Sports & Recreation > Biking Road tripping: Cycling stories straight from the asphalt

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Maps lie - or sometimes they don't tell the whole truth. About a dozen years or so ago, while cycling in Kentucky on a lightly loaded road bike, I was happily trucking along along on a beautiful July morning south of Frankfort. I was headed for the great Smoky Mountains from my home in central Illinois. There I was on a wonde... More..

Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Should books have ratings like movies to warn parents about inappropriate content?

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The whole notion of defacing serious literature with warning labels to protect children is ludicrous. While not blatant censorship, it certainly reeks of big brother trying to restrict what goes into the minds of its citizens - in this case, young ones.But that aside, what is most laughable about this idea is the fact that it... More..

Travel > Vacations Which is a better summer vacation spot: The beach or the mountains?

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The mountains will always be my first choice for a summer get-a-way. Since I was very young, I've had a very strong connection to nature, and mountains in general. Last summer I spent several weeks in Eastern Switzerland with the magnificent, snow topped Alps surrounding me. It just doesn't get any better than that.I enjoy th... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Who started "forward to" on the Internet?

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I swear, if I never receive another annoying email forward in this life, I'd be one happy man. Jokes to brighten my day, funny pics, sappy dribble that supposed to make me feel good to be alive, and make my day. The latter, of course, is my email forward pet peeve. I mean, if I ever feel the need to projectile vomit all over ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the US continue to honor Columbus Day?

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Traditions die hard. If we take a serious look at Chistopher Columbus'legacy, it certainly does not seem like one we should be celebrating. His exploratory voyage to Caribbean consequently led to the murder and enslavement of the indigenous population of that region. It opened the door to the further exploration & colonizatio... More..

Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety The argument over legalizing marijuana

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Let's face it, folks: There are many more sinister drugs than marijuana that are currently legal. Alcohol, of course, tops the list. I doubt there are very many who would dispute that statement. But marijuana was stigmatized many decades ago for political reasons. Powerful lobbies, like Dupont, sought to outlaw the growing of... More..

Entertainment > TV News & Commentary TV commentary: Sarah Silverman's video on Matt Damon

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I reluctantly admit than I'm a Sarah Silverman fan. I say "reluctantly" because most of the people close to me think that she's crass, vulgar, sophomoric, and just downright puerile. Ok, I admit her humor possess most of those qualities. She's created an annoying, shallow, insensitive, empty headed, racist, bigoted persona wi... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Who says Clinton actually had inappropriate relationship with Monica Lewinsky?

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Did Clinton have an inappropriate relationship with Monika Lewinsky? Ok, maybe it was quite inappropriate. But I a more important question is, "Why do we care so much about the sex lives of our elected officials?"Let's face it: We're still stricken with a serious case of Puritanism in the US. Never was that made more obvious ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration George W. Bush's legacy

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The effective use of fear propaganda and simple minded rhetoric is likely to be George W. Bush's greatest legacy. How else can we explain how the Bush administration so easily gained nearly half the US population's unbridled support for stripping of us of our constitutional rights, and expanding the powers of the executive br... More..

Sports & Recreation > Biking Stretching tips for cycling success

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Stretching before heading out for that training ride is an often overlooked ritual, but it's essential for maximum performance and minimizing risk of injury. It can be a very boring and tedious venture when you're itching to get out on the bike and enjoy the open road, but the benefits are well worth the time. Increasing your... More..

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