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My name is Tim Hawver. I enjoy writing about things that interest me. I have been looking for an avenue to put out some of my work. My interests include politics, sports, music, and television.
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My name is Tim Hawver. I enjoy writing about things that interest me. I have been looking for an avenue to put out some of my work. My interests include politics, sports, music, and television.
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H&R Block E-File ReviewFor many, receiving their W-2's and getting a tax return is great reason to look forward to a New Year.
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Top John Mayer SongsIt seems like John Mayer has been around a long time. Fans have seen him evolve from an acoustic crooner, to a pop rock machine, and finally to his current state as a guitar virtuoso.
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As Favre Leaves Green Bay, Young Quarterbacks Have Big Shoes to FillIt's hard to imagine how it must feel to replace a legend - a predecessor who has set the bar so high, that nobody can even see it. Nobody can fill shoes that are so big. In the NFL, there are legends, and then there is Brett Favre. -
Jonny Lang Gets Loose in OmahaJonny Lang is an amazing talent. He brings crafty guitar playing, showmanship, and a soulful voice to the stage. He brought all of that to the Slowdown in Omaha as he amazed fans with his ninety minute set. -
The 10 Most Annoying Things About FootballFor many sports fans, the summer can be a very long season. Football is still a few months away and basketball has ended. The only sport that remains active is baseball. With America's pastime losing popularity, many fans have nothing to do but wait for football season
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NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview, 2008When springtime nears, NBA fans have their mind on one thing: the playoffs. This year's playoffs figure to be as exciting as ever with numerous teams riding high after great regular seasons.
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Best Super Bowls of the 1990sIn the NFL, the nineties belonged to the Dallas Cowboys and the San Fransisco 49ers. They won a combined five championships in the decade. The nineties were a decade for dynasties, seeing as the NFL's efforts toward parity had yet to come to fruition.
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There are No Reasons to Deny Kobe Bryant His First League MVP AwardKobe Bryant has won three NBA championships in his Hall of Fame career. His competitive drive has elevated him to the top of the NBA talent pool. When it comes to the league's MVP award, however, Bryant can't seem to win. -
The Biggest Sports Blunders: Mistakes that Have Lived in InfamyThroughout sports there have been many plays that fans have agonized over for years and years. That one critical mistake that soured an otherwise sweet season. That All-American who made one boneheaded play that they became defined by.
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Omaha's Outdoor Concert Guide: Places to Enjoy Music this SummerSummer is right around the corner and nothing says summer like an outdoor concert. Omaha offers plenty in the way of summertime shows. From big festival shows to outdoor jazz there is something for everybody. -
With Addition of Gasol, Lakers Are Poised for Championship RunThe 2007-2008 NBA basketball season has been quite a rollercoaster for the Los Angeles Lakers. It began in the off-season with Kobe Bryant's frequent and emphatic trade demands. Then, the Lakers got off to a sluggish start.
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Griffey Returns to Seattle in Grand FashionKen Griffey, Jr. is the reason that baseball is still played in Seattle. It may sound cliché to say that Seattle's Safeco Field is 'The house that Griffey built,' but it's the truth.
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Down with the BCS: Presenting, a Playoff System that Will WorkCollege football's Bowl Championship series has created some fine messes, but this year is by far the messiest. With eight teams that can make a case for the championship game, it is clearer than ever that college football needs a playoff system.
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Preseason Polls Hurt College FootballControversy always seems to find its way to college football. The majority of the controversy is reserved for the end of the season, when BCS births are determined. But, perhaps the biggest injustices of the college
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What an Amazing Weekend to Be a Baseball FanMajor League Baseball recently enjoyed one of its most historic weekends ever. Fans witnessed three major milestones in two frenzied days. Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, and Tom Glavine all secured their place in baseball history.
