Abby Sweet
Orlando resident Abby Sweet is a lifelong sports fan and accomplished media personality. She has published for a number of media outlets, and fancies herself a pretty decent chef, musician and athlete. In her spare time, she can be found kicking about the soccer pitch, attempting to bend it like Beckham.
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G8 NATO Summit and Concurrent Protests Conclude in ChicagoAn eventful weekend wrapped up Monday evening in the city of Chicago. The G8 and NATO summits finished their meetings and its symbiotic protesters began to disperse and head for home.
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Friction at G8 NATO Protest Unfolds in Real TimeThe G8 and NATO Summits in Chicago, Illinois are now officially in full swing. With all major factions in town, protesters marched virtually round the clock throughout the weekend. Officers have been witnessed shaking down journalists.
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WWE NXT Moves to New Digs in OrlandoThursday night, World Wrestling Entertainment and Full Sail University launched an impressive new partnership together, holding the first of many onsite tapings near Orlando for the WWE NXT brand of sports entertainment.
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American Businessman Held in Bolivia Continues Hunger StrikeAn American from Brooklyn, arrested last June for his involvement in a business dealing which had gone sour, is continuing a month long hunger strike while jailed in Bolivia without formal charges.
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Yogi Makes a Boo-Boo: Black Bear Ventures into the Heart of Downtown OrlandoDowntown Orlando has never had such a visitor. From Friday on through Sunday, startled local residents of the downtown area of Orlando reported witnessing the unexpected sight of a young black bear roaming the area.
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Morbid Discovery Once Again Follows the Kentucky DerbyLouisville, Kentucky -- It is an eerie feeling of deja vu following Saturday’s Cinco de Mayo running of the 138th Kentucky Derby. For the second year in a row, someone has been discovered deceased at the stables at Churchill Downs.
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Occupy Orlando May Day March and Rally at Lake Eola ParkToday, the famous Lake Eola swans looked on as a reconstituted version of Occupy Orlando, calling itself the Orlando 99%, answered the May Day call to action issued forth by Occupy groups worldwide.
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Occupy Orlando's May Day Rally: An Observer's Photo DiaryOccupy Orlando was reborn today at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, Florida. A new group, less concerned with occupying physical space and more concerned with educating the public, has begun to pick up where last year’s unifying juggernaut left off.
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"Wait a Minute, Who's Driving This Bus?": A Tale of a Rock and Roll BreakdownI spent my youth as a touring musician. Along the way, I realized that most road and tour managers weren’t able to do the kind of job that I knew that I would, and although I was still not yet eighteen years of age, I quickly took over the job.
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Mad Cow Disease Found Once Again in American CattleTuesday, April 24, 2012 - Mad Cow disease has once again reared its ugly head in America, this time in a central California dairy cow. The body of the infected animal is being held by state authorities at a California rendering facility.
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Boxing Great Christy Martin Begins Courtroom Faceoff Against the Man Who Tried to Kill HerWorld famous women’s boxer Christy Martin has begun her courtroom face off against the man who tried to take her life a year and a half ago.
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Zimmerman Bond Hearing Set for 9 a.m. FridayGeorge Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed the unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin as he walked home, is scheduled to receive a bond hearing tomorrow morning, April 20, at 9 a.m.Also published on:
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Online Education Helped Me Achieve My GoalsOnline education is a marvelous modern technology, and is reviving the old fashioned correspondence degree while elevating distance learning to new heights of academia. Pomp and circumstance aside, I’m grateful for the opportunity.
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Orlando City SC LIons Make Bouillabaisse Out of the Wilmington HammerheadsThe Orlando City Lions won their home opener Sunday night at the citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, and they did it in a most convincing fashion, indeed. With a final score of 4-1, the Lions tore through the Wilmington Hammerheads with ease.
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Titans of Industry Leave ALEC JiltedToday, the American Legislative Exchange Council issued a response to the recent exodus from its ranks. Clearly, the supposedly nonpartisan group is on the defensive.Also published on:
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Delicious, light dishes made with ripe, fresh fruitSpring is here again, and with it comes the fresh bounty of the garden. Healthy and light, I incorporate as much locally grown and organic produce as I can into spring meals. Here are a few of my favorite recipes, just perfect for this time of year.
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Indoor spring cleaning: The non-toxic wayWhen I clean the inside of my home, I always prefer to use non toxic cleaning agents. With so many unknown toxins and chemicals added to cleaning products, I get nervous when using these mysterious substances around my family.
