Kevin VaLeu
A freelance writer, I also enjoy a ministerial career that involves public speaking, teaching, and mission trips. Even though my main forte on AC is sports and personal wellness, I enjoy researching and writing about various subjects. In addition, I enjoy counseling and have been certified in one of AACC's programs through Light University.
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Can a Sociopath Change?It is well documented that the two least likely types of persons to be rehabilitated are pedophiles and psychopaths. However, it is my belief that no person is beyond the hope of being helped and changed.
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5 Keys to Good Mental HealthAmericans are taught on a regular basis that exercise and diet are the keys to great health and preventive care from later health problems. However, I believe the real secret to even good physical health is good mental health. -
Spotting a Sociopath: 1 in 25 Are OneIf current estimates are correct and 1 in 25 people are a sociopath it would be good for one to at least read one article on detection to protect yourself from possible harm if you are in the midst of forming a relationship with one. -
The five largest stadiums in the worldAs a sports enthusiast I have traveled to many sports stadiums over the years and admittedly one of the most anticipated aspects of arriving at a new stadium is viewing the seating capacity. Here is a list of the 5 largest stadiums in the world. -
My Top 3 Fun Experiences at MLB Games: Part IIThis year as I reflect once again over what baseball has meant to me over the years I decided to once again reflect over which moments I treasured the most. -
Shaka Smart profile: Top 10 interesting facts about the VCU coachShaka Smart made his fame by becoming the first head basketball coach at Virginia Commonwealth University to lead a VCU team to a Final Four appearance. -
Famous athletes from Iowa: Shawn Johnson (gold medal gymnast)Iowa has produced a few great athletes, but none with the media frenzy and national popularity that Shawn Johnson has garnered.
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Iowa's most famous athletes: Bob FellerKnown as "The Heater from Van Meter" or "Rapid Robert" this Hall of Famer (1962 inductee) was undoubtedly one of the most famous athletes to come out of Iowa.
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Greatest Iowa athletes of all time: Dan Gable was #1Iowa has produced the likes of Hall of Famers and Olympians, but there is only one person that Iowans have so much respect for that they speak of Michael Jordan in these terms, "Michael Jordan is the Dan Gable of basketball."
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Responding Versus Reacting and Its Impact on Your Mental HealthAre you an easily angered person? Do you tend to hold grudges against those who you feel have wronged you? Are you easily irritated? Responding versus reacting is always better for your mental health. Here's how: -
One Meditative Technique that Benefits Mental HealthIf more Americans would practice the lost art of meditation I believe we would see a radical reduction in stress, a decline in physical problems related to stress, a decrease in health care costs and an overall healthier approach to life. -
What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? Celebrities that May Have ItBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) received its name because people with it were thought to be on the borderline between psychosis and neurosis. Up to 6 million Americans struggle with it.
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Athletes from Burlington, Iowa that turned pro: Mitch King (NFL)The number of athletes that have graduated from Burlington High School and have made it to the NFL can probably be counted on one hand. Mitch King of the Saints is on that hand.
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Famous athletes from Burlington, Iowa: Nick Ganakes enters Hall of FameThe legend of Nick Ganakes, now in his late 60's and living in Chicago as a consultant for high profile business people since 1991, leaped exponentially when he became inducted into the bodybuilding Hall of Fame.
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Famous athletes from Burlington, Iowa: Remembering "Touchdown Tony" BakerAs a proud native of Burlington, Iowa and a sports enthusiast, I find it interesting to know over time which athletes were able to make it all the way to the professional ranks from my hometown. This article features "Touchdown Tony" Baker.
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder: One of Four "Cousins" to SchizophreniaWhile most people have heard of the mental disorder known as schizophrenia, few are familiar with a related disorder known as schizotypal disorder.
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What is Schizoaffective Disorder? Ingredients of Bi-Polar and SchizophreniaSchizoaffective disorder can be summed up as two mental disorders in one. Schizoaffective disorder is a combination of the psychotic features of schizophrenia and a mood (affective) disorder of either bipolar or major depression. -
The Lowdown on Schizoid Personality DisorderPeople with schizoid personality disorder are often viewed as loners, misfits or oddballs because of the socially isolated life they choose. But what are these people really like?
