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Jeff McIntyre is a freelance writer, extreme soccer fan and co-founder of Ruffneck Scarves. He has authored and contributed to several blogs and podcasts including The Offside, Premiership Talk, Examiner and The MLS Radio Show.

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Personal Finance > Financial Planning Teaching kids about money management: 5 of 49
Money management is a tough lesson that must be taught at home. All throughout our school years we learn how to become employees and positive contributors to society, when we should be learning lessons of personal finance and financial freedom. The following is a list of ideas you can implement at home with your children to ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives MLB spring training guide for 2007: 1 of 5
Here is a "Top 10 Tips" guide to enjoying Major League Baseball spring training... 1. Plan now...The hotels, motels, B&B's and vacation homes book up early. You need to figure our which team(s) you want to track during training and set yourself up in a good centralized location whether it be in Arizona or Florida. 2. Be prep... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007 Super Bowl predictions: 15 of 66
The time is now, as we countdown to Superbowl XLI. The conference champions will be crowned this weekend and then a new Super Bowl awaits. AFC Championship- It is the oft told tale of Belichick vs. Manning and how will the Colts ever defeat the Patriots in the playoffs. This year might be the year that the proverbial monkey ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football NFL talk: Who was the best Super Bowl quarterback of all time?: 4 of 11
This is a Top 10 list of the greatest "Super Bowl quarterbacks" of all time. 1. Joe Montana- Many argue against crowing Joe as te greatest quarterback of all time, but it's hard to argue against him being the greatest Super Bowl quarterback of all time. He led the 49ers to 4 Super Bowl victories and was named Super Bowl MVP ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007 NFL draft predictions: 8 of 19
The April NFL Draft is every fan's favorite event, if your team is not in the Super Bowl that is. This is the one time of year that every fan has hope, because the season is yet to begin and everyone hopes their team's owners selects their "savior" in the draft. With that in mind, here are this author's predictions on the to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Latin America Commentary: Can Cuba be free with Castro alive?: 8 of 13
Fidel Castro is nearing his last days on earth while many political leaders, Cubans and Cubans abroad, anticipate the aftermath. Castro's regime has had an oppressive rule over this Carribean country for over 40 years, and questions now arise whether his death will end that oppression or not. The people of Cuba have long bee... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Will L.A. ever get a football team?: 7 of 9
Los Angeles will have an NFL franchise by the year 2010. There have been multiple reports over the past few years under Commissioner Tagliabue's regime eluding to this subject. Tagliabue made a statement prior to his departure that L.A. would indeed have a team by 2010. Roger Goodell, the current commissioner of America's ga... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) How to throw a great Super Bowl party: 16 of 19
Hosting a quality Super Bowl party is somewhat of a science one can perfect season after season. The Super Bowl comes only once a year, so as far as celebrations are concerned, it ranks up there with New Year's Eve, Independence Day and birthdays. You must take great pride if you are selected or self-nominated, as host of th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Remembering President's Day in the US: 13 of 15
Presidents' Day should be recognized by Americans as more than just another day to drop in on the major retailers and gobble up merchandise on sale. Presidents' Day was formally recognized as a federal holiday in 1880, known as Washington's Birthday. It wasn't until 100 years later that the name was officially changed to Pre... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer How will Beckham impact American soccer?: 41 of 45
I'll tell you how the entry of David Beckham into America's MLS (Major League Soccer) will impact the game of soccer in America..... Beckham will become the face of a new generation of sports fans in America, much like Michael Jordan was for basketball and Wayne Gretzky was for hockey. Although, much like basketball is witho... More..