Sean Standefer - Reaping the Rewards of Responsibility

Why the 2010 World Cup has Killed US Soccer

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

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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Texas Tech - Mike Leach must go!

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

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

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

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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John Martinotti: Photogasm

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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Senate Passes 1st Time Buyer and Jobless Benefits Extentions

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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eHarmony: 29 Dimensions of an Online Romance Scam?

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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Chlorophyll Eye Drops Give Night Vision

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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Why search engines are hungry for your cookies

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

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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FTC Staff Revises Online Behavioral Advertising Principles

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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100% and then some? A mathematical certainty revealed!

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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Rewards of Responsibility: Not just a snappy tagline.

"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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Sean Standefer

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I strive each day in an attempt to become an enlightened scholar of our illuminated time.