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Major League Baseball Pitcher Joe Kennedy passes away at age 28.

Somewhat less than honest new item detailing yet another dirty little secret of the Kennedys and the Clintons.

Let's get it out of the way: Joe Biden has at least a couple of skeletons in his closet. However, they're a bit exaggerated as he said they were himself when they destroyed his Presidential chances in 1988. Now it's time to put that time in perspective...

Opinion piece on Obama's selection of Joe Biden as a running mate.

If Republican Presidential nominee Senator John McCain decides to throw the long ball on August 29th, when he announces his running mate, Senator Joe Lieberman may become the first person to be both a Democrat and a Republican Vice-Presidential nominee.

Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy lives a life of incredible heights and bottomless downs. From the Kennedy curse to the DNC tribute and appearance of Ted Kennedy. Ted keeps on going strong through his life, even with brain cancer.

Robert Francis Kennedy was born on November 20, 1925, in Brookline, Massachusetts (Hall 197). He was the seventh child of Joseph Patrick Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, whose grandparents had come from Ireland.

It was a hot, summer day in Springfield, Illinois when Barack Obama strode forth to introduce his new running mate, Senator Joe Biden. So both gentlemen were not with their coats off with the shirt sleeves rolled up just to imitate Bobby Kennedy. It was hot.

The Democratic National Convention's first night features videos, bi-partisanship claims and speeches by Michelle Obama and Jimmy Carter- and possibly Ted Kennedy.

Joe Lieberman, the "Independent Democrat" Senator from Connecticut is the sort of Democrat one doesn't see much of any more, though his sort was common up to about 1968.

Doctors treating Senator Teddy Kennedy at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have concluded that the Senator's recent seizers were caused by a malignant glioma brain tumor. Senator Kennedy's particular tumor seems to be particularly aggressive.

June DiMaggio's new book points the same old fingers yet trips over her own fabrications along the way

There are very few American Presidents who are viewed with as much reverence as John F. Kennedy. He is an icon of the Democratic Party, but even many non Democrats would list Kennedy among the great Presidents.

MLB pitcher Joe Kennedy collapsed and died in November of 2007, and the cause of his death was recently released.

Police brutality, profiling, and abuse of power. All claims made against our police forces across the Country. Let us take a look at this from another angle, and try to find the truth. This article will make you think.

U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman, the Democratic Party's Vice Presidential nominee in 2000, reportedly will give a speech placing John McCain's name into nomination at the Republican National Convention.

Candidates of both parties are on marathon tours around Iowa as the 2008 presidential caucuses are only one day away.

JFK's health history is detailed here.

Senator Biden visited Ottumwa, Iowa to interact with voters and support State Representative Mary Gaskill in her reelection campaign. He was very critical of the administration's go-it-alone policies and offered alternatives for funds now spent in Iraq.

The sport lost some big names this past year.

My look back at the happenings in sports over the past week with commentary.

Betcha it's not who you think it is...that guy's merely the stupidest American of all time.

What If Henry Wallace Had Been Re-Nominated as Vice President in 1944?

The most recent MLB trade deadline news before the July 31st MLB non-waiver trade deadline.

An Executive Order still valid abolishes the Federal Reserve Board.

With so much swirling around Barry Bonds' head, is this division suddenly more competitive? It features arguably the best hitter (Bond), best closer (Gagne), and several of the most complete teams in the league.

The Oakland A's have a good young pitching staff that should propel them into contention in the American League West. This article previews the 2006 team.

Usually, holding on to top prospects is the best way to build a strong club. But four teams should consider trading some of their talent to provide immediate help. Here I come up with four win-win deals involving top prospects for proven stars.

Skowrenek proposed an alternative model to thinking about presidential leadership. In his model, presidencies can be characterized in terms of political "regimes" that are driven by both ideology as well as the historical context.

Two scholars have competing theories to the Office of the Presidency. Friedenberg in his book "Sold to the Highest Bidder" argues that money plays a large role in the presidency and that democracy is undermined as a result.

This essay also mentions the media's biases that still are there to this day.

