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An Open Letter To Anyone Who Can Make This Happen.

As I’ve been watching the news and reading articles over the past few days my mind has been reeling and my heart aching. Until today, and even now, I’m not sure how we’re going to get through all of this and heal our country. Monday night's episode of Megyn Kelly's The Kelly File gave me even more concern. She had a panel of people on to discuss Dallas, the two deaths in Louisiana and Minnesota, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the heightening tensions in America. The panel was made up of people from every side and viewpoint on the issues. From Black Lives Matter leaders, to pastors, to former law enforcement officers. The discussion started out fairly civil, however it quickly deteriorated into shouting, outrageous accusations, and inflammatory arguments. Megyn did her best to keep things calm and give everyone their chance to voice their opinion, but unfortunately, it felt as though it was pointless for her to even try. I didn’t expect all of the issues to be solved by a one hour show, but I had hope that maybe it could at least be the beginning of the discussion. Unfortunately it wasn’t so.

The one person that has given me hope over the past few days, is Dallas Police Chief David Brown. Every time this man speaks, he speaks with wisdom, love, concern for everyone, and truth. In watching interviews with protesters who were in Dallas the night of the attack, the one thing they all have said is how wonderful the Dallas Police force is. They all said how the police officers are a part of the community, walking the streets talking to people, talking to children, they are all part of the Dallas family. I believe this is largely because of the leadership of Chief Brown. He has made it a priority for the officers to, yes, do their job, but also form relationships in the community. Because they’re part of the community, and forming those relationships, in the end, makes their job easier. We need more men, and women, like him in the forefront, who can lead and bring us together. Men and women who can train our officers, many of whom already are, how to be part of the community family. Men and women who can speak the truth but speak it with love, not anger or political motivations. I began to wonder how we could do this?… and this is what I came up with.

The Blue & Me Unity Conference

A national conference with Police Chiefs from every major city in the United States. Leaders from across the country in the Black community including leaders from Black Lives Matter, the NAACP, Pastors, and civil rights leaders. Congressmen and women, Senators, and other influential political and media people both Black and White.

It’s purpose would be to come together and have discussions on how to bring our country back together, and how to make the police officers a more integrated part of our communities.

-There would be sessions on how to better train our police officers.

-Sessions on how community leaders can affect change without using or inciting violent rhetoric, to bring people together instead of tearing them apart.

-Discussions on the affect media has on how they present stories involving police and various demographics in society.

-How the Congress, Senate, and other political leaders can affect change positively.

All of these sessions would be closed door. Whenever cameras are present the opportunity for discussion, without pandering, grandstanding, or making statements quickly disappears. These sessions are meant to allow the the leaders in our law enforcement and community to talk candidly about how to affect change and growth in their spheres of influence.

There would also be main sessions, with keynote speakers representing the various areas and topics of the conference, and panels with question and answer sessions. This would be an opportunity for leaders to give an overview of ideas and topics talked about at the conference, and an opportunity to talk to the public on the issues at hand, and how to come together to solve them. These should be televised. I think it is vital that people across the country are shown that the leaders from throughout the nation, and from various backgrounds and positions can come together to bring our nation back together. Our leaders need to be the example, and remind us that yelling, name calling, and violence is not the answer. Reassure our communities that the police and law enforcement officers are here to protect us, and are part of our communities as friends and family members. The people of the country have to be a part of the change first and foremost. All of the leaders in the country can be on board, but if we don’t change the hearts and minds of the people, nothing will be gained.

So there it is. I don’t have every detail worked out. Just an idea. A vision. A starting point. I certainly can’t do it by myself. I need you. I need you to Tweet, Facebook, share, and like this post. Get it to the right people who can make it happen. Like I said, it starts with us. We have to decide that violence and hate will not stand. Tell our leaders it’s time to come together and get it together! That all lives matter! That "united we stand," "one nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all!"

Going boldly together into tomorrow,

Andrew

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There'll Be Peace In The Valley 2: A Follow Up & Expansion

So after putting out the last post, I realized I may have left out some things that need to be expanded on, followed up on, and clarified. I want to take the time to make sure I’m totally clear on where I stand on these… so here’s part 2.

At the beginning of the last post, I said that I will not be voting in the Presidential election in November. I want to clarify this statement first. As of this point in the election, I can not see myself voting for any of the candidates running. Here’s what needs to happen in order for there to be a situation in which I would vote for Donald Trump, because honestly, there will never be a situation in which I vote for Hillary or Bernie, but we'll get back to that a bit later.

