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  • The Ultimate Act of Betrayal

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    I don't know which I feel more upon reading this article; fascination or disgust. If we were to take this article at face value it portrays both John and Elizabeth Edwards as being the lowest possible degenerates of society. As some may recall, I supported Edwards in his early' [...]
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    Posted: September 30, 2009, 6:34pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • What Did We Learn?

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    I hate it when national correspondents are of the notion that they have a beat on the pulse of a town or city. The Two-Line Pass, a hockey-themed blog, is a great example of this. While covering the American Portrait's favorite team (The Philadelphia Flyers), he had the audacity' [...]
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    Posted: September 29, 2009, 8:13pm EDT
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  • Eagles Players Come to Town

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    Take a look at the sweet picture I snapped, when Philadelphia Eagles linebackers Chris Gocong and Omar Gaither came to the local PNC Bank for a photo opportunity. They were very nice and friendly in person and chatted with me for a few minutes regarding [...]
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    Posted: September 26, 2009, 4:31pm EDT
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  • Nancy Pelosi: Living In America

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    You may remember Eric Cantor (R-VA) scoffing at Nancy Pelosi's fear of violence in regards to the current political climate. He felt she was "living in a different world". Apparently that world is America, as a U.S. Census Bureau worker was attacked and killed in rural Kentucky. Normally' [...]
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    Posted: September 26, 2009, 4:19pm EDT
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  • Dan Aykroyd & I: Best Friends

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    Dan Aykroyd happened to be in the Maryland area the other day, promoting his new line of wine and Crystal Skull vodka. I apologize for the picture quality, but that comes with a low quality cell-phone camera I guess. Like some famous people, I would [...]
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    Posted: September 23, 2009, 9:53pm EDT
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  • A Lack of Understanding?

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    I've gone on record saying I do not like religious extremists or people who attempt to force feed you their religious principles whether you like it or not. Jay Riemersma, a bench-warming former Pittsburgh Steeler, thinks he has seen the light and decided to make a run for congress.' [...]
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    Posted: September 23, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
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  • Obama Health Care: Good or Bad?

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    I am one of the very few people in America who is truly on the fence about President Obama's proposed health care overhaul. On the one hand, health care is broken and desperately needs to be fixed. There are many people who simply can't afford health care or have decent [...]
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    Posted: July 26, 2009, 11:22am EDT
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  • Twitter: The Website Nobody Is On

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    If you were an alien from outer space and your first desire upon coming to earth was to turn into CNN's morning program with John Roberts and Kiran Chetry, you would get quite the wrong idea about earthlings. CNN seems to be obsessed about Twitter, tweeting and all other associated' [...]
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    Posted: July 19, 2009, 10:19am EDT
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  • A Petition For A Mouse

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    There is a poem that sums up how I approach the world and all of it's treasures. Why do people help ducks cross the road? Why do people care about the environment so much? I believe it lies in the deeply held knowledge that all of creation is a beautiful' [...]
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    Posted: June 15, 2009, 10:35pm EDT
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  • An Endeavor Of Plastic Proportions

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    Anyone who knows me knows I hate fast food with a passion. Every now and then I will indulge in a Wendy's Homestyle Chicken Fillet but that is it! However this was before Burger King introduced the Star Trek toy in its Kid's Meals. [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
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  • My Thoughts On: Black Holes

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    I've always been the nerdy type, especially when it comes to science and space and matters of that sort. I love telling people my "crazy" theories on the inner workings of the universe and black holes do fall in that category. I take a revolutionary' [...]
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    Posted: April 14, 2009, 11:05pm EDT
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  • RIP Harry Kalas

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    I'll never forget the moment the Phillies captured the World Series, and I can still hear the call from Harry Kalas. Although he will be "Outta Here" forever, he will always be in the memories of true Phillies Fans.' [...]
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    Posted: April 13, 2009, 11:30pm EDT
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  • Browny The Cat

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    This is Browny, she is quite an interesting cat. She acts indifferent to the family I would say 90% of the time or so, but when she thinks you are not paying attention or are asleep, she likes to curl up beside you, especially between [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2009, 8:22pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • In Defense of Socialism

