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Os Davis is an expatriate living in Budapest. He currently writes the "The Lives of the Monster Dogs" screenplay and non-fiction on CRM, environment and sports. He has two children: Nikolas, 14, and Zsuzsanna, eleven months; Szilvia/Oliver is due in Feb. Education/Experience: University of New Mexico MFA Interests: film, science fiction (Doctor Who, Star Trek), poetry and prose, superheroes, beer, Civilization III, Civilization IV, Madden NFL, Atari, American football, philosophy, Hungarian history, language, ESL education Affiliations: Most Valuable Network, Candyham, RealFootball365 URL |
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In the hope of helping everyone throw a titillating costume party, this writer took on the duty of seeking out costumes designed to bring out the werewolf in red-blooded men come Halloween or any cos...
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A look at 72 years in Detroit Lions history, from their origins in Portsmouth, Ohio to the legendary teams of the 1950s to fifty years of futility culminating in the hiring of Rod Marinelli. A few lau...
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In stock portfolios, it's all about risk. Daily diligence on the investor's part is necessary. While stock market players live up to the verb "to play," mutual funds, index funds and ETFs demonstrate ...
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The security patch for the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser update was released two days after originally promised. In the 16 days between product and patch releases, several major issues arose and...
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Like no other division, the NFC North features four teams all on utterly different tracks and all in different phases of franchise history. Herewith, this sportswriter's predictions on four squads tha...
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The city of Philadelphia has halted "Project Ocean," under which Oracle was contracted to implement "the most complex and biggest IT system" in the city government. Oracle has done little in a $7 mill...
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First postulated in 1933, astronomers calculated the mysterious "dark matter" to comprise 90% of the universe. Dark matter has defied observation until observation of a collision of galaxy clusters re...
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It seemed three new planets would be added to our old familiar solar-system model: Ceres, Charon and UB313, but the International Astronomical Union decided it was not to be. A look at these heavenly ...
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With the announcement of Microsoft's proposed "CRM Live" service, the software giant captured the CRM industry media imagination. But Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff and others argue that it could ver...
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Questions aplenty face the Green Bay Packers: The depth chart at receiver is hardly set beyond Donald Driver; Brett Favre is optimistic about the new game plan, but is reportedly shaky in performance....
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Ferencváros is the most celebrated of Hungarian soccer clubs. Yet the juggernaut has been relegated to the second division for the first time in its 107-year history, thanks to economic problems....
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A stampede of high-, mid- and outrageous-profile protesters continue to bang on Kentucky Fried Chicken's doors in efforts to stem the fast food chain's alleged cruelty to animals. A look at what's hap...
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With the signing of Jamaal Jackson last week, the Philadelphia Eagles created an interesting tug-of-war for the starting center spot on their roster. At the basest level, the struggle comes down to br...
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I'm in my second childhood since the BBC resurrected Doctor Who, the world's longest-running sci-fi TV series, in 2004. Hereby announcing the following unordered ten (okay, eleven) stories to be the g...
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Prices are falling on LCD TVs. However, as techies have also learned, "cheap LCD TV" does not necessarily equal "good LCD TV." In this, perhaps more than any other electronics field, buyers should bew...
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Former Dallas Cowboys tackle Rayfield Wright is about to officially enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Looking back, it's amazing that a guy from a tiny school who settled into position after three ...
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It was Monday night in July, but Green Bay was ready for some football. In actuality, the crowd of 1,000-plus attending Lambeau Field were in attendance to see Reggie White and four others enter the P...
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When Debrecen took out FC Fehérvár 2-1 in the Hungarian Super Cup, it looked like just another match in just another hopeless soccer league. In the end, it was a shame for Hungarian soccer a...
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Team Italia have been crowned World Cup 2006 champions, and after a month of partying with and playing host to the world, Germany must face the economic morning after. A look at who won and lost econo...
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A nice proportion of Minnesota Twins blogs out there boast insightful reporting and high-quality writing. Is this propensity for storytelling Garrison Keillor syndrome or what? No matter: Herein, a li...
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So, you want to buy an LCD TV. An easy decision, no doubt: liquid-crystal display is indeed everything you hoped, but with new brands from old manufacturers hitting the market daily, well...are you re...
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Now that season two (or 28) of Doctor Who starring David Tenant as the Doctor and Billie Piper as his companion has aired, Whovians can look forward to release of the season on DVD. In the meantime, t...
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Someday, the New York Knicks' first-round pick Renaldo Balkman may make a career in the NBA. Someday, the words "Renaldo Balkman" may not be forever associated with Isiah Thomas. Someday, Renaldo Balk...
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Like so many fans looking to fill a life devoid of NFL, I have turned to Madden. In my PC league, teams represent their franchise's best year and is now filled except for the Green Bay Packers. The qu...
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In investing, essentially two mistakes can be made: Taking too much risk or not enough. Herein, a brief examination of facets of the risk/return tradeoff in investment and some ways modern portfolio t...
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Like modern portfolio theory, exchange traded funds made for a novel philosophy on the investment market. While a myriad of economic theories of were becoming gospel in the 1990s, asset allocation cam...
