J.K. Russell
Married with 2 sons (the eldest is a freshman in college, the younger is in middle school), 4 dogs and a cat, the author put his education on hold to work, start a small business with his wife and raise his boys. Now that his children are older, the author and his wife are both studying to finish Bachelor s degrees while working full-time. The author is forcing himself to make a greater commitment to writing and becoming more knowledgeable about the craft. Feel free to comment on any article!
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Just finished my Associate s degree (A.A.) focused on secondary educ.Interests
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Ten Things on My 2012 Dallas Cowboys Holiday Wish ListCowboys fans have always been known for their opinions about "America's Team". Love them or hate them, here are my wishes for a happy football holiday. -
University of Oklahoma’s 'Sooner Schooner' an Iconic College Football MascotThe Sooner Schooner, a smaller replica of a Conestoga wagon, is an instantly recognizable part of OU football. Find out more about the history, evolution and mishaps of the mascot, which are as interesting as the schooner itself. -
London Olympics 2012 Poem: Ode to the Champions and the UnknownMost people that follow the Olympics have thought about the time, training and dedication that it takes to become a world-class athlete. This poem celebrates the champions, as well as those that put in the effort and work but didn't make it to the Games. -
2012 London Summer Olympics Marathon Swimming Venue: Hyde ParkFind out all you need to know about Hyde Park and The Serpentine as the venue for Olympic marathon 10km swimming, including when public executions stopped being performed at the park.Also published on: -
2012 London Olympics: Men’s World Record Holders in Olympic Field EventsThe last world record in an Olympic field event was set in 1996. Find out which legends of sport have the all-time best marks in their respective specialties. -
2012 London Olympics Guide to North Greenwich Arena: Home of Artistic Gymnastics and TrampolineYou may know that North Greenwich Arena has hosted major concerts, including Led Zeppelin’s only reunion show. But do you know how long it would take Niagara Falls to fill the arena also known as O2? Find out in this guide to North Greenwich Arena. -
Top 25 Reasons It’s Great to Be a Fan of the Oklahoma SoonersOklahoma football is loved by many and hated as well, but there is no denying that the Sooners are one of the greatest NCAA football institutions of all-time. Here are 25 reasons why the cream (as in crimson and cream) always rises to the top. -
2012 London Summer Olympics Field Hockey: An Olympic HistoryA blue field will be used for the first time this summer for the 2012 Olympic hockey tournament. Below is a look at other ways the men's and women's events have evolved over the course of field hockey's Olympic history, which dates back to 1908.Also published on: -
2012 British Open Championship: 10 Things to Know About Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf ClubHere are 10 things to help fans familiarize themselves with the course, including an item regarding American golf legend Bobby Jones being forced to buy a ticket – so that he could finish winning the championship.Also published on: -
Introducing David Boudia: 2012 USA Diving Olympic Gold-Medal HopefulDavid Boudia will dive in two events in London, the 10m platform, as well as 10m synchronized platform teamed with Nick McCrory. Read on for a look at the man hoping to earn Olympic gold and add his name to the list of accomplished U.S. Olympic divers.
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MLB 2012 All-Star Game: All-Decade Team of the 1950sBefore interleague play, All-Star games offered fans one of the only opportunities to watch players from each league face each other. In the spirit of the “Midsummer Classic” and a bygone era, here is my list of the greatest players of the 1950’s.