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What can you do when addiction steals your relationship?My high school sweetheart was just that: a sweetheart. I found myself in a relationship with my dream guy. But even dreams can have their nightmarish qualities. For mine, it was his weakness for drugs.
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Contestants Conquer Stereotypes to Compete for the Title of Mr Gay WorldBattling against stereotypes, government interference, social ostracization, and bad hair days, contestants converged upon South Africa to compete for the title of Mr. Gay World.
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Boycott of ALEC Grows by the DayThey are leaving in droves. As Intuit Software, Pepsi and Coca Cola have also stated, Kraft Foods has announced that it will not renew its membership in the American Legislative Exchange Council, better known as ALEC.
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Soft Drink Giants Withdraw from ALECActivist group Color for Change has succeeded in its boycott. Soft drink giant Coca-Cola has abandoned the neoconservative think tank American Legislative Exchange Council, better known by the anthropomorphic acronym ALEC.Also published on:
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You Can't Have it Both Ways: Volusia County TIghtens Up Beach Driving ProtocolVolusia County, Florida has some of he finest white sand beaches in the world, one of the few such stretches of paradise that permit driving of ordinary autos along the lush shores. Beginning Friday, traffic on popular beaches will move Southbound only.
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Buddy Dyer Makes Off with Orlando Mayoral RaceMuch maligned mayor Buddy Dyer handily won a third term in office Tuesday, winning the Orlando mayoral election with estimates putting his numbers around 60 percent of the vote. The election saw an extremely low turnout, with less than 16 percent voting.
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Brock Lesnar Returns to WWE with Trademark BrutalityWith an F-5 delivered to former WWE Champion John Cena, Brock Lesnar made his return to pro wrestling in impressive fashion, delivering his uniquely primal spin on Monday Night RAW, adding an intense punctuation mark to last night’s WrestleMania 28.
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A Cajun styled Easter feastHere in the Deep South, we like to roll out the red carpet and have a special springtime celebration with our kin. Here are a few of my family's favorite springtime dishes to enjoy a good old fashioned Cajun Easter celebration.
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LINjured: New York Knicks’ Wunderkind Jeremy Lin Confirmed OutOh, the Linsanity. The New York Knicks saw their lucky star wiped off the starting lineup Saturday, undergoing an MRI, and confirming that he indeed has a torn meniscus. For Lin, it will require immediate surgery.
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The Trayvon Martin Situation Becomes a Media CircusThe Trayvon Martin situation gets more and more bizarre with every passing day. Rep. Bobby Rush was removed from the floor of the house for wearing a hoodie at the podium, Sanford acknowledges issues, and an elderly couple flee misdirected death threats.
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National Hurricane Convention Blows Through OrlandoWith the official start of hurricane season a mere two months away, the National Hurricane Conference is being held in Orlando, Florida this week, and a number of important topics have already been brought up at the annual meeting,
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The Million Hoodie March: Al Sharpton & Jesse Jackson Address Trayvon Martin TragedyIn Sanford, Florida on Monday, thousands turned out for the second rally in a week's time held in support of Trayvon Martin. The Reverends Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson marched with the multitudes, and were kind enough to speak with reporters.
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Recent Scientific Discoveries: Cannabis and the Human BodyThere have been a number of major scientific breakthroughs regarding cannabis and it’s effect on health and well being in the last decade. Long regarded as a folk medicine, here are a few of the more interesting breakthroughs.
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First Person: I Was on Target to Retire by 40I’m in my early thirties, so it’s not surprising that I'm one of the folks with way too little in their retirement account. But, you see, I’ve been building towards retirement my whole career. Before the economy tanked, I was on target to retire by 40.
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Wrestlemania Arts Auction Underway While John Cena and the Rock Slam Airwaves TonightTonight, fans get a smashing look behind the scenes at WrestleMania, yet an intriguing aspect of WrestleMania Week is the charitable art auction. The event, now in its fifth installment, features the art of Jerry “The King” Lawler and other personalities.
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Completely Delicious and Totally Nutritious: Smoothie Tips for a Healthier YouSmoothie fasts are one of the most pleasing ways to detoxify your body and peel off extra pounds, if you know what you’re doing. It’s easy to stick to smoothies if you choose deliciously unexpected and enticing ingredients.
