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I am an avid skier, sports fan,and music fan. I have an MBA, I'm experienced in management, operations, and customer service. I like to write articles, blogs(http://mikespainwrites.blogspot.com/), poetry and like to travel.
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Florida Gators, Utah Utes, USC Trojans, Texas Longhorns, and Oklahoma Sooners make up my top 5. See where your favorite team is ranked.
Washington, DC has a lot to offer for New Year's Eve from big gala parties, to cruises, to neighborhoods to bar hop in.
The Florida Gators are my new number one team by beating undefeated Alabama 31-20. Ball State tumbled. See where everyone ended up. I will be back in January after the Bowl Games are completed to doone last rankings.
Michael Phelps, Kobe Bryant, Usain Bolt, Alexander Ovechkin, Bode Miller, Dustin Pedroia, Albert Pujals, Lindsay Vonn, Tim Lincecum, Cliff Lee
The Alabama Crimson Tide, Oklahoma Sooners, Florida Gators, Texas Longhorns, and Penn State all stayed in place in my rankings.
2008 was a busy year in sports. Olympics, NCAA, NFL, NHL, NBA Champions.
2008 was full of political blunders. Hillary Clinton and snipers, Sarah Palin, private jet travel to plead for money, Ted Stevens conviction on seven counts of not being honest, and Elliot Spitzer and the prostitution sting.
A list of some of the best country albums of 2008.
Besides putting the Big 12 South division in a three way tie, the Oklahoma rout of Texas Tech also rearranged my rankings after week 13. The Alabama Crimson Tide took over the number one spot becoming the only undefeated BCS team.
The Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations always same to be right around the corner and Brooks Brothers is a great place to shop for a stylish or professional man. Brooks Brothers sells fine clothing, watches, shoes, ties and accessories.
Alabama, Florida, USC, Penn State, Boise State, Utah all cruise to easy wins. UNC and FSU lost. What changed in the rankings? What are the key games?
Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants won the National League Cy Young for 2008. The right-handed pitcher went 18-5 with a 2.62 earn run average.
Texas Tech beat Oklahoma State by a landslide, Penn State was upset by Iowa, Alabama won in overtime, and all of the weekends college football action created a brand new ranking see where your team is ranked this week.
I voted today at the Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department near Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
West Virginia may appear to be headed towards a McCain victory; however it remains a battleground state until the end.
There is a new #1 in My Rankings this week after Texas Tech defeated #1 Texas. The undefeated teams are down to 6. There are five new teams to the rankings this week, find out who dropped out.
The latest presidential polls in West Virginia show Senator John McCain growing his lead over Senator Barack Obama with only a few days before the election.
North Carolina with a tight Presidential race, valuable electoral votes, and an Eastern Time zone makes it a battleground state to watch on Election Day.
Penn state held off Ohio State, Texas held off Oklahoma State, The Tide rolled see where the teams rank in My Rankings after an exciting weekend of college football.
The candidates have different strategies for winning West Virginia. Voters in West Virginia are also influenced by factors coming from other states.
Four out of five of the latest Presidential Polls in West Virginia favor John McCain which is quite a difference from the earlier Presidential Polls in West Virginia
The recent Presidential Polls in Virginia are giving a clear edge to Senator Barack Obama, which could explain the extra push next week by Republican Vice President Candidate Sarah Palin in Virginia.
The Tampa Bay Rays have made it to the World Series here is a preview of their team.
The Philadelphia Phillies made it to the World Series by winning the National League East, beating the National League Wildcard Milwaukee Brewers three games to one, and beating the National League West Champion Los Angeles Dodgers four games to one.
Texas, Penn State and Alabama are still my top three. However Ohio State moved back into the top 10.
What is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program? How does it work? What does it do? How is it funded? Who runs it?
The solution to winning West Virginia is simple. Visit West Virginia. Care about West Virginians. Spend money on advertising at crunch time might not get you the same results.
West Virginia, as the Presidential Polls have shown should be a very competitive state for either candidate. The close election should encourage voters to turn out and vote as every vote iwill be important in the 2008 Presidential election.
