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Politics, News & Issues > Football Are football players paid too much?: 7 of 117
While football players are paid copious amounts of money for playing a game adored by American children everywhere the salaries are completely justified. The salaries have reached these high levels through the simplest of all economic theories - supply and demand. Those who feel football players are paid too much are making ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Assessing David Beckham's transfer to the Los Angeles Galaxy: 4 of 41
David Beckham's signing is a great deal for both the Los Angeles Galaxy and MLS. Just the announcement of the deal brought more media attention to the league than it normally receives over the course of an entire season. This media exposure is exactly what the league needs, but there are several reasons why Beckham's signing... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) 2006: Political correctness gone amok: 9 of 42
As an American you have the right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. You do NOT, however, have the right to not be offended. In California there is a movement to ban the term "Christmas Tree" demanding "Holiday Tree" be used instead. How asinine is that? It's a Christian holiday whether you like it or not. And t... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Exposing fitness myths: 6 of 23
With an overwhelming deluge of fitness infomercials and exercise gurus' it's no wonder fitness myths and misconceptions have spread like urban legends. Fad diets and poor fitness education allow these myths to perpetuate. Below is a list of five popular myths and the truth behind them 1. Exercise will help turn fat into musc... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Workplace horror stories: 11 of 34
A bad boss can make even the best job a horror story in itself. So put a bad job with a bad boss and you have the Stephen King of horror stories. I used to work for a bank processing company. I worked in the department responsible for bringing in new customers. To do this, we would download all of the financial data for a ba... More..
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth Celebrating Kids Sports Teams: Ideas for Making Your Kid's Season a Winner: 2 of 6
Every parent wants to watch their child succeed. And sometimes that makes youth sports a painful experience to watch. But it doesn't have to be painful. Every game, win or lose, can be a success. Every misstep your child makes can be an opportunity to grow. Sports offers a unique arena for children to mature into adults. And... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Miller's Crossing: 1 of 3
Miller's Crossing, a prohibition time crime drama, is easily one of the best movies in American cinema history. Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, the film boasts a tightly wound plot, superb acting from some of Hollywood's elite, and remarkable ending. Gabriel Byrne stars as Tom Regan, the right hand man to the he... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Flirtation 101: 6 of 17
Are they flirting with me or do I have some food stuck in my teeth? Am I boring her with my stories or is she really intrigued by how I beat the third level of Super Virtual Fighter? Is he really concerned with my feelings or has he just dozed off with his eyes still open? In the maelstrom of crowded bars and loud dance club... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn How to minimize your dog's effects on the lawn: 4 of 11
Dogs are like children. They are curious, mischievous, and lovable. But with their endless amounts of energy a dog can wreak havoc on your lawn. Digging holes underneath your fence and eating your plants is common dog behavior. Their urine can stain your grass and leave unsightly yellow patches. And who wants to navigate thr... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations Best Irish pubs in the US: 3 of 7
I nominate Fado in Chicago. With a combination of traditional food and drink, a carefully crafted small pub atmosphere, and ethnic music and sporting events Fado is a little bit of Ireland planted right in downtown Chicago. As any pub must do if it wants to contend for the title of 'Best Irish Pub', Fado offers a variety of ... More..