J. Paul Norton
J.Paul Norton loves to write about sports, relationships and religion. His sometimes quirky take on life adds an insightful humor to all his viewpoints.
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The Dan Gilbert ProphecyIn his emotional letter to Cavaliers fans, Dan Gilbert may have prophesied a championship for Cleveland. After the Heat's loss last night, the prophecy may come true.
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Fantasy BaseballHere we go again. Just weeks away from this year's fantasy draft and the struggle begins. Who do you take, what order should you attempt to take them and what do you do with your heart when it tells you something different from your head?
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LeBron's Place in NBA HistoryLeBron James is trapped. Will he ever win a championship. Was his decision to go to Miami the right thing? How will he be rememberd.
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The Heat Gone ColdThe Miami Heat's 99-96 loss to the Orlando Magic is cause for concern. The great experiment seems to have failed and this big three are far from championship form.
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The Indians and Grady Sizemore2011 is here and the marriage of Grady Sizemore to the Cleveland Indians hinders on his performance this year. -
Fire John Fox, NowJohn Fox has become the mouthpiece of divisiveness. His pronouncement this week that Kyle Orton will be the Denver Broncos starter in 2011 will split the fan base, the organization and the teams two quarterbacks.
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Wonder Woman: Is Adrianne Palicki the Best Choice?NBC ordered a pilot for the remake of "Wonder Woman," starring Adrianne Palicki. Is this former FNL star right for the part? -
Is This Thing On? Ideas Destined for Hollywood Part IIIAn idea so big, if a television producer doesn't contact me, I would be shocked!
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The Tweets: Greatest Tweets Vol. VContinuing a long held tradition of posting incredibly witty Tweets.
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The LeBron ExperimentErik Spoelstra is pushing LeBron, and LeBron is pushing back. But, in the end, if The King wants his ring, it's time he learns the art of submission.
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The Smartest Superhero: The Debate AnsweredWho is the smartest superhero? The debate is a heated one. Most put Batman, Reed Richards and Tony Stark at the top. Some, the arch-villians Lex Luthor or Braniac. I say, one hero is blatantly overlooked.
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Dark Blue Season 2; Why it MattersTNT's prime time drama 'Dark Blue' begins its second season Aug. 4th. This is the pivotal year, and one that should be groundbreaking.
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A Tale of Two Football TeamsA decisive look at two NFL franchises and how two young quarterbacks can impact the organizations future. Featuring thoughts on Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy.
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Is This Thing On? Ideas Destined for Hollywood Part IIThe second installment of this series where ideas are looking for opportunity makers. -
The Hills; More Questions Than AnswersWith the reality sensation The Hills coming to an end, fans are left with more questions than they are answers.
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The Formal Letters...Part IIReprinted letters from J Paul Norton's fans. These are classic questions and answers about the things that drive our pop culture crazed world.
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The Tweets: Greatest Tweets Vol. IVThe popular reprinting of J Paul Norton tweets continues. Here is Vol. IV.
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Cleveland Cavaliers, What's Next?With LeBron James now in Miami and Dan Gilbert boldly claiming the Cavs will win a Championship before the King, what is next for the team?
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A Ring for the KingLeBron James decides where he'll play, but choosing Miami and rings is far better than Cleveland and a pipe dream.
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The Tweets: Greatest Tweets Vol. IIIThe third volume of this very popular tweet series.
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Reading is FundamentalReading is fundamental. Taking the time to read for yourself in an age where short cuts abound is important. Especially when our core beliefs and how we apply our knowledge comes into play.
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The Tweets: Greatest Tweets Vol. IIThe sedond volume of J Paul Norton's greatest tweets of 2009.
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Favre to the Vikings: A Bad Marriage All AroundBrett Favre has come out of retirement again. The next team he intends to leave with a broken heart is the Vikings. -
So You Think You Can Dance: Season Finale PredictionFour dancers are left. One will win. Here is my prediction for Season 5.
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The Tweets: Greatest Tweets Vol. IA look at some of the greatest tweets over this writer's history.
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MLB Top 100 PlayersESPN recently posted an article discussing MLB's best players. It is great to see players come of age and the old guard handing over the reigns.
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The Formal Letters..A reprint of some of J. Paul Norton's most creative formal Letter questions and answers. Sports, television, movies...it's all here.
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The Megan Fox ProblemIs Megan Fox Bad for Women? This author says no. She actually may be a gift for many women whose man finds her attractive.
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From Carolina to ClevelandThe Cleveland Cavaliers selected Danny Green in the 2nd round of this year's NBA draft. He is just what LeBron James and company need to win an NBA championship.
