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My writing and reporting background dates to 1984, when I was chosen my high school's editor-in-chief. I never hesitated to write boldly from the start. I remember the high school principal calling me after I criticized his decision to eliminate field trips.

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Barry Bonds be allowed into the Hall of Fame?: 12 of 36
If Barry Bonds is allowed into the Hall of Fame then legalize steroids now.And while we're at it, we should legalize basketball players to wear springs on the bottom of their shoes, NASCAR drivers to soup up their engines like drag-race cars, and football players to put stick-um on their hands again.Heck, we might as well let... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) Why people should run: 13 of 36
If you are training for running competition or trying to get the best workout from a good run, you must prepare your body and mind, not only your legs.So many aspects pertain to preparing for the most effective running exercise. For example, you should think of your attire as much as what kind of running fuels you are putting... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) The history of basketball: 5 of 10
Basketball is a game most Americans believe is their prized possession, given Team USA's dominance in the Olympics until Argentina reigned supreme in 2004.However, did you know the game's inventor was born in Canada, the eldest son of Scottish immigrants?It is a fact that James Naismith introduced the game in the United State... More..
Sports & Recreation > NBA Who should be the number one draft pick for the Portland Trailblazers: Kevin Durant or Greg Oden: 6 of 11
Despite the exciting small ball concocted by Don Nelson at Golden State and the run-and-gun style of Phoenix's athletic and undersized lineup, winning an NBA title requires the services of a big man.With the exception of the Detroit Pistons' championship in 2004, an inside presence has dictated the outcome of the NBA Finals i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Do the fans hate Barry Bonds as much as the media portrays?: 9 of 16
Traditional baseball fans, those who follow the game religiously, hate Bonds for his lack of integrity and his rude behavior toward fans of all ages.No gray area exists or indifference. Either you tolerate Bonds if you are a San Francisco Giants fan, or you can not stand the guy.As much as steroids weighs on Bonds like a ton ... More..
Travel > Vacations Ideas for great vacations: 40 of 62
Although Caribbean tours and Asian trips are fast becoming the places of choice for vacationers, European sites continue to be the most desired destinations.The United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany remained among the top 10 overseas destinations for U.S. residents in 2005, the most recent full year data was made availabl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball Does ESPN have an East Coast bias when covering college basketball?: 7 of 10
For a good idea about ESPN having an East coast bias look no further than "Duke-ie" Vitale.Vitale broadcasts so many Duke games for ESPN, the Cameron Crazies are no longer crazy about his appearance at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Remember when they lifted him and carried him through the student section about two decades ago? Now,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Why the PAC-10 could be the strongest college football conference in the nation: 3 of 4
The Pac-10 has always been known as the pass-happy conference with legendary quarterback alums such as Jim Plunkett, Dan Fouts, John Elway, Warren Moon, and most recently, Matt Leinart.Rarely has the Pac-10, or any other conference, returned 90 percent of its starting quarterbacks. That is the case for the Pac-10 in 2007 and ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should baseball get rid of the designated hitter rule?: 24 of 25
Baseball in so many ways has stripped itself of being distinguishable from other professional sports.Inter-league play has minimized the effect of two teams meeting for the first time that season in the World Series. Day games no longer exist in the World Series or playoffs. The game is no longer a gentleman's sport with all ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Where to start improving your golf game: 18 of 18
A best-case scenario evolved from a worst-case embarrassment on the golf course the other day.My horrendous play at the start of the round resulted in some valuable tips from my playing partners.When we started, I executed my back swing on a drive, lifted my head to see where the ball would fly upon contact, and followed thro... More..