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2012 MLB All-Star Game: Greatest Dodgers of All TimeThe Dodgers organization has enjoyed a long and storied tradition. Here's a look at an all-time Dodgers line-up which includes some of the best players in MLB history. Feel free to disagree.Also published on: -
Michael Phelps: Profile of an Olympic LegendMichael Phelps has announced that the 2012 Olympic Games will mark the finale to his unrivaled career in swimming. As “The Baltimore Bullet” puts the finishing touches on his preparations for London, here is a profile of the greatest swimmer ever.Also published on: -
London 2012 Summer Olympics Swimming: Michael Phelps and His Incredible DietAs Michael Phelps prepares for his swan song this summer at the 2012 London Olympics, here is a look at what you should expect to serve if you happen to host him as a guest while he's in training and eating 6 times the daily calories of an average man.Also published on:
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London 2012 Summer Olympics Tennis TermsLondon is the site of the 2012 Games of the XXX Olympiad. As tennis is among the Olympic sports which allow pro athletes to compete, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are among those seeking gold and glory at the Olympics.Also published on: -
London Summer Olympics Tennis RulesAs Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic prepare to lead the stars of tennis onto the Olympic stage, here are ten rules pertaining to Olympic tennis aimed at showing the casual fan how this tournament is a little different than..Also published on: -
2012 London Summer Olympics Field Hockey RulesA sport that is widely regarded as having begun thousands of years ago, field hockey has evolved into a very fast-paced, exciting Olympic event. Among other things, find out what green, yellow, and red cards mean in field hockey.Also published on: -
2012 Roland Garros Women’s Wheelchair Champ Esther Vergeer a One-Woman Dynasty: A Fan's ViewDjokovic, Federer, Nadal, Sharapova and other 2012 Roland Garros semi-finalists boasted an amazing array of combined accomplishments: career Grand Slams, career “Golden” Grand Slam, gold medals, win streaks, etc. Esther Vergeer has elements of all...Also published on:
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Men’s French Open Semi-Finalists Playing for Same Title, Different Stakes: A Fan’s PerspectiveNovak Djokovic will face Roger Federer in a rematch from their 2011 final four tilt at Roland Garros, the last time that Djokovic tasted defeat in a Grand Slam tournament. On the other side of the French Open bracket, David Ferrer will battle Rafael NadalAlso published on:
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London 2012 Summer Olympics Field Hockey TermsOlympic field hockey was first contested in the 1908 London games, therefore enjoying a homecoming of sorts this summer. Find out below what a "bully" is, with these ten terms designed to help viewers new to field hockey understand the game.Also published on:
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2012 London Summer Olympics Rowing: 10 Terms to KnowLondon, England, has a long history in rowing. The first “Boat Race” (a four-mile race on the River Thames) between Oxford and Cambridge took place in 1829, and since 1856 has been held annually (except during war). Olympic rowing also has a long historyAlso published on:
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Ironically, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is France’s Last Hope in French Open Singles: A Fan’s ViewHope for the French is debatable,considering that their last chance in singles is embodied by the same man that said France’s men had zero chance of keeping the Roland Garros title at home: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.Also published on:
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Five Countries that Could Still Win Both 2012 French Open Singles Titles: A Fan’s ViewWhich country was the last to produce both the men’s and women’s singles champions at the French Open? Could it still happen this year? Find out below.Also published on:
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Baker, Oudin, Razzano Among Players to Increase Interest in French Open’s First Round: A Fan’s TakeAt Roland Garros, several players outside the top 100 in tennis’ rankings have garnered attention for accomplishments at the outset of the tournament. These competitors battled various personal obstacles to show why the French Open’s first round matters.Also published on:
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London Summer Olympics Water Polo: Ten Rules to KnowThe 2012 Olympics, which take place in London from July 27-Aug. 12, constitute a homecoming of sorts for water polo. In 1870, the first rules for “football to be played in swimming pools” were written in London.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Water Polo: Ten Terms to KnowTen terms to know about water polo before the start of the Games of the XXX Olympiad.Also published on:
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London Summer Olympics Diving: Ten Things to KnowThe 2012 Summer Olympics will be held in London, England from July 27 – August 12. Modern Olympic diving’s origins date to the 1904 St Louis games (where a local eye doctor won the first Olympic platform gold medal, more below).Also published on:
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Breakdown of 2012 Summer Olympics Diving EventsThe 2012 London Olympics will take place from July 27 – August 12. This article describes each of the eight (four men’s and four women’s) diving events. Diving is scheduled for the visually stunning Aquatics Centre, Olympic Park, London.Also published on:
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Fan’s Primer for the French Open Tennis TournamentThe French Open will take place from May 27- June 10 at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. Read on for a preview of tennis’ second Grand Slam tournament of the year.Also published on:
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The Sun Shines No More on Our Soldier’s FaceDedicated to all those that have served, both living and here in spirit only; also, to their families that hope, pray, love, grieve, and rejoice. This poem is about my uncle, "Skip" Avery, recently passed on. He served two years in Vietnam and was forever
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Warren Buffett Bucks Trend, Buys Newspapers; The Question Is: Why?Four reasons why Buffett decided to buy newspapers from Media General when the “Oracle of Omaha” himself predicted continuing losses for the industry just a few years ago. So what, if anything, has changed?