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Bernie Kosar: Bankruptcy and Financial RuinBernie Kosar filed for bankruptcy. It is a tragic tale. But, there is always hope for this football hero.
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The Golden Age of the WB: FelicitySelf-Proclaimed expert on the WB network, the author discusses Felicity, Kerri Russell, and three roles that have set her apart as an actress.
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At the Neighborhood PoolI spent an afternoon at the pool and ran into an old friend. Got me thinking about the influence of music on our lives.
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NBA Finals: Kobe's Quest for a Fourth Championship RingNBA Finals. Kobe Bryant looks to earn his fourth championship ring. His career stands to be defined in a new way. What story is the NBA going to tell?
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Is This Thing On? Ideas Destined for HollywoodHollywood and the Television industry are missing the mark. Here are four ideas they need to kick around. -
The Greatest Article Ever Written: Part IThe Greatest Article Ever Written. Maybe?
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American Idol: Why Kris Allen Should LoseMy thoughts on the upcoming American Idol finale. Why I feel the dark horse Kris Allen would be better off losing the competition.
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To Boldly Go.The Star Trek series is reborn. A bold retelling. At the core is always the friendship between James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock.
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Grey's Anatomy: Medical Drama ResuscitationGrey's Anatomy is a great television show that has gone stale. Here is how to revive it.
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Baseball, the Game and Its Fans: A Delicate EcosystemMLB teams find a decline in filled seats. How can fans, teams and owners reconnect in a changing world and a slowed economy? A few changes in philosophy are in order.
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Kenny Chesney: The Untold Creative ProcessA creative look into Kenny Chesney's song writing process. A Parody.
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NFL Draft Notes - First 5 PicksThe 2009 NFL Draft is on Saturday. This is a look at the first 5 picks. Opinion and Analysis of potential picks and their outlook. -
The Mathematical "Multiple" Method (MMM)This is a humorous look at women's shopping habits and a man's attempt to understand them.
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Taking a Walk with a SleestackI had a dream. Not one about racial relations, but about great television shows made into horrible movies thanks to a Sleestack.
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Outside InHouses are a lot like women. You can't judge one based on appearance only.
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A Turkey Sub with Everything, Except Black OlivesA humorous story about getting lunch for a co-worker.
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Televison, BAGs, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Part IIMy thoughts on Brian Austin Green leaving the Terminator television series, and his characters death and impact.
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10 Most Significant Athletes of Our GenerationTop 10 list. Our Generation's most significant athletes.
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Sports Hall of the Obscure: Part I - MSU's Charlie BellWhere are they now? Common question that comes up about beloved athletes all the time. Here is a look at what Michigan State's Charlie Bell has been up to. -
T.J. Lee: An American TaleFrom the banks of the Mississippi, down to New Orleans, up to Wilminton, NC, finally to the great state of Georgia, the story of T.J. Lee (no relation to Bruce.)
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Television, BAGs, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesBrian Austin Green has signed on for the CW show 'Body Politic'. What does this mean for fans of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Some of my thoughts. -
Shock the World: The Greatest Collegiate Basketball TeamEver thought about who would make up your all time team of college basketball players? I have, and here it is. Names that are very familiar, but a team that would shock the world.
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One Less Perspective: A PoemFor someone you have lost.
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NCAA Tournament: Don't Leave Your Bracket to a ComputerCan a computer pick the winner of the NCAA tournament? I would argue no. Here are the Top 5 reasons why. -
Michael Vick: His Future in the NFLMichael Vick will be released from federal custody in July. Will he find his place back in the NFL. If not it won't be because of dog fighting. -
Pizza in the "Bad" Part of TownInspiration is found in the strangest of places. We can learn a lot from watching television. Especially if watching Friday Night Lights.
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He'll Always Be Hootie to MeDarius Rucker, frontman for the band Hootie and the Blowfish, has made a country album. It is a smash hit that has revitalized his career. I followed him then and I will follow him now.
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The New Economy: Fighting Through JoblessnessWomen may exceed men in number in the workforce. This change within the family unit may cause problems. A man's view and a woman's response.
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Browns Musings: The Fate of Brady QuinnA response to a recent article questioning what you would do if you had a chance to trade Brady Quinn for Jay Cutler. -
This Too Shall Pass: The Story of King Solomon's Gold RingThis story of King Solomon illustrates a great principle. Our lives are short, and these difficult times will pass. -
Eric Mangini and the Shaun Rogers CircusShaun Rogers isn't happy with Eric Mangini. So much so, he has asked that the Browns not pick up his $6 million option-bonus. But this isn't Mangini's fault. -
Stephon Marbury: Leaving New York, Good RiddanceStephon Marbury is leaving New York probably bound for Boston. The Cavs can celebrate, because that move will allow them to capture the East.
