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on February 14, 2010 -
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What do you get a Geek for Valentine’s Day?

If you are lucky enough to be in love, then this time of year is special for you and your significant other. Every year around the middle of February Cupid hits the streets in an effort to bring people together, to make those who already together have an excuse to go out for a nice dinner, and even proves as a way to make for a certain number of you depressed and force even some of the more lonely folks to taking their own lives. (It is no surprise that holidays like Christmas and [...]

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on February 12, 2010 -
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Is Manning a True Sportsman?

I have done my best to avoid this topic, but I cannot hold back any longer. Yes, I live in Indianapolis, and according to all of my friends and neighbors, I should be an Indianapolis Colts fan. However, sadly I am not a fan of the Colts. I am actually not a fan of anyone in the National Football League. I have a theory that all professional sports, golf included, are rigged. The NFL, MLB, PGA, etc. know who is going to win that game before it is ever played. Money is the root [...]

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on February 12, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Vedera

It is rare for me to listen to a female singer and actually like what I hear. I don’t know if it is the fact that I feel most of their voices all sound the same, or the thought of them writing lyrics that they could never relate to. But when I first heard the voice of the band I am sitting with today I practically fell off my chair. Not only does her voice give you chills but the instrumentals behind her are spotless. Having toured with guys like the Fray and Jack’s [...]

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on February 11, 2010 -
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Eight Reasons to Visit Amelia Island

This year the Golf Inc. Conference will take place in Florida. When you think of Florida you start to imagine places like Disney World in Orlando or beaches in Miami. But on the north side of the state there are places of interest just the same. For instance, places like Amelia Island. This is home of the 2010 Golf Inc. Conference and proves to be a great selection as folks are already talking about the course and the hotel. So, as you begin to prepare for the three day [...]

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on February 9, 2010 -
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Places to Break Up

Anyone who has ever been in a relationship has faced this at one time or another: Where to do the breakup. If you have never had to go through this then I envy you. Whether you have only been dating for a few months or have been together for years, the breakup speech is always a tough one. With today’s modern technologies, it is much easier to end it with someone using tools like Facebook, Twitter, and text messaging. (Are you like me and only judge [...]

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on February 5, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Remember Paris

It is rare that I come across a band that not only has talent but also has the personality of a best friend. The guys that I am hanging out with today are some of the nicest guys I have ever met and better yet match the style and genre of bands like Panic at the Disco and Fall Out Boy to a T. Just by looking at their photos you can tell they know how to have fun. But as soon as you turn on a track you also know they understand what it means to be get down to [...]

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on February 4, 2010 -
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Adam Van Houten is a True Sportsman

How many of you out there play golf? Do you play by the rules as set forth by the USGA or do you drop a ball on the tee and hack it around the course? For those of you who play by the official rules, I assume that you fill out a scorecard during your round. You write down what you scored on each hole and tally them up at the end of the front and back nine to give you your total score for the day. If you are like me, you even keep track of your fairway shots, green [...]

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on February 3, 2010 -
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5 Things I Dislike About the iPhone

When I first heard that Apple was going to be releasing a phone, I was a little gun shy. I had never owned a Mac but had worked (and played) on them in school. Being a graphic designer had its perks. But I was in the market for a new phone after having carried the Motorola Razr for so long, so I began researching the iPhone. Luckily, Apple had signed an exclusive contract with AT&T, which was my carrier. The phone came out in June and although I would not get my very [...]

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on February 2, 2010 -
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The 2010 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

I love going to concerts. I enjoy the thrill of having a ticket in my hand and being excited days, weeks, sometimes even months before the show. I like piling as many friends as I can in my car, heading to the venue, finding parking, and waiting in line with fans that are all here for the same reason as me. Then comes the thrill of waiting for the headlining act to take the stage. It seems like nothing else matters until the lights drop and the crowd goes [...]

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on February 1, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Friday Night Fever

The band that I am sitting with today comes from a genre that we just can’t seem to get enough of. Going back to the early days of guys like Green Day moving into the future with bands like Fall Out Boy these guys are a pure mix of solid sound with educated and experienced lyrics. Wearing shirts so bright they beg to be turned down and with vocals that fit on the headlining stage at Warped Tour, these boys know how to get you out of your seat. So, this summer, when [...]

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