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The Burlington Royals (Rookie League): 5 reasons I enjoy having them in our countyThe Burlington Royals are an Advanced Rookie-level farm team of the Kansas City Royals and play out of the Appalachian League from mid-June through the end of August.
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Emotional Incest - Also Known as Covert or Psychic IncestThere is currently an utter destructive dynamic that is occurring within many families that little is written about, yet, it is thought to be almost as emotionally crippling as physical incest itself.
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5 reasons Burlington, Iowa, was a great sports town to grow up inFor those of us that grew up as die-hard sports fans our earliest affinities were formed and specially marked for the local sports scene.
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Top 5 most touching sports stories of all timeThese are stories that could never have been better scripted for Hollywood and there is now way of explaining them apart from the Divine.
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All About Munchausen's SyndromeMunchausen's syndrome is a unique factitious disorder where the patient actually feigns or fakes an illness, disease, or trauma.
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Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): An OverviewDissociative identity disorder (DID), also known as multiple personality disorder (MPD), affects between .01% to 1% of the general population.
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Desean Jackson Profile: His Dad Believed in NFL Destiny All AlongDesean Jackson is in the rarest of company. Many boys grow up with a dream of playing in the NFL; in the African-American culture, many young men long for a father even more than playing in the NFL--Desean Jackson got both.
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Top 5 books about faith and footballNot in any particular order, the following is a list of ten books that have either been produced or will be produced by NFL players and coaches that have either become popular or will become popular upon release.
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Mike Tolbert profile: The big, bright back for the BoltsIf there ever was a kid you would want to root for as a twelve and under Pee Wee football player it would be William Michael Tolbert II. I'm sure the Chargers are his latest cheerleader.
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5 Fast Facts on Prescription Drug AddictionFor the past decade prescription drug abuse has reached levels that now compete with other illegal drugs in their abuse. 19% of teens reported that it is easier to get a hold of prescription drugs than cigarettes, beer or marijuana. -
The Dangers of HallucinogensMost people have heard of the term "hallucinogen," but know little beyond correctly pronouncing the word. -
5 Myths of Porn AddictionWith the advent of the Internet the prevalence of pornography and its subsequent maladies has escalated into proportions yet to be fully charted by our society.
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Brandon Tate profile: NCAA's all-time total return yardage leaderWhen it is all said and done Brandon Tate may end up in the NFL's Hall of Fame for being one of the greatest kick returners to have played the game.
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Brandon Lafell profile: LSU's #2 all-time receiver and Carolina Panthers #2 projectBrandon Josiah LaFell, nicknamed Jo Jo, was born November 4, 1986, in Houston, Texas and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the #2 pick in the 2010 NFL draft.
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David Gettis profile: Respectful, unassuming and very fastDavid Gettis has had a path to the NFL that is very much like his personality--hidden, unassuming and respectfully humble. -
Addictions in American AdolescentsMany do not realize is the rate in which addictions have now trickled down to our teenagers. -
Conquering Codependency"Where there is an addict, there is usually a coaddict adding to the problem" is a truism that people struggling to help an addict need to realize before that addict will ever become better.
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Managing Psychosomatic PainPsychosomatic pain or somatoform disorder is a "felt" physical pain that can be caused by or influenced by underlying emotional pain or stress.
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Peyton Hillis biography: On the verge of NFL greatness (Videos)Peyton Hillis, running back for the Cleveland Browns biography.
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Trichotillomania (hair-pulling Disorder): A Cousin of OCDTrichotillomania is simply a compulsion to pull out one's hair, eyebrows, eyelashes and even pubic hair out from their scalp and skin causing bald patches to form. -
Jerry Richardson: A short biography of one of the greatest NFL ownersIn 2010 Yahoo! Sports selected Jerry Richardson as the fourth best NFL owner out of 32 teams. In my book Richardson is #1.
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The wackiest team sports names in AmericaYou have to wonder if the student body and the administration should have been drug tested after these meetings deciding on a team name...a name that would stick for years. -
Adrenaline Addiction: Addictions that StimulateOne of the more interesting addictions that certain people fall prey to is adrenaline. Dr. Eric Scalise classifies adrenaline addiction under the category of an "addiction that stimulates."