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Olympic Volleyball Silver Medalist Vigor Bovolenta Passes Away Mid Game in ItalyMacerata, Italy - Italian national team 1996 Olympic Silver Medalist Vigor Bovolenta passed away of a massive heart attack suffered during a Saturday match just after serving the third set for Italian team Volley Forlí against countrymen Lube Macerata.
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Orlando's Amway Arena Demolition Violates Homeless Housing LawTomorrow morning, Orlando’s famous Amway Arena will come crashing down in a well orchestrated pile of rubble, despite state mandates that empty arenas paid for and subsidized by taxpayers must be used as housing for the area’s homeless population.
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Team USA Officially on the Hunt for Olympic Gold: A Fan's TakeMy world just got a little brighter. The US men’s soccer team has now officially begun the hunt for Olympic gold. To my eye, Team USA looks ready to take their game all the way to the podium in London.
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To Beer or Not to Beer: A Fan's Take on Brazil's Bitter Battle With World Cup SponsorshipTuesday, March 20th in Sao Paulo, the Brasilian government announced that it will soon pass a watered down version of a bill that will allow the country to host the 2014 World Cup. Brazil banned drinking at soccer games in 2003 to curb fan violence.
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Sin Tax Error: Pepsi Fining Overweight Diabetic EmployeesPepsi is known worldwide as one of the world’s most recognizable brands. However, if you work for Pepsi-Co., you had better watch how much of their product you imbibe in, or you could be subject to a financial penalty. Sound hypocritical? Let me explain.
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Bolton Wanderers Midfielder Fabrice Muamba Collapses During Game: A Fan's ReactionIt was a terrible moment to behold on the pitch Saturday night, March 17. During the Bolton Wanderers' FA Cup quarterfinal at Tottenham, fans and players alike watched helplessly as Fabrice Muamba fell facedown onto the ground in the 41st minute of play.
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Referee's Punch Ends in Rumble on the Pitch: A Fan's ReactionWhat is with hating on referees? Wait, scratch that. But this time in Tanzania it got completely out of hand. A referee was socked at a match that the Young Africans, better known to local fans as Yanga, played versus Azam in Tanzania mid-March.
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Greek Riot Goes Far Beyond Soccer Fans Fighting for Kicks: A Fan ReactsSunday night’s riots at the Greek Super League match between Olympiakis and Panathinaikos looked less like a soccer game and more like the austerity riots that have plagued Greece in recent months.
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Soccer Fanatics Clash with Riot Police: Epic Riot at Olympic Stadium Censored from Greek BroadcastA massive clash at a professional soccer game resulted in dozens of arrests in Greece on Sunday evening. At least nine police officers were injured when riots erupted at a Greek Super League match held at Olympic Stadium in Athens.
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Photographers Dish While Activists Kiss: Gay Tourists Get Up Close and Personal with SantorumSaturday evening, a video clip of Rick Santorum's speech to Illinois constituents being interrupted by two men publicly engaged in a kiss went viral. It comes the same day as a gay tourist's photograph surfaced online of a shirtless Santorum sunbathing.
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Members of Congress, Clooney Detained at Sudan EmbassyOn Friday morning, George Clooney was arrested as part of a peaceful demonstration at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington D.C. At least four members of Congress were also cuffed and detained in the nonviolent action.
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More Than Just Batting Cages: Orlando's Best Indoor Sports Training CentersDown here in the Orlando metropolitan area, we have no shortage of great baseball and softball action But that doesn’t come from simply dreaming yourself into awesomeness, you have to practice. And that's where batting cages and training centers come in.
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53rd Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival on Display This WeekendThe Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival kicks off its 53rd installment in its Central Park home, bordering Park Avenue in historic downtown Winter Park, Florida. It runs Friday through Sunday, March 16 - 18, 2012.
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Easter Wine Pairings: From My Cellar and Grill to YoursWho doesn't love a nice glass of wine? When paired with the proper foods, the alchemy of the combination amplifies the enjoyment of the two. With the start of spring, there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing food and drink while making memories.
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USF Bulls Bring Their Toughest Side and Trounce Cal Golden Bears to Take First NCAA Tournament VictoryLeading up to the NCAA championship tourney, it has been a very special season in its own right for the USF Bulls. March Madness came early for the dashing team, in the form of the buzz their gameplay created as the season headed into the home stretch.
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Great Cleats for Little League Baseball PlayersWhen I was a kid, my folks’ prime concern when I played any sport was to get the right footwear for my growing feet. This went double for baseball, soccer and any other sport involving running the field in cleats. Finding the right fit is key.
