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If you were looking for a boxing analogy in the Vice Presidential debate, forget about it. The only fight this affair resembled was a PILLOW fight. So, with neither side making a blunder, who WON?
In the vice presidential debate, look for Sarah Palin to downplay the "experience factor" and focus on her executive duties as a Governor. Joe Biden will counter with his foreign policy credentials and try to avoid patronizing Palin, which might offend undecided voters.
Paul Newman, after a year and a half battle with lung cancer, passed away at his home in Connecticut on Sat. Sept. 26, 2008. Here are my favorite Paul Newman movies:
In the first presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama, I believe each man did well and except for the most ardent supporters of each man, expect most observors to call the debate a wash....
It's a given now that the two nominees for President debate. However, 1960 was the first debate in the general election for President. On Sept. 23, 1960, Richard Nixon and John Kennedy had the first of three debates. Then there wasn't another such event until 1976..
Like Barack Obama's race, John McCain's POW experience in Vietnam should be off-limits for a Halloween costume. However, there are many other things that would make a John McCain costume fun for Halloween...
If you have an urge to "change" your Halloween costume this year, you have come to the "Wright" place. Creating a Barack Obama Halloween costume is risky, but we can help. "Yes we can!"
In the early days of our nation, Vice Presidential candidates were the also-rans in their party's election process. It wasn't until after World War II that the office has evolved into the visible, high profile position of "hatchet man" in Presidential campaigns.
Sarah Palin has constantly misrepresented her role in nixing the "Bridge to nowhere" since becoming John McCain's running mate. Now comes word that Palin charged the state of Alaska a per diem for 312 nights spent in her home....
The NFL network and other sources are reporting that Tom Brady's knee injury Sunday in Kansas City is a torn ACL and will knock Brady out for most or all of the rest of the 2008 season. Who should Brady owners in fantasy leagues pick up?
John McCain's story is compelling. Shot down over Viet Nam, held captive for over 5 years. But McCain has been talking out of both sides of his mouth when he does talk about the issues. Does he want to be President too much?
In a bit of irony, John McCain, media darling for years, had henchmen and women, attacking the media, one by one.
Looking as if he had spent too much time in a tanning booth, Fred Thompson "dissed" African -Americans by denigrating the historical aspect of Barack Obama's candidacy by saying that Obama was the most inexperienced candidate for Presdient ever...
With Hurricane Gustav wreaking havoc on south Louisiana, Arkansas, one state to the north, is a safe haven for Louisianans. Arkansas was home to several thousand people affected by Katrina three years ago, now Gustav has thousands heading north once again.
My first reaction upon hearing that Sarah Palin would be John McCain's running mate was "Huh?", "Who?" I suspect that reaction was common around the nation. What effect will Sarah Palin have on Election 2008?
As one who lived in AR during the entire Clinton political careers, the Clintons have been counted out, scorned, cussed and discussed perhaps more than any other couple in American history. Any questions about who they now support for President should now be put to rest...
Now that the word is out that Sen Joe Biden of Delaware is Barack Obama's running mate, what effect, if any, will it have on the election? Who will McCain pick for his VP? Who will win Big Brother 10? Why am I asking these questions? For answers,,,,
Baseball. America's pastime according to some, mostly the older generation. The sport might attract more new viewers if the announcers would refrain from using some of the following phrases....
Of all the popular sports, baseball and football are the most cliche-ridden. Here is a list of the most irritating, to me at least, of all the football cliches.
The bottled water industry is growing more and more every year. Most bottled water containers are made of plastic, a potential environmental problem. Not to mention the added cost. Is bottled water worth it?
Nearly every fantasy football League has them. Lame team names, that is. Here are a few tips for having a unique or at least somewhat creative name for your team.
Cleavage. Talk of cutting off body parts. Exotic costumes. Guns. Religion. Race. Satirical cartoons. A new slash movie? Steel cage "Rasslin'? Beavis and Butthead making a comeback? No, welcome to the new Neverending Story, the Presidential campaign of 2008...
In 1992, the GOP so despised the Democrats' Presidential nominee they went way out of bounds in their rhetoric, creating a backlash that elected Bill Clinton. Now, Phil Gramm and his "nation of whiners" comments have relegated Rev. Jeremiah Wright to old news...