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    During the 2008 election campaign, socialism was branded as a deviant philosophy marked by "Peter taking from Paul", quasi-communist morals and utter rejection of all things capitalist. I'm inclined to think this was not a fair representation of the philosophy. Socialism is not evil, nor should it be shunned as' [...]
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    Posted: March 28, 2009, 1:08pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • Y-33 Chromosome Testing

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    I ordered the Ancestry.com Y-33 (33 Markers) Genetic Testing kit yesterday. For those that don't know, I am very into genealogy research. I have spent countless hours researching the family tree, collecting family photos and interviewing family members. I currently have a database with over' [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2009, 8:19pm EDT
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  • I Hate That!

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    Everyone has a few phrases or subjects that really grind their gears. When someone starts talking about something and your lip just starts to curl and you really have to restrain yourself to hide your grimace...that is what I'm talking about. I have a few subjects that really seem to' [...]
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    Posted: March 10, 2009, 7:06pm EDT
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  • The Barack Obama Cartoon

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    I really didn't get the cartoon even if we put aside the fact that monkeys are often used as a derogatory representation of African-Americans. Does it mean the crazy monkey was actually the author of the bill due to its outrageous spending or does it' [...]
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    Posted: February 23, 2009, 10:33pm EST
    by Ryan

  • Rap Music/Thug Culture Destroying Black Youth?

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    People display culture, emotions, artistic skill and inspiration through the music they make. Does music have the ability to be detrimental to an entire race? While having a discussion with a friend about the subject, we seemed to be on opposite sides in terms of our viewpoint.

    Some (such [...]
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    Posted: February 05, 2009, 8:17pm EST
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  • My New Car!

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    As a finance major, there are two things that I was taught by a professor I had a great deal of respect for:

    Never buy a new car, always buy a used car. Used cars don't have the "lot depreciation", are usually better these' [...]
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    Posted: January 25, 2009, 10:55am EST
    by Ryan

  • The Middle East Situation

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    Hidden behind the scenes of the rocket fire in Gaza is over fifty years of conflict and struggle over the boundaries of Israel and Palestine. The underlying issue here is over the creation of the Jewish state in 1948 and whether it was the right thing to do. Overturning centuries [...]
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    Posted: January 23, 2009, 9:34pm EST
    by Ryan

  • Around The Horn: Inauguration Blunders!

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    Sorry I've been a little lax on doing Around the Horn, it's hard fitting it into my schedule to blog anymore, feels like I have so many activities!

    1. Hoboken411 has an uplifting and inspirational post about an Employer's letter to his employees. I really felt good about' [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2009, 7:00pm EST
    by Ryan

  • Obama-Nauguration

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    I watched all of President Obama's inauguration at work, as we were able to watch a live-feed over our network at our workstations. The inauguration and events were amazing as it seemed everybody in Washington, D.C. was having a grand 'ole time. Aside of John [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2009, 6:30pm EST
    by Ryan

  • Bloggin' Hazzards

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    Apparently, a South Korean blogger was arrested for spreading "false economic information" over the internet. This incident raises serious concerns over internet freedom of speech and if there is such a thing. If this was China, we would be able to attribute it to the totalitarian press-control of the [...]
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    Posted: January 10, 2009, 4:46pm EST
    by Ryan

  • An American Idol Experience: Part II

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    When people watch American Idol (and other shows) on TV they see little of what goes on in the "background" of the production. Many of TV's viewers will never see the strange people I encountered, the grueling dedication contestants had to give to the show' [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2009, 9:33am EST
    by Ryan

  • An American Idol Experience: Part I

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    I have always been fascinated by Reality TV shows in the sense that I wonder what really goes on behind the scenes when the show is being filmed. In August I made the decision I would try out for American Idol in New York City. [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2009, 9:15am EST
    by Ryan

  • My Favorite Christmas Things

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    The Christmas season brings out some of my favorite sights, sounds, tastes and events not limited to:

    1. Chocolate Chip Cookies right out of the oven.

    2. Trans-Siberian Orchestra music.

    3. Giving and receiving gifts.

    4. Sleeping in late on [...]
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    Posted: December 21, 2008, 9:54pm EST
    by Ryan

  • Around The Horn: Christmas Time

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    Christmas season caught up with me and I couldn't post last week but I'm back again just in time for Christmas!

