracks the Browns still have a fighting chance for the division title. Three suggestions for the offense to think about.
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An Event in MaineA father's dream of buying a sailboat to sail with his sons takes a dreadful turn off the coast of Maine
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A Sailors Guide to Hidden Messages in the BibleA great way to get excited about Bible study, revealing the mystery of the Bible while sailing the coast of Maine..
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The GOP Gloves Come Off at the SandsLast night Rick Perry and Mitt Romney went jaw to jaw with accusations and counter accusations in what was the most spirited debate so far. Here is a brief look at what the candidates offered after the emotions cleared.
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Steve Jobs was a Visionary. I Guess He Never Saw MeDo these technological mega companies care about America? Or have they gotten so big they need to force innovation on us for better or worse. Simply for profit.
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I Wonder Why They Named it FallWonderful images of seasonal change as fall arrives 2011 in suburbia.
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Still Cooking After Her StrokeStroke finding strength for recovery. Our journey continues. some tips and prayers on helping your spouse recover from a stroke.
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A New Peril for the Pocono PlateauOn a rainy October night in the Poconos an EMS crew responds to an accident scene that is far from ordinary. Further developments that night introduce a new peril for Pocono Mountain residents.
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Last Days of SummerBeautiful random thoughts on summer's end. The last days of summer leak like sand through a child's fingers.
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Power of PrayerThrough a digital picture on a cell phone God touched the father of a premature baby whom had lost his faith.