When Billy Packer started broadcasting college basketball games for NBC years ago, he was merely an irritating sidebar to Dick Enberg and Al McGuire. Once Packer went to CBS as the lone sidekick, his ACC bias and massive ego combined to make Packer nearly unbearable..
In a tearful retirement announcement back in March, Brett Favre walked away from a chance to lead his team back to the Super Bowl. Or did he?
When it comes to saving money, a person doesn't have to resort to "dumpster diving" in these days of spiraling fuel costs triggering price increases on seemingly everything.
For your 4th of July party or barbecue here are some suggestions for your music selection, from patriotic songs to good old rock and roll songs with a 4th of July theme.
If you're looking for a place with numerous rivers and streams, camping, hiking, golf courses, the world's only diamond mine open to the public and more, Arkansas' your place for a 3 day Holiday getaway.
In a few earlier articles here on AC I listed summer songs grouped by era. Here are some you may have forgotten or younger readers may have never heard before.
It doesn't seem possible, but May 14 it will be a decade since the "show about nothing" aired it's last episode on NBC. The Seinfeld finale seemed a perfect way for the show to go out over the top. Here are ten of my favorite episodes.
With the Dallas Cowboys not having that many holes on their talented roster, the 'Boys were able to add a playmaker on offense and special teams and address one of their needs at the cornerback position.
Having traded two 2008 NFL draft picks in the DeAngelo Hall trade and another couple in other rounds, the Oakland Raiders only had 5 picks. They did not meet all their needs on defense, but added a lethal weapon of offense.
Before 1983, Philadelphia had won the NBA championship, but it had been a generation earlier. After several near misses, 1983 was the year the 76ers finally broke through with Moses Malone leading the way.
From the time the 76ers acquired Julius Erving in late 1976, the team lost in the NBA Finals three times. In 5 years. The other two seasons, they lost in the Conference finals. Losing to the eventual NBA champs became a yearly ritual.
Dallas' trade allowing Cleveland to take Brady Quinn in exchange for the Browns 2008 1st rounder didn't turn out to be as high a pick due to the Browns' change in fortune. However, the Cowboys are still in good shape with a pair of first round picks. Who should they take?
With 3 of the first 4 games in the Oakland Raiders' season vs division opponents, it won't take long to find out how much progress has been made by the Silver and Black in 2008.
Instead of shooting a cohort in the face like his distant cousin Dick Cheney, Barack Obama, in a shootout of a Democratic race with Hillary Clinton, seems determined to shoot...himself in the foot. In recent comments about guns, religion and "bitter voters", Obama takes aim.
In the first Final Four ever in which four number 1 seeds played for the NCAA title, the Kansas Jayhawks destroyed favored North Carolina and outlasted the Memphis Tigers to win their third NCAA basketball championship. How did the Jayhawks do it?
When dealing with the loss of a beloved pet, first of all, avoid people who say things like "what's the big deal, it was only a dog". Talk with others who have had a similar experience. Making some kind of memorial to your pet is another suggestion.
Is the mainstream media's sudden change in tone with regard to coverage of Sen. Barack Obama's quest for the Presidency anything out of the ordinary? We will discuss this issue herein.
The Indiana Hoosiers are 1-3 in their last four games, 3-3 since interim coach Dan Dakich took over after the Kelvin Sampson telephone scandal. Never fear, Indiana, there is a team in the field of 64 that is more inconsistent than IU.
According to economists, a recession is defined as a period of two or more quarters in a year in which there is a decline in the Gross Domestic Product. Nearly 3/4ths of Americans think we are there now, according to a CNN poll.
There are many websites that offer free printable NCAA Tournament brackets without going to a lot of trouble and NO expense. You don't have to go to some gambling site for your printable brackets and risk viruses and the like.
By and large, the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee did a fine job selecting and seeding the teams in the field of 64/65. However, here are four exceptions, teams that deserved bids more than four others who were selected.
On Saturday, March15, for the first time since 1930, the Georgia Bulldogs played two basketball games on the same day. Just as in 1930, Georgia won both games, but this time it put the Dawgs in position to go to the NCAA Tournament.
