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The Democratic Party Can Now Unite Around a Younger Candidate
On July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden announced that he was suspending his campaign for re-election. The announcement allows the Democratic Party to move on to the next generation and put forth a younger candidate.
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Adirondack Hike: Hurricane Mountain
A trip report from the 6.8-mile round trip hike of Hurricane Mountain. Two friends and I completed this hike on May 19, 2024, on an eighty-degree day.
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Adirondack Hike: Moxham Mountain
An April 2024 trip report from a 5-mile round-trip hike to the summit of Moxham Mountain in the Adirondack Park of Upstate, New York. Moxham is a 2,418 foot mountain based in Minerva, New York.
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How Normal Americans View MAGA Supporters
The comments to an opinion article that appeared in the Detroit Free Press expose how normal Americans view those that continue to support Donald Trump.
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Chris Christie is Trying to Save the GOP ... From Itself
The former New Jersey governor is trying to help the GOP see the reality of what a bad idea it is to give their nomination to Donald Trump again.
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The False Equivalency in the Classified Documents Cases
This one's for the Trump supporters who think the cases of Trump, Biden and Pence are the same. They are not.
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Liability Considerations in Coaching
Some thoughts on the topic of liability for those looking to get into the field of coaching from someone with 28 years of experience in the field.
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Views From the Moderate Democrat About 2024
Some views about the upcoming 2024 election and how some moderates in the Democratic Party are thinking of casting their votes.
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Adirondack Hike: Mount Adams in New York
A trip report from the 4.6-mile round-trip hike to Mount Adams' 3,520-foot summit in the Adirondack Park of New York.
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Loan Forgiveness is the Latest GOP Hypocrisy
As always, the GOP stirs their outrage machine for something their own party regularly did when they were in power.
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The Left Absolutely Does Want Trump to Run in 2024
Trump supporters keep saying that the left does not want Trump to run, or that they are afraid of him being a candidate in 2024. That is about as false as false can get and this article will explain why.
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FBI Raids the Home of a National Security Threat to the United States of America
The unprecedented act of the Federal Bureau of Investigation executing a search warrant at the home of a former president of the United States and the likely reasoning behind it being in the interest of national security.
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The Democrats Have Winning Issues for the 2022 Midterms
A look at the swing in voter engagement surrounding the issues of the 2022 midterms and the murky outlook on the end results of those elections.
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The Problem of the Base
In 2024, the GOP has a major problem to contend with - Trump's base.
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Adirondack Hike: Rooster Comb and Snow Mountains
Details from a hiking loop of Rooster Comb and Snow Mountains in the Adirondack Park in upstate New York.
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Adirondack Hike: Pitchoff Mountain & Balanced Rocks
A detailed trip report from an October hike to the summit of Pitchoff Mountain in the Adirondack Park of New York. Pitchoff Mountain stands at 3,600 feet and is a 3.8-mile in-and-back or 4.3-mile through hike.
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Adirondack Hike: Blue Mountain
A detailed report of a hike to the summit of Blue Mountain in the Adirondack Park of New York in mid-June.
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Shouldn't Your Loyalty Be to the Constitution?
A response to an opinion letter written by one of Trump's base.
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Apologize for Electing Biden? Sorry, Not Sorry
Trump supporters seem to think that Biden voters should have some remorse for the 2020 election. One word - nope.
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The Partisan Blame Game of High Gas Prices
Time and again, the right omits pertinent facts to try and paint the issue of high energy costs onto President Biden. Here are some things the GOP should consider.
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Bring Trump Back? No Thanks.
A Letter to the Editor rebuttal about wanting or not wanting a return to Trumpism.
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Why Does the Right Ignore the Rulings about 2020 Election Fraud 'Evidence?'
A rebuttal to the latest right-wing claims that ignore basic facts pertaining to the judiciary.
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Revisionist History Is Plaguing the Grand Old Party
Opinion pieces that show critical omissions of fact are plaguing the GOP currently and this will show an example of that.
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The Attempted Scapegoating of the Media for the Capitol Riot
An inflammatory opinion article from the Palm Beach Post blaming the mainstream media for the Capitol Riot and a rebuttal.
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The Only GOP Platform is to Appease One Man's Malignant Narcissism
Right now, the GOP in America stands for one thing and one thing only, appeasing a malignant narcissist's loss in the 2020 election.
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Dividend Income Investing: A Six Month Update
I started investing in dividend income stocks six months ago. Here is an update of how my portfolio has done for those with an interest in going that route with their retirement savings.
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My $175,000 Dividend Income Portfolio
An overview of the dividend income I'm currently receiving from a $175,000 investment in the stock market.
