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Murdoch Wants you to Pay

Do you watch the news? I mean, on TV, do you watch the nightly news? Or do you get your news from a newspaper? Perhaps the New York Times, or the Boston Globe? Do you at least read the local paper like the Indianapolis Star or the Johnson County Chronicle? Well, then where are you [...]

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And Tiger Wins Yet Again

Need I say more? Sure, he missed the cut at the British Open. But does that stop him from coming back with guns blazing? No, not at all. So for all of you doubters and haters out there, here is just another reason why Tiger Woods is the number one player in the world and [...]

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on August 6, 2009 -
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Fox Pulls Out & Loses a Buck

What was the last movie that you saw? Was it any good? Did you enjoy the plot? Or maybe you enjoyed the special effects? Or maybe the characters? Regardless, even if the movie was not that great, you still had to find some sort of appreciation for the film. Recent box office thrillers such as [...]

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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Lovely Houses

I first met this guy many years ago in the quiet walls of a Broad Ripple piano bar but knew immediately his voice was going to take him as far as he wanted to go. Matching incredible vocals with a polished set of instrumentals, and creative original lyrics you have a complete package in this musician. He is known all around town as the guy who understands concept of working hard and pushing through. He has long hair, a calm smile, and a very interesting personality that [...]

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Now That is One Pretty Fish

As I type this I am starring out at the Pacific Ocean. I am not on the beach, I am by the pool, but I can see the ocean. I can smell the ocean. And I can hear the waves as they crash onto the shore line. And as I sip from my Tona all [...]

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Book Review: Terminal by Brian Keene

When I picked up this book for the first time, based on a recommendation from Sheryl Hugill, I had no idea what to expect. She stated that she knew the author personally, and that the book was well written and had a few surprises in it. She called it a “quick read” and said that [...]

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Fat People Need Love Too

Eating food is something that we all do. We do it everyday. We, for the most part, eat at least three times a day. The most common meals for Americans are breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other meals, but not so common, include brunch, fourth meal, and the “oh so common” midnight snack creep their way [...]

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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Coles Whalen

I am sitting here today with a true sense of the word talent. With a voice that will knock your socks off and the musical talent that will make you sway right there in your chair, she understands what it takes to make it. Having an image that matches her sound to a T she [...]

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Can You Read?

I read. I read every day. We all do, actually. We read street signs. We read menus at insert name here restaurants. We read magazines while waiting for the dentist to clean our teeth. We are always reading. Not everyone can read however. But those that can tend to take it so much for granted [...]

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