Previous number one Oklahoma, number two Missouri, number four LSU, and #10 Vanderbilt all loss. Needless to say my top ten has been rearranged. See how I rank the top 25 College Football teams.
My rankings have a new number one. USC moved up to #14, Pittsburgh, Ohio State, UNC, and Michigan State entered my rankings. See where the rest of the teams ended up and key games for week seven.
My rankings changed a great bit this week with USC and Florida being upset. Georgia lost in their showdown. Wisconsin was upset by Michigan, Wake Forrest was upset by Navy, Nebraska fell to Virginia Tech, Colorado lost to FSU, and Minnesota fell to Ohio State.
USC and Oklahoma stay one and two but the rest of the top ten gets a good shuffle. See where your favorite team is ranked and check out this weeks surprises.
Six teams fell out, six teams moved in, some teamns moved up, and some teams moved down. See how I ranked the top 25 teams in college football.
Part of the fun of college football is to see where everyone is ranked. This is just my ranking in my humble opinion so feel to disagree or agree!
USC, Florida, Oho State, Oklahoma, and Georgia make up my Top Five.
What have I accomplished? What have I written about? What mistakes have I made? What advice would I have for a new Associated Content writer? What is my plan for my next year on Associated Content?
Derrick Rose, a Freshman out of Memphis, is one of the best point guards in the 2008 draft and should be one of the top picks in the NBA draft.
The West Virginia victory may delay Obama plans for the Democratic nomination. However, Obama has a comfortable lead and Clinton is running out of states to catch Obama.
I voted Tuesday in the West Virginia Democratic Primary. Was deciding to vote for Clinton or Obama the hardest part? No the hardest part was finding where to vote?
The economy in West Virginia has suffered due to higher gas prices, higher energy costs, mortgages, foreclosures, and lack of jobs. The Nation will pay attention as their economies have also been affected for the same reasons.
Unfortunately for West Virginians, none of the candidates has a complete plan to solve the high gas prices.
Neat, comfortable, traditional dress shoes matched up to your successful job interviewing outfit will help you feel confident when you go for your interview. Being confident in the interview can pave your way to success.
Avery Johnson was a great coach for the Dallas Mavericks during the regular season. Unfortunately, his success during the regular season did not carry over into the the post season.
The release of the alleged Jimi Hendrix sex tape is an attempt to make money on the Jimi Hendrix name.
The weather is warmer and it is time to get your sandals out. Casual men's sandals are great to wear in the spring and summer. They are also great to wear on vacation or when your relaxing at home.
The Dolphins needed a lot of help. They added a possible starter to both the offensive line and defensive line. They also drafted a potential starting quarterback.
The Redskins had a solid draft. They added two solid wide receivers and a solid tight end to add to their offense.
Overall the Pittsburgh Steelers had a great draft. They added Mendenhall, who could give them an excellent one, two punch at running back with Willie Parker. They added a capable wide receiver in Limas Sweed. They also added some much needed depth.
The Jacksonville Jaguars had a successful draft. They were able to improve their pass rush with Harvey and Groves. They should be able to make an impact this season.
The arrest of Florida State University Seminoles star wide receiver/running back Preston Parker on weapons and drug charges is the latest trouble to plague the Seminoles football program.
The West was a very competitive conference this year with the playoff teams only separated by seven games. This series will not be an easy one for the Lakers. The Nuggets should be able to make this a close series.
The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Memphis Tigers 75-68 in overtime Monday night to win the 2008 NCAA Men's basketball championship game. It was a tough fought battle between two talented teams.
The championship game should be a great game. The game features two number one seeds facing each other. Two teams with a combined record of 74-4.
My predictions could be off but one prediction which will not be off is this: Saturday will be a great day for college basketball fans as the four best teams meet in San Antonio for the Final Four.
A review of an exhibition game and sharing a bit of our visit with Hunter Pence
Chris Williams has the tools to be a starting offensive tackle in the NFL. He is projected as a first round pick in this years draft and several teams could be interested in Chris Williams. Chris Williams is a name to watch during the middle of the first round.
