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I am a HUGE fan of people that use Common Sense. I am laid back and easy going. I am opinionated and real. My favorite writer is Ernest Hemingway. When he first started writing he used these rules: Use Short Sentences. Use short first paragraphs. Use vigorous

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Christmas: 12 of 48

I guess the best Christmas I ever remember is when I was about eight years old. During Thanksgiving we got the big Christmas catalog from Sears. I haven't seen one of those for years. This catalog had every toy known to man, or at least that's what my brother and I thought. We were only two years apart in age, and we used to...
Politics, News & Issues > Football News & Opinion What's needed to win a college football game: 1 of 4

I have grown up watching SEC football. Down here in the South we have a saying, "Defense wins Championships" and it is true. Your team can have an average offense and average special teams, but if the defense is fast and physical your team will walk away victorious nine times out of ten. Last year was a good example. Ohio St...
Sciences > Ecology & Environment An overview of American environmental conservation organizations: 2 of 6

There are a myriad of environmental and conservation organizations that one can volunteer to work for or donate money. Every state in this country has an organization that is dedicated to land conservancy. To find your local environmental group, do an Internet search or visit your town hall. Below are just a few of the conse...
Sports & Recreation > College Football College football fans and rude behavior: 3 of 6

Ahh! Fall time and college football is finally upon us again! Tailgating! Screaming your lungs out when your team makes that game winning play. Throwing beer onto the opposing players, rocking their bus as they leave the parking lot? Yes, this has become a regular occurrence at college campuses around the United States. In m...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives A look at which batters are carrying their baseball team's offense in 2007: 1 of 2

If you are a stat-head like me, have at least 2 or more fantasy baseball teams (I currently have 4, 1st place in two of those), then you love the game of baseball. Baseball, probably more than any other sport, is stat heaven. I bet someone is keeping up with how many swings a batter takes during the season just so they can c...
Sports & Recreation > College Football Alabama football and how they are on the decline: 1 of 1

I do not think that anyone can argue the fact that Alabama football has been in a decline during the past few years. Only time will tell if their football program continues it downward spiral. With the hiring of Nick Saban, Alabama football will probably be successful once again. Alabama's success in the future depends on a ...
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Blood Mountain, by Mastodon: 1 of 1

My parents always told me that if I didn't have something positive to say then just don't say anything. Once again I will disobey my parents. Mastodon, and their new album Blood Mountain, should follow in the footsteps of their namesake and become extinct. Their sound is not original. They try to blend Progressive Metal, Doo...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 107 of 199

I have a true story to tell about grasping a second chance in life. It is my own personal experience. It starts after a work accident where I was paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair for the rest of my life. I was given a second chance by GOD, but I had to take, or grasp if you will, my second chance fr...
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders Why President Bush should resign or be impeached: 11 of 19

The United States has never been popular throughout the world. Even so, there have been times when we had more friendly support than opposing. Under the leadership of George Bush, the United States has been given a failing grade from the world community. His ideas and actions are creating more problems for America than we, a...
Politics, News & Issues > Football News & Opinion Thoughts on the Alabama and Auburn college football rivalry: 3 of 4

When I found this title I was absolutely dumbfounded that there was only one article about this great rivalry. I was also shocked that the one article written was so short, this rivalry deserves more. If you do not live in Alabama, or have never been to the Iron Bowl, I would suggest that you do at least one or maybe both be...