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Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) The world's oldest profession: 4 of 4
My company recently sent me out of state to attend a three-day work conference. I won't elaborate as to which city hosted the conference as I'd hate to incriminate this fine town for its legal and moral shortcomings. Suffice it to say, the city boasts casinos and prostitution is against the law I think.As I sat in front of my... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball Commentary: Yao Ming, injury and the Houston Rockets: 4 of 4
Prior to Sunday's Spurs-Rockets game, I was listening to a pre-game radio interview with Houston forward, Shane Battier. In the interview, Battier was asked how the team was responding to the loss of Yao Ming, who only weeks ago went down for the season with a foot injury. Battier began his response with "Well, when you lose ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) Why Team USA will succeed: 4 of 4
Kobe Bryant is finally getting a dream fulfilled: to play alongside Jason Kidd. Unfortunately for Kobe, it's not in a purple and gold uniform, but he's already making the most of this opportunity. Bryant and Kidd are the starting back court for Team USA, who had their first FIBA match-up last night against the Venezuelan nati... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Why Jon Gruden is a lousy NFL coach: 3 of 3
I went to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game a few weeks ago over Thanksgiving weekend. I was visiting family for the holiday and that Sunday, the Bucs were hosting the New Orleans Saints. Back then, the Bucs were 9-3 and a shoo-in for the playoffs. Now? After consecutive losses, not so much.The chances for rain that day were about ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrities (Other) Celebrity look alikes: 3 of 3
You know how that old urban legend goes?Out of the blue, a woman feels a sharp pain in her left forearm. Three thousand miles away, a brother she never knew she had slices his arm in a wood-cutting accident. They simultaneously sense a connection and ultimately share a tearful reunion after discovering there's a sibling out t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball NBA Predictions: Why the Lakers can't win it: 3 of 3
Here are some things that are worse than the Los Angeles Lakers bench:Third degree sunburn Dane Cook's comedyLiver and Onions "Die Hard With A Vengeance"Our current economic stateGetting a speeding ticket The Seattle MarinersThe last two Quentin Tarantino moviesThe prospect of Roger Clemens having sexual relations with a 15-y... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football 2008 college football preview: 2 of 2
While most college students would rather spend the remainder of summer avoiding the prospect of returning to class, they can at least take solace that while fall semester brings textbooks, exams and sleep-inducing lectures, it also brings about the most glorious time of year: college football season.2008's national title cont... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football 2008 college football predictions: University of Florida: 2 of 2
April in Gainesville, Florida means three things: beautiful weather, co-eds in sundresses and spring football. With a relatively forgettable college basketball campaign distancing itself from view, Gator fans now turn their attention to football with the promise of a return to greatness.Sunday, the Swamp hosted its annual Ora... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Lane Kiffin replaces Phil Fulmer: 2 of 2
As a kid, I used to play a lot of backgammon with my father. He used to beat me mercilessly. I could barely get a win in edgewise. There was no taking it easy on the kid.As I was young and immature, I would whine about his seemingly endless winning streaks. He was a sore winner, which made me even more sore of a loser. I'd ev... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Analysis: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays: 2 of 2
The words of the prophets were written on the subway wall. Or in this case, the Green Monster. Walking out to leftfield every inning, Jason Bay had to see it. As did every somber Red Sox fan who visited Fenway over the past two nights. A constant reminder that their newest nemesis, the Tampa Bay Rays, were two games better th... More..