This is a great match up, the West Virginia Mountaineers from the Big East (24-10) against the Arizona Wildcats (19-14) from the PAC-10.
This game has the potential to be more lopsided as the only thing stopping the Tar Heels will be the Tar Heels.
Baker would be a great pick in the second round with his potential to be a 2008 starter in the NFL.
San Antonio has a lot to offer in the way of restaurants from steaks, fine dining, Mexican to Bar-B-Q. The city has something to offer everyone no matter what their tastes. Visit San Antonio but don't leave hungry.
The great thing about this time of years is that everyone has teams that they think were snubbed and some teams that they think are shockers. However, the real madness is about to start. Where the snubs will be forgotten and the real shockers are waiting to happen.
Dan Connor is one of the top linebackers in the 2008 NFL draft. His strength is that he can play both inside and outside linebacker. He is one of the few linebackers who will be able to start in the NFL.
He was fifth on the Tigers team in tackles and had seven sacks last season
If Limas Sweed slips into the second round, a team could get "a first round talent" with a second round pick.
Fred Davis without a doubt is one of the best tight ends available in the 2008 NFL draft. Davis is a player who could start right away for a team and make a contribution.
Many teams in the NFL are looking for help for their defensive lines. Kentwan Balmer could be the help teams are looking for in the NFL draft.
Safety Kenny Phillips could be the first University of Miami player chosen in the 2008 NFL draft.
However, the NFL is not college and he could benefit from improved strength training. He has played in a big time conference against big time opponents. Now it is just a matter of moving up to the next level.
Harvey impressed at the combine, if he does the same in the Pro Day his stock should be high and he will probably be a top 10 pick in April. Derrick Harvey will be a name to watch for in the upcoming NFL draft and on Sundays coming this Fall.
Linebacker Takeo Spikes did not fit in the Eagles plans or budget for the 2008 season. Spikes could fit the roster of any team looking for a veteran linebacker. The question is if he is healthy enough to contribute and if he will fit into another team's budget.
It is a shame Mathias had to have his leg partially amputated. Lanzinger certainly had many hopes and dreams crash with him Sunday.
Football fans turned in to see if New England could finish the regular season undefeated. The Patriots showed they could. Now NFL fans will watch the Super Bowl to see if the Patriots can stay undefeated.
Mistakes will play a big role. Whoever wins the turnover battle wins this game. Weather may minimize the passing attacks so the running game will take center stage.
A frst hand report of the snow stom in the Mid Atlantic.
The pressure of being undefeated has not gotten to the Patriots. Two games remain in Patriots quest to be the first team to go undefeated since the 1972 Miami Dolphins. This first game is Sunday.
4 games, 4 winners, 4 teams go home!
The Washington Redskins Hall of Fame Coach Joe Gibbs resigned after a demanding season and mentioning family issues. What did the legendary coach do during his second stint? Who will replace the legend? What does this mean to the future of the Washington Redskins?
Jim Rice was an 8 time All-Star and a feared batter in Boston's lineup. Jim Rice may have fallen short of the milestone numbers but it will be a shame if he falls short of the Hall of Fame.
Rich "Goose" Gossage was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Why does he deserve to be in the Hall of Fame? How does he compare to the other relievers in the Hall of Fame?
LSU has one the BCS Championship defeating Ohio State 38-24 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Louisiana State University becomes the first BCS Champion to have two losses.
Greater Kansas City has a host of animal shelters where you can adopt your next pet. Adoption fees range between $52 and $200 depending on the pet you desire. This covers spaying, neutering, vaccines and other veterinary treatments for the animals.
Chicago offers many options for a birthday party. You can choose from downtown restuarants and clubs, cruise ships or party at sporting events.
On December 31, the Miami Dolphins fired their General Manager Randy Mueller. It was only a matter of time until the Miami Dolphins fired Cam Cameron.
What makes the Ronaldinho a star? Ronaldinho is a star because of the success of his soccer teams, his individual awards, and his youth and future potential.
