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Q&A with Artist Amelie ManciniMy interview with Amelie Mancini, a French artist who came to this country, fell in love with baseball and now has produced her own set of non-traditional baseball cards.
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Great Girls Game Shows Problems with High School Playoff PairingsDudley and Reynolds played a thrilling overtime game Wednesday. But it should have been a Regional game, not a District one.
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My 2011 Hall of Fame Ballot Part IIFor the fifth year here on Associated Content, I fill out a Hall of Fame ballot. Part II breaks down the 10 players I would vote for in this year's election.
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My 2011 Hall of Fame Ballot Part IFor the fifth year here on Associated Content, I fill out a Hall of Fame ballot. This year there are 20 players who deserve a good look. Here is Part I.
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Comparing Sandy Alderson and Barack ObamaNew Mets GM Sandy Alderson seemingly made as many promises during his introductory press conference as Barack Obama. How should we rate these two men?
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MoneyBART a Solid Double for the SimpsonsThe Simpsons used to hit a HR with every episode. But its slugging percentage has dropped significantly. While last night's baseball-inspired show did not hit it out of the park, it made solid contact, even if it ended with a failed stolen base attempt.
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Activities for Girls: T-ball Vs. Dance ClassMy experiences with two activities for my four-year old daughter. -
In Praise of the Empty BoxSometimes the best things are not what comes inside the box, but rather the box itself. -
My Free Super Bowl TripHere is a recap of my trip to Super Bowl XLIV and how I got to attend the big game for free. -
My 2010 Baseball Hall of Fame BallotFor the fourth straight year on AC, I deliver my ballot of who deserves enshrinement into Cooperstown.
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Why Suicide Pools Are Great for Real Football FansSuicide (also known as Survivor/Do or Die) pools are simple enough for everyone to understand and play yet they reward those that follow the games on a weekly basis.
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Use Standings Breakdown to Combat Luck in Fantasy FootballEver score the second most points in your fantasy football league in a given week and end up with a loss? Me too. Standings Breakdown is a way to minimize the impact of luck in fantasy football.
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Dear NFL: Stop Showing Redskins Games in North CarolinaMy local CBS affiliate, with a choice of three games, is opting to show us Chiefs-Redskins. UGH - no one wants to see this game.
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Top 10 Rock Christmas SongsA list of my favorite Rock Christmas songs
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Good News for Investors as Dow Jones Tops 10,000Investors cheer as the Dow Jones tops 10,000. Here I detail why 10,000 is significant for the Dow and what it means to me personally.
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Review of the Cat in the Hat - I Can Do that Board GameHere I review the board-game style The Cat in the Hat - I Can Do That game based on the lovable Dr. Seuss book and targeted at kids ages 4 to 8.
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Limo Driver Tells of Marlins Pitcher Sean West's Night on the TownMarlins star Sean West makes the gossip page rather than the sports page after companion pukes in limo.
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Favre Coverage Helps Explain the Death of NewspapersThe national story is Brett Favre playing well in a game against his former team. Does the local paper serve its readers by having five-plus stories on Favre or would that coverage be best served elsewhere?
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Reviewing My Preseason Fantasy Baseball PredictionsWith the regular season just about over, I decided to look back at a preseason column where I made 15 fantasy baseball predictions.
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Reunite the Bagels! High School Gym, Cheating & MemoriesFacebook helps me recall a high school gym class but at the same time question the meaning of it all.
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Memories of a Vacant LotI had a dream last night about the empty lot that I spent a great deal of my childhood playing baseball in.
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My Pet Peeve: How Do You Pronounce CouponWe all have a pet peeve or two. Here I vent for a minute on mine. -
Why I Wagered on Daniel MurphyI wrote an article on Daniel Murphy and then encountered a doubter online. He offered a bet and I took him up on it.
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Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Seasons on SteroidsHere is a partial list of confirmed steroids users in baseball and the fantasy numbers these players put up while on the juice. -
My 2009 Baseball Hall of Fame BallotFor the third straight year on AC, I deliver my ballot of who deserves enshrinement into Cooperstown. -
NFL Panthers Tied for Best Record but Could Still Miss PlayoffsA wacky season for the Carolina Panthers could have an 11-win team miss the post-season.
