Mike Spain
I cover the Jacksonville Jaguars, Georgia Tech and University of Florida football and basketball for Outside the Redzone I have been published in print by Rockstar Weekly. I am an entertainment columnist and writer for DC Metro Theater Arts, where I cover concerts and theater productions around the Washington, D.C. area.I also have a music column there called Capital Sound. I was a writer for the MD Theatre Guide where I reviewed local, regional and national theatre productions in and around the Washington and Baltimore metropolitan areas. I am active in the local music scene by covering local blues for the Examiner. I also manage two bands. I have many contacts in the music business and I am able to interview up and coming bands such as U.S. Royalty to legendary musicians such as Yngwie Malmsteen. I frequent concerts from small honky tonks to huge multiday festivals. When I get the chance I am an active ski racer and avid skier.I enjoy fishing, hiking, bike riding, an occasional round of golf and travel. I am involved in the community as a volunteer and serve on the Board of Directors of a credit union. I work for a Fortune 100 company in operations. I am also a big sports fan enjoying football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer.
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Washington Wizards Draft Targets for the 2013 NBA DraftI think their order of need is power forward, center, and small forward. The Wizards will also have opportunity to add depth with two second round drafts. -
The Pros and Cons of Music FestivalsSpring is here and summer is just around the corner. It is the season of music festivals.In general I enjoy going to music festivals.Festivals have many pros and cons like every event. -
My First Grateful Dead ConcertMy favorite concert experience was June 20, 1992 when I went to RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. to see the Grateful Dead. The Steve Miller Band was opening the show so we made sure we arrived early. -
Fan Reaction: Jaguars Win with Luke JoeckeThe Jacksonville Jaguars made the right move by picking Texas A&M Offensive Tackle Luke Joecke with the second overall pick. -
Sink or Swim: A SenryuA Senyru about testing the water and trying something again. -
Five Great Places to Watch College Bowl Games in Charles Town, West VirginiaHollywood Casino, The Tap House, Glory Days, Paddy's Irish Pub, and Longshots are great places to watch college Bowl games in the Charles Town, West Virginia area.
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Florida Gators' Bowl History: Five Great MomentsThe moments I picked were the three National Championships, a record setting Sugar Bowl, and a missed point after attempt in their first bowl. -
Liberty Mountain Resort Offers Skiing Close to Home in PennsylvaniaLiberty Mountain is a place close to home to fill the winter need to carve turns in the snow.
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Baseball SeasonsBaseball Haiku covering baseball seasons from spring, summer to fall -
June's Job Numbers Not Enough for this On-the-Fence VoterBarack Obama is not going to win my votes with these numbers especially when the recession is supposed to be over. This is not the change I was hoping for when won the election.
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My Experience Driving Through the Derecho in West VirginiaMy biggest adventure was driving through the storm. I was in Frederick when the storm hit. The drive home should have taken 30 minutes instead it took 90. -
Another SummerSummer is fun or a lot. However, some folks get the Summer time blues. Here is a look at the other side of summer. -
Father's Day 2012: Top Baltimore Orioles Gifts for DadHow about baseball tickets, team watches, clocks, ties, money clips, and boxers?Also published on: -
Celebrate Earth Day?Should we celebrate Earth Day? Who won't celebrate? Is there anything to celebrate on Earth Day? -
Fan Reaction: Florida Gators Still Have Lots of Questions After 2012 Spring GameFlorida Gator fans like me were looking for more hope for the 2012 football season at the team's spring game.. We wanted more answers.
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West Virginia Trout RecordsThis is a list of Brook, Brown, Golden Rainbow, Rainbow and Tiger Trout records for West Virginia. -
St. Patrick's Day Limerick: My Irish Empty LotRainbows, Leprechauns, an Irish Lass, and an Irish Beer -
Fan's Reaction: George McNeill Wins Puerto Rico OpenGeorge McNeill won the Puerto Rico Open on Sunday, March 11, 2012 by two shots over Ryo Ishikawa.
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Fan's Reaction: Justin Rose Wins WGC-Cadillac Championship, as Tiger Woods WithdrawsThe World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida, had more drama than most soap operas and as a golf fan I love it.
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OceanA free flow poem about the ocean.
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Fan's Reaction: Rory McIlroy Holds Off Tiger Woods, Wins 2012 Honda ClassicRory McIlroy won the 2012 Honda Classic on Sunday, March 4, 2012 by two shots over Tiger Woods and Tom Gillis.
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Fan's Reaction: Luke Donald Falls, Tiger Woods Survives During First Day of 2012 Accenture Match Play ChampionshipThe first day of the Accenture Match Play Championship featured several upsets on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Don’t worry some favorites also advanced.
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West Virginia Bass RecordsA list of the biggest bass caught in West Virginia. Including largemouth, smallmouth, rock, white, spotted, striped and hybrid striped bass records.
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Fan Reaction: Bill Haas Wins 2012 Northern Trust OpenBill Haas won the Northern Trust Open on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Haas won a dramatic playoff with Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley.