The coaching change is justified with such a poor season after such a successful season a year ago and with such high expectations going into this season.
Mueller was fired for three reasons. 1) The Dolphins were 1-15, 2) The Dolphins did not have depth and 3) The Dolphins are going to make changes.
Now, every game means something starting this weekend. Winner moves on to play another game, losers go home. This weekend features the Redskins at Seahawks, the Jaguars at Steelers, theGiants at Buccaneers, and the Titans at the Chargers.
In any year there are countless news stories in the United States. I have listed a few of the more important stories in the United States of America in 2007 in no particular order.
This is a list of some of the best albums of 2007. My list includes Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Bruce Springsteen, KT Tunstall, The White Stripes and Tab Benoit.
The Dallas, Texas area has many options for a birthday party. Amusement park fans, arcade fans, beer fans, family parties, grown ups Dallas has the place for your birthday party.
2007 was a great year for the Florida Gators football and basketball team. It was a great year for the Indianapolis Colts, Phoenix Mercury, San Antonio Spurs, the Lady Vols basketball team, the Anaheim Ducks and the Boston Red Sox.
Starting out as the AFL-NFL Championship game and growing into the Super Bowl we know as the leagues merged to form the National Football League, otherwise known as the NFL. The Super Bowl has been played 41 times in 15 different cities.
This is a list of all the Super Bowls, the winners, the scores, the MVPs and where they were played.
This is a classic baseball trade for now versus later. The White Sox are receiving a young player n Carlos Quentin who has played parts of 2 big eague seasons. TheDiamondbacks are receiving Chris Carter who is a solid prospect.
Shopping on line for cookies this season can help you get quality cookies for all of your Holiday needs and add the convenience of shopping from home.
The Bowl games are set. The road to the BCS Championship is clear. However, more may be at stake in the other bowls as the possibility of a split-national championship is quite possible in this upset filled season with no dominate team in college football.
Like most cities and towns, Los Angeles has several free, holiday musical performances this time of the year. Like the 48th Annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration, Holiday Events at the Farmers Market, and Las Posadas
Going out on his terms is much better than being fired. Winning 5 Big Ten Conference Championship, winning a National Championship, and winning Coach of The Year honors in 12 years is a very respectful career.
Barry Bond's baseball career could be over. Barry Bonds currently is a free agent, with more questions swirling around him.
South Lake Tahoe, California has a variety of budget ski lodging available under $100 a night for your Tahoe area ski vacation or ski get away at Heavenly, Kirkwood, or Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Today IBM and Cognos announced they "have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire Cognos." This leads to three questions. What is Cognos? And why is IBM purchasing them? Why should Cognos let IBM buy them?
Rising from its bank in the tiny town of McHenry is Marsh Mountain the site of Maryland's only ski resort. Wisp at Deep Creek Mountain Resort, known to many simply as Wisp.
You can enjoy your television from home through your laptop. All you need is your laptop computer, an internet source and an accessory such as Slingbox or a subscription to MobiTV,MLB.TV, MILB.TV, or the NHL's Center Ice Online program.
"Joe Biden received the endorsement of Iowa State Senator Herman C. Quirmbach. Senator Quirmbach becomes the twelfth Iowa State Legislator to endorse Senator Biden."
A Mediocre record, highlighted with a lack of winning consistency and failure to win the big games and an e-mail embarrassment are not the way to continue Coaching at Texas A&M.
Tyler Zeller has the tools and potential to be a dominating big man in college basketball. At North Carolina, a perennial college basketball power, Zeller should be able to grab the spotlight if he develops into a star.
Will the Iowa Caucus follow the pollster's prediction and choose front runner Mitt Romney as the Republican Caucus winner? Or will one of the other candidates in the pack overtake Mitt Romney's momentum and win the Republican Caucus?
The Iowa Caucus will be the first caucus of 2008, when it occurs on January 3, 2008. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards are running close in the polls.
The Marist Poll released October 14, 2007 reports "Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney edges the field of candidates vying for the Republican presidential nomination."
