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Q&A with Artist Amelie Mancini

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:11:50 EDT

My interview with Amelie Mancini, a French artist who came to this country, fell in love with baseball and now has produced her own set of non-traditional baseball cards.

Contributor: Brian Joura
Published: Jan 18, 2012

Great Girls Game Shows Problems with High School Playoff Pairings

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:49:23 EDT

Dudley and Reynolds played a thrilling overtime game Wednesday. But it should have been a Regional game, not a District one.

Contributor: Brian Joura
Published: Feb 24, 2011

My 2011 Hall of Fame Ballot Part II

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:18:42 EDT

For the fifth year here on Associated Content, I fill out a Hall of Fame ballot. Part II breaks down the 10 players I would vote for in this year's election.

Contributor: Brian Joura
Published: Jan 03, 2011

My 2011 Hall of Fame Ballot Part I

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:30:14 EDT

For the fifth year here on Associated Content, I fill out a Hall of Fame ballot. This year there are 20 players who deserve a good look. Here is Part I.

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Published: Jan 02, 2011

Comparing Sandy Alderson and Barack Obama

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:55:13 EDT

New Mets GM Sandy Alderson seemingly made as many promises during his introductory press conference as Barack Obama. How should we rate these two men?

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Published: Nov 01, 2010

MoneyBART a Solid Double for the Simpsons

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:40:59 EDT

The Simpsons used to hit a HR with every episode. But its slugging percentage has dropped significantly. While last night's baseball-inspired show did not hit it out of the park, it made solid contact, even if it ended with a failed stolen base attempt.

Contributor: Brian Joura
Published: Oct 11, 2010

Activities for Girls: T-ball Vs. Dance Class

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:27:24 EDT

My experiences with two activities for my four-year old daughter.

Contributor: Brian Joura
Published: Jun 29, 2010

In Praise of the Empty Box

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:55:51 EDT

Sometimes the best things are not what comes inside the box, but rather the box itself.

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Published: Feb 24, 2010

My Free Super Bowl Trip

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:22:21 EDT

Here is a recap of my trip to Super Bowl XLIV and how I got to attend the big game for free.

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Published: Feb 09, 2010

My 2010 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:33:30 EDT

For the fourth straight year on AC, I deliver my ballot of who deserves enshrinement into Cooperstown.

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Published: Jan 05, 2010

Why Suicide Pools Are Great for Real Football Fans

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:22:08 EDT

Suicide (also known as Survivor/Do or Die) pools are simple enough for everyone to understand and play yet they reward those that follow the games on a weekly basis.

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Published: Nov 30, 2009

Use Standings Breakdown to Combat Luck in Fantasy Football

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:14 EDT

Ever score the second most points in your fantasy football league in a given week and end up with a loss? Me too. Standings Breakdown is a way to minimize the impact of luck in fantasy football.

Contributor: Brian Joura
Published: Oct 21, 2009

Dear NFL: Stop Showing Redskins Games in North Carolina

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:40:14 EDT

My local CBS affiliate, with a choice of three games, is opting to show us Chiefs-Redskins. UGH - no one wants to see this game.

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Published: Oct 18, 2009

Top 10 Rock Christmas Songs

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:28:24 EDT

A list of my favorite Rock Christmas songs

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Published: Oct 14, 2009

Good News for Investors as Dow Jones Tops 10,000

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:35:14 EDT

Investors cheer as the Dow Jones tops 10,000. Here I detail why 10,000 is significant for the Dow and what it means to me personally.

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Published: Oct 14, 2009

Review of the Cat in the Hat - I Can Do that Board Game

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:01:57 EDT

Here I review the board-game style The Cat in the Hat - I Can Do That game based on the lovable Dr. Seuss book and targeted at kids ages 4 to 8.

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Published: Oct 12, 2009

Limo Driver Tells of Marlins Pitcher Sean West's Night on the Town

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:24:34 EDT

Marlins star Sean West makes the gossip page rather than the sports page after companion pukes in limo.

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Published: Oct 07, 2009

Favre Coverage Helps Explain the Death of Newspapers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:38:29 EDT

The national story is Brett Favre playing well in a game against his former team. Does the local paper serve its readers by having five-plus stories on Favre or would that coverage be best served elsewhere?

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Published: Oct 06, 2009

Reviewing My Preseason Fantasy Baseball Predictions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:58:58 EDT

With the regular season just about over, I decided to look back at a preseason column where I made 15 fantasy baseball predictions.

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Published: Oct 05, 2009

Reunite the Bagels! High School Gym, Cheating & Memories

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brian Joura) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:35:29 EDT

Facebook helps me recall a high school gym class but at the same time question the meaning of it all.

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Published: Jul 09, 2009