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How to Strip the Paint Off Your Bicycle

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:16:57 EDT

Yes, for years I was the guy using sandpaper and a drill with a wire-wheel attachment to strip paint.

Contributor: Derek Odom
Published: Nov 02, 2011

What to Look for in a Used Bicycle

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:46:04 EDT

Not everyone has an extra hundy to go and blow on a Wal-Mart bike for their kid or themselves.

Contributor: Derek Odom
Published: Oct 27, 2011

How I Clean Bicycle Bearing Sets

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:21:41 EDT

I can have a bearing set out of the bike and cleaned in a matter of three-minutes, maximum.

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Published: Oct 25, 2011

Three Cures for Writer's Block

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:12:48 EDT

Stephen King experienced it during The Stand, so don’t feel like a fake or an idiot if you suffer from it.

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Published: Oct 24, 2011

Three Good Horror Authors

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:57:24 EDT

When it comes to horror books, it’s usually either a total hit or an awful miss.

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Published: Oct 23, 2011

Safe Halloween Practices

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:13:28 EDT

If your kids are going door-to-door this year, it really does pay to make them as safe as possible.

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Published: Oct 22, 2011

Polarized Sunglasses: Why Are They Good?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:12:34 EDT

By reducing glare caused by bright sunlight, we are able to see things much more crisply and clearly.

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Published: Oct 21, 2011

How to Polish the Barrel of a Gun

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:25:02 EDT

Is the barrel of your semi-automatic pistol looking old and grungy?

Contributor: Derek Odom
Published: Oct 21, 2011

Clown Halloween Masks

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:10:06 EDT

When you are considering a Halloween costume, don’t overlook the venerable clown as an idea.

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Published: Oct 21, 2011

Restoring Your Bike: The Vinegar Bath

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:10:53 EDT

Rusty cranks, headsets, pedals, bearings, seat posts and clamps, etcetera can benefit from a vinegar bath.

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Published: Oct 18, 2011

Tropic Thunder Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:36:26 EDT

The movie is well worth watching if you like a good, cheap laugh and enjoy zany, unrealistic situations on the TV.

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Published: Jul 11, 2011

"Felon" Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:45:09 EDT

Felon delivers a cold, hard look into prison life that I believe to be eerily accurate.

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Published: Jul 06, 2011

Super 8 Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:37:25 EDT

The acting was stellar, the story was beyond awesome, and the filmmaking was out of this world. Spielberg strikes again.

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Published: Jun 20, 2011

"Faster" Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:17:59 EDT

If you like movies such as The Mechanic, the original Fast and Furious or Felon, then Faster is right up your alley, and then some.

Contributor: Derek Odom
Published: Jun 13, 2011

Three Tips for Restoring Your Bike

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Sun, 08 May 2011 17:31:24 EDT

I have done quite a few bikes and while they aren't factory correct when I'm done, they sure look better than when I found them.

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Published: May 08, 2011

Fast Five Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:34:42 EDT

If you are in the mood for a pretty fast-paced action movie and are into one-liners like, "Let's go get us some cars," then Fast Five may fit the bill.

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Published: May 06, 2011

Relax, Donald Trump Likes the Blacks

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:18:13 EDT

Referring to them as "the blacks" is so 1920s, don't you think? I mean, by saying it like that, he's clearly separating himself from them.

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Published: Apr 16, 2011

Stone Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:14:32 EDT

All in all, it was a movie with high-hopes that kinda shot a little low.

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Published: Apr 15, 2011

Dinner for Schmucks Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:37:20 EDT

This movie delivers, and it delivers well. Four-and-a-half of five stars on the comedy rating. Truly a guffaw-inducing flick.

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Published: Apr 15, 2011

The "Big Three" Poker Sites Busted

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Derek Odom) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:49:14 EDT

You read it right, folks. Ultimate Bet, PokerStars and Full Tilt poker have all been shut down.

Contributor: Derek Odom
Published: Apr 15, 2011