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Penn State Community Covers Up Shame of Man for Football GloryJoe Paterno is not the only one who shares in the responsibility for the fall of Penn State. Every member of the Penn State community who made him bigger than life needs to look in the mirror today.
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Florida Voters Surge Cain to Big 3 in GOP RaceFlorida voters support Herman Cain and prove that a little personality and a lot of business experience go a long way. Cain's likability is preferred to Perry's aggressiveness and Romney's rigidity.
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Stop Comparing Egypt Protests with Iranian RevolutionDon't confuse uprisings because of your own lack of understanding of countries that look alike on CNN. -
A Coach Who Built Lasting Values for SuccessCoach mentored me. -
New Year's Resolutions from a Caring FatherNo New Year's resolution is worthy of a lifelong commitment to man up and be out ahead of my sons as they make their way.
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Five Ways My Life Changed After I Became a ParentI see the world through my kid's eyes. My children keep me honest. When they were young, we played basketball all day long. Now that they are older, we sit around and talk about life. My kids have enriched my life.
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Muslims Aren't the Bad Guys but American Rights Are InalienableThose who choose the high road of deferring to another, rather than demanding one's own way, embody the spirit of the founding fathers who created a melting pot that welcomes anyone seeking the good life.
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Four Firm Foundations in FundraisingGod designed you for a purpose. Share that purpose, that burning desire, that vision that no one else has but you. -
Find Your Strengths with StrengthsFinderStrengthsFinder is a development tool that will benefit you and your employer. What I previously thought were simple repetitive aspects of my personality are now treated as benefits I can bring to others to influence the world for good. -
Lack of Drama Hurts the NBAThe media has stolen the show from the NBA. In a desire to get the scoop, ESPN and other news agencies are erasing the drama of the events themselves. Why would we watch the Draft and the Decision when we already knew what was going to happen? -
Chris Paul to the Magic and Jameer Nelson to the Lakers Would Counter Miami Super TrioThis trade would keep Orlando as state champs over South Beach Super Trio and upgrade the Lakers at their weakest position. -
StrengthsFinder Application - the "Control Freak" Couplet: Woo + ArrangerThe woo/arranger combination as a decision maker, human resource manager, or conscientious leader powerfully enables an organization to put the right people in the right circumstances at the right time to drive productivity to the next level.
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Why the Wizards Should Not Take John Wall as the Number One Pick in the NBA DraftWith the exception of Magic and Isiah, great point guards rarely lead their teams to championships. Great wing players and big men win championships. Basketball as a team sport flourishes with good point guards.
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Top Ten Reasons Why the Orlando Magic Will Win the 2010 NBA ChampionshipWhile LeBron thinks about his future and Kobe thinks about his past, Dwight is thinking about not letting his opponents score any points.
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Chicago Rookie Colvin Outhits Braves Phenom Heyward in Cubs WinThe Cubs future looks brighter after key contributions from rookie Tyler Colvin and second year pitcher Randy Wells. -
Great First Dates in St. Cloud, FloridaWhat do water, charming, and hardware have in common? Each provides the setting for a great first date in St. Cloud, Florida. -
What I Did with My Purdue University Economics DegreePurdue is a great school, with great degree programs, on a great campus, that propels graduates into a great life. -
Styleislam.Com Mixes Islamic Belief with Western FashionHave you thought Islam to be an old fuddy-duddy faith for easterners? This company will change your view. -
Seven Teams on Big Winning Streaks Entering the NCAA TournamentThese seven teams have not lost in a while. Take a good look at them for your upset specials in the NCAA Tournament. -
Eight College Basketball Teams to Watch in the Big DanceYou won't find too many experts picking these teams to make the Final Four, but these eight compelling teams are solid NCAA tourney teams capable of making some serious noise. -
Four Legitimate Non #1 Teams to Place in Your Elite Eight BracketsSome of us can only take so much hype surrounding #1 seeds. If you are looking for strong teams to place into your brackets but are weary of media elitism, consider these four teams good enough to make a serious run at the Final Four.
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March Madness 2010 BeginsFor sports fans who love the excitement of competition, like fast paced action, and appreciate the amateur nature of sport, the conference tournaments and NCAA Tournament aka The Big Dance are a taste of heaven on earth.
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Support Raising StrategiesIf a vision has captured your heart, find a unique way to share it with others. Your job is to stay focused, be yourself, and keep learning and growing in order to motivate others to be excited about your vision as well.
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When Tiger Speaks, Listen to Your Own VoiceTiger Woods life is interesting, but maybe not as interesting as yours.
