Steve DiMatteo
I am a major sports fan and I am just looking to inform and entertain people with all of the articles that I write on here. Right now, I am attending Ohio University, but one day I will enter the real world - I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't crush me.
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Gameday Audio From MLB.com: The AdvantagesIf you are a baseball fan going to college, there is a chance that you may not get to watch your favorite team on TV. Here is a way you can get your baseball fix.
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College Advice: Take a Summer ClassIt may not seem like the most fun you could have while on summer vacation, but taking a summer class is the right thing to do. If you want to pay less and get ahead on your schoolwork, you should definitely consider going to school in the summer.
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College Advice: Make Time for YourselfCollege life can certainly be very stressful and busy. However, it does not always have to be. No matter what you are doing, you can always make time for yourself.
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Cleveland Councilman Writes Strongly-Worded Letter to Drug-Dealing TeenArsenio Winston is a drug-dealing 18-year-old living in Cleveland. Councilman Mike Polensek wrote him a letter, explaining to him what his options are and what he thought of his current lifestyle. The letter has caused plenty of uproar and it's not over yet. -
Michael Vick Indicted in Dogfighting CaseThe NFL needs to take action against Michael Vick. It does not matter what happens to him in the legal system; if Roger Goodell wants to keep his word, he will suspend Vick for a long, long time. -
Ichiro Stays with Seattle Mariners, Still the Object of Cleveland Fans' FistsIchiro Suzuki made some comments about Cleveland earlier this season. Now he is going to be $100 million richer and he is the MVP of the All-Star Game. Let's hope the fans of Cleveland give him a nice, warm welcome the next time he returns. -
The Six Most Promising Comedies Left in 2007The year 2007 is more than halfway over, but that does not mean good comedies will not come out. Here are six movies that will have you laughing throughout the rest of the year. -
Cleveland Indians' Manager Eric Wedge Signs Contract ExtensionThe Indians have extended Eric Wedge's contract, keeping him with the team until at least 2010. Many people are puzzled by this move, but I believe it was the smart thing to do. -
Hanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes - Battling for Shortstop SupremacyHanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes are two of the best shortstops in baseball and they play in the same division. They are both very young and, based off the statistics, very similar in talent. It will be exciting to watch these two play against each other for many years. -
Grady Sizemore Biography - Center Fielder for the Cleveland IndiansIf you do not know who Grady Sizemore is, you will certainly know soon enough. He was just elected to his second straight All-Star Game and is helping to lead his team to the playoffs. With his play on the field, it will be very hard to miss this budding superstar.
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Mark Cuban Looking to Purchase Chicago CubsMark Cuban has owned the Dallas Mavericks since January of 2000. Now he is setting his sights on the Chicago Cubs. What would it mean for baseball and the Cubs if he won the bidding competition? -
The Fan's Notes on the Cleveland Indians: July 12th, 2007What is going on with the Indians? Big news, as Travis Hafner has signed a contract extension with the team. That leaves C.C. Sabathia, who can become a free agent after the 2008 season. -
'Sex and the City' Getting Its Own MovieIt's finally official, the girls from 'Sex and the City' will be reprising their roles and making a glorified version of the TV show. It's great for fans, but I find myself completely neutral on this one. I've never had HBO, but I hear the show was pretty darn good.
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Harry Potter Back in Action in Order of the PhoenixHarry Potter is beloved by so many people, but this film may find some disappointed fans when it is all over. Key plot points are left out and the film feels rushed, culminating in what I think is a poor ending. -
The Cleveland Indians' Greatest Obstacle in 2007 - AttendanceThe Indians have been battling for first place all season, yet they are one of the worst teams in the league when it comes to attendance. What are the reasons for this? -
Diary of the Dead: George A. Romero's New Zombie Movie2007 is shaping up to be a good year for fans of the zombie genre. George A. Romero is coming out with his new movie and, from what he says about it, it may be the best thing he has ever done.