Early gay rights activist dies in New York City

Ted Kennedy has thrown the substantial weight of his last name behind Democratic front-runner Barack Obama. This has caused a firestorm surrounding the powerful and much coveted Kennedy name.

Camelot and the Cultural Revolution, a splendid book by James Piereson, expounds on a remarkable historical insight. Along with President Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald murdered American liberalism that horrible Friday in November, 1963.

There probably aren't even one million murderers in America, but Pres. Bush believes there are one million potential terrorists who should be hassled and humiliated airports.

This article is a compilation of facts about the life of JFK

President Kennedy was well aware that his office, policies, and record placed him in extraordinary danger. He spoke of the danger to friends and often remarked how easy it could be to kill a president.

Been listening to a bunch of super military experts expounding on President Bush's speech and the direction he is taking in solving the Iraqi problem.

Chuck Hagel said he would do everything he could to stop President Bush from sending more troops to Iraq. I will do everything I can to see that Chuck Hagel never carries the label of Republican Presidential nominee.

If anyone were to put a mark on where the Yankees are ranked in terms of star power, success and a plethora of great managers that have led the team to championships, perhaps they would say they are over-rated...

Barak "The Bomb" Obama is probably the most exciting politician since John Kennedy. Just like JFK, The Bomb has it all--charm, charisma, ethnic cachet, good looks, vulnerability and he's swashbucklingly articulate (don't start me talkin', I'm not going to say 'clean')

The latest proposal to fix immigration has seen the light of day. Nothing good can come of a bill that contains hundreds of pages of legal trickery cooked up in the middle of the night by the likes of Teddy Kennedy and John McCain.

Wrapping up the final day of the shuttle's 11-day mission, Atlantis crew members Joe Tanner and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper completed installation on a wireless TV antenna. Other maintenance tasks include a new P3/P4 truss segment for operation.

This article discusses the cult of the amateur and how the Internet has allowed for just about anyone to become a celebrity. Current examples of this would be Tila Tequila's new show on MTV and Cory Kennedy on the cover of Nylon magazine.

What the events were that occurred on the final day of Marilyn Monroe's life 45 years ago has been layered in so much analysis and urban legend that it turns it into a morally ambiguous play.

Its right up there with the Holocaust didn't happen, a cabal consisting of most of the US government killed John F. Kennedy, and the Moon landing was faked on a motion picture sound stage. Millions of people believe that 9/11 was faked.

Ray Charles was one of the most diversified musicians of our time. He didn't like being pigeonholed into one category, didn't enjoy being too predictable. Therefore, his entire musical career was characterized by a wide range of styles.

Although they came from similar places, their paths were far from the same.

Combat films are a type of war film which deals intensively with the combat itself.

Peacock Alley Bar & Grille offers a varied combination of great food and a friendly well-stocked bar, in one of the oldest and most historical buildings in downtown Bismarck, ND.

Making the argument that Richard Nixon was America's greatest President may be too much even for me, but I hope after reading this you will give him a second chance. I'm not excusing Watergate, but there was much more to Nixon.

Man speaks about the effects the McCarthy era had on his family.

A new form of presidential debate is coming this Fall. Any registered presidential candidate will be able to compete in an online debate, to be hosted on Yahoo, Slate and the Huffington Post. Charlie Rose will moderate.

The Detroit Lions have several options at the #2 position in this year's draft.

A biographical study of author Zora Neale Hurston and the present-day Eatonville her fame revived.

President Bush has decided to activate the Strategic Neo-Chickenhawk Reserve, but few are reporting for duty. Maybe they just haven't gotten the message yet?

It all started in March of 1970 when the most influential movie of the entire decade opened.

The history of Latin Music and Dance. Clave rhythms. Latin percussion instruments. Analysis of paintings which portray Latin Dances, African Dance, and Flamenco. Plenty of singing, playing, dancing, painting, plus researching and presenting.

Anna Nicole Smith and Marilyn Monroe have many things in common including personal tragedy and marrying older men. A closer look at the similarities between the two women both in life and in death.