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Which Relievers Should the Mets Target?A list of the pros and cons of eight relievers available this off-season.
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Baseball, Politics, Solutions and Bitter Old MenThoughts on important matters of the day
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A Breakdown of the Electoral College MapIs the Presidential race tightening in any meaningful way? Here I look at the only thing that matters - each state's electoral votes and how each candidate can get a majority.
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How the Republicans Erred in Dressing Up Sarah PalinIf you pick a pretty face as a running mate, should you spend lots of money on clothes that hide most of her skin?
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Clutch Playoff HR Brings Matt Stairs into LimelightNot every career unfolds in a normal pattern. Matt Stairs put up some nice minor league numbers but didn't get a chance at a full-time job until he was 29. But he's still playing at age 40 and finally getting some recognition. -
How the Mets Should Build Their 2009 RosterPutting on my GM hat, I construct the 2009 roster for the New York Mets -
Review of Arm & Hammer Ultra Max Antiperspirant DeodorantArm & Hammer Ultra Max is a great product. Read on to find out why I think so highly of this product. -
Review of the Original Snoopy Sno-Cone MakerA review of the popular Snoopy Sno-Cone Maker
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Randolph and Yost Firings Were Cruel but NecessaryOdd timed managerial firings are the new market inefficiency! Read on to see why the Mets and Brewers made the right move, even if they both came across as a PR nightmare. -
Flag Football Follies: Comeback and Defensive StandWeek #2 for my son's flag football league -
Top 10 Memorable Moments of the 2008 MLB Season (So Far)What do you mean Jon Lester's no-hitter didn't make the list? Are you the biggest idiot ever? Read on to find out which 10 feats did make my list of the top moments of the 2008 season. -
Flag Football Follies: A Competitive Father Tries to Learn Patience with Young KidsMy son's first two flag football games. -
In Appreciation of Jamie Moyer's Overlooked CareerJamie Moyer has the same record (13-7) as Johan Santana. This article looks at some of Moyer's lifetime achievements. -
Wednesday Culminates with 2nd Annual AC Fantasy Football DraftA review of the owners in the 2nd Annual Associate Content Fantasy Football League -
Despite Bumps, Debut Podcast of Fantasy Face Off is a SuccessA brief overview leading up to the Fantasy Face Off Podcast, along with a link to listen in to an archived version of the show. -
August Update: New Projects, New Additions, New ProblemsMy life in August. -
44 Lines About 22 WomenA rip-off of a song that should be famous. -
YMCA Splash Pad Delivers Great Fun for Children Eight and UnderParents have great summer fun option for kids who cannot swim with zero-depth Splash Pad. -
Do You Remember Your First Ballpark Visit?What's the best age to take a kid to the ballpark to get the most out of the experience?
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Asheboro, North Carolina Hopes to Create Growth with Vote to Allow Alcohol SalesResidents of Asheboro, North Carolina will vote on July 29th whether to allow alcohol sales in the city limits. -
Phillies Hope Joe Blanton Will Be Rotation UpgradePhiladelphia makes gut call and hopes that home/road splits and DER marks will not matter as Blanton moves from pitcher-friendly McAfee Coliseum to the bandbox of Citizens Bank Park.
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New York Mets Mid-Season Report CardIt's the All-Star break, a perfect time to hand out mid-season report cards for everyone's favorite team, the New York Mets. -
CBS to Replace Billy Packer as Lead College Basketball AnalystLongtime college basketball analyst Billy Packer will no longer be the main analyst on CBS telecasts, according to a report in today's Miami Herald. The network will replace Billy Packer with Clark Kellogg on its main announcing team.
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The First Half Fantasy Baseball All-StarsMLB has announced the rosters for the All-Star game. That's nice. Here is the more important fantasy All-Star rosters. -
Are You a Hypocrite If You Dance to YMCA at the Ballpark?YMCA can be heard at ballparks all across America. Yes, baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and gay culture! Nothing beats seeing Right Wing fear mongerers strutting their stuff to this song. -
Adventures Tubing on the New RiverTubing is fun but getting six kids home is another story. -
Does Cliff Floyd Have Veteran Presence?After leading the Mets and Cubs to the playoffs the past two seasons, Cliff Floyd is bringing his magic act to the Rays this season. Here's a look at how good teams have followed Floyd throughout his Major League career.