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The Impact of Faith on AddictionsThe majority of studies show a profound difference that faith has on one's physical health, but the vast research available also shows that faith makes a tremendous positive impact on one's mental health as well. -
Remembering Dan Quisenberry: One of the Last Dominant Submarine Style PitchersDan Quisenberry was perhaps the greatest submarine style pitcher to ever grace the fields of Major League Baseball. Here is a short biography.
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Remembering Mel Allen, Legendary Sportscaster of the Yankees and Host of This Week in BaseballMel's voice was as unique as his style. His colorful commentary and resonant Southern tones combined with the catchy music playing in the background still evoke sentimental feelings to this day for me.
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Why Treating Addictions is so DifficultIn unprecedented numbers, addictions in America are spiraling out of control. Unfortunatly, what makes this beast more difficult to eradicate is the imperfect treatment models clinicians utilize.
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Addictions Alter the Pleasure Center of the BrainMany would be surprised to discover just how extensive the physiological "brain damage" that is being done by a drug addict.
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Little League World Series: top five championship games of all timeThe Little League World Series began in 1947 and ever since it has seen its share of some glorious games.
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Top 5 MLB Records that Are Nearly Impossible to BreakThe following MLB records are so far off the charts of realism that not even what happened in the movie Angels In The Outfield can touch it.
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Tobacco as Medication: Does it Really Calm the Nerves?Tobacco has the highest probability (32%) of becoming an addiction, more so than even the drugs of heroin (23%), cocaine (17%), marijuana (9%), or pain medications (8%).
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Remembering Bret Saberhagen: 1985 Cy Young Winner & World Series MVPIn only his second year in the league and at only 20 years of age, Bret Saberhagen was the first ever Royal to win the coveted Cy Young Award.
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Gambling Addiction: Harmless? Don't Bet on It!The destruction wreaked upon the lives of the children and family members upon the addicts return home is oftentimes tragedy beyond repair.
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#1 Addiction in America: Performance AddictionOne addiction that gets overlooked and yet surpasses them all in affliction rate is performance addiction.
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Angry with God? How Faithful Will You Be when Problems MountFaithfulness is our test. Will you pass when things get difficult?
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Theo Ratliff Signs with Lakers for $1.3 MillionAs of Thursday, July 22, 2010 the Lakers signed veteran Theo Ratliff to a one-year deal worth $1.3 million dollars.
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Parenting 101: Top 3 "No-No's" Parents Should Never CommitParenting in the 21st century is excruciating. However, despite parenting breaching on insanity during the worst of days, there are three "no-no's" that parents must never commit lest they want to drag their family across the beaches of Normandy.
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Inspiring Stories: Laura Wilkinson Wins the 2000 Olympics on a Broken FootWatching Laura Wilkinson suddenly emerge from eighth place in the final round of dives to win the gold medal was improbable enough--but to do so on a broken foot was nothing short of impossible.
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10 Things About Anorexia Nervosa that Most People Don't KnowAnorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that affects one in 200 American women. If women are not treated up to 20% will die. Included are treatment centers.
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Joey Chestnut Wins! (Video): 2010 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating ContestJoey Chestnut is the 95th annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest winner.
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Lesnar Vs. Carwin: UFC 116 Fight Results (Video)The Lesnar vs. Carwin headliner match on the UFC 116 fight card proved to be a thrilling ride for fight fans and ended with Brock Lesnar (5-1) retaining his championship belt.
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Green Parenting Made Easy: Five Practical First StepsAll families should go green. Most families will not. The difficulty lies not in a lack of belief that both the family and environment would benefit exponentially, but more to the center of admittant power shortage.
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El Debarge, "Rhythm of the Night" 80's Artist Returns to Perform at 2010 BET Awards (Videos)El Debarge (Eldra), lead singer for one of the more popular 80's groups called Debarge, made a comeback appearance on the 2010 BET Awards.