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Toy Story 3 Set for Release in 2009With the announcement of another 'Toy Story' movie, it got me thinking about the unoriginal bull-plop that Hollywood keeps subjecting us to. With this movie set to debut in 2009, it doesn't look like there will ever be an end to this madness. -
MySpace: The Best Social Networking Site Suddenly Falling ApartMySpace used to be really fun, what with all the cool features one could perform on a personal MySpace page. Now, it's a sad mess that is not exactly age appropriate for some kids - plus, it's just super annoying now. -
Is Cleveland Indians' Pitcher C.C. Sabathia on His Way Out of Cleveland?C.C. Sabathia has finally developed into the ace that everyone thought he would. He becomes a free agent after 2008, and it is a possibility that the Indians won't be able to keep him with the way he has been pitching. -
Finding New Music at the LibraryYou may not have realized it, but your local library should have a collection of CD's for you to choose from. You will be able to find artists young and old and, more importantly, it's all free.
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Daniel Craig Back as James Bond in 2008A director has been announced for the next installment in the James Bond franchise. It is just one more film set to appear in a year that looks to be as action-packed as ever. -
Cleveland Sports: Indians and Cavaliers Trying to Reverse the City's CurseBoth the Indians and Cavs are making their fans proud so far in 2007, but what is in store for the rest of the year? Some changes need to be made if these teams can finally rid the city of its curse.
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The Case Against SuperheroesSure, superheroes do plenty of good in the world, but is it possible that they are doing more bad than good in society? -
Batman, Hulk & Iron Man: Superhero Feature Films of Summer 2008The summer of 2008 is shaping up to be a fun couple of months for superhero fans. Batman, the Hulk, and Iron Man are just a few of the big names that will be hitting the big-screens next year. Each looks very promising, which is definitely a good sign.
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Movie Review: Knocked Up is a Knock-outThe summer of 2007 may be known as the Summer of Trilogies, but 'Knocked Up' stands out among the rest. It is an incredibly funny movie and one of the most original comedies to come through Hollywood in a long time.
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Queen Gertrude's Role in Hamlet by William ShakespeareObviously, the entire play revolves around the character of Hamlet, but Queen Gertrude, his mother, is also very complex. She is both oppressed and ignorant at the same time, making her a very appealing character to study.
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Ben Stiller's 'Night at the Museum' Less Than StellarThere was plenty of great talent involved with this movie, but it just did not deliver the way it was advertised. Sure, it has its moments, but this family movie could have been better.
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'1408' is Great, If You Haven't Seen the PreviewsMike Enslin is a non-believing horror writer who travels across the country writing about "haunted" places. However, after staying in room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel, he might begin believing
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Cleveland Browns Celebrate Christmas in April with Brady Quinn and Joe ThomasBrowns' fans have not had much to cheer about in recent years, but the 2007 NFL Draft was a great time for anyone with an interest in the team. They managed to get two of the top-five rated picks in the first round, creating plenty of excitement around the league.
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The Epic of Gilgamesh and its Cultural EffectsThe Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the earliest known samples of writing known to man. It is a tale of adventure between two friends, king Gilgamesh and Enkidu, and the writing style and structure is still seen in today's writing.
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Summer League Baseball in Athens with the Southern Ohio CopperheadsThe Southern Ohio Copperheads, Athens' very own summer league baseball team, are back again for their sixth year. They intend to improve upon their most successful season to date in 2006 and provide the fans of Southern Ohio with something to cheer for in the '07 campaign.
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Comparing Super Bowl Coverage in Sports Illustrated and the Sporting NewsWeekly magazines, such as Sports Illustrated and Sporting News, compete to establish a relationship with readers that will keep them coming back for more. One way in which these two similar magazines compete is through the coverage of large sporting events.
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Cleveland Indians' Shortstop Jhonny Peralta Off to Slow Start in 2007Peralta had a strong 2005 season and a very disappointing 2006 campaign. People are expecting a rebound in 2007 and so far he has not delivered. The success of the team depends on Peralta's ability to get out of this current slump.
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Third Eye Blind and a Sociological State of MindWhen looking at Third Eye Blind's song "Crystal Baller" with a sociological state of mind, one can dissect it and find that it contains a symbolic interactionist perspective, along with other examples of basic sociological beliefs.
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Jackie Robinson's Influence Still Felt Around MLBJackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1947 and the positive effects are still being felt today. Unfortunately, some people are more willing to focus on the negative effects of it rather than merely celebrating this milestone event in baseball's history.