    1. Channel Surfing has the winter woes as he is glad he isn't in Iowa. Good thing he isn't running for President as sentiments like that will [...]
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    Posted: December 21, 2008, 9:24pm EST
    by Ryan

  • Conspiracy Theories Abound

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    The Internet is a very interesting place. Through it, anyone in the entire world can visit your blog with just a click. The question is, who are these people and how do they get to your blog? I've often wondered how most of the people who came to read my' [...]
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    Posted: December 13, 2008, 10:41am EST
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  • Around The Horn: Senate Seat on Clearance

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    1. Capitol Quickies (nope not Elliot Spitzer's experience) has got the Gay Marriage covered in the Garden State. A Civil Union Review Comission (I hope taxpayers are not paying for this...) thinks NJ should allow gay marriage.

    2. Wondering what all the blackout was about in Monmouth County?' [...]
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    Posted: December 09, 2008, 10:34pm EST
    by Ryan

  • Around The Horn: Plaxico Burress & Dick Cheney Shooting Club

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    1. The Rix Mix is into cybering. Shopping that is...what were you thinking of you dirty son of a gun? He doesn't believe in the validity of the day and puts it in the same category as unicorns and leprechauns.

    2. Conservatives With Attitude is pissed off!' [...]
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    Posted: December 01, 2008, 9:35pm EST
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  • A Clintonista's White House

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    If you were a supporter of Hillary Clinton in the primaries, you couldn't be happier with most of Obama's picks. Clinton herself probably would of kept Gates in his current post and would have picked someone in her same mind of thinking for Sec. of State. She also couldn't complain' [...]
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    Posted: December 01, 2008, 9:23pm EST
    by Ryan

  • Around The Horn: Billary as Secretary of State?

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    1. Conservatives with Attitude is up in arms! Tom Kean & friends have been blowing them off worse than a fat chick after a blind date. According to CWA, New Jersey Republicans need to start acting like Republicans and not like...Democrats.

    2. Middletown Mike hates Barack Obama. [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2008, 7:23pm EST
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  • Update: The Car Situation

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    I test drove three cars yesterday. You may remember all three cars from a previous post I had here. The Toyota RAV-4 was by far the biggest disappointment as it seemed boxy and un-personal. One might think they were driving a horse and buggy by the way the RAV-4 [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2008, 11:31am EST
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  • Around The Horn: Bailouts Are Vogue

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    1. Conservatives with Attitude is beaming about Mike Huckabee's recent vacation in New Jersey. Just kidding, he was there for "defending the family" reasons, whatever that means. Not sure what he is running for this time.

    2. Page 13 News is wondering if Obama is really an' [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2008, 11:51am EST
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  • Car Season Is Here

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    It's that time again as my car is hanging by the proverbial thread and will soon need to be replaced. I am faced with the dilemma of a person educated in finance. My brain tells me that a car is the absolute worst investment a' [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2008, 2:47pm EST
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  • Around The Horn: Obama is President!

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    1. New Jersey: Politics Unusual thinks Sarah Palin should be the next ambassador to Africa. Wait, scratch that. Palin will be returning to Alaska to enjoy diet Dr. Peppers and a lack of knowledge concerning all things African.

    2. Are farms funny? Apparently MoreMonmouthMusings thinks so as [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2008, 11:51am EST
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  • Why Obama Won: New Democrats

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    Barack Obama won for many reasons including the current state of the economy, John McCain's ties to President Bush and Obama's call for change. However, something overlooked seems to be the "style" of Obama's campaign which falls along the lines of "New Democrats". "New Democrat"' [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2008, 10:17pm EST
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  • Barack Obama: 44th President of the United States

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    Congratulations are due to President-elect Barack Obama. The election is now over and all Americans will look to Obama to deliver on the promises of hope and inspiration from his campaign. Obama will have a hard road ahead of him to fix the problems that [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2008, 12:22am EST
    by Ryan

  • Live Bloggin' Election '08

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    I'm live-blogging the election tonight with all my thoughts and analysis. Check in often as I plan to post as much as I can. Will probably be up till 11 or 12 EST tonight so check back until then.