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Oft-travelled and -released punter Tom Rouen has been signed by the San Francisco 49ers and rookie oddity from USC Tom "The Bomb" Malone has been released? What does this mean for the 49ers' future? A...
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It's a duel for the starting fullback position on the Philadelphia Eagles. On one side is former LB and two-year starter Josh Parry. On the other is Thomas Tapeh, a speedy athlete who hasn't seen acti...
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Results of two extensive studies on the CRM industry were released in June. Unfortunately, solutions providers and world-be clients of increasingly relevant CRM systems will find that today's CRM mark...
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It's no surprise that bloggers and their fans make up a powerful consumer demographic. But consider the possibility of blogging as a form of media: Analysis by global information providers comScore Ne...
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The origins of ETFs go back to index funds and mutual funds. ETFs borrowed little more than the general framework from their predecessors, however. A look at the development on fund investment and the...
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With its myriad advantages, the exchanged traded fund looks like a winner for the beginning, conservative or laissez-faire investor. But there must be a catch, right? In this article, a look at the (m...
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On the five W's - who, what, where, when, why - in purchasing exchange-traded funds.
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Exchange-traded funds are one of the hottest investments in the market right now and, though relatively secure, remain a bit of a mystery for some. Herewith, a brief explanation of the nuts and bolts ...
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Exchange-traded funds, one of today's hottest long-term investment options, are now available from numerous firms including Power Shares Capital, Rydex, State Street, and ETF specialist Barclays Globa...
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Though the exchange traded fund is the granddaughter of the mutual fund, the family resemblance ends in creation of ETFs; in fact, ETF creation has been described as the exact opposite of mutual funds...
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The last thing expectant parents need is more advice on baby names. Nevertheless, few can resist ... Did you know what Isabella means? Or Zsuzsa? Did you know where Oludo comes from? Or Serena? A scra...
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Everyone knows Sigmund Freud essentially created psychology as we know it, but today's techniques have come leagues from Victoria's day. From where does the concept of gender roles come from? A brief ...
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Who invented hula hoops, if not Tim Robbins? And how did he come up with the idea? How did it catch on to the tune of twenty million sold at almost $2 a pop in six months? And how did one toy leave su...
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Product review: The Tummy Tub is not just a new product for bathing baby, but is touted as a "new concept" in bathing baby. However you want to put it, the Tummy Tub is a boon to parents, an unbelieva...
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As an investment, ETFs potentially promise the best of two worlds within stock market trading. ETFs offer the diversification and relative security inherent in an actively managed mutual fund while al...
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The exchange-traded fund market is still moving at such speeds and with new schemes offered literally almost daily, today's innovations will most likely become old news tomorrow. A look at current tre...
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First introduced in Canada in 1990 and America in 1993, the ETF is now a full-on investment industry with more than 100 ETFs representing assets of US $250 billion-plus. A brief look at past, present ...
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Though creation of the modern exchange-traded fund (ETF) quite was begun in Toronto in 1989, the origins of the ETF stretch back to 1976. Herein, a look at the genesis of ETFs to their present status ...
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For thousands of Texan boys the dream is to play in the NFL; but the dream within the dream is to play for the only team that matters: the Dallas Cowboys. A look at four Texan boys who have made - or ...
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No one will ever confuse Coach Rod "Almighty" Marinelli with Yogi Berra, but with some reading between the lines, we may decipher some of his plans for Detroit, including this crazy thing called "Lion...
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After an early bouncing from World Cup 2006 at the hands of Ecuador and host nation Germany, they're calling for the head of coach Pawel Janas in Poland.
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The Great Flood is no myth to riverside-dwelling Central Eastern Europeans. With global warming causing faster thaws and more common deluges, floods are an annual reality for tens of thousands. A look...
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Zita G�r�g is in Hungarian girlie magazines, she's Queen Latifah's voice in the Hungarian version of Taxi, she's a supermodel. She's the host of Megasztár and the star of a December romantic ...
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Somewhat buried in the hype surrounding early Packer draft picks, the heavily monikered Ingle Martin IV was quietly selected in the fifth round. Below run a few tidbits about a guy who may just win th...
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You may be surprised at how old HD TV technology is and how complex the road today's toy took to sit in your living room. A brief history of the technology, the creators and the political lobbying nec...
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And yet, relatively few have any idea what that futuristic-looking thing is that has taken over the television's space. What is LCD TV? Did you know, for example, that LCD TV technology is forty years...
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Even the most cynical about organic food may turn heads with the mention of an organic product which may have eluded their attention: Organic Beer. Can Joe Sixpack be brought into the organic army? A ...
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The Bavarian Purity Law of 1516 strictly dictated the rules for beer production. Almost 500 years later, this law has given European breweries a massive lead over their American counterparts in the or...
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Which? Magazine and The London Telegraph have recently reported results of a study undertaken by the former which indicated that organic baby food is less healthy than previously believed: Problems in...
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"Organic" has become such a catchphrase that it has entered the vernacular of the everyday American to almost everyday use. It's a word of which many people believe they know the meaning, but few do. ...