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NFL Excellent Eight Power Rankings Week 15The Saints scare their fans and the Colts barely win. But Minnesota and San Diego looked good. Playoff positioning becomes paramount starting this week.
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NFL Excellent Eight Power Rankings Week 14New Orleans stared into the face of defeat and decided to remain undefeated, continuing on the collision course with fellow undefeated Indianapolis.
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NFL Excellent Eight Power Rankings Week 13Three teams look good after 13 weeks. The Saints, Vikings, and Colts are Super hungry while the rest of the league merely vies for lesser bowl games (college language invoked intentionally).
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Yankees Under Pressure?After one loss, journalists are bailing on the Yankees and putting extra pressure on them to win Game 2. If they have so much pressure on them, and Philly buys into that, doesn't Philly then become the team under pressure?
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'You Lie' Outburst by 'Joe the Representative' Symptomatic of American CrisisJoe the Representative represents the American way of being uncivil. Even our political leaders disrespect each other, encouraging the rest of us to 'get ours' and blow off our neighbors. -
Try My Five Guidelines to Simple Success in the Stock MarketMaking a legitimate return in the stock market takes time, money and information. Using these five basic guidelines will help you to get started on the road to finding a little financial success.
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Four Bad Expressions to Avoid when Talking with Your Child About DivorceYou cannot shield your child from the devastating effects of divorce, but you can make it worse by using lies or denying the truth.
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Four Good Expressions to Use when Talking with Your Child About DivorceWhen divorce shreds hearts within your home, you've got to respond with grace under pressure in order to preserve your child's sense of love and dignity.
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Where Were You when Vick was in Jail?Michael Vick is receiving a lot of attention. The time and energy is better spent looking at our own lives.
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Jason's CourageJason and Jayrod were best friends, until Bobbie came along. A twenty year old grudge ensues until one man finds the courage to write the other man and offer him freedom.
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Honorable Mention Hall of Fame Solves Steroid ScandalPutting great players like Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Pete Rose into a sub-class recognizes their spectacular careers on the field but also respects those players who have not used steroids or bet on baseball.
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Orlando Magic Just Beginning to Make Basketball MagicA not so humble writer points out his success in predicting that the Orlando Magic would be playing basketball in June.
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Top 10 Songs by Building 429Building 429's deep tones touch the soul deeply. Their combination of acoustic, percussion, strings, and electric guitars form a hard rock sound with pop overtones. Their dramatic lyrics cause the searching heart to find rest.
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Meaningful Messages for Your Father's Day Greeting CardsTake the time this Father's Day to send your dad a unique message, whether you love him, appreciate him, or barely know him.
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Daddy Deserves DelightI wished Daddy would have been happier.
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Twitting Basketball Player Villanueva Closes in on Dream of Playing for Dominican RepublicCharlie Villanueva changes his sports citizenship to the Dominican Republic allowing him to play for the DR national team later this year.
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A Blessing for the GraduateDear Graduate, be blessed at this key moment in your life.
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New York Giants 2009 -10 Regular Season Schedule with Analysis and PredictionsThe Giants schedule is balanced playing against one of the best divisions (NFC South) and the worst (AFC West).
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Meaningful Messages for Your Easter Greeting CardsEaster calls us to share good news with our family and friends.
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Easter Poetry Beckons to Life, Love, and DestinyEaster is the season to find your destiny.
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A Fresh Start Mother's Day PoemA mother and son make a fresh start.
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NCAA Tournament: North Carolina, Pitt, Louisville, and Purdue in Final FourLook for North Carolina to beat Pittsburgh on the right side of the bracket. Louisville should win the left side, handling a tough but still young Purdue squad. North Carolina looks good to take the 2009 National Championship.
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Manny Ramirez, Scott Boras Snub Dodgers AgainManny is thinking of Manny by rejecting a fourth contract offer from the LA Dodgers. By doing so he embarrasses the Dodgers, the baseball world, and himself.
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My Life My Love Poem for Valentine's DayMy wife and her love have changed my life.
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Victory Rainbow EcstasyOn the rainbow we call racial unity, we find progress. Serious progress.
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Sublime Love PoemLove shared today displays true love disclosed tomorrow.
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Surprise: Look What NBA Team Sports the Best RecordThe Lakers, Celtics, and Cavaliers are near the top. Kobe, Kevin, and LeBron are playing well, but their teams do not hold the top slot.
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Bad Black History: Will You Forgive Us for Burning Down Your House?A White town chases away a Black family.
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2009 NBA All Star Fantasy Picks: the World's 24 Best Basketball PlayersYou are not just choosing All-Stars. You are also selecting the 24 best players in the world. If you are nervous about that, relax, take a deep breath, and examine my list below.