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Race to Witch Mountain: My Thoughts on the OriginalAs a new generation of kids race out to see Race to Witch Mountain, this writer remembers how he was impacted by the original, Escape to Witch Mountain.
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Things I've Been Thinking AboutAnother weekend has passed us by and I thought it would be a good time to offer up to my fans a few "Things I've been Thinking About".
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Heath Ledger: The Ultimate JokerHeath Ledger won an Oscar for his performance as The Joker. Some want him to be the last man to portray this villian on the big screen. I don't agree.
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Top 5 Female Joss Whedon Characters Not Named BuffyJoss Whedon has brought television a number of unique female characters. With Dollhouse off to a fast start and gaining fans, it's time to look back on some of them.
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Resurrecting Anakin SoloAnakin Solo is a character beloved by many fans. It may be too late, but let's think about bringing him back to life.
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Big Papi Speaksbaseball, steroids, Big Papi, one year ban
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"All I Want is the Shore": Hope and Faith in Difficult TimesNone of us are immune to hard times. It is how we handle tough situations that mold us as people. We can have confidence that things will always work out. -
A Gift from Heaven: Baseball's Mysterious PitchBaseball, since its inception, has captured the imaginations of all who watch it. This is a creative look at one of its more interesting pitches. -
Valentine's Day Survival Guide for MenValentine's Day may seem overwhelming to some guys. But, there are tried and true methods that can guarantee a successful holiday. Here are some tips.
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Nancy Pelosi's Idea of Economic Stimulus: Why America Can't Afford ItNancy Pelosi is wrong. Promoting contraception to stimulate the economy is not the answer. Life is worth fighting for.
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National Signing Day 2009 for Miami HurricanesToday is National Signing Day for high school football stars. The Miami Hurricanes have brought in some great talent.
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Friday Night Lights: How the Other Half LiveShould you do the wrong thing for the right reasons? Why not choose to walk a less conveinent path. How FNL shows us that we should strive to do what is right.
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Tarnished Image: Michael Phelps and His Forgotten ResponsibilityMichael Phelps is an American icon. He is a hero whose actions have tainted his legacy. What should his young fans understand about his foray into smoking marijuana?
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Individual Player Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide 2009 - Pitcher: Carl PavanoFantasy baseball history, projections, and analysis. 2009 fantasy baseball ranking. A look at pitcher Carl Pavano.
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Why the Steelers Will Win the Super BowlThe Super Bowl is days away. The Steelers are favored. This is why.
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Baseball's Hall of Very GoodJim Rice was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame. I wonder if that was the right decision.
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Football Fantasy: A Fan's Guide to a Winning TeamWhat makes an organization a winner. How can fans recognize if their team is on the right track? Here are some key elements found in winning franchises.
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Top 5 Things You Should Know by 30There is a lot that you should know by the time you are thirtysomething. Here are the top 5 things that I think are important to know.
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Top 5 Things Men Should Know About MarriageMen, have you ever really thought about marriage? It's important that you do. Here's why.
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Dream a Little Dream: Rescuing an 80's Classic for a New GenerationEveryone loves movies. Some stay with us forever. Dream a Little Dream is one of those for me.
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Individual Player Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide 2009 - Pitcher: Johnny CuetoFantasy baseball history, projections, and analysis. Fantasy baseball rankings 2009. Pitcher Johnny Cueto of the Cincinnati Reds.
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Individual Player Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide 2009 - Pitcher: Fausto CarmonaFantasy Baseball performance, projections and analysis. Individual history, past performance, and outlook for 2009.
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How to Facilitate a Successful MeetingFacilitating a meeting and looking for hints? Here are a few ways to make your meeting a success.
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The Browns' Identity: What the Browns Should Have Learned from the AFC Championship GameA humorous look at what the Browns should have learned from watching the AFC Championship game.
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Tile Projects: Simple Keys to Home Improvement SuccessStarting a tile project. Wanting to put backsplash above your stove or sink. Here are a few simple keys to remember and places to find information.
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The Shoes Obama Has to FillGeorge W. Bush leaves the White House after serving his country faithfully for eight years. He highlighted numerous achievements in his final address. Now it is up to the historians.
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Follow Your Dreams: Don't Let Fear Stop YouWe all have dreams. Make sure you follow them. You are worth it.
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Top 5 Cleveland Indians Sleepers - Your Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide 2009The Cleveland Indians will begin the 2009 season with high hopes.
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Individual Player Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide 2009 - Pitcher Cliff LeeFantasy Baseball Guide to Cliff Lee. Stats, projections, and analysis of Cliff Lee for 2009.