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A Friendly Tournament Will Have to Do for Egypt Premier League Fans This Season: A Fan's TakeThe remainder of the Egyptian Premier League soccer season, not to be confused with the English Premiere League, has been cancelled following the Port Said riots. There were to be 19 more games, but fans will have to make do with a friendly tournament.
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Loud Pipes, Fast Tracks and Coleslaw Wrestling: Daytona Beach Bike Week 2012Bike Week 2012 is in full swing in Daytona Beach, Florida. Running for ten days from March 9-18, some half million people with more than a hundred thousand bikes have descended upon the seaside tourist destination.
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Disney Dream Come True: Orlando's Magic Kingdom Unveils Much Revamped FantasylandThe new expansion at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida opened to much fanfare Monday, after months of construction. There’s still much to be done, as the park is receiving a major renovation these days.Also published on:
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Sign of the Times: Billboards Aim to Mobilize Florida Seniors in Favor of Medical MarijuanaTuesday afternoon, two 48-foot billboards are unveiled on Sample Road, the most trafficked road in Pompano, Florida. These billboards will urge Floridians to raise their voices in favor of legalizing medical marijuana.
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Tasteless New York Yankees Jokes from Rival BleachersMy family is from the Northeast, and when it comes to baseball, our hearts have always been with the Mets. Down here in Florida, the majority if so called snowbirds are Yankees fans. That means I’m doubly invested in giving the Yankees heck.
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Orlando City SC in Running to Become 20th MLS Team: One Very Happy Fan's ReactionOrlando is now in the running to be the 20th Major League Soccer expansion city. And I for one, could not be happier. Our USL team, Orlando City SC, is being tapped to run for an upgrade into the big league. MLS and Orlando? Now that’s a perfect fit.Also published on:
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Pole Position: Fifth Generation Circus Aerialist Takes Home Pole Fitness ChampionshipThe Florida Pole Fitness Championship was held last weekend in Orlando, and by all accounts in all ways it was a very hot competition, indeed. it doesn’t take much to appreciate the extraordinary level of athletic prowess exhibited by the competitors.
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The 15% Capital Gains Tax and the Not-So-Wealthy: My ExperienceThe 15% Capital Gains Tax and an Average Investor
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Happy Dance Goes Viral After 'Allegiance' Fundraiser Exceeds ExpectationsThe inimitable George Takei has unleashed a brand new YouTube video, featuring the poised and stately Mr. Takei performing a very expressive and jovial happy dance celebrating the success of his recent fundraising venture.
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First Person: $5 Gasoline Won't Change My Driving HabitsIt seems now as if $5 per gallon gas is inevitable, but I’m not feeling the burn as badly as most drivers are. I’m riding a scooter that gets over a hundred miles a gallon.Also published on:
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Fun DIY Craft Ideas for Easter!Easter brings us closer together, and it’s more fun to enjoy when you’ve made the trappings and decorations for the festivities yourself. It’s also fun to craft with friends and family. Why not combine the two? Here are three fun do-it-yourself projects.
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Vitamin D and Me: This Forgotten Deficiency Is More Common Than You Might ThinkA couple of years ago, I got socked big time with a vitamin D deficiency. When I started taking vitamin D supplements, I noticed a big difference right away.
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Crossing the Line Between Heckling and Hate Speech: A Fan's TakeNobody expects world class athletes to be affronted by closed minded bigots heckling from the bleachers. More than disheartening to hear such nonsensical vitriol directed outward, it is simply disgusting. What ever happened to being a good sport?
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Al-Jazeera Prospective Contender in Potential Premiere League Bidding War: A Fan's ReactionThe English Premiere League has been broadcast on Sky Sports since the 1990's. Never has a heavyweight broadcast corporation stepped forth as a realistic threat to the decades old relationship. That picture has changed considerably.Also published on:
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Shel Silverstein: An Intimate PortraitShel Silverstein's observational cartoons and enlightened sense of poetic whimsy have brought many a smile to millions of readers. His work exhibits an indelible sense of humour that is destined to be shared and beloved by generations to come.
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Oscar Wilde: An Intimate PortraitA highly spirited Irishman who lived an aesthetic life enshrouded in secrecy and myth, Oscar Wilde is known the world over for his insightful prose, sparkling poetic candor and a placid yet flamboyant appearance.