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Artists Who Should Be Selling Millions: Jonny LangJonny Lang began playing blues guitar before he was even a teenager. At the age of fourteen, he played in a band that released a successful independent album. That album drew the interest of major labels and at the -
2007 Football Game of the Year: Boise St. Vs. Oklahoma"That's Bob Stoops right over there!" I could envision a Boise St. football player saying that at the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.
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D'angelo and Maxwell Plot 2008 ComebacksThe two biggest artists from the neo-soul era were Maxwell and D'angelo. Unfortunately, both have been missing in action for the last six years. 2008 may be the year that finally changes.
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Oden's Microfracture Surgery: Portland Trailblazer's Down, but Not OutThe NBA was devastated in September when the news spread that Greg Oden would miss the entire 2007-2008 basketball season. Oden was the first overall selection in the 2007 NBA draft and widely considered to be the next great big man in the league.
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Cornhusker Let-Downs: Nebraska Football's Five Most Disappointing LossesEverybody in Nebraska looks forward to the fall. The weather cools down, the leaves change color, and Nebraska Cornhusker football begins. Every week, Nebraskans glue themselves to their television sets and watch their Cornhuskers.
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The Best Lowfat CandiesIt seems everybody that is trying to start a diet has a sweet tooth. Nothing can satisfy a sweet tooth like candy. Unfortunately, the most popular candy bars (Snickers, Milky Way, Kit Kat, etc.) contain chocolate.
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Analysis- Kevin Garnett Traded to CelticsKevin Garnett is one of the biggest superstars in the NBA. Exactly the kind of player that is difficult for small market teams to build championship teams around.
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The Five Worst Moments in Lakers HistoryLife as a Los Angeles Lakers fan can feel like a rollercoaster at times. Laker fans have enjoyed great moments like championships, 81 point performances by Kobe Bryant, and clutch shots by Robert Horry.
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Suns May Look to Deal Marcus Banks to Ease Luxury Tax WoesIt is tough to get playing time in the NBA when you play behind a two-time league MVP. That is why the Phoenix Suns' backup point guard Marcus Banks rarely made it on the court last season.
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John Mayer's Transition from Pop Star to Guitar IconMayer burst on to the national scene in 2001 with his major label debut 'Room For Squares.' The album gained serious momentum as Mayer made the rounds on late night talk shows.
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Ken Griffey, Jr. Rejoins Baseball's EliteKen Griffey ruled the baseball world in the nineties. He was everywhere. He was selected to play in every All Star Game, won a Gold Glove award every year, and even won the MVP award in 1997. He was also the most marketable player in the game -
Beat the Heat at Summer Concerts the Right WayOne of the true signs of summer is outdoor concerts at amphitheatres. Fans flock by the thousands to see their favorite acts. This summer alone John Mayer, Dave Matthews, and Kenny Chesney have embarked on summer amphitheatre tours
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USA Olympic Basketball Needs Another 'Dream Team'The 1992 USA men's basketball team was something truly special. They were called the 'Dream Team' and it was a fitting name. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Karl Malone and other legends were playing -
Van Hunt Lands with Blue Note RecordsR&B music has suffered from a major drop off in quality. Fans are finding it difficult to discover quality R&B music today. That's why Van Hunt needs to be exposed to the masses. -
Tips on Selling Your CD Collection on EbayIn this day and age, there's only one place to go to unload the items you no longer need: Ebay. One Sunday evening I decided to start listing them. Before I knew it, I had posted about 40 CDs. -
Top Ten New Edition Side Project SongsNew Edition has been one of the most influential groups in R&B for the last twenty years. Not only have they had hits as a group, but their solo and side projects have spawned many major hits as well. -
NFL Quarterbacks with the Most to Prove in 2007There is no more high profile position in sports than that of a starting NFL quarterback. Quarterbacks are considered the face of their franchise and nearly all of the credit or blame for the offense falls on their shoulders. -
Jason Priestley Returns to Television with 'Side Order of Life'Child superstars tend to fall hard. Their careers hit roadblocks and never reach the heights of their first run in the business. Jason Priestley's career has been no exception. -
Baseball's Home Run Derby Needs a Face LiftThe Home Run Derby is Major League Baseball's equivalent to the NBA's slam dunk contest. It is an All Star Game festivity that excites fans. Seeing the major league sluggers go on home run binges, even though it's in a batting practice environment, is something to see. -
Prince Ready to Unleash 'Planet Earth' in Late JulyPrince has big plans for his new album, 'Planet Earth,' which will be released in the United States on July 24th via Columbia records. If Prince has his way, it will go down as his most exposed album since 1984's 'Purple Rain. -
Top Ten Songs by New EditionThey took the pop world by storm in the eighties and still have prosperous careers today. Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Rickey Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ralph Tresvant originally made up New Edition
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2007 NBA Draft ReviewLast night, the NBA draft came and went. Many teams' fans are left dreaming about what the future holds for their new superstars and fans of other teams are left scratching their head.
