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Applying intuition and common sense to the gun debate
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Back to the Roots – Mushrooms and Aquaponics
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IRS, Benghazi, and AP scandals are poison to the democratic process
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Masa activists should pay their own way
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Oklahoma tornado saves President Obama
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The importance of relationships in Chinese society
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Tornadoes: Knowing more about them
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Domestic violence is not only on the rise, it is pandemic
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Did Mickey Mantle use a corked bat? Wilton Guerrero did
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Moore, Okla. tornado: A parent's worst nightmare
TV Den
Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up.
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Whitney Houston dies; most memorable National Anthem performance ever lives on
On January 25, 1991, Houston stepped to the microphone and set a standard that has not ever been equaled since. Published 10:44 p.m. February 11, 2012 - Comments
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SAG Awards: Mary Tyler Moore, you made it after all
Mary Richards was the first real “grownup” career woman on TV, a person with insecurities and fears, but also strong, competent, practical, optimistic - and inspiring to a generation. Published 3:55 a.m. January 30, 2012 - Comments
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Republican Presidential Debates go down better with craft beers
The GOP debates are enough to drive anyone to drink. Get through the rest of primary season with our Republican Presidential Debates Drinking Game. Published 2:33 a.m. January 16, 2012 - Comments
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Tebow train now boarding: NFL playoff schedule set
Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos delivered a thrilling surprise with an improbable playoff victory Sunday night. The Tebow Show drama continues next week. Published 10:31 p.m. January 8, 2012 - Comments
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Celebrity Apprentice: Handicapping the odds of winning
While other media are content to simply reveal the cast list, at the Communities we go out on a limb and publish our pre-season odds picking the winner of Celebrity Apprentice Season 5. Published 4:33 a.m. January 5, 2012 - Comments
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NFL playoff schedule set: Tebow, Broncos get some help
The NFL has announced its 2012 playoff schedule for the wild card and conference championship rounds. Published 6:07 p.m. January 2, 2012 - Comments
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New Year’s Day TV schedule: Rose Parade, college bowl games take Sunday off
Since January 1 is on Sunday, the traditional New Year’s Day TV schedule will wait until Monday. Published 3:23 p.m. December 31, 2011 - Comments
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Review: If Fear Factor ain’t broke, don’t fix it
What better way to spend quality time with the family this holiday season than watching people get blown up, dangle from a helicopter, or eat something revolting? Merry Christmas, America! Published 2:25 a.m. December 13, 2011 - Comments
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Live Blogging the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Between commercials and shameless plugs, CBS occasionally shows a float. Pillsbury, Smurfs, Spider Man, product placement, oh my! Published 11:31 a.m. November 24, 2011 - Comments
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Entertaining TV that speaks English: Law & Order: UK
American fans longing for a return to Law & Order’s glory days shouldn’t miss an episode of Law & Order: UK on BBC America. Published 4:33 a.m. November 16, 2011 - Comments
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A collection of reader guest articles, thoughts and opinions by Communities writers and breaking news and information.
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Applying intuition and common sense to the gun debate
The gun ban movement has always had a problem with statistics: Statistics don’t support their intuition.
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President Obama popular despite IRS, Benghazi, AP scandals
After possibly the worst week of the Obama administration, new polls show that the President has escaped relatively unscathed.
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Holder’s hot seat: A rogue IRS and a ‘leaky’ White House
"This will not be about parties, this will not be about ideological persuasions. Anybody who has broken the law will be held accountable."
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O.J. Simpson is back in court
O.J. Simpson is back in court trying to get a new trial in the hopes of reversing his 2008 conviction.
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Applying intuition and common sense to the gun debate
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Culinary Quest
Great discoveries in the world of restaurants and chefs fulfill the quest for delicious food and cooking.
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Right Angles
“Right Angles” explores serious subjects, such as the Islamization of the Middle East and delegitimization of Israel, with humor, candor and a twist.
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Columns from Voices around the World talking about the events, people, politics and social issues that concern us wherever, and whoever, we are.
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Steps to Authentic Happiness via Positive Psychology
Happiness is attainable. Morning to night. I love to teach, deal with folks that have an issue and really wish to tackle it and write.
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TV Den
Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up.
I was born and educated in Southwest Virginia, traveled with my job all over America in my twenties and early thirties then came back to the mountains to raise my daughter.
I’ve been employed as everything from a quality control technician in industrial construction, to a mail processing plant manager, to postmaster of a small town. I’ve been to forty nine of the fifty states, as well as many other countries. Traveling will always be a passion I indulge, and something I’ll call upon often in my writing.
I come from a long line of story tellers, and will shamelessly exploit a family tree resplendent with colorful and unique characters, both past and present.
In short my perspective will reflect the pride and familiarity I have of my Appalachian heritage. My stories will be a reflection of the values I believe we hold dearest here, all embellished with a healthy dose of Southern Appalachian flare.