    7:20 PM EST: Hello to everyone out there. CNN has' [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2008, 7:23pm EST
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  • It's Finally Here!

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    The race for 2008 has taken me a very long way. From the winter chill of November 5th, 2004 to the beginning of the campaign in something like August of '07, to Caesar Rodney Square in Wilmington, DE on a cold winter day in January' [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2008, 10:44pm EST
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  • Around The Horn: Jersey Style

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    Starting today I will take a look at some of my blogging brethren every Sunday and try and give a little roundup of what's hot in the Garden State. I'll try and have at least ten bloggers represented, shoot me an email or comment if you would like to join.
    [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2008, 12:07pm EST
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  • My Electoral Map Predictions

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    >2008 Election Contest: Pick Your President - Predict the winner of the 2008 presidential election.

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    Posted: November 02, 2008, 10:14am EST
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  • Socialized Medicine: Grab a Number

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    I've been skeptical of socialized medicine for a long time. This is basically the idea that health care can be free for all and provided by the government. Just imagine health care turning into the New Jersey DMV with long waiting lines, sub-standard service and endless [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2008, 11:59pm EDT
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  • Sarah Palin-omics

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    This has been quite the whirlwind year for Sarah Palin. Many people are split on whether she ultimately helped or hurt John McCain's chances at the United States presidency. Although I didn't agree with her on most of her stances, I liked her a lot [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2008, 3:18pm EDT
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  • Election Day 2008 Predictions

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    It seems like ages ago when we first began talking about 2008, oh wait, that's because it was! The 2008 race has been on our collective minds since the moment John Kerry lost in '04. I remember reading a Yahoo article on the Wednesday morning [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2008, 10:13pm EDT
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  • Philadelphia Phillies: 2008 World Series Champs!

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    In case you haven't heard, my hometown team, the Philadelphia Phillies, just won the World Series and are the BEST team in baseball. This championship really belongs to Philadelphia fans who patiently stuck with their baseball team for 28 years (25 of which spent waiting [...]
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    Posted: October 29, 2008, 11:41pm EDT
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  • Redistribution of Stupidity: Part II

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    "We're going to take on Wall Street speculators and bring them to justice". That line has been uttered by many campaigns across the country, whether they be presidential, congressional or state races. It has been quite the rallying cry for people who are angry after seeing their 401k or investments [...]
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    Posted: October 29, 2008, 7:51pm EDT
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  • Redistribution of Stupidity?

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    People are making a lot of noise about "socialism" these days. You know, that scary monster our grandparent's generation battled and thankfully defeated in the 40's and 50's. People say they don't want a redistribution of wealth and fear that under an Obama presidency.

    Here is the real [...]
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    Posted: October 28, 2008, 4:51pm EDT
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  • Goodbye Little Buddy

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    This is a pretty hard post to write. My little Miniature Schnauzer "Lady" lost her battle with diabetes on Wednesday October 8th. I know some people don't get sad about the loss of pets, but I tend to view them as little people who have [...]
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    Posted: October 24, 2008, 10:18pm EDT
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  • Whats The Big Deal With Energy Drinks?

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    A co-worker of mine starts everyday with a "Red Bull" energy drink to get his day going. I asked him if he really thought it was giving him any more energy or got him in a better mood to deal with his work and after [...]
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    Posted: October 24, 2008, 9:24pm EDT
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  • Campbell Brown: I Love You

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    While much is made about good looks this electoral season (Sarah Palin) and lack thereof (Hillary Clinton), one woman has stood out in my mind as the perfect fusion between intelligence and stunning looks. Campbell Brown has made CNN not only my "go-to" spot for [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2008, 4:29pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • The Real World: Macy's

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    In case you haven't heard I work two jobs now, stepping into the realm of retail at Macy's. I've worked there long enough to make some generic, general observations about shoppers in general that seem to apply to department stores in general:

    1. People bring in 10 coupons and [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2008, 7:52pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • You F-ed Up, No Problem!