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The 2006 NFL player draft is over, the scribes have spoken, and the Philadelphia Eagles did well. Amazingly well, with lots of marks of A and A+ given to this bunch. Indeed, to hear the pundits tell i...
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In a far corner of the football world, an unknown plays the best football of his life. The best receiver in football today? While Hines Ward, Deion Branch and T.O. relax, moving up the depth charts wi...
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First introduced in 1990 on the Toronto stock exchange, the exchange traded fund has increased in popularity from a little-known alternate to an investment industry in itself with over 100 ETFs with a...
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With a revamped coaching staff and new QB, most Detroit Lions fans have mentally prepared themselves to be happy with an 8-8 season. Of course, any predictions regarding 2006 are wild speculation. But...
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Sure, rosters are nowhere near set and the draft still a couple of weeks away. Even this early on, however, it is clear that clutch play and fortitude will be required to prevent any holiday blues.
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An uncountable number of verses appear to exist for "La Cucaracha," and various sources claim the song's subject(s) to be Villa himself, his car, 19th-century female revolutionaries and dictator Victo...
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Though Christmas is laden with ritual, how many know the origins of something like, say, the poinsettia? And is the evergreen truly a pagan custom? Herein, rediscover two unsung American heroes, Pasto...
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Computer graphics design remains one of the fastest-growing professional fields and is one of the most dependable, stable fields in which to seek work. Pursuing a career in computer graphics is eased ...
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Prostate cancer kills more frequently than breast cancer and is the third most common form of cancer worldwide. Some say 25% of men will experience at least the formative stages of adenocarcinoma, and...
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All Detroit is agog over new head coach Rod Marinelli. Simeon Rice, who played under him in Tampa Bay, claims Marinelli is the best coach in the NFL. Motor City media is optimistic about the rookie. B...
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Sotogrande is one of the largest golf complexes in Europe, with five courses on 2000 hectares. "Andalusia's answer to Augusta," Valderrama hosts events like the Volvo Masters, the Ryder Cup and the Wo...
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Though some sports have been the subject of more films, basketball has produced consistently high-quality film. Whether about street-, college- or pro ball, the game has been well used as a milieu and...
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Shakespeare's tale of racial otherness has been redone in O, Miramax Films' adaptation of Othello, a film delayed from general release for 2 years. The protagonist's otherness and visibility are on di...
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War is wet. That's what I'm learning behind the lines with my twelve-year-old son, another warrior in the waterwar marines...
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Anyone can whip off a list of their top five baseball movies - Bull Durham, The Natural, Field of Dreams, etc. - but how about a few near-classics that have fallen by the wayside? Check out these ...
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Zibi is to Poland what Pele is to Brazil, Maradona is to Argentina, Puskas is to Hungary. As World Cup 2006 nears, Zibi's presence will grow to domination of the Polish sports media, for he is the cou...
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This is the big one. EA Sports Total Club Manager is quite simply the one PC game every sports fan should own. From negotiating to pep talks, from concessions management, it is all, as the EA Sports m...
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After watching the biathlon on tv, one might wonder, well, just what the heck this shooting/skiing thing is. With a history dating back to prehistoric times, 1767 or World War II, the biathlon may be ...
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Who would have thought tiddlywinks a sport, much less one worthy of Olympic Games inclusion? Dave "The Dragon" Lockwood does. A championship-level tiddlywinks player, Lockwood is nudging Prince Philip...
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In the 1990s, Gabriel Knight was known a top gaming hero. In three games - "Sins of the Fathers," "The Beast Within" and "Blood of the Sacred..." - the intrepid writer protagonist took players through...
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With Roswell's heavy reputation for oddity, you'd figure the guy running the town to have been transported directly from Sirius B, but Roswell Mayor Bill Owen is a surprisingly regular guy and a natur...
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Hangovers, those nagging reminders of your party with Jim Beam and Buddy Weiser, most be borne by all on occasion. Here are 10 tips to soothe, from sources scientific, literary and...not scientific no...
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Some amazing facts are touched upon herein regarding the single most commonly taken mind-altering drug on the planet: caffeine. Find out here how much caffeine that 'grande has.
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Ah, Oscar Monday. For a single day, America's focus is on film as the most wondrous of art forms. Presented herein are some highlights, lowlights and trivia from the long history of the Academy Awards...
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The "Roswell Incident" has gone from small-town legend to international phenomenon in the almost 60 years since something fell from the skies over New Mexico. Actual reportage of July 8, 1947, shows t...
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Budapest is a city of great restaurants, with much to offer aside from the local cuisine. Internationalism is again the name of the Budapest restaurant game. Herewith, a trio of examples of the city's...
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From an old fogey Generation Xer, "Atari: The 80 Classic Games" provides the perfect opportunity to play all those games he once loved. And reminesce about the early days of MTV, video arcades and no ...
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Did you know that Super Bowl Sunday is the No. 1 at-home party event of the year? Facts like this are given here and questions answered, like "How much guacamole does America eat on the big day?" And ...
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By 18, Vaslav Nijinsky was known as God in the ballet world. Two years later, in 1919, he was committed to an asylum. His diary shows thoughts of a man slowly going mad. This paper examines the conten...
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