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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. Education/Experience: MBA Strayer University 1998/BSBA Strayer University 1996 Interests: Business, skiing, baseball, football, basketball, sports , rock music, blues music, folk music, family, history, travel, politics URL |
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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 affe...
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Unfortunately for West Virginians, none of the candidates has a complete plan to solve the high gas prices.
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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...
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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.
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The release of the alleged Jimi Hendrix sex tape is an attempt to make money on the Jimi Hendrix name.
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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.
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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.
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The Redskins had a solid draft. They added two solid wide receivers and a solid tight end to add to their offense.
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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 Lima...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A review of an exhibition game and sharing a bit of our visit with Hunter Pence
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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 Will...
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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.
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This game has the potential to be more lopsided as the only thing stopping the Tar Heels will be the Tar Heels.
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Baker would be a great pick in the second round with his potential to be a 2008 starter in the NFL.
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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...
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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 snu...
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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 N...
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He was fifth on the Tigers team in tackles and had seven sacks last season
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If Limas Sweed slips into the second round, a team could get "a first round talent" with a second round pick.
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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.
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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.
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Safety Kenny Phillips could be the first University of Miami player chosen in the 2008 NFL draft.
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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 nex...
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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 ...
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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...
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It is a shame Mathias had to have his leg partially amputated. Lanzinger certainly had many hopes and dreams crash with him Sunday.
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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 undefea...
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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.
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A frst hand report of the snow stom in the Mid Atlantic.
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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.
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4 games, 4 winners, 4 teams go home!
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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 legen...
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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 ...
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Chicago offers many options for a birthday party. You can choose from downtown restuarants and clubs, cruise ships or party at sporting events.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Bucca...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Anahe...
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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 p...
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This is a list of all the Super Bowls, the winners, the scores, the MVPs and where they were played.
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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 Car...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 Farmer...
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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 respectfu...
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Barry Bond's baseball career could be over. Barry Bonds currently is a free agent, with more questions swirling around him.
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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.
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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 Cogn...
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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.
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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 ...
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"Joe Biden received the endorsement of Iowa State Senator Herman C. Quirmbach. Senator Quirmbach becomes the twelfth Iowa State Legislator to endorse Senator Biden."
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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.
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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 de...
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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 moment...
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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.
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The Marist Poll released October 14, 2007 reports "Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney edges the field of candidates vying for the Republican presidential nomination."
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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."
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Snowshoe is one of the largest ski areas south of New England, with over 57 trails and over 240 acres to ski on.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Clip...
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A new coach, new attitude and new players could mean a trip to the playoffs in 2008 for the Indiana Pacers.
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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 ...
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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 w...
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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,...
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Rockies nip the San Diego Padres 9-8 in 13 to advance as the NL Wildcard
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The Chicago Cubs won the NL Central, what to look for in the playoffs!
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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.
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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.
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The 94-68 Angels face the Boston Red Sox 96-66 in the first round of the American League Playoffs
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Indians prepare to meet the New York Yankees
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The New York Yankees loaded with offense and question marks at pitching start their quest for another World Championship.
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Tied with the best record in baseball the Boston Red Sox prepare for the playoffs
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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.
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Hike, ride a bicycle, skate enjoy the outdoors, views and a chance to see wildlife.
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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.
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20 year old prospect Jay Bruce rewarded for a great season.
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Cal Ripken Jr, Billy Ripken and Cal Ripken Sr to be honored in Aberdeen, Maryland.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Cal...
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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.
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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.
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MLB Trades-Astros/Devil Rays
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