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Ten Ways to Swim Faster, Build Strength, and Improve TechniqueAs summer and the London Olympics rapidly approach, interest in swimming is sure to rise amongst both the casual and serious fan. Here are ten tips to help improve your speed and cut seconds from your time in the pool.Also published on:
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First Person: It's Time to Expand My Small BusinessSeveral years of crushing economic woes are finally showing signs of easing. Is it time to take a chance on yourself (and your small business), break out of your mindset of treading water, and dare to succeed in growing your company?
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Facebook IPO May Leave Green Investors in the RedFind out how many shares of Facebook that Warren Buffett plans to buy, and why he settled on this number. Also compare IPO pricing for Facebook vs. Google and get 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons not to buy Facebook stock as soon as it opens.
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Small Business on a Budget – Cut Costs Now, Poise Your Company for GrowthIt is, of course, the goal of every business to make money. But what happens when orders slow, clients stop calling, and your best customer no longer exists? Control what you can control and that is, at least to some degree, your costs.
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Internet Allows Fascinating View of American Foreign PolicyThe increase in global communication has allowed previously unheard of levels of information access to the general public regarding foreign policy issues. Problems including the Secret Service scandal, WikiLeaks, losses of top-secret military equipment,
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How to Make Money and Have Independence as the Owner of a Pet-Care BusinessDo you have an interest in becoming a professional pet-sitter? This article addresses the common misconceptions, concerns, and the question: can I make money from my interest in pets? Get answers from someone that has co-owned a pet-sitting co. for years
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Ode to the Original NES, or How "Pool of Radiance" Made This Thirty-Something a GamerFrom dropping quarters to rubbing out dragons, find out which RPG hooked the author, cast its spell, and left him with a worn-out cartridge held together with duct tape.
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Jesse Jackson Visiting Tulsa in Response to Good Friday ShootingsRev. Jackson and Benjamin Jealous have a busy weekend planned in Tulsa, Ok in response to the shootings of five black residents by two Caucasian men. Can their visit help promote healing in a community that has seen violence before?
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Fan’s Guide to the Oklahoma Sooners' 2012 Spring GameThe traditional chant of the Oklahoma Sooner faithful will resonate for the final time in over four months when the team concludes spring practice with this year's version of the annual spring game. The Red/White game will take place
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5 Book Options to Keep Your College Grads From Becoming an Unwanted StatisticLooking for a good book to give to a recent graduate? Here are 5 varied choices for traditional or e-book readers.
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St. Patrick's Day Limerick "County Cork"This is a limerick that I wrote in the theme of St.Patrick's Day. And yes, there is a county called Cork in Ireland.
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3 Top Irish Pubs in Tulsa Oklahoma for St. Patrick's DayIs it possible to find an authentic Irish style pub in the middle of the Midwest? Sure and Begorrah!
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Spring Training Ticket Guide for the Los Angeles DodgersFind information and official ticket sites for Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training Games. The games take place in Arizona, involving other teams that play in the Cactus League. All the info you need to plan your visit to a Dodger game this spring.Also published on:
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Last BirdThis poem is an ode to all of those suffering through the record drought and heat of the last few months. The image is public domain from fws.gov; photographer: Barnes, Dr.Thomas G.