Monthly Archives: April 2009
Assignment 3B
For Assignment 3, I chose the Mike Vick story. I figured it was a topic most would have an opinion about, especially since he is about to be released from prison and looking to get back into the NFL. I … Continue reading
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Too Close for Comfort?
Thanks to Air Force One, thousands of people close to lower Manhattan had a 9/11 flashback today when the 747 flew dangerously low. The government has since apologized for the scare, but what the hell is going on here? There … Continue reading
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In Big, Big Trouble
The beginning of the end started a long time ago. Now it is just a matter of time. The New York Times released their first quarter results for 2009 yesterday(If your infatuated with the old school style of print, look … Continue reading
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Challenge Yourself
Check out this video. Chris Webber challenges Charles Barkley to eat a slice of bread within 30 seconds without using a drink. I tried it out. It took me 1:19 to finish it. I was begging for a cup of … Continue reading
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How do they Do It?
First off, congratulations to all the runners who completed the 26-mile Boston Marathon today. Regardless if you finished the journey in 2 hours or 10 hours, it is quite an accomplishment. Secondly, how do these marathoners do it? Running at … Continue reading
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Would you like some Comments with that?
From the Top 10 badass umbrellas on a rainy day, to students poisoning a teacher’s coffee, to a feud between Mexico and Burger King, the comment conversation may not have been highly intellectual but at least it was a little … Continue reading
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What to do with Mike Vick?
Every football fan is aware of the situation. Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is expected to be released from prison on July 20th, 2009(or earlier if state trial goes his way). Vick served a year and a half for … Continue reading
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Tonight’s Host: John Ziegler
Where to begin with this one? I would start by crediting David Foster for writing an incredible piece. He was able to bring the audience into the studio with poetic imagery of host John Ziegler’s reactions and movements, the studio … Continue reading
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The “Twitchiker”
Known as the “twitchhiker” now, Paul Smith was able to travel 11,000 miles from Gateshead to Auckland, New Zealand. The price of Smith’s trip: not a dime from his pocket. He was able to fund the entire trip from his … Continue reading
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