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Archive for January, 2009

The Acrostic Bug – Assume The Position?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a bug? What do they see through their multi-faceted eyes? I have kaleidoscope eyes and watch people through my provincial, paned glass windows, but feel like a stranger outside looking in.
Those I am closest to never get closer than the cold, sleek glass [...]

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Public Speaking: Glossary P – T

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

PA: Abbreviation for public address system.
Panel: A group of presenters, normally seated, that hold a discussion on a particular subject. Audience members are invited to pose questions to individual presenters or to the group as a whole.
Parody: A humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or song.
Planned spontaneity: See Canned ad-lib.
Plant: A person pretending [...]

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Who Will Win The Fifa World Cup?

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Many people, including myself are starting to look forward to the world cup of football. The question many people are asking is who is likely to win the tournament? In this article, I give my own viewpoint on this subject and discuss some of the likely contenders (teams) who could win.
The world cup finals are [...]

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Understanding Frostbite

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Often a misunderstood hazard in the outdoors because it has a tendency to sneak up on us, frostbite is defined as the actual freezing of human tissue. Most often it’s a combination of cold temperatures (temperatures must be below freezing), wind, and moisture. It occurs most often in the feet or more precisely [...]

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Locked Out NHL Players Skate in the Beer Leagues

Friday, January 16th, 2009

The most recent entry of an NHLer playing adult recreational hockey is Benoit Hogue, having fun in the beer-league in Long Island. He joins others including; Matt Cooke, Joey Kocur and Cliff Ronning, who are also featured in this ever expanding article.
NHL players are all locked out. They are not allowed to play or sign [...]

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Author Goals in Words Per Month

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Many authors of novels and literary works have words per day, per week, or per month goals. Especially writers of novels, as once they get a brand name and following they must pump out the books to keep up with demand. Think of authors like Tom Clancy, Steven King, Isaac Asimov and Ann Rice or [...]

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Film, Screenwriting, Hero’s Journey – Second Thoughts Before the Atonement

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

The Hero’s Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters:
The Hero’s Journey:
• Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.
• Gives the writer [...]

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Why The Ugliness Of Cycling Shorts Is Surpassed Only By Their Importance

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Non-riders have a tendency to laugh at the shiny, often gaudy cycling clothes worn by even casual bicyclists, but if they rode even a few miles, they would understand that cycling shorts are second only to a helmet in crucial importance to the rider. Cycling shorts may not be made for fashion, but they provide [...]

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A Golf Exercise Program Will Leave Your Playing Partners In

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

It’s no secret that a golf exercise program can put you heads and tails above your playing partners and competitors. Why do you think all the Pro’s are doing it?
Golf is no longer just the leisure game it used to be. It is now recognized as an athletic sport. As with all other athletic sports, [...]

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The Importance of Seat Position in Poker

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

So you are sitting at a $3/$6 Hold’em table, and the cards are dealt. You decide that with your hand, it is worth $3 to see the flop. You call. The next two players fold, the following player raises. Now you decide that it isn’t really worth $6 to see the flop, and you wish [...]

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