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Solutions for 3 Common Problems to Help Ensure an Enjoyable Long Hike
An article that covers gear and resources for staving off common issues that arise that can ruin a long hike, or turn it into a dangerous situation.
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Journeying to Financial Independence
An update to my journey in search of financial independence by using a $275,000 inheritance.
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Adirondack Hike: Snowy Mountain
The Snowy Mountain hike is a 7.8-mile round trip to a summit height of 3,899 feet in New York's Adirondack Park. This is a trip report from a July 2021 hike.
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The Far-Right Continues to Speculate About the 2020 Election
The latest speculative argument from the far-right about why Trump must have won the 2020 election and the simple debunking of those thoughts.
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An Amateur's Journey in Search of F.I.R.E.
The first, of hopefully many, follow ups to my story of using an inheritance to try and achieve financial independence in the hopes of reaching an early retirement.
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When Your Own World Views Prevent You From Living in Actual Reality
A Trump supporter lays out her case for the 'Big Lie.' A response to the idiocy.
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Yeah, Sure, You're All There Cognitively
Fact checking those claims about the cognitive test Trump 'claims' to have aced.
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How I'm Using My 250k Inheritance for Passive Income
Learn how I'm using a $250,000 inheritance for passive income in the hopes of becoming financially independent.
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Poor Brainwashed Right-Wingers
Fearmongering is all they know these days. It's quite sad to watch.
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Governing for All Does Not Mean Pandering to GOP Representatives
Bipartisanship does not necessarily mean pandering to GOP representatives more interested in politics than the desires of their own constituency.
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Is It Time to Rename the GOP?
With the apparent shift in policy over the last four years, perhaps it is time to rename the Grand Old Party. Here are some suggestions.
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Heroes and Villains of the 2020 Election
The 2020 election highlighted many public servants across the country. Here are the heroes and villains.
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Trump's Pennsylvania Argument is Completely Ridiculous
The judicial argument that Trump is attempting to make and why it should fail.
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Adirondack Hike: Scarface Mountain
Read on for a detailed trip report from a hike to the summit of Scarface Mountain in the Adirondack Park in New York.
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If the Left Went Right on Trump's Covid-19 Diagnosis
A sampling of headlines that we would see if the left covered Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis in the same manner the right skews topics.
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When It Absolutely Became a Cult
In 2020, it became absolute that Trump was no longer the head of a political party that had American values, but instead was the leader of a cult willing to set aside morality to blindly follow his whims.
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Trump's Covid-19 Response in Two Words: Criminal Negligence
Making the case that Trump has committed criminal negligence with his actions pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic here in the United States.
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My COVID-19 Experience
Here are some details about my experience after testing positive for the virus, including the testing process, symptoms, and returning to work.
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Trump Proves His (Biden's) Case
On the final day of the 2020 Republican National Convention, Donald Trump validated the negative views than many voters have towards him with his actions.
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Defections Will Plague the GOP This Time Around
In 2016, a fractured Democratic Party and a disliked candidate handed the presidency to Donald J. Trump. This time around, it's the GOP in disarray.
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Adirondack Hike: Big Slide
A trip report from a hike to Big Slide Mountain in the Adirondack Park on May 29, 2020. Big Slide is a 7.8-mile out-and-back hike that took a little over seven hours to complete.
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Adirondack Hike: Cascade and Porter
Hiking the Cascade and Porter Mountains in the Adirondack Park. Cascade is the 36th-highest peak in the Adirondacks, while Porter is the 38th-highest.
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In Their Own Words: Why Trump Voters Are Flipping
A collection of videos of why Trump voters are turning on him in the 2020 election.
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Trump's Complete Inability to Grasp the Dangers of COVID-19 Will Give America President Biden
A brief opinion of why the public seems to have deserted Trump in the upcoming election.
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Bounties Expose Leadership Void in the White House
The recent revelation that Russia offered the Taliban bounties for American soldiers exposes a major deficiency in the White House.
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The Two Simple Reasons Why Impeachment Will Fail
In late 2019, the United States House of Representatives voted to begin a formal impeachment inquiry into Donald J. Trump. This article will explain why it is likely to fail.
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Volleyball: Pinwheel Passing Drill
A quick overview of a warmup/passing drill we use in our volleyball practices.
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Adirondack Hike: Haystack, Basin, and Saddleback
Read on for a full trip report from our hike to the Haystack, Basin, and Saddleback Mountains in the Adirondack Park in Upstate New York.