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A Note to the Tooth FairyWhat do you do when your child loses a tooth completely and has nothing to leave for the tooth fairy under his pillow?
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Free Willie! It's Time for Mets to Fire RandolphThe Mets want to wait until after the All-Star break to fire Randolph, since he will be a coach at this year's game at Yankee Stadium. But they need to take the short-term PR hit and fire Randolph now while they still have a chance to salvage the 2008 season.
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Trades Involving Young Players-Is Volquez for Hamilton as Good as it Gets?The Rangers and Reds have both received nice returns from the Josh Hamilton-Edinson Volquez trade. Here is a look at other deals in MLB history in which both clubs received strong value from young players.
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An Interview with Josh Wilker from Cardboard GodsThere are many baseball card sites online. The most interesting one is Cardboard Gods where Josh Wilker takes cards from his youth to tell stories about his life. If you're a fan of baseball, great writing and baseball cards from 1975-1981 then this is a must-read site.
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An Interview with The Fantasy Baseball Generals Editor Patrick DiCaprioA chat with the owner of one of the Web's most popular fantasy sites.
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NFL Network to Re-Broadcast the 1975 Drew Pearson Offensive Pass Interference GameWhy I can't wait to watch the most crushing sports defeat of my lifetime. -
Exploring the Value MLB Teams Get from a Single Draft PickRemember "Six Degrees of Separation"? Here's another game to play by tracking how long a team gets production from one pick by following the chain of trades a team makes.
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A Look at How Barry Alvarez' Wisconsin Players Fared in the NFLEight first-round picks and 28 players drafted in the first four rounds and hardly a star in the bunch. -
A Look Back at the Four-Way Deal Among the Braves, Mets, Pirates and Rangers in 1977A look at the blockbuster of the 1977 Winter Meetings in which Bert Blyleven, Jon Matlack, Willie Montanez and Al Oliver changed teams. Includes a breakdown of what each team hoped to accomplish with the deal and how it worked out in the end for all of the clubs. -
Thoughts on God Vs. Science EmailThoughts on a popular email currently making the rounds.
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Comparing the HOF Cases of Omar Vizquel and Luis AparicioAs Vizquel nears Aparicio's all-time record for games played at shortstop, here's a comparison of the two slick fielders from Venezuela.
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Aaron Cook, Tim Lincecum and Edinson Volquez Take Aim at Steve Carlton's 1972 SeasonSteve Carlton won 27 games for a team that lost 97 in a strike-shortened season in 1972. Three pitchers in 2008 are off to starts that suggest they might challenge Carlton's magical season.
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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Take Me Out to the Ball GameHelp Major League Baseball celebrate the centennial of this classic song! -
A Critical Look at Why People Stop Collecting Baseball CardsDid you love to collect baseball cards at one time only to give it up? Here I address other's concerns about the hobby and show why you should give it a second chance.
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My Experiences Voting in the North Carolina Presidential PrimaryMy reaction to voting in the North Carolina primary for the first time. -
Clinton, McCain and Obama Address Rising Gas Prices as the North Carolina Primary NearsA breakdown of all three candidates proposals to ease the gas crisis.
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Unsolicited Advice for Those About to Enter CollegeSome friendly advice to my nephew as he graduates high school and gets ready for college.
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Clever Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Bird-Watching MomsGet mom a unique gift this Mother's Day! Here are some suggestions for bird watching, a hobby enjoyed by 75 million people.
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Willie Randolph, Aaron Heilman and Bullpen DeploymentOne of the most important jobs of a manager is to properly deploy his bullpen arms. Here I use Aaron Heilman to show how Willie Randolph is failing in this regard.
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New York Mets' Best Trades: 1-10The second of a two-part series examining the best trades in the history of the New York Mets.
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New York Mets' Best Trades: 11-20The Mets have made so many good trades in their franchise history, I had to break it down into two lists.
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How to Tie a Necktie: The Easiest WayA step-by-step guide to the Four in Hand method to tie a necktie.