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Golden Goal: World Cup Extra Time RulesThe Golden Goal rule was not in effect in the U.S. vs. Ghana 2010 World Cup match Saturday, June 26th. Many people do not know what the Golden Goal rule is.
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Hidden Ball Trick in Baseball: See Real Attempts (Videos Here) Even at the Major League LevelThe hidden ball trick in baseball is a play of trickery that is rarely used but when it does work it certainly adds a most humorous element to the game.
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Parenting 101: Tips for Dealing with MisbehaviorMisbehavior is a universal problem. The good news is that there are some time tested solutions as to effectively dealing with it.
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Longest Tennis Match in History is Over at 11 Hours: (Video) Isner Vs. Mahut Post-Match Interview 2010 WimbeldonA 11 hour plus longest tennis match in history? You've got to be crazy.
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USA Soccer Vs. Algeria Results: Dramatic (Video) of Landon Donovan's Last Minute Shot at 2010 FIFA World CupThe USA vs. Algeria soccer game on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at the 2010 FIFA World Cup will go down as the greatest game in USA soccer history.
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Manute Bol: Tribute & Bio of Tallest NBA Player in HistoryManute Bol, the tallest NBA player (7 ft. 7 in.) to have ever played the game, died on June 19th, 2010 after being hospitalized with acute kidney failure and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
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2010 U.S. Open Results: Colossal Collapse by Dustin JohnsonWith the collapse of Dustin Johnson it paved the way for three of the biggest names in golf to have a shot at the 2010 U.S. Open trophy'" Woods, Mickelson and Els, but the winner was an unknown.
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NBA Finals 2010 Game 7: Lakers Win 16th Championship!Kobe wins 5th NBA Championship, Phil wins 11th, Ron thanks his psychiatrist, great game!
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Lakers Vs. Celtics Game 6:Brown's Dunk is 45-inch Vertical (video)The Lakers won Game 6 in convincing fashion 89-67. However, since the game was a bust, the talk all over the nation wll be Shannon Brown's highlight dunk.
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Justin Bieber Breaks Neck? Yah...After A Botched Head Transplant with Kim Kardashian"Justin Bieber Breaks Neck" is the latest rumor to hit the Internet. Supposedly he was in a car accident but unfortunately no major credible news sources have confirmed it.
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TV in Excess Causes DepressionIn a study of over 4,100 teenagers, the findings indicate that participants raised their risk for depression with each hour of daily television viewed.
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Adrenaline Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and SoteriologyDr. Archibald Hart, a leading expert in adrenaline addiction, believes that the most dangerous drug today is excitement or the adrenaline that produces it.
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Derek Fisher of the Lakers: A Short BiographyEvery blue moon there comes along in professional sports a person that exhibits impeccable integrity, genuine humility, virtue in charity, and is an incredibly compassionate player.
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UFC 115 Results: Chuck Liddell Vs. Rich FranklinIn the much anticipated bout between two legends at General Motors Place in Vancouver, BC, Canada the fight didn't disappoint.
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Pets with Mental Illness: Could Your Pet Be a Psychopath?Have you ever been at a friend's house and noticed their pet acts extremely weird or abnormal when compared to most pets? Maybe the behavior of that pet was so "off the charts" that it left you thinking, "That [dog or cat] has to be schizophrenic...
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P.T.S.D. And Childhood Trauma Hold the Greatest Link to AddictionsResearch shows that 50-60% of women and 20% of men in chemical dependency programs report a history of childhood sexual abuse.
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Blackhawks Parade on Friday: NHL Team Chicago Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup 4-3 in OTA Blackhawks parade is now scheduled for Friday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. CDT after the Chicago Blackhawks pulled out a hard fought 4-3 win in overtime.
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The Neurobiology of Addicts: Modern Brain Scans (SPECT) Can Show What May Be Driving Force Behind AddictionsThe neurobiological differences of an addict becomes crystal clear through a brain scan called SPECT (Single Photo Emission Computed Tomography).
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What Causes Fainting? Vasovagal SyncopeIf you have ever fainted at the sight of your own blood or someone else's you may have experienced a medical term known as "vasovegal syncope."
