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Victor currently serves as a Community Voices columnist for The Dallas Morning News. He has served as the editor of the NORTH TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REPORT and has been featured in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL and ALIAS MAGAZINE. The former association executive

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Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 4 of 103
I was homeschooled for two years as a student in the 1980's. The main argument I hear today against homeschooling is the same one I heard back in the 1980's, and that was the lack of social interaction. That may have been an issue years ago, but today, that is a moot point, still brought up by those uninformed or unaware of t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) What responsibility does President George W Bush have for our current problems?: 1 of 5
Ask any Democrat, and you will learn that every problem the world faces can be tied, directly or indirectly, to George W. Bush. Democrats have made a living out of blaming George W. Bush and the Republicans for the nation's ills, all without taking any personal responsibility. After all, why take responsibility when you can b... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres What are your favorite movie quotes of all time: 6 of 24
Here are over 100 of the greatest movie quotes ever. They are the lines we quote over and over long after the movie has ended. The greatest quotes in film history have an ability to elicit an emotional response and relate to something in our lives. From the mind of the writer to the big screen, these are the best of the best,... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Tips for buying Star Wars collectibles: 1 of 4
Star Wars toy collectors should arm themselves with a complete checklist of items and a history of the toy line. Kenner Toys revolutionized movie merchandising in the 1970's, and the toy industry as we know it, with the release of Star Wars toys in 1978. They have been, and continue to be, among the more popular toy lines in ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography What is a pinhole camera: 1 of 4
As a young college student, I made my first pinhole camera in a beginner's course in photography. While the intent of basic pinhole cameras is to teach young photographers how light affects film and capturing images, with some practice, it can become a great hobby. BASICS OF PINHOLE CAMERASPinhole cameras work on the concept ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Martians vs Robots: 3 of 9
MARTIANS VS. ROBOTS (MVR)DEVELOPER: TommyTwisters.comGENRE: ShooterRATING: 2 out of 5"Martians vs. Robots" may sound like a bad sci-fi movie from the 1950's, but it is actually a bad sci-fi game from 2008. With restrictive, pointless gameplay, "Martians Vs. Robots" (or MVR for short) quickly becomes a frustrating waste of tim... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Tips for great fantasy football players: 2 of 5
Everyone is looking for some tips to having an effective fantasy football season. Whether you are new to fantasy football or not, here are ten tips to keep in mind.1. REMEMBER THE IMPACT OF BYE WEEKS.Bye weeks can affect your point accumulation. Where possible, draft backups that do not have the same bye week to avoid a gap. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Can winning the presidential debates affect the election outcome?: 3 of 7
The modern televised Presidential debates have not only decided elections, they have helped form the lasting impressions we hold of the candidates, whether they won or lost. The image we hold of our recent presidents have often been tied to a particular debate moment.George W. Bush showed an abundance of character and charism... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My best internship experience: 9 of 20
In college, I interned with the Dallas/Ft. Worth NBC affiliate, KXAS, in their sports department. I was majoring in radio/TV and a teacher suggested I give them a call. It's a good rule to getting the right internship: WORK YOUR CONTACTS. Whether it is a teacher, family friend, or a casual acquaintance, never pass up the oppo... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best sports movies of all time: 5 of 11
The Top 15 sports movies of all time are as different as the sports they feature, but it makes one wonder: what makes a great sports movie? Is it the realism of the sport being featured, or the relationship between the athletes being featured? Perhaps it is the combination of both that makes the sport film so unique and appea... More..