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Adirondack Hike: Marcy, Skylight, and Gray
Our hike to the summits of Mount Marcy, Skylight, and Gray in 2019 may help you plan your trip. Marcy is the highest mountain in New York, and all three are part of the Adirondack 46 Hiking Challenge.
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Adirondack Hike: Seward, Donaldson and Emmons (With Video)
Read a full trip report from our hike to the summits of Seward, Donaldson, and Emmons in the Adirondack Park of upper New York on July 3, 2019. The three mountains are part of the Adirondack Forty-Six Hiking Challenge.
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Adirondack Hike: Mount Marshall
The trip report from our hike to Mount Marshall on Saturday June 22, 2019 via Avalanche Lake. Marshall is the 25th-highest peak in the Adirondack Park, at a height of 4,360 feet.
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Catskill Hike: Slide Mountain
A trip report from my May 31, 2019 hike to the summit of Slide Mountain in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Slide is the highest peak in the Catskill Park at 4,182 feet.
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Adirondack Hike: St. Regis Mountain
A trip report from a hike to the summit of St. Regis Mountain on June 15, 2019. St. Regis is part of the Saranac Lake 6'er Hiking Challenge and the mountain resides just to the north of the town of Saranac Lake, N.Y. in the Adirondack Park.
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Adirondack Hike: Ampersand Mountain
Trip report from a hike to the summit of Ampersand Mountain on June 15, 2019. Ampersand is part of the Saranac Lake 6er Hiking Challenge and sits on the west side of the town of Saranac Lake, N.Y., in Adirondack Park.
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Catskill Hike: Hunter Mountain
A trip report from my May 31, 2019 hike to the summit of Hunter Mountain in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Hunter is the second highest peak in the Catskills with an elevation of 4,040 feet.
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Adirondack Hike: Seymour Mountain
This is a trip report from a Seymour Mountain hike, one of the 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks in New York.
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Could the US Do Better Than the Two Party System?
A simple idea to perhaps break the two party system at the state level in the hopes that it changes the way we view politics.
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Dear Senators
An open letter to remind our elected officials of how our government works and why we have checks and balances.
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Adirondack Hike: Colvin and Blake
We took a hiking trip to the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Our objective was to hike the mountains of Colvin and Blake. Here was our experience.
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Adirondack Hike: Cliff and Redfield
Here is our day trip report from Cliff and Redfield Mountains in the Adirondack Park of upstate New York. In the Adirondack 46 High Peaks, Cliff is the 44th highest peak at 3,960 feet and Redfield is 15th at 4,606 feet.
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Adirondack Hike: McKenzie and Haystack
A trip report from a hike up to McKenzie and Haystack Mountains in the Adirondacks of Upstate, N.Y. Both mountains are part of the Saranac 6 Challenge.
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The Next President Will Be...
What's it going to take to be a worthy candidate for the highest office in the United States? This article will proffer some ideas.
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Adirondack Hike: The Santanoni Range
A trip report from our hike on the Santanoni Range of the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate, N.Y. The range includes Santanoni, Couchsachraga, and Panther Mountains.
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Adirondack Hike: Phelps Mountain
A trip report from our hike up Phelps Mountain in Adirondack Park, NY. Phelps is the thirty-second highest peak of the Adirondack forty-six high peaks with an elevation of 4,160 feet.
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Adirondack Hike: Allen Mountain
Allen Mountain is the 26th highest Adirondack peak, with an elevation of 4,340 feet. Here's my trip report from the hike in upstate New York.
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Trump Has Become a National Security Threat
Whether by purpose or by incompetence, it's become apparent that Donald Trump has become a threat to the national security of the United States.
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Adirondack Hike: The Lower Great Range
A trip report from our day hike to the Great Range in the Adirondacks. The Great Range is made up of many mountains with great views, right in the heart of the Adirondack Park. Our trip included Lower Wolfjaw, Upper Wolfjaw, Armstrong, Gothics, Pyramid, and Sawteeth.
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Adirondack Hike: Nippletop and Dial
This is our trip summary from the hike on Nippletop and Dial Mountains in the Adirondacks. Nippletop and Dial are two of the forty-six high peaks in the mountainous region of New York State.
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Looking Glass Rock Mountain
A trip report from the hike up to the summit of Looking Glass Rock in the Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina.
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A Big Blue Tsunami Is Coming!
There are elections coming in November and all trends point to a Democratic party wave sweeping out many in the Republican party.
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Why Gun Control Is the Answer
Where do you stand on the issue of guns in America? I recently read an article wherein the author compared gun control to restricting access to cars and alcohol. Here is my opinion about this comparison.