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2010 World Cup Top Players: Kaka of Brazil is #1The 2010 World Cup top players are plentiful. According to espn.com, the top 5 players to watch are: #1) Lionel Messi (Argentina), #2) Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), #3) Wayne Rooney (England), #4) Kaka (Brazil), and #5) Xavi (Spain).
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2010 Belmont Stakes Results: Huge UpsetThe 2010 Belmont Stakes Winner, Drosselmeyer, had the deck stacked against the him, but it didn't matter in the end as Drosselmeyer defeated Fly Down by three-quarters of a length in the 12-horse field in a time of 2:31.57.
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Spelling Bee Winner: Anamika Veeramani Wins 2010 Scripps National Spelling BeeSpelling Bee Winner Anamika Veeramani, 14, is the 83rd winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee contest.
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Updated 2010 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Jon Scheyer Surprise --Goes First Round ToThe 2010 NBA mock draft is being completed by draftniks everywhere as the much anticipated 2010 NBA draft will take place June 24, 7 p.m.- 12 a.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.
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Jim Joyce Blows Call, Spoils History (Video Here)In front of 17,738 screaming home field fans, pitcher Armando Galarraga had a golden moment rarely afforded to a major league pitcher--Galarraga was one out away from pitching a perfect game.
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2011 Model Trucks Preview: Top 5 ListEach automaker has made various stylish, mechanical and other enhancements in their 2011 models.
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Daniel Tammet: One of 20/20's "Superhumans" Premiered20/20 premiered its fascinating show entitled "Superhumans." One of them, Daniel Tammet, is a mathematical genius empowered by a condition known as autistic savant.
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RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 Phone ReviewThe RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 Phone now has Wi-Fi, more memory, an updated operating system a revamped SurePress touch screen, key rollover, and limited multitouch capabilities.
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Coca Cola 600 Results: Owner Chip Ganassi Almost Pulls Off Historic DoubleThe 2010 Memorial Day weekend witnessed a soon to be forgotten oddity in the autoracing world in seeing one owner vying for a championship in both the Indianopolis 500 and the Coca Cola 600 on the same day.
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Indy 500 Results: Top 10 FinishersCheck out the top 10 finishers of the 2010 Indy 500 and highlights.
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Gulf Oil Leak: On Pace to Lose 106 Million Gallons by August 1!As of this writing the Gulf oil leak has already released up to an estimated 40 million gallons of oil into the Gulf and is exptected to reach 106 million when its all said and done.
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UFC 114 Results: Evans Vs. "Rampage" JacksonIn a pay-per-view event that pitted two of the greatest fighters to have ever stepped into an octagon, the much hyped UFC 114 card of Rashad Evans vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson did not disappoint.
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2010 Nets Mock Draft Pick: Latest Team ReportMost draftniks have the Nets draft pick (#3) going to Derrick Favors, with an outside chance going to DeMarcus Cousins. Or will it be a shocker? Preview inside.
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The Debra Jeter Story: What Would Drive a Woman to Slit the Throats of Her Own Two Daughters?Approximately one year ago a woman by the name of Debra Jeter did the unthinkable. She picked up a knife and slashed the throats of her 12-year old (Kelsey) and 13-year old (Kiersten) daughters.
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Bible Verse on Suffering (1)From the time we are born until the time we die every person on planet earth will experience their share of hurts, losses, and moments of mind numbing pain.
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American Idol 2010: Lee Wins in a Star-Studded FinaleAmerican Idol season 9 came to a close with Lee DeWyze left standing in the confetti.
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Mark Cuban Wants LeBron James Bad---Maverick's May Have Inside TrackAnother draw for the Mavs is that LeBron James is a big fan of Caron Butler, whom the Mavs acquired in February 2010. LeBron James said he thought it was a good trade for the Mavericks to acquire Butler and others from the Wizards.
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Great Bible Verse on Dealing with Pain, HurtWhen I was working on my graduate degree I worked at UPS for 6 years. During that time I developed Phase II Subluxation Degeneration in my back causing me intense chronic pain.
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Paul Grey Dead: #2 or "The Pig" is GonePaul Gray, the bassist of the Grammy Award winning rock band Slipknot, was found dead at the TownePlace Suites hotel in Urbandale, Iowa by a hotel employee.
