David McGoy
I'm just trying to figure out why I'm here, how I got here, what I'm supposed to do while I'm here, and where I'm going after I leave here (planet Earth, that is). In the meantime, I figure I'll write.
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Ramblings from Jets RehabThis Long Suffering Jets Fan won't be watching the Super Bowl. He'll still be trying to recover from the 24-19 loss to the Steelers in the AFC championship game which is the most disappointing loss in Jets history...and that's saying something.
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Review of Miracle at St. AnnaSpike Lee's latest film is an ambitious war epic about four Black Soldiers trapped behind enemy lines during World War II. -
Write Honestly, but Avoid "ly" Adverbs - And More Paradoxes to Help Your WritingThe rules of writing are simple, but confusing. Allow me to clarify.
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Obama's First 100 Days: How I See it HappeningAfter the longest, most expensive and participatory nomination process in history and an agonizingly close tally of popular and electoral votes, the opening act of the most historic presidency in American history is over. Here's Obama's first progress report: -
Grambling ManThere are some people whose greatness exceeds sport, and Eddie Robinson is one of those people. He wasn't just a great coach, he was a great man.
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Who's Really to Blame for the Failure in Iraq?As Congress and White House continue to point fingers and trade trash talk about the military spending bill in Iraq, a key factor is being overlooked: the Iraqi government isn't holding its end of the bargain in stabilizing their own nation.
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Babel: A Failure to CommunicateThis masterful film was worthy of the best picture Oscar, but lost out to the sentimental favorite.
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Shaq, LeBron Blame All-Star Loss on Night of DancingShaquille O'Neal, star center from the Miami Heat and LeBron James, the high flying Cleveland Cavaliers swingman, attributed their lackluster performance in the 153-132 loss to a night of dancing along the Las Vegas strip. -
Hip Hop's Top Ten AlbumsIf you were stranded on a desert album and only had a CD player and ten hip hop albums, which ones would you bring?
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U.S.-Iran Tensions Increase After Abduction of DiplomatAn Iranian diplomat was abducted by gunmen wearing Iraqi army uniforms late Sunday, increasing the already thick tension between the U.S. and Iran.
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Lawmaker Pushes to Ban the "N" WordJust in time for Black History Month, a New York City Council Member is presenting a resolution to encourage New Yorkers to stop using the controversial "N" Word.
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Hip Hop's Top Ten MCsThe criteria: Innovation, Flow, Rhyming Skills, Battles, Anthems, Longevity, Commercial/ Underground Success, Creative/Personal Growth, Resonance
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Valentine's Day Breakup TipsWhile everyone else is out enjoying flowers and candy, you're mired in a miserable relationship that's going nowhere. Here's how you use Valentine's Day to put the final dagger in a dying relationship.
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How AC Can Improve Your WritingYou won't get rich, and chances are you won't get discovered. But there are still plenty of ways that Associated Content can improve your skills and advance your writing aspirations.
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Children of MenDirector Alphonso Cuaron's third film is a gripping, dystopic tale about a future without children.
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Alice Coltrane, Musician and Spiritual Leader, Dies at 69On January 15th, the New York Times reported the death of Alice Coltrane, pianist, harpist, composer, spiritual leader, and widow of saxophone legend John Coltrane. Here are some highlights from her musical career.
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Seven Things You Never Knew About Saddam HusseinHe wasn't just a ruthless dictator. He was a politician, an agent for social change, a family man and an ally to the United States.
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Global Warming 101Everything you need to know about the world's biggest threat to all life on the planet.
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Staten Island's Top Tourist AttractionsIt's known as the forgotten borough and one of its biggest claims to fame is a garbage dump, but Staten Island has lots of culture, history and entertainment to offer even the most frugal tourist. Here's a short list of some of the Island's unique attractions.
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Spiritually Significant MoviesMovies and spirituality are both subjective. Here are my favorite efforts at combining the two.
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So You Want to Start a Non-Profit?Thinking about serving your community by starting your own charitable service organization? Great! But before you're ready to start saving the world, here's some food for thought.
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Plight of the SkinnymanWhith child and adult obesity rates going through the roof, people who have trouble gaining weight get no sympathy, encouragement or support. Here's a little help forthose who are watching their weight, but want it to go up.
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Spike Lee Film FestivalHe's been on the scene for 20 years now and is unarguably at the top of the heap of African-American filmmakers and one of the industry’s most familiar faces. Here's a roundup of some of his most notable films.
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Stanley Kubrick Film FestivalA roundup of some of Kubricks best films
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Hit or Stay? Tips for Winning BlackjackIt's a simple game: two cards to start, one opponent to beat and for the most part, only two decisions to make. But there are many, many nuances to the game of Blackjack. Following these simple guidelines will help minimize losses and maximize success.
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10 New Year's Resolution Suggestions for President BushTips on how Dubya can spend his last to years making things right and preserving his legacy.
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Writer's Block is a MythWhy do writers romanticize the notion of a slump?
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How to Make Zero Dollars a Year Writing (and Not Get Published)The definitive guide write in total obscurity for the rest of your life, with an empty bank account. -
Hoop Dreams Die: When Young Basketball Players Don't Make It Into the NBAToo many young people are chasing the dream of becoming an NBA star. What are they left with when they fal lshort?
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My Boss is a JerkAn odd, schizophrenic gripe session about life on the job
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The Economy of Words: Does It Matter If a Writer's Work is Published?Does a writer's output matter if the work is not published?
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Are We Story Tellers?If show. don't tell is the first rule of writing, then how can writers be storytellers?
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Why Stephon Marbury is My Favorite PlayerHis game is flawed and his homecoming has turned into a nightmare. But the Knick's Stephon Marbury has made plenty of fans with his affordable line of sports apparel.
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Writer/Editor: Are Writing and Editing Mutually Exclusive?Are writing and editing mutually exclusive? It all depends on the reasons why you write.