The day, February 12, 2007, will go down in history as the day the floodgates of confusion broke open. It will be marked in history as a tribute to an American society in disarray. All in all this could be a good thing.

Before there was Michael Moore, Frank Capra clarified the reasons of decency, protection, and the right thing to do.

The field is getting crowded quickly and it's easy to forget that there are more than just Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama running. Here's a quick list of who's currently running and where they're coming from.

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Sharon Stone has in recent years reinvented herself as a character actress. Following is a primer of the diva's best performances.

A humorous look at our friends the TAs. I have a motive behind this essay, which will be revealed later.

I absolutely love to watch movies that make me cry! I'm sure there are other viewers out there like myself. That is why I wanted to share some of the films that have made me tear up. Each movie is described briefly in this article.

Paul Simon is one of the world's greatest songwriters, musicians, and most copied performers. These top 10 video performances celebrate his brilliance, his career, and his life.

Paul Simon has officially become America's National Treasure. PBS aired the 3-hour tribute concert highlighting over 50 years of Paul Simon's brilliant songwriting and musical performances. We salute you, Paul.

Gunther Toody's Diner offers Diners a 'Blast From the Past.' The Food, The prices and motif are all quite reasonable.

Who we are today is a direct result of the events of 1968. This essay examines that seminal year in 20th century American history.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or you've been out of the loop, here are the essentials for following wrestling in 2007.

Chris Dodd has been in Congress since 1978

The sheer amount of polls in a political campaign can be mind boggling, but they are an important part of our election system.

Victims of murder of victims of suicide? Some of the more common rumors about Actors George Reeves and Marilyn Monroe and how they perished.

Not since the 1950s has Major League Baseball had a fully capable person as commissioner. Each of the men who have held the job in that time frame have bungled various parts of the job.

Part V

This article shares summarized information on the opening season of ABC's hit show "Brothers and Sisters." It includes cast biographies, episode recaps, and more.

A review of the Imperial Presidency during the Vietnam War under Presidents Johnson and Nixon.

Hoarders and speculators expected windfall profits that never materialized

Throughout literature, there are various themes to express how to live a meaningful life of purpose. According to The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho,

Cape Wind, a book by Wendy Williams and Robert Whitecomb, is a remarkable story of of class warfare, sleazy politics, hypocrisy, and the entitlement mentality of the rich and powerful.

A brief look at old "Blue Eyes" and his affect on Americana pop culture.

Learn how to plan an inexpensive outdoor summer honeymoon near Bishop, California.

We all remember Dr. Malcolm and John Hammond from the first Jurassic Park, well three movies later, would we see these guys or even one of them? My guess is probably not, but seeing that they can't really any further, I actually wouldn't be surprised.

The Rams were one of the busiest teams in the league this past offseason - and rightfully so. New head coach, Scott Linehan, inherits a team that has been in decline and transition since the days of "The Greatest Show on Turf."

The rights guaranteed to all Americans in our Constitution are slowly being eroded in the name of security. A statement by Benjamin Franklin may well come true. "Those who are willing to give up a little freedom for safety are neither free or safe."

The theme of these years True Fourth Of July can be summed up in one
word...IMPEACHMENT.

Rather than visiting the same old amusement parks and mega malls, tourists can get a real "taste of Texas" by visiting the places on this list.

All the President's Men presents an in-depth look at the Watergate scandal of 1972 through the eyes of two young reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. But by exposing the truth of the Nixon administration, the film also conveys a political message.

Under Mike Martz the Rams the "Greatest Show On Turf." Now under new Head Coach Scott Linehan, the Rams look to regain their glory with a renewed focus on running the ball. Will they be successful or will they fall further from grace?

The chief engineer of the world's first jumbo jet, the Boeing 747, gives a behind the scenes look into the problems and politics, the egos and economics, the nuts and bolts of creating a unique airplane.

Westy Whizzer won a total of 107 races in his three year career, beating the top dogs in the nation on a regular basis. Then he went on to a wonderful career as a leading sire.

NewSportsWriters.com NFL preview continues with our look at the NFC West division.

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