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Fan's Reaction: Jbe Kruger Wins 2012 Avantha MastersJbe Kruger won the Avantha Masters on Sunday Feb. 19, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Kruger won the tournament by two shots over Jorge Campillo and Marcel Siem.
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Fan's Reaction: Phil Mickelson Wins at AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-AmPhil Mickelson was great in the fourth round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and Tiger Woods was not. Mickelson won the tournament on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 by two shots over Charlie Wi.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Cabrera-Bello Wins Omega Desert ClassicRafael Cabrera-Bello won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 by one shot over Stephen Gallacher and Lee Westwood.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Paul Lawrie Wins Commercialbank Qatar MastersPaul Lawrie won the Commercialbank Qatar Masters by four strokes on Sunday Feb. 5, 2012. Jason Day and Peter Hanson finished tied for second four strokes back.
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The RingLove, a ring, a marriage, it goes through a lot to endure.
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Fan's Reaction: Brandt Snedeker Wins Farmers Insurance OpenBrandt Snedeker won the Farmers Insurance Open in La Jolla, California on Jan. 29, 2012. He won the event in a dramatic playoff with Kyle Stanley. John Rollins finished in third two shots behind the leaders.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Robert Rock Wins Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf ChampionshipRobert Rock won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 by one shot over Rory McIlroy. Tiger Woods finished third in his 2012 golf debut.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Mark Wilson Wins 2012 Humana ChallengeMark Wilson won the 2012 Humana Challenge on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. Wilson defeated Johnson Wagner, John Mallinger and Robert Garrigus by two shots to win the event.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Branden Grace Wins 2012 Volvo Golf Champions TournamentBranden Grace won his second European Tour event by winning the Volvo Golf Champions on Sunday Jan. 22, 2012. The victory was not easy as Grace had to win a playoff with Ernie Els and Retief Goosen.Also published on:
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Album Review of Mike Herrera Live from the BasementMike Herrera is better known for fronting the punk band MxPx than he is as a solo artist. He is also the front man of Tumbledown which is alt country, rockabilly, and twisted Americana band. However, in 2011 Herrera released an album called “Live from the
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Spring Training 2012: Texas Rangers Cactus League TicketsThe Texas Rangers start their Cactus League home schedule on Sunday, March 4, 2012, against the Kansas City Royals. The Rangers make their spring training home in Surprise, Arizona.Also published on:
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Spring Training 2012: Grapefruit League Tickets for the Washington NationalsThe Washington Nationals start their Grapefruit League home schedule on Sunday, March 4, 2012, against the Houston Astros in Viera, Florida.Also published on:
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The Top Three Places to Watch the Super Bowl in Charles Town, West VirginiaThe Super Bowl is fast approaching and you are not sure where you are going to watch the big game in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Don’t fret the Charles Town, W.Va., area has some great spots to watch the Super Bowl.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Wagner Wins 2012 Sony OpenJohnson Wagner won the Sony Open on Jan. 15, 2012 in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was the first full field event of the 2012 PGA tour. Four golfers tied for second and were two shots behind Wagner.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Branden Grace Wins Joburg OpenBranden Grace won the Joburg Open by one shot over Jamie Elson on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. In Johannesburg, South Africa Jamie Elson’s rally fell one stroke short as he finished in second place.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Jeff Demps Picks Track Over the NFLJeff Demps is passing up an NFL career to concentrate on track and field. Demps wrapped up his college football career when the Gators beat Ohio State in the Gator Bowl.Also published on:
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Brent Pease Named New Offensive Coordinator for Florida Gators: A Fan's ReactionThe Florida Gators have named Brent Pease their new offensive coordinator. As a Florida fan I am glad the Gators have replaced Charlie Weiss quickly. Florida now has a new coach to help with the final recruitment push for 2012.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Steve Stricker Opens PGA Tour with VictorySteve Stricker won the Hyundai Tournament of Champions on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, by three strokes over Martin Laird. Webb Simpson and Jonathon Byrd finished four strokes back.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Louis Oosthuizen Wins 2012 African OpenLouis Oosthuizen won the African Open on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, by two strokes over fellow South African Tjaart Van der Walt.Also published on:
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Fan's Reaction: Florida Gators Win Gator BowlThe Florida Gators beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-17 on Jan. 1, 2012 to become the Gator Bowl Champions and I don’t have to hear about the Buckeyes beating the Gators.Also published on:
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Review of Tommy Emmanuel's 'All I Want for Christmas'Tommy Emmanuel’s latest release “All I Want for Christmas” displays his talented guitar playing in a controlled setting covering ten classic Christmas tunes and adding two new ones.
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Holiday LostA Tanka poem about the holidays.
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Tiger Woods Wins Chevron World Challenge: A Fan's ReactionTiger Woods finally won a golf tournament when he won the Chevron World Challenge on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Woods had gone two years without winning a tournament.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week 13The LSU Tigers and Houston Cougars remain the only undefeated teams.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week TwelveOklahoma State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Clemson were all upset. The rankings shuffled and the LSU Tigers remained on top.