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Occupy ALEC: February 29th Call to ActionWell hidden from the public, the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, has been introducing legislation into American policy for nearly four decades via a corporate-funded network of high ranking elected officials.
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Missing Money from Haitian Relief Charity Fund Drops Hammer on Former FIFA VP: A Fan's ReactionFriday, February 17, Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation announced intentions to file suit against Jack Warner, the embattled soccer executive. The allegations make sense, and also make us fans wonder why the heck it took so long to take him to task.Also published on:
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The Great American Washout: Daytona 500 Postponed for First Time EverUnseasonably stormy weather soaked the track early on while damp dark cloud cover prevented the sun from warming and drying the soggy asphalt, forcing the 54th Daytona 500 to be postponed until Noon on Monday at the earliest.
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Danica Patrick's Asphalt Tenacity is NASCAR's Best AssetNo matter whether or not fans agree with the hype surrounding this bold young woman's controversial career, she's got more star power than anyone else in the sport of racing today.
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Bye Bye Brock: Without Lesnar, the UFC Needs the Next Big ThingBrock Lesnar has had a meteoric tenure in the UFC. His sudden retirement, like his fighting style, caught most observers off guard. Just like he always does.
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First Person: Are Zuckerberg & Co. Ready to Play in the Big Leagues?The papers have been filed, the Facebook IPO is happening soon. If it will prove be a profitable enough business for investors, only time will tell. However, it seems certain to me that Facebook will continue to suffer under its own weight.Also published on:
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First Person: What's in a Warranty?Like to get the most for your money? Take a little time to thoroughly understand the terms of the extended warranty coverage offered. You may find that the warranty is just a waste of money at one store, while another store offers an unbelievable value.
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The President Butts in to Visit Chinatown Restaurant Serving Shark Fin SoupLast Thursday while visiting a restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown, our rather fit commander-in-chief had his bottom felt up by two local ladies.However, another horribly awkward situation was ignited by the executive choice to visit this venue.Also published on:
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Modern Art Meets the Man-MachineLegendary German Electronic act Kraftwerk have announced an eight-night stand at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, running from April 10-17, performing an album per night in chronological order of release spanning the seminal group's career.
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Soccer Riots and Global Revolutions: A Fan's TakeAlthough Americans aren't aware, soccer around the world tends to be rather political at the heart of its fandom. Except in America. Does the world owe its recent global uprising to, of all things, obsessed sports fans?Also published on:
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Love Is in the Air at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowLove was in the air at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for Tuesday's final round of competition held Valentine's evening, as Debbie Parsons wed fiancee Brad Slayton in the benching area soon after their Tibetan Mastiff, Major, won Best in Breed
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First Person: Over 30 and No Choice But to Live With My FamilyBefore the recession, I was an average, busy twenty something. Then the economy fell apart. I am now thirty something, mostly broke and living at home. A lot of folks are stuck in the same situation.
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Six New Breeds on Parade at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowThe 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is upon us. The field of dogs vying for Best In Show is rife with true contenders to top honors this year, including six fascinating new breed entries alongside familiar family pets.
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Mitch Daniels: The Candidate the GOP NeedsMitch Daniels: The name that is at the top of every old fashioned Republican's list of potential late coming contenders to the Republican Nomination to the Presidency of the United States.
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First Person: We Had to Shut Down Our Small Business Over TaxesMy Small Business Tax Nightmare - The IRS Repeats A Mistake, Blames Small Business.Also published on:
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First Person: Investing My Tax Refund in Some Peace of MindThis year, why not save your tax refund for a rainy day?Also published on:
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University of South Florida Hosts GOP Debate Monday NightThe first Florida debate of the year has happened, but what issues were truly addressed? Will the candidates soon bring clarity to the confusion that now plagues the party, or, are we going to keep hearing the same safe answers to the same safe questions?
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Santorum's Glitter ProblemIt's starting to feel like Deja Vu all over again. He's no Glitterati, far from it. But lately it seems that no matter where he goes, ultra conservative presidential candidate Rick Santorum has been constanly followed by a trail of glitter. Seriously.
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The Best Places in Orlando to Watch the Super BowlLooking for a great Orlando Sports Bar to watch the Big Game? Here's a guide to three of the best spots that Central Florida has to offer.Also published on:
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Occupy Congress - January 17 Call to ActionOccupy Wall Street Representatives Make Winter Pilgrimage From Across America To Converge Upon The Nation's Capitol For The Occupy Congress January 17 Call to Action.