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Top 5 Shortest NBA Players of All-TimeIn a land of NBA giants, where the average height of an NBA player is 6' 7", what business does a person that can barely clear the minimum height requirements to ride a Disneyworld ride have doing in the NBA?
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Best Places to Play Golf in North Carolina - Grandfather Golf Ranks #3 by Golf DigestThis article is a review of the best golf course in the state of North Carolina and two of the best local golf courses in the central Piedmont of North Carolina.
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Who Won Celebrity Apprentice? Bret or HollyFor those wanting to know "who won Celebrity Apprentice" in last night's Finale, Donald Trump finally erased any doubt when he told Bret Michaels he was "hired" in Sunday's finale.
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Lindsay Lohan Missed "Sunday School"--Now Must Go to TrialThe judge ordered Lohan to report to alcohol education classes once a week, but apparently, as of May 19th, Lohan had only attended 10 of 13 classes in keeping pace with the July 15th deadline.
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Jose Lima, 37, Ex-MLB All-Star Dies of Heart AttackJose Lima, one of the most charismatic personalities to ever take the mound, died suddenly at Huntington Memorial Hospital after paramedics found Jose Lima in full cardiac arrest at his home in Pasedena.
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Nascar All Star Race 2010: Crash Produces Potty MouthThe Nascar All Star Race 2010 ended with a bang Saturday night with Hamlin and Kyle Busch going neck and neck for the last several laps.
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Electric Car to Be Mass Produced by Toyota-Tesla in 2012The latest news on electric car development comes out of a deal between Toyota and Tesla Motors, Inc. to team up and produce the model S, an electric sedan scheduled to be produced in 2012.
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Jesus is Gentle Towards UsJoan Osbourne's song "One of us" is an inquiry into the deep thought that if God became a person what would He be like. The title of the song comes from the refrain, "What if God was one of us?"
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2010 NBA Draft Order: See Who Got the #1 PickFor the complete 2010 NBA Draft order or to see where your team was positioned in the 2010 NBA Draft order (click here).
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Women and Sexual Addiction: Characteristics, Causes and CureOn almost every national talk show or radio show it never fails for a person to ask how to differentiate between a person with a high sex and someone that is sexually addicted. Here is the answer.
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2010 Tour De France Course Preview: Stage 3 OverviewThe 2010 Tour de France (97th) will be held on July 3-25. Even though the annual course is usually never more than 2,200 miles, this year the race is 3,600 km (2236 mi).
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Fat Embolism: Do You Have It? 'House' Season Finale Creates Internet FluryAccording to freeMD.com, "a fat embolism is a large fat droplet that enters the bloodstream.
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Lawrence Taylor: How Giants FallHow does one of the NFL's greatest players go from glory to the gutter? How does any professional athlete, for that matter, go from a lifestyle of seemingly having everything in the palm of your hand to being financially and morally bankrupt.
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Miss USA 2010 Winner---Rima Fakih is First Muslim to WinIt came down to four blondes and Rima Fakih, a brunette for the title.
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Preakness Results: 2010 Winner is LuckyThe 135th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 15th seen Lookin At Lucky rebound from a disappointing performance in the Kentucky Derby to win by three-quarters of a length over First Dude for the $1,000,000 prize at Pimlico Race Course.
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Sexual Addiction: Finding Immediate HelpDo you finally want to put an end to your struggle with sexual addiction. Tired of hurting others as well as yourself. In this article you will find many helpful sources to start your journey of recovery.
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NASCAR: SHOWTIME SOUTHERN 500 RESULTSDenny Hamlin, who started the race in the 8th spot, pulled away from the field with just five laps left in the Southern 500 to notch his 3rd victory this season and climb into 6th place in the point standings.
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NASCAR: 2010 Showtime Southern 500--McMurray Wins Pole in Record TimeThe Showtime Southern 500 is shaping up to be a thrilling race with Jamie McMurray setting a track record at Darlington on Friday by making it around the 1.366-mile egg-shaped track at 180.370 mph to surpass Matt Kenseth's record run from a year ago.
