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Sports & Recreation > Football Coaches A look at the best coaches in NFL history: 1 of 9

The National Football League began its rise as the dominant professional sport in the United States in the 1960s. In the four decades since the popularity of the sport has risen exponentially, and each decade has given rise to teams and coaches that define their era. The ultimate goal of every NFL team in every season is the...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) How to talk sports when you know nothing about sports: 4 of 16

So you want to participate in a sports discussion while having little or no knowledge of what you're talking about. First and foremost, you must have a sense of righteous indignation. No matter the topic, earnestness and angst are a must. Here for your consumption are a few simple topics which will get you involved in the co...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should we tolerate hate speech?: 8 of 31

The era of political correctness is pushing our society ever closer to George Orwell's vision, albeit 20 years later than he imagined. So called "hate speech," wherein anything derogatory spoken about one of the innumerable minority or special interest groups gets one labeled a bigot, racist, sexist, homophobe or all of the ...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Basic defensive football plays everyone should know: 2 of 7

Novice football fans can gain an understanding of the basics of defensive football by learning about two basic defensive formations, two types of pass coverage, and two specialized personnel schemes for passing defense. The four-three and the three-four are the basic building blocks of any defensive scheme in college and pro...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Video killed the radio star: Assessing MTV's effect on music in the early '80s: 5 of 16

Once upon a time, MTV played music. "I Want My MTV" became the catchphrase of a generation when MTV debuted in August of 1981. Anybody who grew up in that era will remember the catchy tune and launch of the Saturn moon rocket that marked the top of the hour, culminating in an astronaut planting the MTV flag on the surface of...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Understanding the NFL's uniform numbering system: 1 of 3

The NFL has sometimes been referred to as the "No Fun League," due to stringent uniform rules that some perceive as attempts by the league office to legislate conformity. Among these uniform rules is the uniform numbering system, whereby a player's uniform number is determined in part by the position that he plays. This poli...
Education > Secondary School Issues Should an interpersonal communication class be obligatory for high school students?: 1 of 3

Interpersonal communication skills should be taught in secondary schools. An entire semester devoted to interpersonal communication, however, would take place at the expense of another subject. An alternative to having a single class devoted to interpersonal communication should be having it included as part of literature or...
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance How to use free online security tools: 1 of 3

Adware, spyware, viruses and general maliciousness are just a click away. Lurking behind every hyperlink is the possibility of an infection that will bombard you with advertising for "adult" themed products, make you vulnerable to identity theft, or crash your entire computer and wipeout all of your valuable data. Online sec...
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Carolina barbecue rub: 4 of 5

Ready to kick it up the proverbial notch? Here is a recipe for a Carolina dry rub that I use for pork chop, pork tenderloin, or baby-back ribs. 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne ...
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dips Recipes: Kansas City barbecue rub: 9 of 9

Ready to kick it up the proverbial notch? Here is a recipe for a Kansas City dry rub that I use for pork chops, pork tenderloin, or baby-back ribs. Mix all these ingredients together in a tupperware container and you have a delicious rub suitable for grilling or smoking. Happy eating! 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup paprika 1 ta...