1. Who does he choose to surround himself with? Between now and November we will start to get a more clear picture of what a Trump administration and presidency would look like. Who he chooses as Vice President, cabinet members, advisors, and other staff members who can, to put it bluntly, keep him in reality, and help guide him to make wise decisions will go a long way in making it possible for me to vote for him.

2. A change in attitude. We’ve all been told before, “attitude is everything.” For nobody could that be more true than the president of the United States. Up until now, and again, I’m being blunt, Donald Trump has acted like a giant, whining, man baby. If you disagree with him, “you’re stupid.” If you say something he doesn’t agree with, “you’re stupid and lying.” If you ask him a tough question, and you better not be a woman asking him a tough question, “you’re not being fair, you’re ugly, and oh yeah, you’re stupid.” We’ve seen it time after time, whether it be calling every one of his opponents names, threatening the GOP if they didn’t treat him “fairly”, or not showing up to a debate because Megyn Kelly might ask him a real question. This is not the type of temperament a president can have. The president needs to be able to calmly assess whatever situation may arise. Flying off at the handle to the leader of another country is not good diplomacy or a good way to “make deals.” Look at Reagan, Reagan was one of the most respected presidents throughout the world. He often times took very strong and even unpopular positions on issues, but he always measured his words and worked to bring people together to fix the problem, not divide them and force the solution down their throats.

3. A greater fleshing out of his policies. To be honest, we don’t know a whole lot about the policies of a President Trump. Sure, we all know he’s going to build a wall and that Mexico is going to pay for it. We all know that he’s going to “make America great again.” However, beyond the staple stump speech lines, many of which are kinda scary and many of which will never happen, he hasn’t given any details on his policies or how he plans on accomplishing them. We need to see this. He has to show that he has a deep understanding of these issues. He needs to tell us how he plans to bring jobs back to America, not just that he’s going to, and that if companies choose to leave America, well, “they won’t!”

I really do hope that I end up being totally wrong about Donald Trump. That, maybe, all this that’s been going on has just been a sideshow. That, underneath all of the bravado and grandiose theatrics, is man who can help heal our country and get us going in the right direction. I hope that as of this November I can go and vote for him, but as of right now, I have to judge him by what we’ve seen so far, and as of right now I will not vote for Donald Trump.

The second thing I need to clarify (geeze, I feel like Donald Trump here!) is that while, as of right now, I won’t be voting for president, I will be voting in the down ballot elections. With the choices as they are in the presidential election, the congress and senate are vitally important in holding whom ever might be president in check. We have to make sure that there are well qualified people in these seats who will stand up for their constituents and the values that we hold. These elections are just, if not even more important than the presidential election.

Thirdly, and this is where we get back to Bernie, I want to expand a little on the topic of Socialism. In the first installment of this post, I mentioned that I wouldn’t be voting for Bernie Sanders because he was a Socialist. I didn’t really think at the time that there was a need to explain myself further than that. However, it was was brought to my attention that I should. After thinking about it a little, I realized, I did need to explain why we shouldn’t want a Socialist as a president, because, there is large and growing number of Americans, many of whom are in my generation, who are supporting and identify with the ideals of Socialism and Bernie Sanders. In my opinion, this is a big problem. So I want, if the jury should allow it, to bring you…

Capitalism v. Socialism: The Case For Hard Work And A Free Market

…to be continued.

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Yes, voting is a right... but it's also a privilege!

Last week Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed an executive order giving back convinced felons their right to vote, including violent offenders. The order came just after the end of the VA General Assembly and evaded any debate or vote on the proposal. The Gov. and his administration are claiming that the order is a major step in insuring all have the right to vote. However, when the facts are examined it’s clear to be pure politics. Let’s take a look at those facts.

Firstly, what was wrong with the existing law on the voting rights for felons? In 2013, voting laws were amended to grant non-violent felons the right to vote after being released and obtaining a form to reinstate their voting rights. The offenders had to pay all of their fees or fines included in their sentence before registering to vote, but once this was done, which again, was part of their sentence, they were then able to vote. Gov. McAuliffe later expanded the rights to violent offenders. So, the notion that Virginia was denying felons who had served their sentences their civil liberties and the right to vote is simply false.

