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Sports & Recreation > Wrestling Enjoying professional wrestling as entertainment: 2 of 22
Since I was a child, I've always enjoyed wrestling, but the most enjoyable events I've attended were not here in the United States, courtesy of WWE or TNA, but instead in Mexico City, watching the masked wrestlers, or 'luchadores'.Attending a wrestling event at the Arena Mexico is a transformative experience. Buying tickets d... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Atheist belief versus Christian belief: 2 of 16
I was raised a Roman Catholic, and attended Jesuit seminary school, but now I consider myself an atheist, and have for years. This is based on my own observations, experiences, and beliefs. I believe in the concept of freedom of religion as outlined by our founding fathers, but is this concept really experienced by modern soc... More..
Travel > Vacations Ideas for great vacations: 9 of 63
If you're looking for something different and off the beaten path, consider Southeast Alaska. It's truly like visiting a different country, and offers a different appreciation for Alaska that the more touristy, urbanized areas up north lack.Juneau is the capital of Alaska, and the entry point for many visits to Southeast. The... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Should airlines charge more for overweight passengers?: 3 of 20
If a stranger sat next to you on a flight, suddenly pulled up the armrest and leaned against you for the entire flight, you would rightly feel like your personal space was being violated and could reasonably complain. If you called the attendant to complain, they would likely tell the offending party to respect you and your s... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Good dog breeds for hiking: 2 of 10
I am a land surveyor in Alaska, so I spend most days in the woods, and when I'm not working I am usually playing outside one way or the other. Either way, my dog comes with me if at all possible.I think any well-trained dog makes a suitable hiking companion, but I own a five-year old Saint Bernard named Lita. Not an obvious c... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Commentary: Gas prices: 9 of 34
Long ago, when I was in high school in Ohio, I could sometimes get gas for as little as 87 cents per gallon. Fifteen years have passed, and now I am paying $3.49 per gallon at the cheapest place in town.Every time I am fueling up, I think back to when George W. Bush was elected as President for the first time. He quickly had ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are Pit Bulls man's best friend or murderous beast?: 44 of 122
I don't like pit bulls, and I probably never will. But since I was forced to vote, I chose to call these dogs friends rather than beasts. Whether any dog is friendly or not is simply a matter of how they were raised. If someone with bad or questionable intentions wants to raise an attack dog, they can easily do so. If the own... More..
Travel > Vacations Great springtime vacation spots in the US: 6 of 15
Why you should visit Juneau, Alaska in the spring:1. You can avoid the summertime crowds and prices. Most people visit Juneau in the warmer months, prices go up accordingly. Off-peak prices on accommodations and travel make this an appealing time to visit. Trails and tours, and the town itself are uncrowded, but mostly free o... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Dog behavior: 27 of 62
While attending college in Colorado, my dog Fish and I would play disc golf, or frisbee golf, several times a week. He was a rambunctious male Australian Shepperd mutt and loved to fetch, but after a heap of work I had finally gotten him to leave the discs alone while on a course, most of the time anyways. In the verdant beau... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2008 NBA playoffs: 6 of 12
There seems to be a perception that everyone wants and expects an 2008 NBA Finals featuring the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics. Pundits on the radio, television and internet seem to think that it will hearken back to the days of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, and that it will be wonderful for TV ratings. This matchu... More..