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    The Wall St. bailout plan really sickens me. Let me run a little scenario by you. Lets say you take out a loan to start a new business and that business unfortunately goes in the tank. You knew the risks going into it, so the financial ruin that came with [...]
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    Posted: September 23, 2008, 10:17pm EDT
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  • The Media Mentality

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    In this past February, I attended a Barrack Obama rally in Wilmington, DE to check the guy out and to see what he was all about. That part went over well as I got a pretty good feel for him as a person and I stood only fifteen feet away [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2008, 12:46pm EDT
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  • The Obama Train Slipping Off Of The Tracks

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    Obama's lead in the electoral college is starting to slip away before our eyes. The upper Midwest (states like MN, WI, MI) is starting to slip away and places where he was competitive before (MT, SD, NC) are starting to move more towards McCain. [...]
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    Posted: September 18, 2008, 7:37pm EDT
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  • September The 11th

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    How far would you be willing to go to defend your family, your country, your home and your freedom. Would you give your life for it? Every year when September the 11th approaches, I think about the lengths I would go to defend the things [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2008, 9:36pm EDT
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  • Delaware Governor Day

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    Tuesday September 9th will be a huge day in Delaware politics. At stake is the governorship of the state and a chance to shape Delaware politics for decades. John Carney is the establishment man having served as the Lieutenant Governor under the administration of Ruth Ann Minner . He has [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2008, 10:38pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • Michael Phelps: The Gold Medal In Creeping

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    What would you do if you had just won eight gold medals? I would sure as hell become a massive creeper and try and hit on every girl possible, in efforts to score some sort of sexual conquest. Why don't you know it, apparently [...]
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    Posted: September 06, 2008, 11:12am EDT
    by Ryan

  • Sarah Palin: A Hot MILF?

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    Lets get one thing straight before we continue. Sarah Palin is a hot MILF. In case you are not familiar with the term, please reference it here. Unlike most people, I had heard of Palin before 2008. When she ran for governor in 2006 [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2008, 9:24pm EDT
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  • The American Portrait: Debunker Central

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    There are a lot of crazy myths, strange stories and pointless coverage coming out of the election news these past two weeks. I am starting to wonder who the media loves to cover more, Barack Obama or Sarah Palin. It seems every political story is revolving around Palin ever since [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2008, 8:47pm EDT
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  • Barack Obama: The Journey

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    On February 3rd 2008, I can say I witnessed history and knew that change was coming. I was standing in line at Barack Obama's rally in Wilmington, Delaware, with my friend Ryan Silberstein, when he turned to me and asked me who I would vote [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2008, 11:46pm EDT
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  • Reasons Why I Love Delaware

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    With the selection of Joe Biden as the Vice Presidential nominee, some people are not only wondering who Joe Biden is but what Delaware is all about. I came to Delaware in the summer of 2004 as a freshman attending the University of Delaware. I didn't know anything about Delaware [...]
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    Posted: August 24, 2008, 10:03am EDT
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  • Barack Obama's VP Selection

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    Joe Biden seems like a nice guy. When I was a college student at the University of Delaware I wrote in to both his office and Tom Carper's office (the other Delaware senator) for a signed picture. Carper's office ignored me while Biden's office had the picture sent to me [...]
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    Posted: August 23, 2008, 9:11am EDT
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  • Obama's Veep Choice

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    If I was advising Barack Obama, who has fallen behind John McCain in recent polling, I would advise him to pick the only person who can guarantee him the election. That person is none other than Hillary Clinton. Before you jump all over me saying [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2008, 4:50pm EDT
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  • The Puppet Master

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    If you're one of the few people who still thinks Dmitri Medvedev is calling the shots in Russia, you'd better think again. When Russia invaded Georgia, President Bush (and rightfully so) issued the United States' response to the move, calling it "unacceptable". Condi Rice has played her role as Secretary [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2008, 11:09pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • Adultery In The Living Room

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    With the recent news about John Edwards' affair, I've decided I'm fed up with hearing about politician's affairs. I just don't want to hear about it any more! I don't care if it's Larry Craig, John Edwards, David Vitter or Elliot Spitzer. I really don't want to hear about a [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:28pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • The Best Video Game Ever?

