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With thirty years experience in consumer finance, having raised two daughters as a single father, and trying desperately to get through my second childhood, I bring two things to the table when I write: an overload of experience, and a sense of humor!

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Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) The complexities of basketball franchises demanding local governments build stadiums: Seattle's NBA Supersonics and WNBA Storm: 1 of 5
With David Stern's stern and stoic face announcing the twenty-eight to two decision by NBA owners to allow the Seattle Sonics to move to Oklahoma City pending the result of legal action scheduled for June 16th. The only question in that case is whether the Sonics move next year, or in 2011. The NBA does not regard Key Arena a... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR Great gifts for NASCAR fans: 4 of 8
With the NASCAR season drawing to a close, Christmas poses the perfect opportunity to get NASCAR fans ready for next season with a great gift! Fortunately, there are great gifts for NASCAR fans in every price range, so whether you are the Secret Santa for a NASCAR fan, or a NASCAR widow, nothing says 'I thought about this gif... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Players Pound for pound, who was the best NFL running back?: 9 of 14
I don't know if any opposing defensive back feared anything more than seeing Larry Csonka head toward him after clearing the line, knowing Csonka ran over, not away from, DBs. I don't know if anybody caused more defensive linemen and linebackers to wonder where he went more than the fleet-footed Gale Sayers. I don't know how ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Players Best NBA players of all time: 26 of 34
Every fan will have his or her own criteria for determining who are the top NBA players of all time. Personally, I've tried to take into account individual talent, impact on his teams, and significance to the game. I am also limiting it to players whose careers are complete.Here are my TOP TEN players of all time:NUMBER TEN: ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Players Pound for pound, who was the best NFL quarterback?: 18 of 21
The topic of the best quarterback in NFL history surely evokes arguments from fans of particular quarterbacks. However, I believe it is arguable that Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady seem to be elite amongst current QBs. Likewise, I believe it is arguable that Dan Marino, John Elway, and Joe Montana are the three be... More..