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Fan's Reaction: Greg Chalmer Wins Australian OpenGreg Chalmers won the Australian Open on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 by one stroke over John Senden. Tiger Woods finished third just two shots behind the leader.Also published on:
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week ElevenBoise State and Stanford fall. Only LSU, Oklahoma State and Houston remain undefeated. The rankings are shuffled up again.
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Big SnowA Haiku About A Skier's Blues. Sometimes there is too much of a good thing.
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FallA poem about Fall and the changing seasons
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Fan Reaction: Martin Kaymer Wins the World Golf Championships-HSBC ChampionsMartin Kaymer won the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions on Nov. 6, 2011 in Shanghai, China. Martin shot an amazing 63 on the final round to win the event by three shots over Fredrik Jacobson.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week TenWe knew the rankings were going to change after the Alabama/LSU match up. Nebraska was upset by Northwestern, Arkansas took care of South Carolina, and Iowa upset Michigan. Arizona State and West Virginia were upset.
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Fan Reaction: Florida Gators Beat Vanderbilt 26-21The Florida Gators beat Vanderbilt 26-21 on Nov. 5, 2011 to snap a four game losing streak. The Gators desperately need to snap their four game losing skid to have a chance at salvaging the season.
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Fan Reaction: Ken Duke Wins Nationwide Tour ChampionshipThe 2011 Nationwide Tour wrapped up Sunday Oct. 30, 2011 with the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. The event had extra drama since the top 25 golfers on the Nationwide Tour Money list earn their PGA Tour cards f
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Fan Reaction: BO Van Pelt Wins CIMB Asia Pacific Classic MalaysiaBo Van Pelt won the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia by six shots on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Fellow American Jeff Overton finished second six shots behind Van Pelt. Swedish golfer Fredrik Jacobson finished third.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week NineThe number of undefeated teams shrank to six this week. Clemson was upset by Georgia Tech and Oklahoma knocked Kansas State down. Michigan State ran out of magic and lost to Nebraska.
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Fan Reaction: Gavin Coles Wins Winn-Dixie Jacksonville OpenThe Nationwide Tour added the Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open this year. Gavin Coles won the event on Oct. 23, 2011 by one stroke over Jonas Blixt.
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Fan Reaction: Luke Donald Wins the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals ClassicLuke Donald won the event on Oct. 23, 2011 played on Disney’s Magnolia and Palms Courses in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The final Fall Series event was glad to have the top two PGA Money winners with Donald and Webb Simpson in the field.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week EightThe upsets started early with Syracuse shocking West Virginia and they continued. Wisconsin was upset by Michigan State. Oklahoma was surprised by Texas Tech 41-38.
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Fan Reaction: Mountaineers Fall to Syracuse 49-23The West Virginia Mountaineers were upset and soundly beaten by the Syracuse Orange 49-23 on Oct. 21, 2011 in Syracuse, New York. BCS Bowl hopes are still alive for West Virginia.
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Fan Reaction: West Virginia Mountaineers Ranked 15th in First BCS Poll of 2011The West Virginia Mountaineers are ranked 15th in the first BCS Poll released Oct. 16, 2011. Some may say the Mountaineers might be disappointed being ranked 11th in the AP Poll and tied for 14th in the Coaches Poll.
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Fan's Reaction: Ben Crane Wins the McGladrey ClassicBen Crane won The McGladrey Classic on Oct. 16, 2011 on the Seaside Course in Sea Island, Georgia. He is the third different golfer to win a tournament during the three Fall Series events. Ben was also the third golfer to win his first 2011 PGA event on t
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week SevenThis week had quite a few upsets, some blow outs, and some teams benefited from having the week off. LSU stayed number one
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Bryce Molder gets first win at Frys.Com Open: A fan's reactionA first-time winner, the champion decided by a playoff, and the return of Tiger Woods added much to the excitement of the Frys.com Open.
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Fan's reaction: No Florida team in top 25 football rankings for first time since 1982Six weeks into the college football season and not a single team is in the AP Top 25 or the coaches' poll.
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Florida Gators crushed 41-11 by LSU: A fan's reactionThe Gators lose big for a second straight week. Florida's defense gives up 41 points and the Gators' offense struggles behind a freshman quarterback.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week SixTexas tumbled down to #22 after Oklahoma romped 55-17. Florida, Auburn, and Texas Tech dropped out of the rankings. North Carolina, Rutgers, and Wake Forest entered the rankings this week.
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Fan's reaction: Gators lose starting quarterback John Brantley for LSU gameThe news keeps getting worse for the Florida Gators. Losing to Alabama by 28 points at home is bad enough. Then the Gators have to go to LSU to face another top football team. Now, Florida has ruled out their starting quarterback John Brantley
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Fan's reaction: Kevin Na wins Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children OpenKevin Na won the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Las Vegas.
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Fan's reaction: Florida Gators lose to Alabama at the SwampReality hit the Florida Gators Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, when the Alabama Crimson Tide blew them out of the Swamp 38-10.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week FiveLSU barely held n to the number one spot de to the way Alabama stormed the swamp. The Crimson Tide moved up to number two. Oklahoma dropped to number three, and Wisconsin moved up to number four. Stanford rounds out the top five.
