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A product of the one and half horse town known to few as "The Cov", Brian has been writing (seriously) since 2006. A fitness enthusiast as well as by trade, Brian enjoys writing on the health & fitness world in which he lives. Music is also another passion.

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Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Beauty contests are sexist: 1 of 20
Hard to believe maybe, but as a red blooded American guy, I can say without a doubt that beauty pageants are sexist. I may be going against my own grain here, but the simple fact that there are no men beautifying Speedos on stages across the country is a pretty good indication that I'm right (bodybuilding events don't count, ... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Gibson or Fender: Which do you prefer: 1 of 19
Superman vs. Batman. Chocolate vs. vanilla. Ginger vs. Maryann. All good topics for face-offs around the hot stove, but the Fender vs. Gibson argument is the one that gets more feathers ruffled and panties bunched among the die-hards than any other.Being a bass player, I give the nod to Fender. Papa Leo's designs are the most... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Who are the best bass players?: 3 of 22
The question may sound subjective, but "who are the best bass players" is simple to answer: the ones who do their job and never fail to dazzle and move, night in and night out, year after year.A bass players job is a thankless one. The spotlight is on the singer or guitar player, while the drummer sits on their riser above ev... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) Working out doesn't always require gym membership: 7 of 37
Working out and being fit doesn't require a gym at all, depending on what your definition of "working out" is. If you're one of the millions who flock to commercial health clubs every January to indulge in the age old tradition of losing weight for resolution's sake, then no, a public gym isn't necessarily for you. There are ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Why hockey is a less popular than other sports: 4 of 15
As a hockey fan and a US citizen, I realize that baseball isn't the nation's pastime, football is. No sport will ever topple the big pigskin; that's why Congress will probably declare Super Bowl Sunday a new federal holiday in the coming seasons. That said, although it scrapes the bottom of America's sports viewing barrel,... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The benefits of doing push-ups: 1 of 2
Ask anyone who's ever done any basic training in the military or law enforcement cadet school if pushups work and let their ensuing laughter be your definite answer.Forever the bane of many a high-school PE class, the pushup holds its own as a true test of one's strength, provided they're done with perfect form. Sure, the ben... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Fitness: What to look for in a personal trainer: 5 of 8
Like any relationship, it's all about communication. "Shopping" for a trainer is like shopping for just about anything else, and the selection may seem a bit daunting. But unlike hunting for a new set of pillow shams or something cheap to buy your boss' kid on his birthday, trainer hunting is unique in that you're shopping fo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Humor: A primer for those who know nothing about hockey: 3 of 3
Hockey is the most sexually charged game in pro sports. Big men with long sticks are praised for having soft hands, hitting hard, banging in the corners, and stuffing one in the crease. Plus it has the word puck. And media analysts wonder why NHL audiences are 70% female. If you're new to the game, or wonder why your TV g... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Should fighting remain or be eliminated in hockey?: 2 of 2
Fighting in the NHL is a tired argument.Hockey is unlike any other sport, one whose contestants need to learn an entire mode of transportation in order to compete (this doesn't include figure or speed skating; we're talking physical contact here folks). This alone allows the sport to operate under a certain set of rules, of c... More..