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Starlin Castro of Cubs Sets New MLB Record--6 RBI's in First Pro GameWow! As if it weren't enough to come through the tunnel, set your cleats into multi-million dollar big league grass, and gaze your eyes around a stadium filled with flashing lights for the first time Starlin Castro.
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Talmadge Hayer, aka Thomas Hagan, Free After 45 Years for the Murder of Malcolm XThomas Hagan, even though he will never become as popular as the man he murdered, has been gaining a bit of notoriety of late since he was paroled on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 around 11 a.m. from the Lincoln Correctional Facility in Harlem.
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Lady Gaga Tops 50 Most Popular Women on the Web: Justin Bieber Takes 7th Place?Since Lady Gaga tops the 50 most popular women on the web I thought it would be interesting to see what kinds of little known biographical information about this person could be gleaned.
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Home Remedies for DyspepsiaHome remedies for minor physical ailments like an upset stomach or stomach pain are not only cheaper on the wallet, but are also convenient when you don't feel like leaving your home (assuming you have the item in your cupboard).
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Cats: Top Five Famous Cat ActorsCats may not be classified as man's best friend, but these beloved felines are still fancied enough to be brought to the bigscreen.
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Movie Dog and TV Dogs: Top 10 List of the Most FamousMovie dog #6 and #10 are not movie dogs but then again we didn't exclude tv land (refer to title).
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Best Video: 3-Way Tie for Viral Videos You Have to Share with Family & FriendsPicking the best video of all-time is a pretty difficult task. I picked 3 videos that are my personal favorites of all-time as well as list the reasons why.
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Adderall: The New Drug AddictionThe percentage of juniors and seniors using ADHD stimulants is near 60 percent. And if you add in juniors and seniors who are in fraternities and sororities the number is up about 80 percent.
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Tiki Barber: Commits Same Sin He Couldn't Forgive His Father For?Tiki Barber admits publicly that he has never forgiven his own father for cheating and abandoning the family when he was a boy.
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2010 Kentucky Derby: Predictions, Fun Facts, & RecordsThis Saturday's race on May 1st, 2010 will mark the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby. The heavily favored colt Eskendereya had to be scratched due to an injury suffered to his left front leg
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Common Weeds of the Southeast & How to Treat ThemIn the Southeastern United States there are many distinct common weeds that are as equally a nuisance to the homeowner as they are a hazard to the wildlife. Included are four common weeds as well as how to treat them.
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WEC 48: Aldo Vs. Faber ---Aldo "Kicks" AwayThe much anticipated Aldo vs. Faber WEC featherweight world title bout was fought last night with Jose Aldo coming out on top in a dominant unanimous decision win.
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Tim Tebow Drafted at #25--Denver BroncosThe long awaited moment is over--Tim Tebow did go in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft.
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"Madonna Episode" of Glee Piques Misogynist InterestAfter one of the characters named Brittany misused the word misogynist on the "Power of Madonna" episode of Glee the search engines spiked high for this word.
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2010 Boston Marathon Results Break RecordThe 114th running of the Boston Marathon was completed on Monday, April 19, 2010. Out of the 26,790 (universal) runners that entered this year's race the men's winner was 21 year old Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot of Kenya in a course record time of 2:05:52.
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Emptiness: Causation and CureHave you ever found yourself sitting at work or home thinking, "There has got to be more to life than this."
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Baseball Memoir: My Top 5 Experiences at MLB GamesMajor League Baseball is back in full swing again and the lengthy 162 game season will surely promise to bring us both excitement and high drama this year (probably off the field as well).
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When Premonition Came TrueWhen I awoke from a nightmare of my wife's plane crashing in Wyoming I knew immediately there was something more to this dream.
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Disappointment: 3 Tips to Help CopeDisappointment is a universal experience. It can hit us from all angles, at any time, and with different levels of intensity.
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Cliff Notes on Relationship ConflictConflict is inevitable. The more skill you acquire in dealing with it the more enjoyable your life will be.
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Marathon Training: 5 Vital TipsAfter finding a good training regiment produced by Runner's World on the Internet I was pretty stoked ... until week 10 when I had to quit for three straight weeks because I became extremely busy with work and family.