The Marist Poll released October 14,2007 reports "Hillary Clinton has a wide lead over her Democratic rivals for the 2008 New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary."
Snowshoe is one of the largest ski areas south of New England, with over 57 trails and over 240 acres to ski on.
Joey Logano was winning car races years before he was old enough to have a driver's license. According to his website, the 17 year old has 13 years of racing experience.
The opening game should be a good one to watch. The game probably will be handed to the bullpen at some point. However, it will be fun to watch each team face each others best starting pitchers.
A ghostly past would fit the quaint town of Harpers Ferry, founded where two powerful rivers meet, the Indian history, the raids on the town, the Civil war and railroads all are conducive to one.
The Los Angeles Clippers finished last season 40-42, failing to reach the playoffs by 2 games and finishing ninth in the Western Conference. They also finished fourth in the Pacific Division. The Clippers hope to improve on last year and make the playoffs.
A new coach, new attitude and new players could mean a trip to the playoffs in 2008 for the Indiana Pacers.
The Sacramento Kings finished dead last in the Pacific Division last season. Last season they were 33-49.If the Sacramento Kings want to be more than the Kings of the Pacific Division cellar then the Kings would need to make some major changes.
The Warriors were the surprise of the NBA Playoffs last season eliminating the top seeded Dallas Mavericks in the first round. Golden State was 42-40, the eighth seed in the Western Conference, tied with the Lakers for second in the Pacific Division.
Efrain's Taqueria is one of Hagerstown's finest Mexican restaurants. Efrain's is located at 75 Eastern Boulevard in the Weiss Shopping Center. Efrain's offers a simple menu of tacos, burritos, salads, nachos, house specialties, a kids menu, deserts and drinks.
Rockies nip the San Diego Padres 9-8 in 13 to advance as the NL Wildcard
The Chicago Cubs won the NL Central, what to look for in the playoffs!
The 90-72 Arizona Diamondbacks meet the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the National League Playoffs. The won the division a game ahead of the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres.
In a year in which the Philadelphia Phillies set a record for being the first franchise in sports to lose 10,000 games, it is ironic that they are going to the playoffs.
The 94-68 Angels face the Boston Red Sox 96-66 in the first round of the American League Playoffs
Indians prepare to meet the New York Yankees
The New York Yankees loaded with offense and question marks at pitching start their quest for another World Championship.
Tied with the best record in baseball the Boston Red Sox prepare for the playoffs
The Sundial Inn is a nice place to stay for a family visiting the beach, or for partying friends looking for a place to stay at the beach while they enjoy the weekend.
Hike, ride a bicycle, skate enjoy the outdoors, views and a chance to see wildlife.
Jobs are being cut in the Mortgage Industry. People are not being approved for the same loans anymore. The forecast calls for leaner times in Maryland's Mortgage Industry.
20 year old prospect Jay Bruce rewarded for a great season.
Cal Ripken Jr, Billy Ripken and Cal Ripken Sr to be honored in Aberdeen, Maryland.
Did you know you could loan it to an organization to make philanthropic micro financing loans to help fight world poverty? You could be empowered to change lives for individuals, families, businesses and countries with a $25 loan to Kiva.
At the young age of 21, Mitch Einerstein's future looks bright as he works his way toward the dream of playing Major League Baseball.
There is a healthcare problem which costs consumers every time they visit a healthcare provider, every time they pay for health insurance, and costs them money as taxpayers too.
I ordered the steak special, which was a mouth watering New York Strip steak cooked to order, with your choice of potato's (mashed, baked or french fries), and a fresh salad.
Morgan receives a chance to play and perhaps a chance to return to the post season. The Astros they get the potential of a player to be named or cash. While, Morgan Ensberg gets a new start at his California home.
His chances of winning the Rookie of the Year probably have vanished. However, Hunter Pence has a desire to play baseball and is working to return this season.
Barry Bonds is the new home run king. He surpassed the record, held by Hank Aaron, on Tuesday when he hit career home run number 756.
MLB Trades-Astros/Devil Rays
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