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I am a husband, father of two, minister and part-time photographer. My hobbies include photography, motorcycles, coffee and reading. My favorite author is Ted Dekker. The Bible is a guide I try to live my life by.

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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007-08 Fantasy football draft rankings: Quarterbacks: 2 of 24

Fantasy football is upon us for the 2007-2008 season. With that comes concerns over drafting your team. Quarterback is probably the most important position when selecting your fantasy team. The quarterback touches the ball every play and is usually responsible for most of the points and yardage, especially in today's game. So... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007 Super Bowl predictions: 6 of 67

Everyone has Super Bowl predictions. Some come out earlier and some later. I hate to put mine out there too early.As Championship week approaches, I believe Indianapolis and Chicago will prevail in their respective conferences. It should make for a good game and a good draw. There will be plenty for people to talk about in th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Moving to the Superbowl: 2007 AFC and NFC championships: 3 of 17

Every year, it seems, the Championship games are better than the Super Bowl. This year could be not different. The two games remaining have so much potential.First, the AFC game is one with two teams with a rich history against each other. Indy vs. New England. It doesn't matter how these two teams fare against each other in ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives NCAA Basketball: Predicting the 2007 Men's Final Four: 4 of 22

It has been quite a season of college hoops this year. It seems as though no one really wants the number one spot as of late. This will make filling out those office pools a bit treacherous this year. Here are where I see several of the teams shaking out in the next few weeks.Ohio State: They are currently the number one team... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Comparing digital and film cameras for beginners: 2 of 11

When considering whether to purchase a film or digital camera, there are a few factors you should consider.First, many film manufacturers, i.e. Kodak and Fuji, are going to cease production of film and film cameras. They see digital as the future. Printers and availablity of processing for digital images is cheaper and more a... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Hockey: 2007 Stanley Cup Predictions: 5 of 24

As I write this, the Conference Semis are underway. This leaves eight teams battling it out for the right to Lord Stanley's cup. Those eight teams are Buffalo, Ottawa, New Jersey, the New York Rangers, Detroit, Anaheim, Vancouver, and San Jose.In the east, Buffalo has proven themselves all year. They were the class, not only ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Photography: Advanced tips for taking great portraits shots: 2 of 8

Taking portraits is not as difficult as it would appear. A good start is to make sure you have a good camera and lens. If you have a good SLR or DSLR you will be sure to capture a good image. As for the lens, remember that the longer the lens, the further away from the subject you will be, the less distortion you will have. I... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills How to encourage your child to read: 21 of 70

I can think of two ways to get your child interested in reading. First, they must see you read. If you enjoy reading, they will see that and it will build a desire in them. If they never see you read, they will likely not view it as either fun or important.Secondly, read to your child, starting at a very early age. Allow them... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives NFL: 2007 AFC and NFC championship game predictions: 7 of 23

As the season winds down, it is time to start thinking about the playoffs. As you look at the AFC and NFC, you'll see two different pictures, yet the same results. In both conferences, two teams have stood above the others consistently all season long. Interestingly, the top two teams in each conference have met one another a... More..
Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) Reflections on where Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will go after leaving team DEI: 1 of 3

Now that Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has announced that he will leave DEI at the end of the 2007 season, there is great speculation as to where he will end up. Will he drive for Richard Childress, his dad's former owner? Will he drive for Rick Hendrick, the top team this year? Will he drive for Joe Gibbs, winner of three championship... More..