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Orange Alert: Trip to Orlando, FL. Yields Bitter Fruit

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:33:39 EDT

In late 1998, I started on a long journey with a friend and his son to Orlando, FL for the Citrus Bowl matchup between Arkansas and Michigan. Like the long journey in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, this trip was to be recalled for all the wrong reasons...

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Oct 02, 2011

10 Breakout Players for Fantasy Football 2011

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:18:54 EDT

For the most part, forget rookies when it comes to breakout fantasy football players in 2011 due to the NFL lockout. Here are ten players who I believe will become fantasy football studs in 2011:

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Sep 07, 2011

The West Memphis Three Are Freed: Justice or Travesty?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:14:58 EDT

On friday Aug. 19, 2011, the infamous "West Memphis Three" were released from prison after serving 18 years for the murders of three young boys back in 1993. Was their release a good thing for the people of West Memphis, AR?

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Sep 04, 2011

More Tips for 2011 Fantasy Football Team Names

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:32:25 EDT

It can be difficult to think of a fantasy football team name, especially for beginners. Sometimes even veteran fantasy football owners have that problem. If that describes you, read on:

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Sep 01, 2011

Tips for Fantasy Football Live Drafts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:49:21 EDT

If you have trouble making quick decisions in a live fantasy football draft as you watch a player you had targeted get drafted right before your next pick, this is the article for you...

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Aug 30, 2011

10 Tips for 2011 Fantasy Football Team Names

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:00:37 EDT

Having trouble thinking of a name for your fantasy football team? Here are some ideas for clever, catchy and current names for your fantasy football squad.

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Aug 28, 2011

What Effect Will the NFL Lockout Have on Fantasy Football?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:20:02 EDT

There has been much speculation on what effect the NFL lockout will have on 2011 Fantasy Football leagues. Here are my opinions:

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Aug 22, 2011

The Rainbow Bridge: Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Pet

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:24:50 EDT

Possibly the only thing harder than the death of a beloved pet is the decision. You know, the dreaded decision of whether to "put down" a sick and dying pet. Sometimes a person has to just "man up" and do the right thing.

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Aug 08, 2011

Politicians Behaving Badly Pt. 2: Anthony Weiner

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:31:52 EDT

It has been a bad few weeks for politicians lately with the Arnold Scwarzeneggar scandal, the IMF Chief Dominque Strauss-Kahn's sexual assault charges, and now "Weinergate", the scandal featuring U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D N.Y.).

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Jun 14, 2011

Arnold Schwarzeneggar: Politicians Behaving Badly Pt. 1

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:05:21 EDT

Former Governor of Call-eee-forn-yah Arnold Schwarzeneggar fathered a boy out of wedlock as you surely know by now. The former darling of the GOP who was supposed to save the Golden State failed both personally and professionally. Here's my take:

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Jun 09, 2011

Ten Summer Movies for Your Viewing Pleasure

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:00:19 EDT

A summer movie does not have to be a comedy, as you will see when you read the list. However, most of my Top 10 summer movies are comedies. Some might be unfamiliar to younger viewers...

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: May 31, 2011

Top 10 Songs for Osama Bin Laden

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:08:11 EDT

In his videos and other public rants, Osama bin Laden often railed about "western decadence". I guess the porn stash found ih his bedroom kind of blows Osama's "holy man" image. Here are ten songs to commemorate the late, not-so-great Osama bin Laden:

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: May 18, 2011

Why Doesn't Donald Trump Just Shut Up?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:48:35 EDT

With the long clamored for release of President Barack Obama's birth certificate, one would think "The Donald", owner of the world's worst combover, Donald Trump, would be satisfied. One would be wrong...

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Apr 27, 2011

10 Songs Worse Than Rebecca Black's Friday Ditty

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:59:11 EDT

Okay, Rebecca Black's Friday song IS awful. Having said that, the girl is 13 years old, so I won't be joining the crowd piling on young Rebecca. Here are ten songs even worse than Rebecca Black's Friday ditty in my book....

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Apr 26, 2011

Little League Memories from Ancient Times

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:59:29 EDT

Okay, so the 1960s weren't really ancient times, it just seems that way looking through the rearview mirror at what seems like another lifetime. Here are one middle aged man's memories of Little League.

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Apr 05, 2011

The Pros & Cons of Credit Cards: One Man's Experience

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:45:51 EDT

When it comes to the pros and cons of credit cards, in my experience the cons vastly outweigh the pros. The same companies who talk so sweetly when trying to get you to take their card use a different approach should you become late with payments...

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Apr 03, 2011

Houston Nutt/Ole Miss Jokes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:31:09 EDT

With Ole Miss having just ended a miserable football season, one would think Houston Nutt would keep a low profile and hope for better results in 2011. Wrong. In a rambling stream of unconsciousness presser on 11/15/10, Nutt was in rare form...

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Jan 17, 2011

My 5 Most Memorable College Football Bowl Games

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:44:07 EDT

As one in favor of a college football playoff system, (I do think bowl games should be kept however, as college basketball has the NIT) bowl games are a mixed bag for me. Nevertheless, here are my five most memorable bowl games:

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Jan 04, 2011

A Festivus for the Rest of Us!

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:30:24 EDT

Festivus became widely known in a "Seinfeld" episode aired in late 1997. In the episode, Festivus was celebrated due to the excessive commercialization of Christmas. There is room for both Christmas and Festivus...

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Dec 24, 2010

Top 10 Reasons to Root Against the New York Jets

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Roger Gowens) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:14:13 EDT

Let's get this article off on the right foot. Football has long been said to be a game of inches. In the case of N.Y. Jets coach Rex Ryan, it may or may not be a game of feet...

Contributor: Roger Gowens
Published: Dec 23, 2010