Second, why now? This is where the proverbial mask begins to come off. Both previous gubernatorial administrations had examined the constitutionality of enacting an executive order such as this and determined it to be unconstitutional. This means that a vote by the general assembly is needed to pass such legislation. That, however, as we know, is not what happened. Gov. McAuliffe knew the votes were not there to pass this kind of amendment. So, having his own constitutional lawyers and the Attorney General examine the executive order and determine that it was constitutional, he subverted the democratic processes and enacted the order the day after the end of the general assembly. This is only part of the “why now?” question though...

It’s no secret that the Governor is close friends of the Clintons. In an election year where every vote matters, Gov. McAuliffe just injected 200,006 voters into Virginia. Now, I can’t tell you which way those 200,006 are going to vote, but I can give you some perspective on them. The fact is, that the majority of the newly enfranchised voters will be minimum, under minimum wage, or unemployed minority’s. Historically, this demographic overwhelming votes Democratic. With many rumors of Gov. McAuliffe getting a position in a Clinton administration, and even the potential VP spot, this all but delivers VA on silver platter to go blue in the fall, and puts a nice big asterisk next to Terry McAuliffe’s name in Hillary Clinton’s mind.

Look, voting is the most important part of our great nation. It’s what makes our nation different from every other nation on the planet. No other country will you see the peaceful exchange of power from one figure to the next by the will of the people like you do in the United States. To vote is a right, yes, but when you choose to commit a crime, and infringe on the rights of others, that right is taken away. It's a privilege to be able to vote. If, once released and the requirements of their sentence is met, these people wish to regain the right to vote, to contribute to our society and republic, I ask you, what is wrong with having to put a little effort into it, and showing that you have a vested interest in our electoral process? For the Governor to enact this executive order, and to claim that he is fighting for the civil liberties of an oppressed group of people, "just as Lincoln did", is despicable and a disservice to those who actually fight for civil rights. He has used them and our electoral process in an irresponsible manor at best, and at worst, for pure politics and the acceleration of his own career and motives. He is the exact reason the founders gave the power of the vote to the people, to keep in check the power of a government whose desire is only for more power.

"When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting for public officers, let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers, “just men who will rule in the fear of God.” The preservation of government depends on the faithful discharge of this duty; if the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made, not for the public good so much as for selfish or local purposes; corrupt or incompetent men will be appointed to execute the laws; the public revenues will be sqandered on unworthy men; and the rights of the citizens will be violated or disregarded. If a republican government fails to secure public prosperity and happiness, it must be because the citizens neglect the divine commands, and elect bad men to make and administer the laws."

-Noah Webster (Founding Father)

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The Rundown On The 2016 NFL Draft - Guest Sport-writer Braden Mason