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Forty Winks and a Need for SpeedWhat goes through a person's mind when he/she is tired?
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Will There Be a Repeat of the Mess of Super Bowl XL?I am a firm believer that something fishy went on when the Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl XL. I feel that the referees were influenced from an outside source and I have a written a letter to the NFL telling them not to try that again because I will be watching.
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Cleveland Indians Improve Bullpen to Make 2007 Title Run2006 was a year to forget in many ways for the Cleveland Indians. Management has used the off-season as a chance to make big improvements in the bullpen, adding veteran help that will hopefully pay off as the Indians get ready to make a run at the division title.
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LeBron James Too Tired to Play?LeBron James' scoring is down this year and the team is not performing to its highest level. If LeBron does not get some rest or find a go-to guy to help, the 2006-07 season could be lost quickly for the Cavs.
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Censorship in the United StatesThe debate of censorship has raged on quite heavily in the past few years. People are unable to come to a happy medium when deciding what is right and what is wrong to expose. Either way, maybe the United States should take a look at Europe's model of censorship - none.
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NBA Reaches a New Low with Recent BrawlIt now seems that the NBA will never be able to stop the fighting in the game. The players will act how they want and until a new era has begun, the thug mentality will remain and the brawls will continue.
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Will the Cleveland Browns Ever Stop Losing?The Cleveland Browns are seeing some of their worst years ever as a franchise. It is hard to see an end to the losing anytime soon so the fans have to suck it up and endure the pain.
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Daisuke Matsuzaka Will Headline an Impressive Red Sox Pitching RotationThe Boston Red Sox paid over 100 million dollars to bring Daisuke Matsuzaka to the fair city. Hopefully it is all worth it as this is the year the Red Sox look poised to take down the Yankees at the top of the division.
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Could Batman Beat Superman in a Fight?This is a debate that has raged on for as long as these two characters have been in existence. Many think that Superman could win easily, but Batman has things working in his favor that could help him win.
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Division I Collegiate Athletics Losing Focus on Academics and PrioritiesDivision I programs have dangerously low academic standards for their athletes and essentially allow them to breeze through college, placing the focus no longer on academics but on football, basketball, etc. Soon, some may look for ways to reverse that.
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Top Gifts Any Sports Fan Will LoveThese five suggestions are sure-fire ways to make any avid sports fan the happiest man/woman on earth, with the exception of their favorite team winning it all. If you want to get as close as possible to that feeling, then using these ideas could help.
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Cleveland Indians' Center Fielder Grady Sizemore Certainly Had a Stellar 2006Not many people thought he could improve upon his 2005 season, but Grady Sizemore did so and much more in 2006. He led the league in doubles and runs scored and saw an increase in his power totals and average. He has quickly become a superstar.
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Dan Gilbert of the Cleveland Cavaliers Turning Lowly Franchises into ContendersDan Gilbert purchased a lowly franchise, the Cleveland Cavaliers, much like Mark Cuban did with the Dallas Mavericks. Gilbert has begun to follow Cuban's plan for success by involving the fans on a personal level and creating a winning atmostphere.
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Mark Cuban is a Highly Effective Owner of the NBA's Dallas MavericksAfter taking over the failing Mavericks in early 2000, Mark Cuban completely overhauled the team, turning it into a successful franchise through the help of the community and any others involved with the team. His approach has vastly improved the Mavs.
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Video Game Review of Guitar HeroLittle did I know that after playing just a few songs on Guitar Hero I would be hooked for life. The addicting gameplay and challenging levels prevented me from putting the game down and I cannot say that I regret it. Everyone truly needs to play this.
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Cleveland Indians Left-Handed Rookie Pitcher Jeremy Sowers a SuccessIn an otherwise forgettable 2006 season, Jeremy Sowers provided the Cleveland Indians and their fans with a successful end to the season. His experience this year will serve him well as he helps the Indians' drive to the playoffs in 2007.
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2006 Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year CandidatesThere are plenty of rookies making solid contributions to their teams in 2006. A few are even dominating the entire league, as is the case with Johnathan Papelbon and Francisco Liriano. One thing's for sure: it's going to be a close race to the end.
