John Danz Jr
Steroids in Major League Baseball
The game of baseball has been marred by steroids, there is no question. MY question is - where will it end? I attempt to find an answer.
Magnitude 7 Earthquake Hits Haiti, Casualties are Expected
Another catastrophic earthquake has hit the world, this time near the capital city of Haiti. No casualties are known as of yet due to a stoppage in communication from the quake.
Fighting in Professional Hockey
Fighting in hockey is a controversial issue. Some find it entertaining, some find it completely barbaric. I explore the true intentions of this act, and inquire as to why people want it removed from the game so much.
Religion and Dissenting
Religion has always been a struggle for me in my short life. Here I expand on the age old question: 'Why can't we all just get along?'
Deadly Shooting at St. Louis Manufacturing Company Takes Three Lives
Another deadly shooting to ring in the new year - three dead, five wounded at a St. Louis based manufacturing plant. The perpetrator was locked in a lawsuit against the company.
Avatar and the Politics That Anger Us
Avatar, a box office success, has been berated by Conservatives for liberal messages. In this piece, I inquire as to the reasoning behind hating a movie based on your convictions.
Shooting at Las Vegas Courthouse Leaves Two Dead, Including Shooter
A shooting at a Las Vegas courthouse this morning left a security guard dead and a deputy marshal injured. The assailant, who has been identified as a former Las Vegas police officer, was killed.
Earthquake Impacts Tajikistan, Leaves Thousands Homeless
The new year is off to a treacherous start worldwide. Twenty thousand people have found themselves without a home in the small landlocked country of Tajikistan as a result of an earthquake. The quake registered at 5.3 on the Richter scale.
Tragedy to Ring in the New Year: 64 Feared Dead in...
Mudslides in the southeastern parts of Brazil have claimed the lives of 64 people and put a damper on the inherent spirit of the new year.