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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Going to see the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium: 1 of 2
As the New England Patriots take their dominating play against the 2007 Superbowl Champion Indianapolis Colts today, I recall their opening season match-off last year.The office phone rang the afternoon of September 9. Sue said we were going to the Patriots against the Colts opening game. And despite my initial automatic repl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Letters from the Crypt: Examining fradulent letters promising millions: 1 of 2
Avoid Fraud: The Nigerian 419 LetterSCAM: You receive an email from a "wealthy foreigner" (usually someone related to the royal family or something) who needs help moving millions of dollars from his homeland. He promises you, a total stranger (but a trusted one) a hefty percentage of this fortune as a reward for assisting hi... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: Jimmy Buffet at the Tweeter Center, Mansfield: 1 of 1
Review: Jimmy Buffet at the Tweeter Center Mansfield, August 11, 200611 August 2006This is a party I should have attended a lot sooner! I have been really missing out on this rite of summer. In a word, In-cred-ible.Jimmy Buffet There is absolutely no denying that the man is a legend who has found his niche. His shows are lege... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Britney Spears: Who cares: 26 of 51
Exclusive Britney Spears Update!Proving that no news is still news and the media vultures will pounce on any celebrity gossip no matter how trivial, and since there isn't any real news happening (say, a war, or a Presidential election, or catastrophic weather occurrences or something) The NATIONAL BLABBER is proud to bring yo... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Superman Returns: 19 of 37
WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD! SIGNIFICANT FILM PLOT DETAILS REVEALED! IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SEEN THE FILM YOU MAY WANT TO STOP READING NOW.Superman is far more than a comic book character. He was the first, arguably the best, and the one from whom all others came.He was also my first hero. He still is.Superman is probably the ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Science fiction: 7 of 13
Boston, Mass, February 21 A science club's gathering to watch last night's lunar eclipse turned to horror when the moon suddenly exploded.A large crowd of astronomy buffs and curious stargazers gathered Wednesday night at Boston Community College of Floral Design to watch the first lunar eclipse of 2008.A dozen telescopes wer... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams The different types of Internet scams: 10 of 18
Avoid Fraud: The Online Lottery ScamSCAM: You receive an email from a someone you don't know claiming you have won a large amount of money in a lottery you have never heard of. He promises you, a total stranger (but a trusted one) all the details to collect your billions. This is a REAL FRAUD which costs its victim THOUSANDS.... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Why Pluto is not a planet anymore: 6 of 9
Humor: Nine planets no more!Today, after a week of violent conflict, the International Astronomical Union stripped Earth of the planetary status it has held since its discovery in 1,912,917,073,143,640 B.C. The new definition of what is - and isn't - a planet was met with applause and fear as the IAU continues its relentless ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing The difficulty of getting back on skis after 25 years: 2 of 3
He's about seventeen years old, awkward as hell, and trying his best to look cool while standing on a pair of skis for the first time. Beautiful girls swoosh by, making the skiing look easy. Little kidssome as young as fivealso whoosh down the difficult trails, looking like Olympic material.The teenager remembers the words of... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Summer in the classroom: Against a year-long school schedule: 7 of 10
There are many that would argue that school should be a year-round event and that summer vacations tend to dull students. There is more than a grain of truth to that notion after all, two and a half months of brains baking in the sun tend to cloud even the sharpest minds, and September can be a difficult readjustment, sort of... More..