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Black Country Communion 2 My Favorite Album of 2011It is almost like this amazing band is just a side project. If it is a side project it a project not to be overlooked.
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Fan's Reaction: Bill Haas Wins FedEx Cup and TOUR ChampionshipBill Haas had a $10 million dollar stroke. A difficult stroke enabled him to save par in the playoffs and go on to win the TOUR Championship and the FedEx Cup.
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Fan reaction: The Florida Gators crush Kentucky 48-10The Florida Gators rolled over the Kentucky Wildcats 48-10 on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. The Gators improved to 4-0 and 2-0 in the Southeastern Conference.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week FourLSU holds on to the top spot with a convincing win over West Virginia. Alabama moved up to fourth with their impressive win over Arkansas. Oklahoma State knocked Texas A&M down to number 21. West Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and California fell out
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Fan's reaction: Justin Rose wins BMW ChampionshipJustin Rose won the BMW Championship on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, by two strokes, finishing -13 for the tournament. The victory moved Justin to third place on the FedEx Cup points list from 34th.
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Florida Gators beat Tennessee 33-23, pass first test of season: A fan's reactionThe Florida Gators football team passed their first real test of the season by beating the Tennessee Volunteers 33-23 on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week ThreeLSU, Oklahoma, and Stanford kept the top three spots. Boise State moved up to the fourth spot. Oklahoma beat Florida State 23-13 to knock Florida State out of the rankings.
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Five best Florida Gators in the NFL in 2011: A fan's takeI went with the players who have the best chances to make an impact in the league this season. My five picks are Percy Harvin, Joe Haden, Jabar Gaffney, Lito Sheppard and Maurkice Pouncey.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week TwoThe rankings did not change much after week two. Alabama moved ahead of South Carolina in the top ten.
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Fan's take: Maryland Terrapins start Randy Edsall era with a prime-time victoryThe Maryland Terrapins don't just bring in a new coach to start a new college football era. They change uniforms and start the season off playing in prime-time on Monday night.
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Fan's reaction: Webb Simpson wins 2011 Deutsche Bank ChampionshipWebb Simpson won the 2011 Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. Webb won the tournament in a playoff with Chez Reavie.
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Fan's reaction: Thomas Bjorn wins Omega European MastersThomas Bjorn won the Omega European Masters on Sunday, Sept. 04, 2011, by four shots.
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Fan's take: Dana Holgorsen era at West Virginia starts with a winThe Dana Holgorsen era of West Virginia Mountaineers football began with a convincing, shortened victory against cross-state rival Marshall. WVU won the game 34-13 when the game was called with over 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
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Fan's reaction: Florida Gators beat Florida Atlantic 41-3The Gators had plenty to be happy about on defense, offense and special teams. Yet the game was not perfect and still had things to coach about most notably turnovers.
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Rankings After Week OneOregon, TCU, Georgia, and Miami were teams that fell out of my rankings this week. #21 South Florida, #23 Baylor, #24 Maryland and #25 Penn State all make their debut this week in my rankings.
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Changes the Florida Gators face in 2011: A fan's perspectiveThe Florida Gators football team went through a lot of changes in the off season. New coaches, new offense, and the return of a kicker are three of the biggest changes.
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Fan's reaction: Tiger Woods to play Fry.Com OpenTiger Woods is doing the right thing by agreeing to play the Frys.com Open from Oct. 6-9, 2011.
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Hot Summer Sun Falls Behind the Western HillsJust a little free form prose about Summer giving way to the Fall
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Fan's reaction: Dustin Johnson wins hurricane-shortened BarclaysHurricane Irene shortened The Barclays to three rounds, and Dustin Johnson was able to win by two shots on Saturday, Aug. 27.
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Hurricane Irene HaikuA Haiku about Hurricane Haiku and what the storm cancelled on the East Coast, it cancelled baseball games, a Jimmy Buffett concert, and several beach trips. .
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My 2011-2012 NCAA College Football Preseason RankingsBack for my fourth season, I present my 2011-12 Preseason College Football Rankings. My rankings will change every week during the season. There are plenty of great games scheduled to kick off the new season.
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Fan's reaction: Keegan Bradley wins PGA ChampionshipKeegan Bradley rallied in the fourth round to catch Jason Dufner to force a playoff. Keegan was able to best Dufner in the playoff to win his second PGA Tour event this season and his first major victory.
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Fan's reaction: Tiger Woods misses cut at PGA ChampionshipAfter two rounds at the PGA Championship, Tiger Woods missed the cut on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011.
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Fans reaction: Scott Piercy wins Reno-Tahoe OpenThere was another PGA Tour stop last weekend besides the World Golf Championship-Bridgestone Invitational. Scott Piercy won the 2011 Reno-Tahoe Open on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, by one stroke over Pat Perez.
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Fan's reaction: Tiger returns, Luke tops the money list and Adam Scott wins BridgestoneThere was more to the Bridgestone Invitational than the remarks of the winners caddie about Tiger Woods. Adam Scott won the tournament by four shots finishing 17 under.
