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J. M. Pressley is currently an insurance enthusiast and occasional writer in Glenview, IL. He has been editor of the Shakespeare Resource Center, an educational website, since its inception in 1997. He holds degrees in theater and writing from DePaul University. Education/Experience: DePaul University, BFA Theatre Arts/MA Writing Interests: literature, music, theater, baseball, history Affiliations: Independent Writers of Chicago, American Society of Composers and Publishers, Shakespeare Resource Center URL RSS |
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The rhyme royale is a bound verse form originating in Middle English, rhyming ababbcc and traditionally composed in iambic pentameter. By J. M. Pressley | Published 10/14/2008
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Questions abound for a Wolfpack team that will be fortunate to make it into the NIT this season. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/30/2008
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The Battle of Cowpens marked the successful beginning of an unconventional but effective campaign against the British in the southern colonies. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/19/2008
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Under the leadership of Nancy Dubuc, the programming at History (formerly known as The History Channel) is trading its reputation for a new audience. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/9/2008
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The British Isles are home to many magnificent castles. If you're visiting, don't miss the top attractions among them. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/26/2008
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King's Mountain proved to be an unlikely--but crucial--turning point in the American Revolution. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/22/2008
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Lincoln Park wasn't first intended as a park. In the nineteenth century, it was the Chicago City Cemetery. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/20/2008
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Ever wondered how Major League pitchers make a baseball do what they want it to? Over the years, pitches have been passed down and named for their unique characteristics. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/11/2008
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On our last trip to Wilmington, my wife and I finally made the time to take a sightseeing detour to Fort Fisher State Historic Site. What's left of the "Gibraltar of the South" is well worth the visit. By J. M. Pressley | Published 7/30/2008
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In the summer of 1780, Horatio Gates took command of Continental forces in the southern colonies. It proved to be a costly choice. The Battle of Camden decimated both an army and a reputation. By J. M. Pressley | Published 7/25/2008
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Charleston was the site of major defeats for both the British and Continental armies during the American Revolution. By J. M. Pressley | Published 7/1/2008
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An unsolved mystery remains timeless. Here are eight unsolved heists to pique any armchair sleuth's interest. By J. M. Pressley | Published 6/8/2008
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After imploding over the second half of the ACC schedule, North Carolina State ended their season as a last-place team that has to rank as the biggest disappointment the ACC has seen in years. By J. M. Pressley | Published 3/19/2008
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Starved Rock is one of the oldest state parks in Illinois, a series of forested, sandstone bluffs and canyons winding along he south bank of the Illinois River Valley. By J. M. Pressley | Published 3/5/2008
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The issue is complex, fraught with logic pitfalls even for those who defend the orthodoxy, but Shakespeare remains the easiest of any authorship candidate to defend. By J. M. Pressley | Published 3/3/2008
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As the Big Mac celebrates forty-plus years of sales, it remains a multi-faceted symbol of America: capitalism, commercialism, and cholesterol. By J. M. Pressley | Published 2/14/2008
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Prices and rates may be dropping, but it's still daunting for the first-time home buyer trying to find money for a down payment. There are a number strategies or programs designed specifically to help them. By J. M. Pressley | Published 1/31/2008
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With three picks in Canton, the 1983 draft ranks as one of the best first rounds for quarterbacks in NFL history. How have first-rounders fared since? Not so well. By J. M. Pressley | Published 12/14/2007
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World War II marked the end of the battleship's dominance on the high seas. Once the pride of the fleet, a handful of these ships survive as floating museums across America. By J. M. Pressley | Published 11/14/2007
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World War II made the carrier into the backbone of the U.S. Navy. Today, only five war-era vessels remain preserved as monuments to American sea power. By J. M. Pressley | Published 10/30/2007
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A select few WWII-era submarines remain preserved today for posterity. In museums across America, these fascinating ships are popular attractions that continue to highlight the valor and sacrifices of the sailors who manned them. By J. M. Pressley | Published 10/22/2007
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Heard any good guitar solos lately? No? I'm disappointed, but hardly surprised. By J. M. Pressley | Published 10/18/2007
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The battle at Moore's Creek in 1776 may seem like a local skirmish. To the British, however, it signified the end of royal authority in the Carolina's. By J. M. Pressley | Published 10/18/2007
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If experience in the front court can overcome questions in the back court, North Carolina State should be able to succeed in a competitive Atlantic Coast Conference. By J. M. Pressley | Published 10/8/2007
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It's like a friendly game of five-card stud against the house, if you don't mind the prohibitive house advantages. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/27/2007
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As Jonathan Swift once said, "We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another." By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/27/2007
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Men need to get regular checkups as they get older. With some illnesses, that ounce of prevention is the only real cure. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/27/2007
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Since the 1700s, people have been voicing doubts about whether or not William Shakespeare actually wrote the works attributed to him. Now it's all the rage. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/24/2007
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Edward Hopper's masterpiece, "Nighthawks," is a paragon of American Realism that still conjures compelling, if often bleak, fits of the imagination. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/18/2007
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The late Major General Abner Doubleday was being lauded as the inventor of baseball at the turn of the century. Doubleday himself, however, would have known as well as anyone that the story was an utter fabrication. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/18/2007
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William Shakespeare may be the most famous writer in Western literature, but his whereabouts from 1585 to 1592 are a mystery. The ensuing speculation has spawned many interesting theories without producing much hard evidence. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/10/2007
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We all have our guilty pleasure movies, the ones that we can't seem to quit watching. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/7/2007
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We get older because time passes. We age because of anticipation and anxiety while time passes. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/6/2007
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With traditional pensions on the decline and Social Security raising concerns, it's more important than ever to take advantage of every retirement savings opportunity afforded us. Missing out on the full employer contribution is a mistake in the long run. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/4/2007
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Financial crisis can strike anyone. There's no better remedy for it than savings. It really pays to be prepared, and here's a few helpful tips. By J. M. Pressley | Published 9/3/2007
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Short-term dips in your retirement portfolio are to be expected. Take the long-term view of your investments to avoid making the situation worse. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/27/2007
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The price we all pay for the convenience of e-mail is the relative ease with which criminals perpetrate e-mail scams on unsuspecting users. Don't take the bait if it's offered. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/27/2007
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With all due respect to the spirit of Harry Caray, the time has come to eliminate the celebrity "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" bit during the seventh inning stretch. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/27/2007
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Whether you want to catch up on your fantasy reading or you want to be a fantasy writer, there are five names with which you should be intimately familiar. These masters have indelibly shaped the direction of popular contemporary fantasy. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/24/2007
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There are rules to using reflexive pronouns. You wouldn't know that, however, by listening to most people talk. It may seem more formal, but the word "myself" is quickly becoming one of the most misused words in English. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/21/2007
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The blues may look and sound simple, but it takes feeling, a gift for wordplay, and an understanding of the rules to write a good blues tune. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/16/2007
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He was a nine-time All Star with five consecutive Gold Gloves. He was a captain on a team that had three future Hall of Famers on it. And he did all that as a diabetic. Not only should Ron Santo be in the Hall of Fame, he should have been there years ago. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/14/2007
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Blackjack is one of the most popular table games on the casino floor. Players like it for its simplicity and player-friendly odds, and the house likes it because it's a huge moneymaker. Relying on strategy instead of hunches can turn a casual player into a smart player. By J. M. Pressley | Published 8/2/2007
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