"Let's play two" baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks used to say, but rarely has the feat been accomplished in basketball. Winning two games in the same day, that is. The Georgia Bulldogs defied the odds to do just that on Day 3 of the SEC Tournament.
With 2:11 left in overtime, players of each team suddenly looked to the ceiling of the Georgia Dome. With a noise described as sounding like a freight train in the background, the floor was cleared and both teams sent to their locker room. Around an hour later, play resumed.
In the first day of the SEC basketball tournament, South Carolina beat LSU. No surprise. Vanderbilt defeated Auburn. Expected. Then Alabama shocked the two time defending National Champion Florida Gators.
Eliot Spitzer. "Reformer". "Changer of the way Albany does business" "Racket-buster". "Mr. Clean". Husband. Father. Client #9. Whoremonger. Hypocrite. Disgraced former Governor.
There are two types of high blood pressure, essential primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. About 90 to 95 percent of the cases are essential primary. Which are you?
Granted, UK has won the SEC basketball tournament far more than any other program in the SEC. Florida stole the 'Cats thunder the last couple of years. Who will win this March?
Lowering blood pressure doesn't have to be a matter of taking presription medication. However, even if you do take medication, you can possibly lower your blood pressure enough to get off the meds. Here are 5 tips on doing so.
Just don't accuse me of a "failure to communicate". A list of my Top 10 movie quotes for your reading pleasure. Hope you enjoy a walk down a cinematic memory lane.
With the retirement of Warren Sapp of the Oakland Raiders, could Silver and Black be in USC defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis' future?
The longer the sniping goes on between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the better for John McCain and the Republicans. At times the sniping has been more personal than having anything to do with the issues that face America.
Felix Jones of Arkansas is projected by most NFL draft experts for somewhere between the 15th pick of the first round to No. 25 or so. Who are the teams in that range looking for a running back?
By the first weekend of March, NFL free agency opened with a flurry. Here are the biggest moves and the teams that helped themselves the most.
Sean Salisbury's explanation for leaving ESPN is that "he created a brand" and that he was tired of being underpaid compared to other analysts. Bunk.
Rolling Stone once proclaimed Soul Asylum the best live band in America back in the 1990's. I saw them myself in Lttle Rock, AR in 1993 at the Riverfront Ampitheatre It was possibly the best concert I've ever been to. Here's my list of the Top 10 Soul Asylum songs.
In the recent flap about the 2006 picture of Barack Obama wearing traditional Somali garb and who is responsible for it's distribution, I couldn't help but recall previous campaign pictures and the role they played in Presidential elections over the last 30 years or so.
Many players rated #1 at thier respective positons would have skipped the 40 yard dash or other parts of the NFL Combine workouts. Not Darren Mcfadden.
Depending on what happens in the NFL combine in Indianapolis beginning Feb. 20, there could be a run on running backs in the NFL draft unlike any in years. In 1983, there were 8 runners selected in the first 2 rounds. This year's draft could yield similar results.
From 1974's Blazing Saddles to There's Something About Mary nearly a quarter of a century later, here is my list of the twelve funniest films of the late 20th Century. I'm sure I may have overlooked a few, but here's twelve I could watch again and again.
Today, Indiana University basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and University officials reached a settlement. For $750,000 and a pledge not to sue the school for wrongful termination, Kelvin Sampson tendered his resignation amid an investigation of 5 major NCAA infractions.
In another curious head coaching hire, the Washingon Redskins replaced retiring legend Joe Gibbs with Jim Zorn, the quarterbback coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Was it a good choice, or a typical Daniel Snyder gaffe?
One of the more curious head coaching hires in the NFL has to be John Harbaugh's hiring by the Baltimore Ravens. Was this a move of desperation or have the Ravens uncovered a diamond in the rough...
There are some situations that are unique to airports, but most "rules" of good conversation are similar no matter where they take place..
With the 4th pick (or 5th depending on the coin flip) ot the NFL draft, the Oakland Raiders select.....
These certainly aren't the only song selections that I like or listen to, but they are three that, for whatever reason, lift my spirits when I'm feeling down.
Today, college football teams experienced their version of Christmas Day all over again. Which schools got what they wanted and which got a lump of coal?
On Tuesday Mar. 20, 2007, I had my own experience with Homeland Security reentering the U.S. from Windsor ON. With the rules in place then, there shouldn't have been a problem. But there was...