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'Basketball Wives': Vh1's New Reality ShowThe premier of the new reality show entitled "Basketball Wives" was aired Sunday night (April 11) on Vh1. The executive producer is Shaq's newly divorced wife Shaunie (realitytv.about.com).
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Arthur Webb: An Inspirational 67-Year-Old Who Runs 135 Miles Straight in 120 Degree Heat!The Badwater Ultramarathon covers 135 miles non-stop from Death Valley (282 ft. below sea level) to Mount Whitney, California (8,360 ft. above sea level) in temperatures up to 130F.
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Running First Marathon? Try the Sun Trust Marathon in Richmond, Va.If a person plans to run just one in their life then picking "the one" can be a daunting task. For such a person I would highly suggest making it the Sun Trust Marathon--"America's Friendliest Marathon."
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Funniest Craigslist Ads Ever Posted: Top 10 ListCraigslist has some of the weirdest postings on the Internet. Come and check out this top 10 list of all time.
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Orange Smoothie: A Great Spring/Summer Drink for Your Kids to Make and EnjoyLooking for ideas or recipes that can alleviate boredom for your kids during spring and summer breaks? Try this drink recipe on for size.
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Save $1,000's: Lifetime Air Filters that Are Environmental and Energy EfficientNo hype here! You do the math. If you "go green" on this one item you could save close to $2,000 alone over the long haul.
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Where to Find Security in a Down EconomyThe fundamental core issue behind any unpleasant emotional experience that occurs with a job loss or income reduction boils down to one word-security. Finding and experiencing security in life is a basic human need and essential for optimal living.
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3 Factors that Hinder a Personal Relationship with GODMost people do not set out to grow distant in their relationship with God but so often it does happen. Here are some possible pitfalls that 2010 could pose.
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2010 Chicago Cubs: Why They Are Looking Good to Win the World SeriesThe Chicago Cubs are coming back in 2010 after posting their third straight winning season (83- 78 in 2009) under manager Lou Piniella. Take a look at some key acquisitions, trades, minor league players that made the roster, and some interesting tidbits.
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Justin Bieber: Bio, Fun Facts & Fascinating ChildhoodDiscover the fascinating journey from his boyhood roots in Canada to the immediate rise to rock and pop sensation over America.
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Exclusive: Interview with Grandparents of Somer ThompsonWith the recent arrest of Jared Harrell in the Somer Thompson case in Florida much of the news media focus has been on the details of the crime. It is the intent of this interview for America to know who Somer was.
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Top Ten Richest Americans in 2009: Their Colleges & HometownsThe results are in! Come and find out who the top ten richest in 2009 were. In addition, find out where they were born, what high schools and colleges they attended and some interesting tidbits about each that you may not have known.
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UNI Beats Kansas in Shocker of the Century - Meet the 2010 TeamWe all know by now about Ali's late game heroics that brought down Kansas. But many do not know the other players that made the history-making game possible.
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Miley Cyrus Finds Her Own IdentityThrough Her "Own Climb"Miley's life has changed quite a bit in the last 5 years. She was 12 when she first aired in Hannah Montana. She is now 17 and beginning to long to distance herself from the character Hannah Montana.
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10 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Expenses by Up to $300The crunch on our economy is forcing many families to become creative in looking for additional ways they can cut back on their monthly expenditures. Here are some possible ideas you may have overlooked.
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North Carolina, Alamance County Politician Seeks to Have Speeding Ticket Paid for by Campaign FundsOn April 27, former District 64 state Rep. Cary Allred of Alamance County, North Carolina, was stopped by a state Highway Patrol trooper for reaching a speed of 102 mph as he was on his way to Raleigh, North Carolina.
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How to Deal with Difficult or Annoying PeopleDo you ever have trouble dealing with difficult people? Are you in mental anguish over how to handle someone that is extremely annoying whenever you are around them? Here are three suggestions and further resources to help you.
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Sexless Marriage: Where to Find HelpDo you often find yourself sexually frustrated withing your marriage? My main premise, which is also the main antidote to a sexually frustrating marriage is this: Convincing your spouse that sex is a need and not a want.