The 2016 NFL Draft is just days away! So myremARCs though we'd bring in one of my good friends to give the rundown on who's going when, where, and why. A little background before we dive on in... Braden Mason is a longtime friend and ODU Sports Management major. In full disclosure, he is a Rams and a Yankees fan... but we'll try not to hold that against him. We hope to feature more articles by him from time to time in the future, if he's so inclined. So, let's see what he has to say!... The 2016 NFL Draft Well, that escalated quickly. In the past week, we have seen two monster trades sending a plethora of picks flying in opposite directions. Incredibly, the Rams jumped from the 15th pick to the top of the draft, then the Eagles made another splash by trading up from 8th to the 2nd overall pick. At this point, there is only one possible reason these two teams would mortgage future picks to move up in the draft... The Rams and Eagles will be picking the top two quarterbacks in succession. Let's take a look at how this could play out. Round 1 Los Angeles Rams- Jared Goff, QB, Cal Philadelphia Eagles- Carson Wentz, QB, NDSU Goff is the pro-ready quarterback of the two, making him the most desirable pick for a Rams team growing more and more desperate. Wentz is a bit more of a project, but will have time to grow behind the $40 million in guarantees to the other quarterbacks on the Eagles roster. The first two picks were easy enough. This is where the draft starts to get interesting though. Rounding out the top five is: 3. San Diego Chargers- Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss 4. Dallas Cowboys- Jalen Ramsey, DB, FSU 5. Jacksonville Jaguars- Myles Jack, LB, UCLA San Diego desperately needs to improve an offensive line that was decimated with injuries last year, and protecting Philip Rivers’ blindside will only extend his career. The Cowboys, meanwhile, need help all over the defense, and no there's better place to start than grabbing the top overall rated defensive player in the draft. Finally, the Gus Bradley led Jaguars will look to improve their front seven by landing a dynamic player in Myles Jack (currently recovering from a knee injury). With the top five off the clock, we turn to the remaining top 10: 6. Baltimore Ravens- DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon 7. San Francisco 49ers- Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis Baltimore grabs the much needed pass rush help in Buckner, who in my unpopular opinion has more of an upside than Joey Bosa. San Fran gets their QB of the future. You might be thinking, “Isn’t 7th a little high for Lynch?” And you would be correct. In fact, all of the quarterbacks already taken are going above their projections, but most quarterbacks do. With the run on quarterbacks in the first two picks, the Niners find themselves the biggest loser coming out of the two mega-deals. Drafting Lynch will give the Niners the flexibility they need to deal with Kaepernick and restart the franchise. 8. Cleveland Browns- Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame 9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Leonard Floyd, DE, Georgia 10. New York Giants- Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State The Browns are in the process of rebuilding... shocking I know! However, their recent trade has landed them with the 8th pick and plenty more. It would be wise for the Browns to start developing their offensive line for a future quarterback. Tampa Bay has found its centerpiece on the offense. Besides offensive line, Tampa seems to be set on that side of the ball. With Bosa still on the board, I think Tampa will choose to go another direction and take Floyd who will ultimately have a greater impact. Finally, Joey Bosa’s slide down the draft board comes to a halt at the 10th pick. The Giants spent a ton of money in the free agency trying to improve their defense, but their work is far from over. Jason Pierre-Paul resigned to a one year deal, so drafting Bosa gives them flexibility on the defensive line going forward. 11. Chicago Bears- Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson 12. New Orleans Saints- Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss 13. Miami Dolphins- Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida 14. Oakland Raiders- Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville 15. Tennessee Titans- Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State The Bears add to an uninspired pass rush, and the Raiders try to bolster the middle of their defensive line. You might be surprised to see Treadwell land in the Big Easy, but with Brees’ career winding down, the Saints could very easily grab the WR to compliment Brandin Cooks. The Saints have holes throughout the roster, but don’t act surprised come draft day if Sean Payton gives Brees a shiny new toy. Sitting on the 13th pick, after a trade early in the offseason with the Eagles, that also brought in Byron Maxwell, the Dolphins could give him a running mate. Keeping Vernon Hargreaves in the sunshine state. The Titans have a treasure trove of draft picks after trading the 1st overall pick, and they should be quick to add a positional play, as offensive line help can be had later in the draft. Eli Apple is a top defensive back and could contribute immediately to one of the worst secondaries in the league last season. 16. Detroit Lions- Jack Conklin, OT, Mich State 17. Atlanta Falcons- Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State 18. Indianapolis Colts- Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State 19. Buffalo Bills- Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama 20. New York Jets- Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama Two offensive tackles, two buckeyes, two Alabama players round out the top 20. Detroit needs to protect Stafford, likewise the Colts need to do the same for Luck. The Falcons and Bills find the centerpieces of their defenses, with the Falcons opting for the athletic Lee, and the Bills choosing the traditional ILB, Ragland. The Jets can add to a stout front seven, but with Wilkerson likely headed for free agency next season, Reed can step in and fill the void once it opens. 21. Washington Redskins- Andrew Billings, NT, Baylor 22. Houston Texans- Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor 23. Minnesota Vikings- Josh Doctson, WR, TCU 24. Cincinnati Bengals- William Fuller, WR, Notre Dame 25. Pittsburgh Steelers- William Jackson, CB, Houston 26. Seattle Seahawks- Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss 27. Green Bay Packers- Jonathan Bullard, DL, Florida 28. Kansas City Chiefs- Kendall Fuller, CB, VT 29. Arizona Cardinals- Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama 30. Carolina Panthers- Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson 31. Denver Broncos- Vernon Butler, DT, LA Tech Summarizing the last half of the first round, there could be a run of receivers between 22-24, and help on the defensive line could be coming for several teams in the late 20s. The signing of Josh Norman could greatly impact the cornerbacks in this draft, and the Panthers would be fortunate to see Norman’s replacement fall to them at 30th. Finally, the defending Champs saw a multitude of their defense walk in the free agency, and Vernon Butler could be a suitable replacement for the departed Malik Jackson. There you have it! The first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Each year, the draft becomes more and more difficult to predict as trades have become a frequent occurrence. We have already seen franchise changing trades in the weeks leading up the draft, and it's very possible the first round could see another volley of trades on draft day. A few guys that I think have the potential to slide in the first round are Joey Bosa, Laquon Treadwell, Mackensie Alexander, and Ezekiel Elliot. The draft is less than a week away. Plenty can and will change by the time April 28th rolls around. Only two things are certain, however, and that's the first two picks. Chalk those up as my stone cold locks for this year’s draft. **Note that the Patriots do not have a 1st rounder due to Deflate Gate.