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Yankees Fans Want Paul O'Neill's Uniform Number RetiredFan base votes with boos for Yankees to retire Paul O'Neill's number.
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Complete Games, Ruined Careers and Mike BerardinoA column in today's South Florida Sun-Sentinel has me look back at innings pitched, Hall of Fame pitchers and the 1980 Oakland A's. -
Upfront Payment, Rejection, Online Search Queries, Social Value, Discoverability, Page Views and ValidationThis tells of a rejected story by Associated Content that found life elsewhere.
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Neil Patrick Harris and Britney Spears Collaboration Should Encourage More Guest Spots on TV ShowsBritney Spears spiked ratings on the TV show "How I Met Your Mother" which stars Neil Patrick Harris. Here are some other pairings I would like to see.
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Experts & Clowns: Discussing the Orioles, NBA Draft, Joe Torre and Fantasy BaseballThe 27th edition of AC's original sports panel.
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Let's Make a Deal: Using Monty Hall to Address Educational IssuesMemorization, word problems and why you should always switch when Monty gives you the choice.
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Five Potential Vice Presidential Running Mates for Barack ObamaHere is a rundown of the pros and cons of five potential running mates for Barack Obama.
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Cinderella Smackdown: Comparing 1983 North Carolina State and 1985 VillanovaA comment on my last article asked me to compare these two squads and I aim to please, so here it is. -
25 Years Later North Carolina State's Championship Run Remains the Most Amazing Story in NCAA Tournament HistoryRemembering the magical ride to the ACC and NCAA Tournament championships by the North Carolina State Wolfpack.
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A Call for Action on Calls for ContentAC needs to offer payment on all Calls for Content articles
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Spiderman Ultimate Power Card Game a Winner for Kids of All AgesA review of the board game Spiderman Ultimate Power Card Game, recommended for kids seven and up.
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Tyler Hansbrough Lifts North Carolina to Final Four with 28-Point, 13-Rebound GameGame story from the Elite Eight game between North Carolina and Louisville Saturday night in Charlotte.
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North Carolina Advances to the Elite Eight with a 68-47 Win Over Washington StateA pretty good game report written on a strict deadline
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No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Louisville PredictionA preview of the East Region showdown between Tennessee and Louisville to be held Thursday night in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Thoughts on North Carolina, Davidson and the NCAA Tournament Games in RaleighA quick recap of the teams and games from the opening round of the NCAA in the Raleigh Regional.
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Reactions to Stephen Curry Erupting for 40 Points in Davidson's Win Over GonzagaA sampling of quotes about Curry's performance, from coaches, opposing players and teammates immediately after the Gonazaga-Davidson game in Raleigh. -
No. 7 Gonzaga Vs. No. 10 DavidsonA preview of the best opening-round game of the 2008 NCAA Tournament
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Quotes from the ACC Championship FinalsI covered the 55th ACC Tournament in Charlotte and here are some quotes from coaches and players after the championship game. -
Quotes from the ACC SemifinalsI covered the 55th ACC Tournament and here is a sampling of coach and player quotes from the two semifinal games.
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My Top 10 Memorable Movie QuotesA personal list of movie quotes that were ripped from my life.
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Is it Unfair for Public High Schools to Compete with Private High Schools for State Championships?This is my take about how a coach from a public school handed a loss to a private school in the state playoffs.
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Experts & Clowns: Discussing Brett Favre, the Spurs, March Madness and Derek AndersonThe 22nd edition of the runaway hit that AC refuses to pick as a featured article. -
Pandering to the Lowest Common DenominatorSex sells, puppies are cute and a kick to the crotch is funny.
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Insert Clever Title HereIs it real or is it Memorex?
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A Healthy Duaner Sanchez Holds the Key to Successful 2008 Season for the MetsDuaner Sanchez threw without pain in an intra-squad game Monday, which is great news for the Mets.
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Astros and A's Offer Contrast in Philosophy for 2008The Astros and A's are two clubs who have succeeded in the recent past without a top-10 payroll. How the two organizations reacted to a down season in 2007 provides an interesting case study in the rebuild/reload question all teams face at some point.
