Sean Standefer - Reaping the Rewards of Responsibility

Why the 2010 World Cup has Killed US Soccer

Sat Jun 26, 2010 5:20 PM EDT

As the commentators stated that the American team never really had a hope, but could leave with heads held high for putting the sport of soccer on the map in the USA, I suddenly realized that this was the death of US soccer.

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sports, world, cup, fifa, usa-team, us-loses-world-cup

McCain's new "Anti-Terror" legislation is ridiculous!

Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:47 PM EDT

Ok, America, I've had just about enough of this kind of craziness. In a move earlier this month, U.S.

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us, terrorism, mccain, government, us-news, enemy-belligerent-interrogation, detention-and-prosecution-act-of-2010

Texas Tech - Mike Leach must go!

Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:57 AM EST

I have played football for most of my life, from little league in elementary school through college, while in the army and even now I play in the park with my friends when the weather permits.

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football, texas, sports, college, texas-tech, leach, mike-leach, adam-james

(Update) "Almost Naked" Jet Man 'Almost' flies from Africa to Europe

Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:19 AM EST

Swiss pilot and aviation inventor Yves Rossy, who last year flew across the English Channel on his jet wing, was prepared to fly across the Strait of Gibraltar on Wednesday.

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europe, wings, flight, africa, world-news, jet-pack, wingsuit, jet-man, jetman, yves-rossy

McDonald's/Utah prosecute teens for rapping order in drive-through?

Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:30 PM EST

In my opinion, McDonald's has one of the worst drive-through experiences in the USA. I used to eat at fast food restaurants often due to the unfortunate nature of my profession.

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mcdonalds, odd-news, utah, teens, disorderly-conduct, american-fork

75 Year old Evangelist: Sentenced to 175 Years for Child Rape

Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:21 PM EST

Tony Alamo, convicted of federal sex charges, received 175 years in a federal prison Friday during his sentencing hearing. Alamo, the 75-year-old leader of the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, appeared in court in Texarkana Friday to receive his sentence.

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religion, rape, child-abuse, convicted, tony-alamo

John Martinotti: Photogasm

Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:06 PM EST

In today's media filled world there are many talented contenders for recognition and the grand rewards artistic celebrity inevitably brings.

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art, modern, arts

Senate Passes 1st Time Buyer and Jobless Benefits Extentions

Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:09 AM EST

The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, set to expire at the end of the month, has helped boost home sales across the country.

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us, senate, time, insurance, first, politics, unemployment, bill, buyer, tax-credit

eHarmony: 29 Dimensions of an Online Romance Scam?

Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:11 PM EST

Have you ever wondered if any of those online dating services actually work? Do shy people with busy lives really find the perfect match utilizing a complex (or not), scientifically tested (or not), proprietary (or not) technology which charges comparatively high monthly premium …

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technology, scam, online-dating, dating, match, eharmony, scammer, online-scam, online-scams

Chlorophyll Eye Drops Give Night Vision

Tue Sep 8, 2009 12:07 AM EDT

Eating your greens rather than carrots could be the key to good night-time vision, according to scientist Ilyas Washington and his colleagues at Columbia University, New York, who have shown that a chlorophyll derivative can enhance eye sensitivity to red light.

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technology, washington, drug, douglas, night-vision, military-operations, chlorophyll, eye-drops

Why search engines are hungry for your cookies

Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:21 PM EDT

If you use Google or other online search engines and accept their cookies you should give some thought to the implications, both good and potentially bad, of this seemingly innocuous decision.

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google, technology, privacy, online, government, behavior

Nina Simone says: "It's a new day..." in a message for our times

Wed Mar 4, 2009 5:04 PM EST

In my time as a digital settler/pioneer I have seen a great many classic pieces of music completely ruined by anime, adult cartoon dubbed videos and the inane drudgery of it all. Then along comes this little number.

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art, music, video, arts, digital-art, nina-simone

FTC Staff Revises Online Behavioral Advertising Principles

Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:29 PM EST

Federal Trade Commission staff issued a report on February 12th, describing its ongoing examination of online behavioral advertising and setting forth revisions to proposed principles to govern self-regulatory efforts in this area.

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technology, advertising, internet, government, marketing, consumers

100% and then some? A mathematical certainty revealed!

Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:37 PM EST

What makes up 100% effort? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Have you ever stood staring, mouth agape in wonder, at those among us who insist they are giving more than 100%? I'm certain we have all, at one time in our career, been in one of those meetings where some dep …

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business, finance, humor, workplace, professional

Rewards of Responsibility: Not just a snappy tagline.

Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:02 AM EST

"We as the citizenry of the United States must begin to once again practice common sense, pursue the greater good and realize the rewards of responsibility..."

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us, politics, seattle