Since Adam and Eve spoiled paradise in the Garden of Eden, there haven't been many cases in which possible perfection landed with a more resounding thud than the Patriots' dreams of a perfect season.
There is a definite Washington flavor to the NFL's Hall of Fame's inductees in this election year with former Redskins Darrell Green and Art Monk heading the class of 2008.
The kicking game is usually the most overlooked aspect of football at all levels. A blocked punt, a kickoff return for a touchdown, a blocked or missed field goal...any of those plays could be the difference in a close game.
Brady vs. the "other" Manning. Boston vs.New York. The two coaches are both disciples of Bill Parcells. Regardless of any other story, the Pats can make NFL history Sunday and that is THE story of Super Bowl XLII.
In Jan.1981, as the Raiders prepped for Super Bowl XV, QB Jim Plunkett was asked on media day: "Let me get this straight, your mother is blind and your father is dead. Or is it the other way around?" An example of the media circus that is the Super Bowl.
You're a football fan, ready to watch your sport's big game. A neighbor is rooting LOUDLY for a team that you loathe. Why, you ask? "Some 2nd stringer played at his alma mater, Jockstrap State". Actually, the guy lost a bet when one coach ran out the clock, years ago...
According to a story by Lilly Fowler of The Religion News Service, the NFL claims that law prohibits Churches or other groups from showing the Super Bowl on a screen of over 55 inches.
Next sunday, the New England Patriots will try to become the first NFL team since the '72 Dolphins to go through a season undefeated. They would surpass the Dolphins by winning 2 more games than the Fish did that year. And it's another Boston-New York showdown.
With a Feb. 4 date with the New England Patriots looming, are the Giants just vying for first runnerup in the NFL this season? Not so fast, New York actually has a chance, even if it's less than 50/50. Here's how the Gmen could do the improbable.
Kickers haven't been the difference in that many games in the 41 year history of the Super Bowl, but here are 5 games in which a kicker has been critical to his team's fortunes on sports biggest stage.
The game wasn't even known as the Super Bowl then, but Fred "The Hammer" Williamson started off the trash talk in the first "AFL-NFL Championship Game" with comments that came back to haunt him in the game.
I was not in Green Bay for the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, so I didn't get to see the Green Bay Bikini Girls. However, I did have an upclose encounter with an extreme fan a few years ago. Eli Manning was the common denominator.
2007 had more than its' share of losers from the World of politics as well as the usual suspects from the World of entertainment. Here is one man's list of the Biggest Losers of 2007.
In the coming weekend's conference championships there are several compelling stories. The most compelling are : can Brett Favre win another ring and can the Patriots finish 19-0. They can't both happen, here's an overview.
In the words of the inimitable George Costanza, these guys, and one gal, are "dark and disturbed, I've got it all baby!" Of course, since George is no longer employed by the Yankees, he doesn't qualify for the list, but this group is uniquely qualified for Razor's Cuts.
With at least some of the pretenders out of the NFL playoff picture, this weekend brings out the heavyweights with 5 of the 8 teams having won a previous Super Bowl. It may be a contest to see who finishes 2nd to New England, but it should be fun to watch for football fans.
For do it your selfers, it's not that hard to come up with ideas for a Halloween costume that doesn't require a major expenditure and better yet does not tap the tired vein of a Vampire costume.
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Eric Blake of Appleton, WI found a 3.92 carat diamond at the Arkansas State Park, The Crater Of Diamonds located near Murfreesboro, AR in the southwestern part of the state.
To give conservatives a scare, don a Hillary mask with a Presidential Seal on her outfit. For liberals, one could go as the "love child" of Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh. GWB holding a copy of a repeal of the 22nd amendment is guaranteed to scare most anyone.
All across the U.S. college football fans are either gearing up for the stretch run if their team is doing well...or calling for the sacking of the team's coach if they're not. Here are some suggestions for costumes.
There will be thousands of vampires, werewolves and Freddy Kruegers this Halloween. Why not be creative and especially if you are a football fan, do an NFL themed costume?
On September 18, Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker issued a proclamation making English the "official language" of the Arkansas city. On the surface, the act may seem like a shot at the city's many immigrants, but headed off a more drastic ordinance proposed by one director.