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Are You the Reason Sports Articles Do Not Generate More Feedback Here at AC?Sports fans have strong opinions and aren't shy about expressing them. So why don't the articles in this section draw more comments? This is a call to read work by other authors and let them know if their stuff is good or not.
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Is There Still Room for a White Chucker in the NBA?The Great White Hope refers to a Caucasian heavyweight boxer. But for all intents and purposes, it should also refer to a white guy finishing in the top 20 in scoring in the NBA. -
Why Congress Plus Steroids Hearings Equals FarceAn analysis of why the Congressional Hearing on Steroids did more harm than good. -
Rock Songs in Commercials - Artistic Sellout or Necessary Marketing Ploy?Do The Who and The Stones really need to sell their songs to commercials? How about artists that no longer get played on Classic Rock stations? Should we boycott music played on commercials or go to the store and pick it up?
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Why the Time is Right for MLB to Bring Back DwarfsThis article details how smart baseball teams can exploit a loophole in the rules and use dwarfs to gain a competitive advantage. -
It's a Mistake to Encourage Kids to Send Valentine's Day CardsI'm dismayed that the pre-K where my son goes to school is encouraging kids to send out Valentine's Day cards. Unless they get a kick back from Hallmark, it is a complete waste of time, money and energy.
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25 Years Later Michael Jackson's Thriller Remains a Landmark AlbumMost people think of Michael Jackson as a recluse and a pedophile, but a listen to Thriller reminds us that he was once the top entertainer in the world.
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What Songs Do You Play for Your Children?My young children have latched onto unusual songs, which has me wonder what their potential impact may be. Can urban dance songs and psychedelic tunes actually be good for kids?
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North Carolina Continues Mastery Over Clemson in BasketballForget the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the most impressive streak in sports is UNC defeating Clemson 53 straight times in Chapel Hill.
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Ben Strong Looks to Be First Division III Player Drafted in Nine YearsReigning Division III Player of the Year Ben Strong is having another monster season, putting the 6-foot-11 center on pace to become the first D III player taken since Devean George in 1999 and the first Guilford College player selected since World B. Free in the 1975 draft. -
The Great Lost Beatles AlbumThe Beatles split up in 1970 or did they? This is what the final album by the group might look like if they stayed together one more year, as I grabbed material from solo efforts released by each member of the Fab Four.
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Helicopter Parenting is a Good ThingIs it better to hover over your kids or let them be independent and make their own mistakes? This is a vote for the former.
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Why My Wife is to Blame for Duke's Thursday Night ComebackNCSU is up by nine points at halftime and ends up losing by 20 to Duke. Read on to find out how this happened.
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Experts & Clowns: Discussing the Super Bowl, Jason Kidd and Johan SantanaFour AC sportswriters debate today's hot topics. Read and vote on the answers. -
Proposed Johan Santana Deal Pushes Mets to Favorites in National LeagueThe balance of power shifts to New York after the Mets agreed in principle to acquire Johan Santana from the Twins for four players who did not figure to impact the 2008 club.
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Phillies Seek to Fill Hole at Third Base with Free Agent Pedro FelizThe Phillies trotted out three different players at third base last season and none of them were very good. Unfortunately, Pedro Feliz will not be much of an upgrade for the club.
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The Most Dramatic Home Runs in Mets HistoryA countdown of the most important home runs in franchise history for the New York Mets.
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Using Bob Dylan to Understand Bud Selig's LegacyBud Selig has a laundry list a mile long of crimes he's committed against baseball. Yet the sport is in great shape. This article examines what might be Selig's legacy, with the help of Dylan's "The Times They Are A Changin".
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The New Guy at the Poker TableA quick recap about my experiences joining an existing poker game.
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Would You Save Your Spouse or Your Children in a Fire?A real-life catastrophe has me contemplate why most of us pick the children.
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Indians Farmhand Randy Newsom to Sell Shares of Future MLB EarningsWere "Bowie Bonds" not enough of an offbeat investment for you? Then try investing in the future Major League earnings of Minor League pitcher Randy Newsom.