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The SirenA Haiku About A Siren
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Fan's Take: How will Tiger do at Bridgestone Invitational?What fans are looking for? What Tiger is looking for? How will Tiger do at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational?
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Rookie Scott Stallings wins Greenbrier Classic: A fan's reactionRookie Scott Stallings won his first PGA Tournament in an exciting playoff, while Bill Haas moved up the standings being tied for second.Also published on:
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Sean O'Hair wins the Canadian Open: A fan's reactionSean O'Hair won the 2011 Canadian Open on Sunday, July 24, 2011, earning his first PGA Tour win since the 2009 season. The 2011 PGA Tour season continues to be a wide open season with dramatic finishes.Also published on:
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Fan's reaction: Darren Clarke wins 2011 British Open, Mickelson makes best of being secondDarren Clarke wins by three strokes. Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson make big moves in golf standings at the 2011 British Open.Also published on:
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Fan's perspective: Nick Watney's big winNick Watney's 2-stroke victory at the AT&T National on Sunday July 3, 2011, was a special, big win.Also published on:
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Review of Black Country Communion at the 9:30 CLubBlack Country Communion rocked the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on Sunday June 19, 2011. Fans were anticipating a special show.
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First Person: Why Dumbing Down My Resume Was a Smart MoveSometimes achievements and accomplishments can make a job seeker appear to be over qualified. Sometimes streamlining a resume is required. Sometimes a dumbed down resume is a smart resume.
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Mountaineers can put scandal behind them and concentrate on football: A fan's takeThe West Virginia Mountaineers' coaching scandal is over. Now the Mountaineers can concentrate on football. The team has the opportunity to better since they no longer have a lame duck head coach. The new coach gets to start a season earlier and has a chance to clean up his act.
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Another surprise winner as Harrison Frazar wins first PGA Tour event: A fan's reactionThe old football cliche goes "on any given Sunday, any team can beat any other team." During the 2011 PGA Tournament, one could say on any given Sunday any golfer has a chance to win.
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How to get a 2011 West Virginia fishing licenseA 2011 fishing license is valid from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.You can get your fishing license in person, on-line, or over the phone for West Virginia.
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Best local fishing spot: Blair's Valley Lake in Washington County, MarylandMy favorite place to fish in Maryland is Blair's Valley Lake in Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area located close to the town of Clear Springs in Washington County, Maryland.
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Fathers Day PoemOriginal acrostic poem formed from three Haiku pieces and an extra line. Just in time for Fathers Day.
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Keegan Bradley earns first win at Byron Nelson Championship: A fan's reactionYes, it is possible Keegan Bradley can keep it going. He is young and the confidence of his first tour victory would lead one to think Keegan can keep it going. Ryan Palmer could be motivated after falling just short.
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Top five coaches in Florida Gators football history: A fan's perspectiveMy list of the top five Florida football coaches includes Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer, Galen Hall, Ray Graves and G.E. Pyle.
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Five reasons to watch the 2011 Champions League final: A fan's takeThe Champions League final is May 28, 2011, at 2:45 p.m. EST. It is the best of European Professional Football. There are several reasons to watch this soccer match.
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David Toms will be a contender at the 2011 U.S. Open: A fan's takeDavid Toms is playing the best golf on the PGA Tournament over the last two tour spots. David bounced back from a playoff loss at the TPC Sawgrass last week to win the Colonial on May 22, 2011.
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Remember ThatA poem for those that served and for those who died.
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SpringA poem about Spring
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Old RiverStephen F. Foster based a song on the Suwannee River, here is my take on an original poem based on the river.
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Preview of the M3 Rock FestivalThe festival is headlined by area favorites Kix on Friday and the legendary Whitesnake on Saturday. Friday is an evening of great Rock while Saturday will be a full day of head banging fun.
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How Do You Keep the Flame Alive?A love poem, about keeping the flame alive when you are the only one left alive in the relationship.
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Review of Robert Plant and the Band of Joy at the 2011 Wanee Music FestivalIt was strange to see Robert Plant perform in the daylight on a stripped down stage. The festival is held annually in Live Oak, Florida. The warm North Florida air brought a great performance out of Robert and his band.
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Review of the Wanee Musical Festival 2011The 2011 Wanee Festival was an incredible music festival held in Live Oak, Florida. The festival offered a lineup featuring great jam bands, rock, music history and basically some kind of music for everyone.
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The Heritage provides golf drama in more than one way: A fan's takeThe tournament provided a dramatic playoff finish. It also helped determine who the top ranked golfer in the world is and who tops the PGA Tour money list.
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Mike Herrera Rocks Baltimore with Just His Acoustic Guitar and VoiceMike Herrera played the Ottobar in Baltimore, Maryland on April 24, 2011. Herrera had plenty of local support acts as Quiet Life Rebellion, Younger Years, and Run the Risk were the opening act. Louis DeFabrizio of Gasoline Heart opened for him as well.
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Tiger needs to catch Sam Snead's record: A fan's takeI would rather see Tiger Woods go after Sam Snead's record of PGA Tour wins. Woods is currently third on the list and topping either of these lists may be difficult to do considering Tiger last won a major in 2008.Also published on:
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Mothers LoveOriginal acrostic poem called Mothers Love in appreciation to mothers.