The NFL season thus far has been one in which several fantasy studs have struggled, among them LT and LJ. In fact, the biggest story so far has been the New England spying scandal.
Amid much fanfare and mild protests, Hooters opened a new restaurant in Fort Smith on Rogers Avenue just off I-540. There were a few letters to the editor and complaints from a residential area nearby, but the eatery with the orange clad waitresses opened on schedule.
It hasn't been the most compelling season thus far, with USC and LSU being head and shoulders above the rest of division 1A. The most interesting stories are the programs that are struggling and the coaches on the "hot seat".
I have been a member of UAW Local 716 for the last 16 years. Even though I have never worked in an auto plant, I have walked a picket line and I support the strike against General Motors.
Proving that maybe crime doesn't pay in the NFL after all, the "new Sheriff in town", NFL Commishioner Roger Goodell is taking a hard line not only with lawbreakers off the field, but cheaters on the field.
I hate to admit watching a so-called "reality show", but for my money, CBS's Big Brother is less annoying than the endless Survivor series with the uber-irritating Jeff Probst.
From Pacman Jones' legal troubles to Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels to Kevin Everett's injury to the New England Patriot spying scandal, the NFL Commishioner has much work to do to maintain (or restore) order to America's favorite sport.
Think you know NFL personnel and which players to pick for your team? Enter www.nbc.com's Fantasy Football $100,000 Challenge and find out just how good (or lucky) you are. Beware, however, there is a catch.
You must admit, whether you're from a "red" state, a "blue" state, or a state of confusion, the sordid tale of Idaho Sen. Larry Craig's escapades in the Minneapolis airport men's room tickles the funny bone. Oops, I didn't mean to give Sen. Craig any new ideas.
Another day, another officer in the "Values Police" caught in yet another sex scandal. Where have you gone Mark Foley?, the GOP turns it's lonely eyes to you....
Alberto Gonzales, who performed the seemingly impossible task of making former AG John Ashcroft look good by comparison, fianlly did the right thing and resigned his post as Attorney General.
Damon Armogost of Smyrna, TN admitted to using counterfeit money on the night of April 16 to pay for lap dances at Deja Vu, a Nashville strip club. He might as well have tried to pass the money to the Secret Service.
In an Aug. 24 hearing, former astronaut Lisa Nowak apologized to romantic rival Colleen Shipman ...and whined about having to wear a $105 a week GPS device.
Comedian Vic Henley who has appeared on over 500 college campuses nationwide, Late Night With David Letterman,and a Comedy Central Special,appeared at a free concert in the Reynolds Room on the University of Arkansas/Fort Smith campus on Monday night Aug. 20.
While admittedly, I don't listen to the radio as much as in the past, don't go clubbing, and am past my prime, this old guy still has an ear for songs that make you want to put the top down and the volume up...
Take it from someone who has won championships in redraft and salary cap money leagues and now writes for a fantasy football site, there are a few keys to preparing for your league draft. We will discuss them here.
Once again in the 2007 British Open, Sergio Garcia was in the final group of the British Open. Yet again, the golfer formerly known as "El Nino" dissipated like the weather condition of the same name does when winter turns to spring.
The 90's saw a seachange in politics and society with the first "baby boomer" President. We were at peace, still respected in the rest of the world, and the economy was booming.It was an exciting time for me personally with a lot of good summer songs as a bonus.
From Stevie Wonder's tribute to Bob Marley to Bryan Adams' ode to summer love, the best summer songs from the 1980's
Not to minimize the role of our military. Theirs is an often thankless job that many are unwilling or unable to do and I'm thankful for their service. However, the job doesn't stop with the troops.
Beginning at 2 p.m. in downtown Fort Smith, AR, Family Fun Fest offers something for almost everyone. From an antique carshow to a mock old west shootout, there will be plenty of activities concluding with the fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Kevin Brady, 42 of Jonesboro, AR was in court on charges of breaking or entering and theft when police found a loaded .38 caliber derringer in his pocket. And that's not all.
In spite of a sign reading: "Beware Of Alligators" in front of a pond by the 6th hole at Lake Venice Golf Club in Venice, FL, a 50 year old Tennessee man still tried to retrieve his ball. With his hand.