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Selig Hits HR in Congressional Hearings on SteroidsAn analysis of Tuesday's United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on steroids in baseball
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Bob Gibson or Tom Seaver: Which was the Better Pitcher?A recent series of articles by fellow CP David R. Michaels, in which he picked the top pitchers of the past and selected Gibson but not Seaver, has me making the case for Tom Terrific. -
Hi-Tech Robbery: Service Engine Soon Light Really Means Pay Money for NothingA light on my dashboard cost me over $1,000 to turn off and "fixing" the problem indicated by my error code did nothing to improve my driving performance. -
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Experts & Clowns: Discussing Playoff Upsets, Clemens Conversation, HOF Snubs and 2008 College Football FavoritesFour AC sportswriters discuss the hot topics of the day and ask for you to vote on their answers. -
Separated at Birth: Sports EditionA compilation of famous sports personalities and their matches -
Should Prostitution Be Legal?Clark Gable once said he didn't pay prostitutes for sex, he paid them to go away. In this collaborative piece with Charlie Kuchinsky, we toss around some thoughts on prostitution during a scene acted out by our characters.
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Experts & Clowns: Discussing Randy Moss, Outdoor Hockey, Spygate and UFCThe 13th edition of AC's sports roundtable. -
Why the BBWAA Did the Right Thing by Not Electing Jim Rice to the Hall of FameJim Rice was a fine ballplayer. But he fails the test for a Hall of Famer, having neither the peak nor the career totals of those already enshrined.
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Asheboro, North Carolina's Randolph Gymnastics Academy is a Perfect Site for a Birthday PartyThe birthday party we had for our five-year old at RGA was an unqualified success.
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These Are the Players Who Should Get Elected to the Baseball Hall of FameThis is my ballot for the 2008 Baseball Hall of Fame
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Oakland A's Deal Nick Swisher for Top ProspectsAnalysis of the trade of NIck Swisher to the Chicago White Sox for three minor league players.
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The Meineke Car Care Bowl Gives Fans a Great ExperienceI attended the 2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here is my take on the event. -
What Would You Do with $100,000 a Year for Life?I was one number away from winning $100,000 a year for life. Here is a mythical look at what my life would be like had I actually won. -
AC Fantasy Football Championship Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in the final week of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Merry Christmas from Me to YouHere I extend some sports-related gifts to my friends at AC
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Froot Loops Marshmallow Cereal is a WinnerNothing beats a bowl of cereal for breakfast -
AC Fantasy Football Week #15 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #14, the second week of the playoffs, of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Everyone Look! There's a Honky in the Building!A few thoughts on being a minority for a couple of hours.
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Will Steroids Allegations Finally Shatter the Paul Lo Duca Myth?Many people think that the highlight of the Mitchell Report was the naming of Roger Clemens as a steroid user. But to me the best thing was the naming of "clubhouse leader" Paul Lo Duca. -
Here Are the Names Listed in MLB's Mitchell ReportHere is a list of players contained in the 409-page PDF file of the Mitchell Report.
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AC Fantasy Football Week #14 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #14, the first week of the playoffs, of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Will Baseball's Mitchell Report Tell the Whole Story?After nearly two years of investigative work, former Senator George Mitchell is ready to unveil his report on baseball's steroid problem. But the report will be incomplete if it does not include information on what each team's owners knew about the issue.
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How Two Pieces of Advice Changed My Life for the BetterThe best advice in life is simple and rarely taken.
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A Hoops Junkie Makes His First Visit to Cameron Indoor StadiumA proud member of Wolfpack nation, here are my thoughts on my first visit to the home of the enemy at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. -
Juan Pierre: Will Joe Torre Join Management and Fans Recognizing Him as a Sunk Cost?The Dodgers signed Andruw Jones to play center field. Whether that move pushes him to left field or the bench determines how good both Joe Torre and the Dodgers will be this season.
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Experts & Clowns: Discussing the Knicks, U of M, Deserving Championship Cities and the BCSHere four AC sportswriters debate four topics and then ask for the reader to weigh in on our answers. This is our 10th installment and we've been gaining a nice little following. Please join us and tell us who is an expert and who is a clown. -
AC Fantasy Football Week #13 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #13 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Why Tim Raines Should Be Selected for the Hall of FameThis article displays the Hall of Fame case for Tim Raines, using Jim Rice, a popular choice among fans and voters, as a measuring stick.
