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About me - Ryan Gray

I am...

- married with two children
- a resident of Missouri
- a college graduate (Bachelor of Arts in Communications)
- the son of a preacher man
- very familiar with the newspaper/publishing industry
- in tune with classic rock
- a former newspaper editor

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community The possible link between video game violence and children's behavior: 1 of 41
Powerful fighter jets equipped with weapons of mass destruction. A constant barrage of explosions and screams. Bodies dropping one by one with blood everywhere. The look and sound of death all around.Must be another nightmare from the Middle East or a scene from Vin Diesel's latest flick or perhaps a scenario from World War I... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Shutdown Day: Can you go without your computer for a day?: 1 of 31
A recent monitor malfunction on my home computer made it nearly unusable, and that gave me a closer look at what this situation would be like. I found that I probably could survive Shutdown Day, but if the shutdown lasted longer than that, I would end up in serious need of repair.For most of my life I have been a big sports f... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Broadcast journalism: About news or entertainment?: 1 of 21
Since one of the primary goals of any television station is to attract more viewers, which leads to more advertisers and eventually more revenue, the focus of broadcast journalism is entertainment.Viewers need only to ask themselves what they are most interested in about their nightly newscast to find out how this all happene... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies The pros and cons of using the time-out technique for child discipline: 1 of 18
The theory behind timeouts in a sports setting is to stop the momentum of your opponent and give yourself a chance to settle down and develop an alternate plan of attack.While your child should never be considered an "opponent," and there is no reason for the word "attack" to enter into a discussion of child discipline, the b... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Bad habits: 2 of 34
"What did you do at school today?""In P.E. we practiced bouncing basketballs. In Math we counted nickels and dimes and quarters. And I got to draw-"The conversation ends abruptly when the van slows down without warning. It seems that the driver approaching the intersection from the connecting road is in a hurry. It is up to u... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Should the NFL change the overtime rule?: 1 of 16
The storyline is all-too-familiar: Two evenly-matched football teams slug it out for 60 minutes on Sunday. They deliver an exciting finish. And when the smoke clears, the score is tied. In the case of almost every other sport, fans would be thrilled for the game to continue. An opportunity to see the battle continue into an '... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Importance of support and encouragement: 2 of 28
As I grew up it became more obvious to me each day how fortunate I was to have come from a loving family and home. These days when I hear another one of the terrible stories about abuse, divorce and misguided children from broken families, I am even more thankful.A big part of the love that came from my family was the support... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Children and athletics: 1 of 12
Whether it's baseball, football, basketball, soccer or any other sport, deciding how to handle a young athlete is a tough call for many parents. But there is no doubt that learning to compete, playing on a team, following rules, etc., can be a great benefit to a child.The constant stream of newspaper and television articles a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should Labor Day in the US honor workers or the end of summer: 1 of 10
Although it is difficult to determine by the number of people searching for jobs these days, this nation would not be able to function successfully without its workforce. That's why the holiday known as Labor Day should be a celebration of America's workers. First observed in 1882, Labor Day was designed as a national tribute... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 23 of 207
Years of experience living with dogs and cats at different times revealed that dogs make a better pet for a variety of reasons. That 'Man's Best Friend' tag is not just for show.We had two dogs at home (and later four) when I was growing up. It took more work to keep them satisfied than it does the one cat I live with now, bu... More..