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20 Feb

Undefeated

“You think football builds character…it does not. Football reveals character.”- Bill Courtney, turnaround coach of the Manassas Tigers

Not to be confused with the Sarah Palin movie. This one isn’t about partisan politics. It’s not even about football. Football is merely the vessel carrying the spiritual nourishment.

Best-doc nominee Undefeated chronicles a struggling inner-city Memphis football team led by a coach who transforms their game—and their lives.

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8 Nov

Smokin’ Joe Frazier- 67

“The world has lost a great champion. I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.”-Muhammad Ali

One of the finest boxing legends of the modern era has passed away:

Joe Frazier, 67, the former heavyweight boxing champion who was known for his fighting spirit, powerful punch and intense rivalry with Muhammad Ali, died Monday night in a hospice in Philadelphia. He had been suffering from liver cancer.

As a heavyweight in all senses of the word, Mr. Frazier was one of the best known champions of the latter decades of the 20th century.

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14 Sep

Conservatism, Health, And Common Sense

Conservatives traditionally resist government intrusion into the home and personal lives of American citizens: Liberals tend to welcome the guiding hand of government into every facet of modern life. This is one of the fundamental differences between Liberalism and Conservatism. During the GOP Debate, Rep. Bachman called Governor Perry on his issuance of an executive order in 2007, requiring all girls in Texas to receive Gardasil unless a waiver was signed by her parents. Gardasil by Merck, prevents infection of the more common strains of human papilloma virus. These particular viruses, once established, can initiate http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/277093/gardasil-and-gop-henry-i-miller, as well as cervical, anal, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. The vaccine Gardasil prevents the infection and consequently prevents the associated diseases.
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9 Apr

Lion, Cheetah…and Tiger- Oh, My!

First off, I’m not a golfing fan. My dad always tried to get me to golf, even making me a set of pint-sized clubs when I was a wee wordsmith. Was bored, bored, bored. Bored playing it; bored watching it. … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Distraction, Entertainment, Sports | 16 Comments | 341 views
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7 Feb

Photo of the Day

Congratulations, Saints!

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19 Dec

Tiger Woods – The Hazards Of Assumptions [Reader Post]

The floodgates on Tiger Woods news opened and cannot be closed, as he remains the biggest story in all media. Notoriety and cash seeking alleged girlfriends surface by the hour, and rare factual tidbits eek out, tantalizing our celebrity obsessions … Continue reading

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5 Oct

Partisanship, Politics, and Patriotism

Former President George W. Bush embraces President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, after Obama’s inaugural address at the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed Suck it up, liberals…What’s been good for the goose, … Continue reading

Posted in Bush Derangement Syndrome, Obama Euphoric-Rapture Syndrome, Politics, Sports | 36 Comments | 53 views
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3 Oct

“You can play a great game and still not win,”

“The city of Chicago, having obtained the least number of votes, will not participate in the next round.” -IOC President Jacques Rogge A sand sculpture in Brazil supports the candidacy of Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Games, as opposed … Continue reading

Posted in Barack Obama, Celebrity Idiots, Sports | 12 Comments | 23 views
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2 Oct

Obama’s Apology Speech to the IOC for Chicago Corruption and America’s History of Unsportsmanship-like Conduct

IOC members, including Britain’s Princess Anne, right, listen to Obama’s pitch in Copenhagen. The elimination of Chicago as a potential host of the 2016 Games marks the second loss in a row for the U.S. in Olympic selections. Pool-Reuters Oh … Continue reading

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