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It's Time to Ban the AR-15
It's long past time to make the case for banning the AR-15. This article will give the reasons for doing so.
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4 Things GOP Voters Trust More Than Liberals
Conservative voters have been convinced that the term "liberal" is something so vile and scary that they are willing to go to extremes to combat electing one to government. Here are some examples.
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Adirondack Hike: Mount Colden
A summary of our hike up Mount Colden in the Adirondack Mountains. This hike was our fourth high peak of the 46 that qualify.
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Watkins Glen State Park (NY) Hike
There is a gorgeous and family-friendly hike in the town of Watkins Glen, NY. Here is a description and some photos of the hike to back up that claim.
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Adirondack Hike: Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge
A summary of our hike and the trials and mistakes we made on Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge in the Adirondacks, two of the 46 Adirondack high peaks.
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Let Me Help You Understand Your Bigotry
Recently, there has been a raging debate pertaining to marriage rights in the United States. Hopefully, this article will help point out why some people's views on the topic extend to bigotry.
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Seven Warm-up Volleyball Drills for Coaches
This article gives coaches some good options for kicking off their practices in a high-energy and positive way. Learn about seven great warm-up drills for your team and how to do them.
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Adirondack Hike: The Dix Range
The Dix Range is a 15.1-mile loop that includes the high peaks of Macomb, South Dix (Carson), East Dix (Grace), Hough, and Dix Mountains. This trip report is from a mid-September 2017 hike.
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Volleyball Drills: Bingo
In an effort to provide more access to drills for coaches, here is one we started using in our practices to work on shots during six-on-six play.
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Adirondack Hike: Tupper Lake Triad
A summary of the hike of Mt. Arab, Coney Mountain, and Goodman Mountain in the Adirondacks of New York. The three make up the Tupper Lake Triad.
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Adirondack Hike: Street and Nye
This article talks about hiking Street Mountain and Nye Mountain in the Adirondack Mountain range of New York.
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Adirondack Hike: Tabletop and Phelps
This is a summary of the hike of Tabletop and Phelps in the Adirondack Mountain range of New York.
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Am I the Only Liberal Who Struggled With Clinton as the Democratic Party Nominee?
In 2016, the GOP put forth Donald Trump, a man who says so many incendiary things that defeating him should have been easy. So why wasn't it? Two words: Hillary Clinton.
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Deciding How To Vote Might Be As Difficult As Who To Vote For In This Election
With all the shenanigans going on in this year's election, it's becoming more difficult to figure out what factors will influence voters.
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GOP Sets New Record for Offending Voting Blocs
This election cycle has certainly been entertaining in the sense of hearing how the Republican party and its candidate have alienated different groups of voters. Here's a summary.
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The Best Volleyball Tournaments in the United States
For the avid volleyball enthusiast, here is a list of tournaments or events that you should aspire to participate in at least once in your volley life.
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12 Things That Joe Citizen Would Like to See Changed About Government
Here are some simple solutions that might actually help the United States government be perceived as being more effective.
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The Etiquette of Headlights
Knowing when and how to use your headlights, especially at night, is apparently a difficult thing in the United States.
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Sports Themed Volleyball Drills
In the sport of volleyball, there are certain drills that have incorporated rules from other major sports. Here is a list of those drills.
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Three Big Reasons Why Liberals Cannot Trust Any of the GOP Presidential Candidates
The Republican Party is sending dozens of Presidential candidates out into the field for nomination. Here are three reasons why liberals cannot ever trust any of them.
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Volleyball: How to Defeat a Team That Has One Star Player
In USA Volleyball's magazine, there was an article titled "Ace in the Hole: Winning with One Dominant Player." This article will play devil's advocate to that premise.
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New York's Outdoor Volleyball Scene
Visiting or moving to New York and have an interest in getting into the volleyball scene? Here are all the places to play in the various areas.
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A Growing Trend: Sports Front Office Movies
The following list highlights the best movies that focus more on the behind the scenes assembly of teams, rather than the team's performance.
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Six Marketing Techniques That Always Backfire
If you're like me, there are certain marketing techniques that are just total turn offs. Here is the list of things a company can do to ensure that they will never get my business.
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The Holiday Siblings
This brother-and-sister duo are near and dear to me. They go all out for every holiday, dressing up like turkeys, presidents, and even shadows! If you're looking for holiday costume inspiration, you've found it.
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How To Tell What Type of Volleyball Player by the Ball They Own
It seems like there are hundreds of different volleyballs on the market. You can generally tell where a player is in their career by the ball they use. Here is that guide.
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Hollywood Actors Who Play Great Villains
Some actors were born to play villains. Here is an homage to those actors.