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Shakespearean Sonnet: The Battle of Writing MoreChanges here, Google, writers stuck in the middle, and here comes a sonnet.
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Mike Herrera to Play Philadelphia and Tour East CoastMike Herrera is best known for his work in the punk pop band MXPX which he fronts and side projects in alt-country "Tumbledown" and a 50's and 60's rock "Arthur". On his rare East Coast tour Herrera will pull material from all three bands.
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Interview with John and Paul Thornley of U.S. RoyaltyU.S. Royalty is a Washington, D.C. rock band who just released their first album in January called "Mirrors." The band has been together since 2008. The time before the album the band has spent touring and playing live.
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Tiger Woods back in the hunt: A fan's takeTiger Woods made news on the golf course instead of with his personal life. Yes, his rounds were not consistent. However, Tiger charged back in the final round. He had an outstanding tournament finishing 10 strokes under par.Also published on:
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My Experience at a For-Profit UniversityI have two degrees from For-Profit institutions. It is hard to say if the degrees were worth it. I do have the ability to compare a For-Profit university with a state run university as I transferred schools.
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Fan's view: Unexpected champions at the MastersIan Woosman, Trevor Immelman, Charles Coody, Zach Johnson, and Mike Weir might be golfers a casual fan may not know. However, they have all won the Masters Golf Tournament.
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Fan reaction: What will fill the void if there is no NFL season in 2011?The 2011 NFL football season is in jeopardy due to the labor issues between the owners and the players. No season will create a void. However college football, baseball, basketball, and hockey can fill the void some.
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Fan Debate: Which Franchise is Better the Lakers or the CelticsThe Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are two of the NBA's most storied franchises. A recent Yahoo! Sports Grudge on Facebook debates which one is a better franchise the Lakers or Celtics.
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A Review of the ASCAP Foundation "Songwriters:The Next Generation" ConcertSome of the best young songwriters and composers in the world shared their music on Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, March 24 and Friday March 25, 2011.
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Fan reaction: My experience at the Philadelphia Phillies 2011 home openerOpening day for the Philadelphia Phillies was on April 1 against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. There was a party atmosphere prior to the game.
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Fan's guide: 2011 home opener at Camden YardsMonday, April 4, 2011 at 3:05 PM the Baltimore Orioles will have their home opener against the Detroit Tigers inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Fans are being urged to be in their seats by 2:30 PM to catch all of the pregame pageantry.
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Four Financial Tips for Young AdultsHere are four tips for young adults and handling their finances. Sometimes the best advices come from the mistakes of others. I have made some mistakes among the advice I offer. Some of the advice comes from some of my own best practices.
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Fan debate: Who was the better college quarterback, Cam Newton or Tim Tebow?Tim Tebow and Cam Newton were both teammates at Florida. Tim Tebow established himself as the starting quarterback and Cam Newton transferred to Auburn after two seasons.
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Joanne Shaw Taylor at the Maryland TheatreJoanne Shaw Taylor easily proves she is an up and coming blues guitarists who can hold her own with anyone. I am hard pressed to mention an artist who enjoyed playing their instrument as much as Joanne enjoyed playing her telecaster.
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An Introduction to the National Marfan FoundationThe National Marfan Foundation is a non-profit organization which helps people who have Marfan syndrome or a related disorder. They also help families and others who are affected by the disorder.
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Tickets punched: Cheap tickets for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington NationalsA key to catching as many games as possible is to score the cheapest possible tickets. There are several ways to get discount tickets to Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals games.Also published on:
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Fan perspective: Keep an eye on these MLB milestones in 2011The 2011 Major League Baseball season will be a season filled with players reaching milestones. Along the way a few records will be broken as well.Also published on:
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Fan perspective: Four ways college baseball could be more popularFour ways college baseball could be more popular, or do baseball fans have too much baseball.Also published on:
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O's fan: Best stadium food for fans at Camden YardsIn Baltimore, Orioles Park at Camden Yards offer traditional stadium fare.Also published on:
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First Person: The Real World Cost of Bad CreditIn the early 2000s I went through an 18 month stint of unemployment. Needless to say, during this time my credit rating suffered.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Top Three Co-StarsElizabeth Taylor died at the age of 79. The actress is known for her multiple weddings and incredible film history. Who were her top three co-stars?
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The ASCAP Foundation's "Songwriters: The Next Generation"Some of the best young songwriters and composers in the world will share their music at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, March 24 and Friday March 25, 2011. The events will be hosted by Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, who have won two GRAMMY Awards.
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2011 MLS Preview: The D.C. United Soccer TeamLast season was a dismal season for D.C. United fans. The team was the worst team in the point standings. The 2010 squad was a far cry from the 1996, 1997, 1999, and 2004 MLS Cup Champion teams.
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March Madness HaikuA Haiku about college basketball's tournament also known as March Madness due to the upsets
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Bargain Movies at Winchester's Delco TheaterThe Delco Cinemas have to be one of the best movie bargains in the Shenandoah Valley, Where else in Winchester, Virginia can you see a movie for $2?