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Top 10 Worst Moves by New York Knicks GM Isiah ThomasA look back on the reign of error by Isiah Thomas as Knicks GM.
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I Know What It's like to Be Dead, at Least in My DreamsSpringsteen once sang, "Is a dream a lie if it don't come true, or is it something worse?" A recent dream in which I died has me pondering this quote and other dream-related matters.
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Another Sad Day in Mets History: Club Trades Milledge for Spare PartsThe Mets added to their long list of bad trades by giving up on Lastings Milledge.
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An Indictment is Not a Conviction: A Rebuttal to AC's Featured Sports ArticleThe government finally indicted Barry Bonds. But don't throw any parties just quite yet for his conviction. Remember, the kids in the Duke Lacrosse case were indicted, too, and we all know how that turned out.
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Life in November - CF Scare, Freelance Work and the VikingsA quick update on why I haven't written as much for the site this past month.
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AC Fantasy Football Week #12 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #12 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Jimmy Rollins is the Latest Bad MVP Pick by the BBWAAThink Jeter and Pujols got hosed last year by the BBWAA? Well, they did. And the sportswriters blew it again this year by picking Jimmy Rollins for NL MVP.
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AC Fantasy Football Week #101Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #11 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Is it Worth One's Time to Verify that Scanned Prices Match Shelf Prices at Wal-Mart?Do you check to make sure the scanned price matches the shelf price? Is Wal-Mart counting on customers being just as lazy as its employees in this respect? And how does Freddie Prinze fit into all of this?
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AC Fantasy Football Week #10 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #10 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Experts & Clowns: Discussing the BCS, the Celtics, Scott Boras and the PatriotsHere four AC sportswriters debate four topics and then ask for the reader to weigh in on our answers. This is our sixth installment and we've been gaining a nice little following. Please join us and tell us who is an expert and who is a clown. -
AC Fantasy Football Week #9 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #8 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Bill Simmons: Does ESPN's Popular Sportswriter Still Matter?Bill Simmons is one of the most influential sportswriters around. But is he a prisoner of his style? -
How David Wright Compares to the Four Best Third Basemen in MLB HistoryBoggs, Brett, Mathews and Schmidt are the top four third basemen in MLB history. Is David Wright ready to join that illustrious quartet?
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Why the Edgar Renteria Deal is a Litmus Test for Baseball FansThe Braves traded Edgar Renteria for two prospects. Was this a good deal or a bad one for the Braves? Your feelings on this transaction show how much you follow and understand the sport.
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Must-Reads: The Best Active SportswritersThere are a lot of bad, really bad people employed by big-time newspapers and online versions of magazines to write about sports. But today I want to talk about the sportswriters who are good.
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AC Fantasy Football Week #8 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #8 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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My Acceptance of the Vice Presidential Position in the Gilbert CampaignCarol Bengle Gilbert has won the Democratic nod for the Presidency and has announced me as her running mate.
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The Obstacles We Endure to Have a FamilySomeone once said if you want to be a millionaire, don't have any kids. But the cost of having kids pales in comparison to the price some people pay just to get them in the first place.
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Why Deleting Feedback is Never a Good IdeaArgument and debate are good, healthy things. But many here stifle debate by deleting posts that don't praise an article. Disagree with me? Leave me feedback and we can discuss it further.
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Fantasy Football Strategy: Is it Time to Re-Think How We Draft Running Backs?Running backs win championships is the golden rule of fantasy football. But ask owners of first-round picks Steven Jackson, Larry Johnson, Shaun Alexander, Frank Gore, Reggie Bush and Laurence Maroney how their teams are doing.
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AC Fantasy Football Week #7 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #7 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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For Use of Data, Panel Rules for Fantasy Service Providers Over MLBA decision by the three-person panel of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals will allow fantasy game providers to use statistics without paying for them. Is this a good thing?
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High School Football Polls Have the Same Issues as College PollsEveryone complains about how their favorite college team gets no respect in the national polls. A local high school football poll shows that it's not just big-time college teams that get the shaft.