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    I was surfin' the good old internets (as Senator Ted Stevens would call it) the other day when I came across a poll for the best video game ever. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw "The Sims" leading the voting. Not only is [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2008, 6:14pm EDT
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  • Socialites Around The Horn

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    Over the past week I have become very impressed with Paris Hilton. Long an afterthought in my mind due to her lack of contribution to society and generally adolescent behavior, she has injected herself into the presidential race like no socialite ever before. In reality [...]
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    Posted: August 06, 2008, 9:40pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • Generic Products

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    I have found for the most part that generic "non-name" brand products usually fall short of their pricier counterparts. I was thinking today how I can't really think of more than five generic products which are equal or better than the products they imitate. I think you really do get [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2008, 7:03pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • We Don't Have Time To Legislate

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    While Americans have been enjoying record prices at the pump, Congress is set to take a month-long summer break. It seems nobody is really up in arms about this. If I were dictator for a day I would (among other things) strip the Senate and the House of Representative of [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2008, 8:28pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • (Dis)-Reality TV

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    These days reality television dominates the airwaves. Dancing With The Stars, American Idol and America's Got Talent seem to horde conversation, coverage, and water-cooler chatter. I only watch two reality programs: American Idol/The Mole.

    When thinking about why I like American Idol, it is easy to understand why other [...]
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    Posted: July 18, 2008, 8:05pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • Workplace Commentary

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    I started my new job this past Monday. I do interesting work in acquiring the equipment army personnel use around the world to do their job. It makes me feel good that I can at least support them in some way. Adjusting to the workplace schedule has been a little [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2008, 4:34pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • Light Posting

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    Hey all! I just started my new job so posting may be light over the next few weeks. I haven't been able to get TV or internet since last week so I'm a little behind on my current events. While I'm out and about enjoy the links on the side. [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2008, 6:49pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • My Concerns With Offshore Drilling

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    There has been some significant talk lately of plans to open up the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge and other coastlines across the United States to explore for oil. I have many concerns with the project covering multiple facets including: the environment, practicality, feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

    Realistically this would be [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2008, 12:44am EDT
    by Ryan

  • Apple iPhone For All

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    Abilene Christian University (ACU) will be the first college/university in the nation to provide all incoming freshman with either an Apple iPhone or an Apple iPod. This will not be free of course but discreetly hidden in the tuition bill parents receive. Not unlike [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2008, 1:44am EDT
    by Ryan

  • Castle Neuschwanstein

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    This is a picture I took of the castle Neuschwanstein in Bavarian Germany when I was in the area in 2001. The photo was taken from the "marienbrucke" which is a rope bridge that is in the mountains across from the castle. This castle was [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2008, 2:10pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • The Psychology Of Men

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    What makes most men afraid to talk or ask out a woman when the reverse is not usually true? Does this have something to do with generational culture values? I remember talking to my uncle once and he said in the era of the 40's and 50's, most young men [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2008, 12:26pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • The End of Hillary Clinton?

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    Some have speculated that Hillary Clinton lost most of her "Clinton Mojo" after being defeated in the Democratic primary and the aura of the Clintons has finally faded. Anderson Cooper of CNN seems to think Clinton came out of the primary stronger than she [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2008, 11:56pm EDT
    by Ryan

  • Movie Review: The Incredible Hulk


    I was excited to see this movie as I had just seen Iron Man about a week ago and was in quite the "super hero" mentality. This movie basically picks up where the last Hulk movie left off, with some new characters thrown in. The [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 10:31pm EDT
    by Ryan
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