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2011 NCAA Tournament Preview: The San Diego State AztecsThe San Diego State Aztecs (32-2) won the Mountain West Conference Tournament and will be in the NCAA Tournament. The Aztecs are on a five game winning streak and have won 32 of 34 games this season.
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2011 NCAA Tournament Seeds and BracketsGet ready for March Madness with the brackets, Records and some Analysis
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2011 NCAA Tournament Preview: The Butler BulldogsThe Butler Bulldogs (23-9) won the Horizon Conference Tournament and will be returning to the NCAA Tournament. Last season the Bulldogs made it to the NCAA Final where they lost to Duke in a close contest.
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2011 NCAA Tournament Preview: The Old Dominion MonarchsThe Old Dominion Monarchs (27-6) won the Colonial Athletic Conference Tournament and will be playing in the NCAA Tournament. Oakland currently has a nine game win streak and has won 13 of their last 14 games.
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2011 NCAA Tournament Preview: The Oakland Golden GrizzliesThe Oakland Golden Grizzlies (25-9) won the Summit League Conference Tournament and will be playing in the NCAA Tournament. Oakland currently has an eight game win streak and has won 18 of their last 19 games.
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2011 NCAA Tournament Preview: The Belmont BruinsThe Belmont Bruins (30-4) won the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament and will be playing in the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins currently have a twelve game win streak and have won 21 of their last 22 games.
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Fan talk: The Houston Astros should be better in 2011The Houston Astros should be an improved team this season. They may not dominate but they won't dwell near the cellar. The team has new players, young players will improve, and some players will be more productive.
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Fan's take: Gator fans will have to wait for spring game for answersWhat will the Gators defense look like under new Coach Will Muschamp? How will the Gators offense look under Charlie Weiss? Will John Brantley be Florida's starting quarterback? Will any playmakers step up?Also published on:
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Now and Zen My First Concert Robert Plant May 22, 1988My first major rock concert was Robert Plant at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on May 22, 1988.
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2011 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament PreviewNine of the conferences 12 teams boast winning records with more than 17 wins. Certainly Florida Gators (24-6) and the Kentucky Wildcats (22-8) will be among the favorites.
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Fan reaction: Castro's injury cast questions for the Houston AstrosHouston Astros catcher Jason Castro injures knee in exhibition. How long will he be out? Who will catch for the team?
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Retirement Plans for KidsSaving for a child's future is an important thing to do. Saving for a child's retirement makes sense. Imagine having funds building up 10, 15 years before the child even enters the workforce.
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A Review of Joanne Shaw Taylor's New Album "Diamonds in the Dirt"Ruf Records recording artist Joanne Shaw Taylor is back with her sophomore release and follow up to her 2009 release "White Sugar." Her new album "Diamonds in the Dirt" is more than a ten track follow up.
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Rock Lives with Black Country Communion: Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, Derek Sherinian, and Glenn Hughes Form Super GroupThink Rock is dead? Then you need to listen to Black Country Communion's self titled debut album.
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10 Tips to Deal with a Traffic JamNo one likes to be stuck in a traffic jam. I have listed 10 tips to help deal with traffic jams. The tips range from how to avoid traffic jams, how to get out of traffic jams, and what to do if you are stuck in a traffic jam.
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Robert Plant and His Band of Joy Live in Washington, D.C.Robert Plant and his band made for an entertaining, musical evening which was a joy to listen to and watch. He featured the talents of Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Darrell Scott, Bryon House and Marco Giovino
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Where to Find Project Management TrainingFinding project management training is not hard. There are numerous places to find project management training courses. One can find courses through corporate training programs, schools, and societies.
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Top five assists leaders in NBA historyJohnson, Stockton, Kidd, Robertson, and Thomas are the NBA's all time best at dishing the ball to their team mates. One of the responsibilities of a point guard is to give their teammates a chance to score and these five excelled at that responsibility.
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A Review of Todd Sharpville "Porchlight"Todd Sharpville latest release "Porchlight" is two discs of soulful blues. Todd turned to blues legend Duke Robillard to help produce, mix, and add his guitar talents to the project. It also features Kim Wilson and Joe Louis Walker.
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Inside the Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationBill Gates always ranks among the wealthiest people in the world.The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest private foundation and is larger than the next four foundations combined.
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My Final 2010-2011 NCAA Football RankingsAuburn is the National Champion. TCU won the Rose Bowl and they are number two. Oregon played with heart but drop to number three.
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Surprising Facts About the World's Richest ManWhere is he from? How did he make his fortune? How much wealth separates him from the second place billionaire? How much did he donate?
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Top Five Guitar Albums of 20102010 was a great year for fans of guitar music. My picks for the top five guitar albums of 2010 include all-time greats Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy. It also includes Swedish shred master Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Morse's latest project
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Shepherdstown's Opera House Film Club Shows Holiday MoviesThe Opera House Film Club at the Opera House in Shepherdstown, West Virginia has to be one of the best bargains for parents and children. The film club is geared towards children. On Saturday, December 18 they showed some holiday classic movies.