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Saturday Night Live Skit Ideas
Every now and then an idea for a Saturday Night Live skit appears in real life. This article is an homage to those moments.
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80's Movie Vixens
In the 1980's, there were some memorable scenes from movies that immortalized the actresses that played in them. Here are the top twenty from that decade.
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Decades in Volleyball
An article that will highlight the unusual bond between three friends in the sport of volleyball over the course of the last twenty years.
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Four Desired Movie Sequels That Never Happened
There have been some very popular movies that studios have missed opportunities to follow up with sequels. Here is s short list of films we'd like to see get a follow-up production.
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Volleyball: Using the Right Base Defense With a Rotational Defense
When designing a team defense, coaches should factor in what base defense fits best with their defense. This article will analyze the rotational defense and which base might be best.
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Volleyball: What's the Most Crucial Skill?
What Statistics are most crucial in the sport of volleyball - it is an interesting question that helps coaches decide how to allocate practice time. This article will investigate that question.
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Women Coaches in Collegiate Men's Volleyball
Over the past fifteen years, there have been a handful of women on the sidelines of this men's sport. This article will pay homage to them.
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Why More Colleges Should Add Men's Volleyball as a Varsity Sport
Volleyball in the U.S. is growing in popularity. This article will highlight the positives of adding a men's program.
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Card Games: Strategies for Winning at Hearts
The game of hearts is played with four people and the winner is the person with the lowest score when someone reaches 100 points. Here are some strategies to be that lowest person.
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Volleyball Serve Receive Formations in a 6-2 Offense (Setters for Middles)
When running a 6-2 offense in volleyball, the formations you can use in serve-receive can be confusing. Here are the formations used by coaches when subbing setters for middles.
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Volleyball Serve Receive Formations in a 6-2 Offense
When running a 6-2 offense in volleyball, the formations you can use in serve receive can be confusing. This article will highlight the basic formations used by coaches.
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Volleyball Serve Receive Formations in a 5-1 Offense
When running a 5-1 offense in volleyball, the formations you can use in serve-receive can be confusing. This article will highlight the basic formations used by coaches.
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4 Effective Volleyball Combination Plays
Did you realize that in volleyball, it is necessary to run certain combination plays to throw off your opponent's block? Here is a list of four plays that are designed to do just that.
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"The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings": Unresolved Plot Lines
In making the prequel trilogy to "The Lord of the Rings," there were some plot holes that were left open. This article will aim to point them out in the hopes that Peter Jackson wants another movie.
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Top Ten Game Movies
In movies, sometimes the main character(s) is taking part in a game. This is the best of the best of that genre.
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How To Run A Successful Sports Camp
In this article, we will discuss a step-by-step process for running a successful sports day camp.
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Fourteen Types of Friends You Wish You Didn't Have
After a while, these fourteen types of friends will wear you down.
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How to Design an Offense in Volleyball: 6 Offensive Systems
Coaching a team? Playing in a recreation league and looking for tips to design a volleyball offense? Here are six options.
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Kacy Catanzaro: The First Lady of American Ninja Warrior
A story on the woman who has raised the bar for all women to come on American Ninja Warrior.
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The Best of: Boarding School Movies
For those who didn't go to boarding schools, there's a mystery that surrounds them. These movies helped to either break down those illusions or create further questions about what really happens.
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The Best Division III Volleyball Coaches
The short list of the top coaches in Division III Volleyball.
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10 Reasons to Watch American Ninja Warrior
The Show American Ninja Warrior is back and better than ever. For those not following it, here are ten reasons why you should.
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Killer TV Shows
Eight TV shows that are must-Watch TV but that are a little too violent for the kids. You can be sure that someone's going to die in all of these shows.
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The Best Of: Romance Movies
27 choices. Movies for her, for him, for everyone.
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18 Winning Division III Volleyball Coaches of the Past
This list includes those coaches already in retirement or no longer head coaching at the D3 level. The AVCA has its Hall of Fame, and here's the list of potential Division III candidates.
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"Game of Thrones": Remember the Dead
Did you know that the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones" is notorious for knocking off prime characters? Here is my list of those who deserve tribute.
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The Best Of: Post-Apocalyptic Movies and Shows
There have been a number of movies to focus on the topic. Some focus on the actual event that takes society there. This list focuses more on the ones that take us past the actual event.
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Six Good Volleyball Drills
The following is a list of some of my favorite volleyball drills to use in practice.
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Driving in New Jersey: The Unwritten Rules
Some friendly and sarcastic tips to help visitors survive their trip to the Garden State