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Superman Returns: Fighting Lex Luthor While Fighting for Lois Lane's LoveAfter years of waiting for a new Superman film, we as fans were finally granted one. It's a shame this one was so boring and devoid of action. It's much more of a "chick flick" as, unfortunately, it focuses mainly on Superman's love life with Lois.
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Superhero Sequels: Movies Crowded with Villains and the Wrong PlotIt seems that no matter what superhero it is, the sequels to his/her movie get worse and worse as each one becomes littered with villains, campy sets, more main characters, and bad acting. Even though this continues, we always go for the special effects.
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Jason Michaels Biography: Outfielder for the Cleveland IndiansJason Michaels always had trouble finding playing time with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was traded to the Cleveland Indians in off-season of 2005 and was given a starting spot in left field. He has certainly made the most of his opportunities in 2006.
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Travis Hafner Biography: Cleveland Indians' DH/First BasemanTravis Hafner was acquired by the Indians in 2002. Since then, he has become a major offensive catalyst and has helped propel the Tribe to be one of the top offensive teams in the American League. He, and the team, have great things ahead of them.
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CD Review: Mike Shinoda of LInkin Park's Solo Album The Rising TiedMike Shinoda, a co-frontman for Linkin Park, has created a rap album that is both original in many ways and emotional. It highlights on real-life issues, and that is something not normally found in rap today.
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Gynecomastia and Other Harmful Effects of Using SteroidsHopefully, most people would know the harmful effects of using steroids. But just in case one does not know, here are the effects for men, women, and children. No potential outcome of using steroids can outweigh the effects.
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Grady Sizemore Biography: Center Fielder for the Cleveland IndiansGrady Sizemore is young, but one would not see that if one were to see him play. He is close to becoming a five-tool player, and he's only played one full season. That is just a sign that the best is yet to come for the Indians' star center fielder.
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Major League Baseball: Stopping Steroids and Barry Bonds Because it Has toIt would seem as though Major League Baseball is doing its part to stop steroid use in the game, but that is not so. Creating an investigation only causes more publicity for the sport, and in this insensible society, nothing can be considered bad press.
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Elitism: The Most Effective and Realistic Form of GovernmentAs much as no one wants to admit it, the people who really run this country are the elites. This is not necessarily a bad thing, either. Elites have the time and money to run the country, so I say let them rule while we focus on our individual needs.
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X-Men 3: New Characters and Old Fight Together to Destroy Phonenix and the "Cure"This could've been a very good movie if there were a few changes. Ultimately, it felt rushed and there were too many characters for one to keep track of. Beast was an excellent addition and the action was superb, so normal moviegoers will love it.
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2006 MLB All-Stars: Who Should Really Play in PittsburghFor too long the fans of baseball have been given the chance to vote for their favorite players to play in the All-Star Game. It's gotten to the point where all they do is vote for their favorites and not those deserving. These are the players that are.
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Minor League Baseball: A Cheap and Fun Alternative to the MajorsIf a family wants to have a night of enjoyment outside in the nice weather for a price that won't cost an arm and a leg, people should look at the world of minor league baseball. It is cheap and fun, and it gives people a chance to see future stars.
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Dawn of the Dead 1978 and 2004: A ComparisonIn 1978, George A. Romero created a horror classic that was replicated in 2004. The buckets of blood and basic plot remained similar, but there were differences in each, differences that signify the change in American society since the 1970's.
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2006 Cleveland Indians PreviewThe Indians won 93 games and had the best pitching staff in the American League. After losing key players such as Kevin Millwood and Coco Crisp, the Tribe has made many shrewd deals that should put them over the hump and into the playoffs.
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The World Baseball Classic and Why It's Great for BaseballThere is a lot of criticism towards the World Baseball Classic. Personally, how could something that involves baseball being played at its highest level by the best players in the world be a bad thing?
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Cleveland Indians and Fans Should Be Cuckoo for Coco Crisp TradeCleveland received a lot of good, young talent from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Coco Crisp. Andy Marte is as close to a sure thing as one can get and albeit Coco had a great name, he may have been an overrated player.