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The five most embarrassing moments for the Washington Redskins in 2010A 5-9 Washington Redskins team had their fill of embarrassments in 2010.
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Introducing Josh Hurt: Texas Urban Pop Artist Ready to Make Mark on the Music Worldosh Hurt is a talented singer from Arlington, Texas. In an e-mail to me he described himself as "an Urban Pop Artist."
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Local buzz: The top five moments for the Washington Redskins in 2010The Washington Redskins had five great moments in 2010. The team hired a new coach with a winning resume. The Redskins traded for a new starting quarterback in Donovan McNabb.
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Five strange sports stories for 20102010 was a strange year in sports. Thanks to the Texas Rangers, Gilbert Arenas, LeBron James, Michael Vick and the University of Maryland.
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An Overview of the Shepherdstown Film SocietyThe Shepherdstown Film Society shows movies for free on the campus of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The purpose of the group is to bring "more quality films to Shepherdstown" according to the society's website.
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Top Five 2010 Fantasy Football Busts: QuarterbacksHere is a list of the top five biggest fantasy football quarterback busts during the 2010 football season.
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Four Great Ski Resorts in West VirginiaWest Virginia offers great skiing to skiers of all levels and tastes. The state offers large, western style resorts with Intrawest's Snowshoe, resorts close together with Timberline and Canaan Valley, to the highway convenience of Winterplace.
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Exclusive Interview with Guitar Legend Yngwie MalmsteenTime Magazine recently named Yngwie Malmsteen one of the ten best electric guitar players of all time. He is recognized as a master of shred. The talented guitarist is back with a new album called "Relentless."
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Men's college basketball: Kentucky Wildcats recruiting class for 2011The Wildcats 2011 basketball recruiting class looks just as strong. High School stars Marquis Teague, Michael Gilchrist, Anthony Davis and Kyle Wiltjer highlight Kentucky's class.
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My NCAA Football 2010-2011 After Week FourteenAuburn bounced back up to number one, Oregon is number and two and Texas Christian is the odd school out at number three.
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CD Review of Robert Plant's "Band of Joy""Band of Joy" is the latest album from legendary Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant. It is his first album since 2007's multi-Grammy Award winning "Raising Sand" collaboration with Alison Krauss.
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John G. Laytham Inducted into Washington Business Hall of FameJohn G. Laytham is a living example of working yourself up the corporate ladder. The President of Clyde's Restaurant Group started his career working for a new saloon in Georgetown called Clyde's in 1963 as a student at Georgetown University.
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Ted Leonsis Inducted into Washington Business Hall of FameTed Leonsis was inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame on November 30, 2010. Anyone in Washington, D.C. knows Ted Leonsis. He is the founder, chairman, and prime owner of Lincoln Holdings LLC.
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Debra L. Lee Inducted into Washington Business Hall of FameDebra L. Lee was inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame Tuesday, November 30, 2010. One look at her resume and one would say she was a qualified choice.
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Review of Yngwie Malmsteen New Release RelentlessYngwie Malmsteen is back with a new album called "Relentless." The album marks Yngwie's return to hard rock, metal music after 2009 acoustic and orchestral album "Angels of Love."
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Six Inexpensive Gift Ideas for GuitaristsThere are several inexpensive gift ideas for the guitarist on your shopping list. Visit any local music store and you will see many possible gift items.
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My NCAA Football 2010-2011 After Week ThirteenBoise State fell out of the top 10. Auburn dropped to number two after a close call with Alabama, TCU, Wisconsin and Stanford round out the top five.
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The five greatest Maryland Terrapins basketball players of all timeMy list of all-time Maryland Terrapins basketball greats includes Juan Dixon, Greivis Vasquez, Len Bias, Lonny Baxter and Terence Morris. The list includes Maryland's top scorers, rebounders, shot blockers, second overall draft picks and champions.
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The top five scorers in Maryland Terrapins basketball historyMy list of Maryland Terrapins all-time leading scorers is based both on total points scored and points per game average. TMy list includes Jan Dixon, Greivis Vasquez, Len Bias, Lonny Baxter and Terence Morris.
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The top five basketball players in ACC historyThe Atlantic Coast Conference is a basketball power house conference. My picks include Tyler Hansbrough, Sheldon Williams, Michael Jordan, Len Bias, and J.J. Redick.
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My NCAA Football 2010-2011 After Week TwelveBoise State leaps over TCU and Alabama ends up back in the top ten. North Carolina State, Florida State and Utah rejoin My Rankings this week. Northwestern, USC and San Diego State fall out of My Rankings this week.
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When Does a For-Profit Degree Make Sense?A For-Profit degree makes sense for non-traditional students. It also makes sense for students who need flexibility.
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What a Lawyer Can Do for Your Small BusinessA lawyer can help a small business deal with lawsuits, investigations, tax law, and can provide it with clarity and peace of mind. Lawyers are an added expense for small businesses.
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My NCAA Football 2010-2011 After Week ElevenAuburn takes over the top spot after Oregon and TCU has close wins. Mississippi State, Utah, Arizona, Pittsburgh, and Florida fall out of My Rankings.