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What the Bible Says About the EnvironmentGod created the earth, told us to be good stewards of it, and shows us how to take care of it. God inhabits it, it belongs to him and it reflects his glory. We should be thankful for this gift of God called earth.
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Gaza Greets New Year with Old IssuesWill this be the year the Middle East finds peace? For peace to happen, we need humility, respect, and the intervention of God.
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Three New Year's Resolutions that Would Thrill MomNew Year's resolutions focus on new habits. Consider these resolutions that my Mom taught me as a child. You won't go wrong if you adopt these three graceful practices into your daily life. Your Mom would be thrilled.
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Milton Bradley Brings Game to CubsClashes with fans, players, managers, and umpires tarnish his six teams in nine year injury-riddled resume. Talk about aggravation. If you compare apples to apples though, Bradley was the best available left handed outfield bat.
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St. Cloud, Florida, Lakefront Captures the Holiday SpiritThe revamped East Lake Toho in St. Cloud, Florida has a beautiful pathway for exercise, covered picnic areas, a beach, a harbor, and Crabby Bill's. St. Cloud citizens are enjoying the holiday spirit.
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Yankees Win Teixeira SweepsThe Yankees sign free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira. Combined with their previous signings of CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett, the Yanks have now committed over $400 Million to the three best players available.
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Avalanche in Denver: Broncos Fire ShanahanDenver Broncos' owner Pat Bowlen shocked the NFL Monday afternoon by firing head coach and head of football operations Mike Shanahan. Shanahan had been head coach of Denver for 14 seasons and was the second longest tenured coach in the NFL.
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Yankees Break MLB Bank and Fan's HeartsAmerican fans are deluded by the sports industry. Owners keep spending and we keep buying. It is a dysfunctional relationship. We need them and they need us.
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Corporate Gift Cards that Celebrate Your Employees at Christmas TimeIf your company is blessed with a little year end cash, try these gift card ideas for as little as $5.
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Unique, Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Your Wife Under $65Each gift will say "I Love You" in a fresh way.
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My Favorite Christmas Gift: Archaeological Study BibleThis Bible will wow you as it incorporates the historical context and the archaeological discoveries that substantiate the Bible as a historically accurate and sound document.
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Road to NBA Finals Goes Through OrlandoMost experts put the Cavs, Celtics, and Lakers as the top three NBA title contenders. The Magic are making a strong case that they belong in the contender conversation as well.
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Hilary Clinton's 2009 New Year's ResolutionsMrs. Clinton has a big job ahead of her. These recommendations will make her 2009 cheerier.
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Top Ten 2009 New Year's Resolutions for HomeownersDifficult financial times defined 2008. As we stand on the edge of 2009, we have hope for our homes.
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Four NFL Players I'm Sick of Hearing AboutThe Cowboys, Jets, and Bengals have their hands full with Terrell, Brett, and Chad. The NFL suffers from stars who are now bigger than their teams.
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Remembering the Christmas of My Gypsy PastThe Christmas of 1998 will be remembered for a funeral, lost joy, a new sense of hope, and the mingling of Christians, Muslims, and a loving God.
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Meaningful Messages for Your Christmas Cardsthree messages from the heart
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The Thanksgiving Poem that Makes Good CentsWe struggle with the economy as Thanksgiving approaches. Forget about it. Thanksgiving brings good news.
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Best Employee Gifts Under $20 and Imaginative Ways to Deliver ThemYour employees work hard for you, but you don't have to work hard to show your appreciation to them. Here are five easy, meaningful gift ideas under $20 and ideas on how to deliver the gifts.
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Abortion Issue Aborted in 2008 ElectionWhile common ground, a poor economy, and a slack media terminate abortion as a major issue, voters cannot abandon the meaning of the word 'abort.'
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I Don't Need More ChangeI've had enough change in my life for a while. It's time to settle down a bit.
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Ten Smart Catch Phrase Tips to Save Money on Your Utility Bills10 tips I have found to save money on utility bills. Each tip comes with a catch phrase to help you, your family, or roommates to remember to save.
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NBA Ballers Embark on Fresh SeasonThe Celtics and Lakers are popular, but there are more compelling stories as we begin the NBA season.
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World Series Preview: Phillies Lidge Leads the Way Against Rays LongoriaThe Philadelphia Phillies big bats and top notch closer take on the Tampa Bay Rays youthful enthusiasm and balanced attack.
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Narrow BridgeThe bridge to nowhere may become the bridge to somewhere. But where will the bridge take Senator McCain and Governor Palin?
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Why I Don't like Halloween - A Halloween PoemHalloween promotes the darkness and evil. It is also a consumer nightmare (pun intended).