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Pelosi's Obamacare logic would send Jefferson reeling
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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
Jake McCormick
Jake McCormick is a graduate of UW-Eau Claire, where he spent more time working at the campus newspaper than he did in any classroom. He has received a Certificate of Merit for sports writing from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and is currently a Milwaukee Bucks beat writer for TheSportsBank.net. He focuses most of his time on baseball, and even goes out of his way to listen to spring training games whenever the opportunity arises.
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The Status Update
An informed and often humorous take on the world of advertising, public relations and social media. 100% Pure. Not from concentrate.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
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Naked Pizza: Even better than it sounds for entrepreneurs
Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
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David Armano: The future of digital media
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
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Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
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Champion's Heart
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
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Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
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Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Recent Entries by Jake McCormick
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Stephen Strasburg has to change his pitching mechanics
Published 2:56 p.m. August 28, 2010
No one wants to hear the words "Tommy John surgery," but Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg could have more to worry about than one elbow injury.
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Three reasons why the MLB All-Star Game is the best in sports
Published 10:10 a.m. July 13, 2010
As far as all-star games go, the MLB version is far and away the best of the three major sports.
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It's a good thing Stephen Strasburg isn't an All-Star
Published 12:36 p.m. July 5, 2010
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel made quite a few dumb decisions in selecting this year's National League All-Star team, but he did make one right call.
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The pros and cons of Interleague Play
Published 8:29 a.m. June 29, 2010
Another year of Interleague baseball (and an American League victory) is in the books, and unfortunately for the haters, it was deemed a success by Major League Baseball.
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Times are a-changin' for MLB general managers
Published 11:24 a.m. June 17, 2010
A recent study highlights the demographic shifts in MLB general managers that reflect on an increased emphasis on advanced scouting and baseball as a business.
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The NL East: Baseball's most competitive division in 2010 and beyond
Published 9:58 a.m. June 15, 2010
Only six games separate the first and last place teams in the NL East, and thanks to some early arrival prospects, things won't be changing anytime soon.
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Stephen Strasburg's dazzling debut is just the beginning
Published 10:07 a.m. June 9, 2010
Stephen Strasburg, you've just taken your first step into a larger world.
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2010 MLB Draft pick-by-pick rundown and analysis
Published 10:26 a.m. June 8, 2010
The first round of the 2010 MLB Draft had everything people love about the NFL and NBA drafts: some can't misses, a few surprises, and just as many late round steals.
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2010 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Countdown
Published 9:44 p.m. June 6, 2010
The 2010 MLB Draft is peaking over the horizon, and the only guaranteed predictions come out of the top three slots.
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Has White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd lost his stuff?
Published 12:55 a.m. June 3, 2010
Maybe this is who Floyd really is - a pitcher who serves as de facto batting practice on days he can't locate his breaking pitch
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2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0
Published 11:43 a.m. June 2, 2010
It's time for the second version of the MLB mock draft, complete with a few changes big and small.
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Doug Melvin's pitching experiment would be an MLB first
Published 11:27 a.m. May 25, 2010
Milwaukee Brewer GM Doug Melvin has an unprecedented theory about pitching that should be put to the test at some point in 2010.
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2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 17-32)
Published 12:24 p.m. May 21, 2010
The 2009 playoff Yankees, Twins, Red Sox, and Angels highlight picks 17-32 in the 2010 mock draft first round.
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2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)
Published 12:32 p.m. May 20, 2010
Just because the 2010 MLB Draft won't garner the attention of its NFL and NBA counter parts doesn't mean it's not fun to discuss and debate where top high school and college prospects will land.
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It's time to hassle the Hoff and shake up the Brewers
Published 7:26 p.m. May 18, 2010
If Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio wants to keep a consistent message, he needs to make at least one of these three personnel moves.
