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Food & Drink > Meat & Poultry What is foie gras?: 1 of 10
I have often tasted foie gras, French for "liver fat - liver (fois) fat (gras)." It's a texture and taste forever etched in my taste buds.I once heard a story that best explains this culinary delight made from duck or goose liver. The story goes: a country boy multi-millionaire paid a visit to a Manhattan corporation. Since h... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews Remembering The Andy Griffith Show: 3 of 27
It sounded nothing like Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" or The Beatles'"Let it be," nevertheless, the whistling intro to The Andy Griffith Show sticks in my memory like the biggest fish I have ever caught.I mention fish because Andy Griffith and his son, Opie, played by Ron Howard later known as Richie Cunningham on the hit 70s ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US Elections 2008: Assessing the role of super delegates in the Democratic convention: 2 of 18
In the end super delegate votes bring the question of fairness into the picture. Why should a party insider have more clout than a regular citizen? We live in a one person, one vote political system.In Washington D.C., Barack Obama won 75% of the votes, yet only received 15 delegates compared to Hillary Clinton's 12 delegates... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Barack Obama vs. Hillary Clinton: 5 of 44
Who would have thought 20 years ago, an African-American would be challenging a woman for the US presidential democratic ticket? Today, of course, it's a reality. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton bring fresh air and new hope for the every day voter.As of today, the question is super delegates. Clinton being a Washington D.C. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Assessing Hillary Clinton's economic policies: 2 of 14
Hillary Clinton wants to add life to a sputtering economy. To do this she wants to fix the subprime mortgage crisis, reduce the $9 trillion national debt, and stop the current scenario of higher productivity (more work) but stagnant work wages.In her campaign, Clinton has touted fiscal responsibility and an economical stimulu... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Guide to the characters of Family Guy: 3 of 17
Only Brian, the pet dog and the household suave pundit, seems to be above it all in the Griffin family. Whether it's Lois, the mother running, for Quahog mayor, or Peter, the father, wanting to make a living as a commercial fisherman, or Chris, the son, taking orders from a zit on his face, Brian always remains cool among the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prisoner of the world: 24 of 133
You will remain my prisoner.I will not let you free to explore my feelings, my thoughts,my desires, my hopes, and my fears.Didn't your parents warn you about his cold, cruel world?Well let me remind you, stay lonely in your celland don't try to escape by delving into my wants and needs.It's too late. You're my prisoner unable... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) How an NFL underdog wins the Super Bowl: 2 of 11
Momentum could shift an underdog team into full throttle to win a Super Bowl. Never underestimate the power of momentum. Some teams become so psyched up with emotion and karma, they could undermine a better team.Right now, for Super Bowl XLII, the New York Giants have the momentum on their side for one reason Eli Manning. The... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The power of a mother's love: 3 of 16
Corporate laid off, I returned to the nest,And found solace and comfort.A mother's love reassures the goodnessIn this often heartless world.A mother's love shows itself with smiles,With laughs, with understanding. A loveAll consuming and forever here in this world.A mother's love touches secret places in the heart.A place in ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Coaches NFL coach profiles: Vince Lombardi: 2 of 10
Vince Lombardi was the first superstar coach in the National Football League. Although his skills as a motivator was well known during his era, his celebrity star rose after his untimely death in 1970.During Lombardi's era during the 1950s and 1960s, football was a second class sport in popularity far behind baseball. Televis... More..