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AC Fantasy Football Week #6 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #6 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Stringing for Both Sides: My Day Covering Both Teams in an FCS MatchupPeter Gammons is a great sportswriter but I bet he never covered both teams in the same college football game as I did this weekend in the DSU-A&T matchup.
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My New Best Pickup Line for AC WritersGuaranteed to start a conversation that might lead to other things!
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Oh, No! Please Tell Me It's Not Another FundraiserWould you like this $20 drinking mug? How about this small tub of cookie dough for $25? No, sorry - there's nothing here for $5. But you are going to buy something, right?
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The Intersection of Music and MiseryA John Cusack quote has me embark on a Journey Through The Past.
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When in Doubt Take the High Road: Sorenstam Withdraws from TournamentSpike Lee once reminded us to always do the right thing. Annika Sorenstam did just that when she withdrew from a year-end tournament with guaranteed money.
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AC's Sportswriters, Experts and Clowns: Tackling Today's Hot Sport TopicsVote on how four AC sportswriters handle today's top issues! -
AC Fantasy Football Week #5 Wrap-Upee how your favorite writers did in Week #5 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Neil Young Review: Live at Massey HallNearly 36 years after the concert, Neil Young releases this outstanding performace.
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How to Use the Powell Doctrine in a Keeper Fantasy LeagueThose in keeper fantasy leagues need to decide when to go for it and when to build for next year. The Powell Doctrine can help you make that decision. -
Are Prediction Articles Timely, Convenient or a Preview of the Next Gig?Ever get sucked in watching a show where "experts" pick NFL games and tout their best bets? Ever get caught up reading an online article picking this week's games? Hard not to if you read AC. Here's my take on the prediction craze.
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Forget the Ukraine Girls and Try This Russian Site to Really Get Knocked OutCome with me on a journey from albums to CDs to MP3s and discover a great site for digital music.
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AC Fantasy Football Week #4 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in Week #4 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Mets Update: An Excruciating EndA look at how the team lost the division in the most painful way possible.
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Milwaukee Misses Mark in Banning Bernie Brewer's Beer MugThe Brewers made a stand against marketing alcohol to children by ending Bernie Brewer's slide into a mug of beer following home runs by the home team at Miller Park. But they missed what was cool about the stunt and lost out on a great sponsorship opportunity. -
Paul Lo Duca's Value is a Media CreationThe average fan thinks Paul Lo Duca is a good player. This perception comes not from his stats but rather it is a media creation. Which shows that giving good quotes and having a dirty uniform is one way to get ahead in the game.
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A Time to Speed, a Time to Brake: Do You Know the Difference?Just because you have a Fast Car is no reason to go Racing in the Streets. And don't tell me you can't drive 35 in my neighborhood.
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AC Fantasy Football Week #3 Wrap-UPSee how your favorite writers did in Week #3 of the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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Why Baseball-reference.com Is the Best Online Site in the WorldAnyone who enjoys baseball, statistics, history and clean design needs to have baseball-reference.com bookmarked and atop their favorites list.
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Mets Beat Reporters Resort to Henny Penny JournalismYou would think covering a team over a 162-game baseball season would encourage writers to take a long-range view of things. Unfortunately that's not the case with the sportswriters covering the 2007 Mets.
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Josh Vogelbach: The Best Quarterback You've Never Heard of, Much Less Seen PlayDo you wish your quarterback had thrown 19 touchdown passes in his first three games? Well, Josh Vogelbach has. Read on to hear how he's transformed a doormat into a burgeoning power. -
AC Fantasy Football Week #2 Wrap-UpSee how your favorite writers did in the first ever Associated Content Fantasy Football League.
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How Do You Rate with the List by Popular Mechanics of What Men Need to Know?I poke fun at this list of things men need to know and then give a wag of the finger to Popular Mechanics for creating this list in the first place. -
Should Derek Jeter Win His Fourth Consecutive Gold Glove Award This Season?This article looks at the strengths and weaknesses of three different fielding metrics and how Derek Jeter ranks in each to determine his chances of a fourth consecutive Gold Glove Award.
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Atlanta Newspaper Misses Reason for Braves' 2007 StrugglesA story in the AJC bemoaned the Braves' record in one-run games. This article explores the merit in blaming that for a second straight season out of the playoffs for Atlanta.