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Jonny Lang Amazes Council Bluffs, Iowa CrowdJonny Lang is a truly amazing performer. He brings to stage with him crafty guitar playing, showmanship, and a soulful voice. He brought all of that to Harrah's Casino in Council Bluffs, IA as he dazzled fans with a ninety minute set. -
Product Review: A Taste of Thai Pad Thai NoodlesIf you're looking to stretch you dollar, but still get a decent meal; you're not alone. Many people are looking for convenient, cost efficient ways to eat. -
"One Tree Hill" Closes Door on Fourth Season and Gears Up for FifthA murderer exposed, a state championship in basketball, two babies born, and a heart attack. That sounds like a lifetime's worth of drama, but on 'One Tree Hill,' it's all in a year's work. -
Top Ten Prince Songs of the 2000'sMany people only think of Prince as the 1980's megastar. They only remember the massive hits like 'Purple Rain,' 'Little Red Corvette,' and 'Raspberry Beret.' But since hitting the music world in 1978, Prince has consistently released music. -
Kanye West is Set to Release 'Graduation' in AugustKanye West does everything big. His third album, 'Graduation,' wont be released until late August but the hype is beginning to build. He has already released the first video and has given tastes of a couple of other songs. -
The Greatest Baseball Players of My GenerationIt is so hard to compare players from different eras in sports. Each game evolves as time goes on and there's no way to say with certainty which players are so special that they transcend their era. Baseball is perhaps the most difficult game to compare era to era. -
The Case for a College Football PlayoffIt's a seemingly endless argument. Playoffs or bowl games? Every year as the college football season winds down and the holiday season approaches, one argument seems to dominate family gatherings. -
R. Kelly Misses with 'Double Up'As if 'Trapped in the Closet' wasn't bad enough, R. Kelly has hit a new low. With his new album 'Double Up,' Kelly will have many wondering why they ever bought any of his albums. A quick scan of the song titles ought to be enough to make you put it back on the shelf. -
Lamar Odom May Be on His Way Out of Los AngelesLamar Odom's career as a Los Angeles Laker may come to an end this off-season. Odom came to the Lakers three summers ago from the Miami Heat in the Shaquille O'Neal trade. Since that trade, the Lakers have not advanced past the first round of the NBA playoffs. -
Aaron Distances Himself as Bonds Closes InHank Aaron has made it clear that he wants nothing to do with festivities surrounding Barry Bonds' inevitable breaking of the all-time homerun record. It is very easy to chalk that sentiment up to bitterness and jealousy. If the circumstances were any different, -
Top Ten Songs of Third Eye BlindThird Eye Blind is best known for their 1997 smash hit 'Semi-Charmed Life.' But fans of theirs know there is much more to the band. -
Public Comments by Kobe Bryant Put Lakers in Bad SpotKobe Bryant is perhaps the most criticized figure in sports today. Anything that Kobe says or does gets over-analyzed by television sportscasters, journalists, and fans across the country.