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Will The Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up, Please Stand Up, Please Stand Up?

Throughout the whole Republican primary campaign we have seen Donald Trump’s magnificent marketing skills on display. Coming up with cleverly crafted names for each opponent. We’ve had “Low Energy and Weak Jeb”, “Little Marco”, the most recent “Crooked Hillary Clinton”, but the most famous being “Lyin’ Ted”. He has effectively, one after the other, picked off each one of them, while also running one of the most controversial campaigns in election history and dividing the Republican Party. However, according to Paul Manafort, Trump’s senior aide, this was all just a phase.

Meeting with top officials of the GOP at the RNC Committee meeting in Hollywood, FL, the Trump campaign attempted to reassure committee members and delegates that the Donald Trump we’ve seen the past few months is beginning an evolution into a more “Presidential” Trump… The real Trump. Here are some quotes from the the closed door meetings:

“The part that he’s been playing is evolving into the part that now you’ve been expecting, but he wasn’t ready for, because he had first to complete the first phase. The negatives will come down. The image is going to change.”

“When he’s out on the stage, when he’s talking about the kinds of things he’s talking about on the stump, he’s projecting an image that’s for that purpose.”

“You’ll start to see more depth of the person, the real person. You’ll see a real different guy.”

Pretty interesting stuff. I think there are only two possible conclusions you could come to from those quotes. Take your pick.

1. Paul Manafort and the Trump campaign was just trying to gain delegate votes and the support ($$$) of the RNC, A.K.A “lyin’” to them, and the divisive and name calling Trump IS the REAL Trump.

Or…

2. Paul Manafort was telling the truth. Donald Trump has been putting on one of the most magnificent shows in the world. Going state to state, filling stadium after stadium with thousands of people, gaining millions of votes, the trust of millions of Americans by purposely deceiving, pandering to, and ultimately “lyin’” to them. Because it’s part of the process and it’s what you do to get the nomination. Sounds like something a politician would do, in my opinion?

I guess you could view the second choice as a positive thing, in that, a President Trump wouldn’t actually do any of the absurd things he’s been spewing for almost a year now. That’s some major glass half full, razor thin, paper thin, silver lining thinking though.

So, after all of this, I ask you… Who’s the real “lyin’” candidate?… or candidates? Your choice. I’m just asking the question.

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This month “Movie Monday” is changing it up and becoming “TV Tuesday”!

Blue Bloods has become one of my favorite shows on TV! If you’ve never seen it, it’s about a family of NYPD officers who are in various positions in the department and in life. Tom Selleck (The Stache!) plays Frank Reagan, NYPD Police Chief and head of the family. He has two sons and a daughter. Detective Danny Reagan (Donny Wahlburg) who has a wife and two sons, Officer Jamie Reagan (Will Estes), and Assistant District Attorney Erin Reagan (Bridget Moynahan) who has a 19 year old daughter. Frank’s father and former PC, Henry (Len Cariou) lives with him and also plays an important role in the show and in the family. This Irish-American family is all about patriotism and love of family. With Frank being both the PC and his children’s boss come some challenges and struggles, but they all get hashed out at the Sunday dinner table.

Like the Duck Dynasty of the NYPD, every episode features the whole family gathering for Sunday dinner. Tom Selleck insisted on it. You see, that’s what truly makes the show so great. No matter what happens throughout the show, political or family disagreements, a rough day on the beat or in the office, it’s the Sunday dinner where everything is out in the open. Just like my family, and probably your’s too, everyone has something to say about whatever the topic at hand might be. They don’t always agree, and the problems aren’t always fixed, but they’re family and they’re in it together! The dinner table has kind of become a thing of the past. With everyone going five different directions at the same time, or our heads buried in our iPhones or TVs, sitting down all together just doesn’t happen anymore. It has too though! Some of the best and most important conversations and memories happen at the table. To talk about how each other’s day was, or what’s going on in the news, or just how awesome the new Captain America movie looks (AWESOME!!!), it’s these discussions and dinners that bring us together.

The other aspect of the show that really makes it great is it’s timeliness of topics. Being the Police Chief of New York brings up some tough issues and decisions. In a world that is marginalizing police and their job, the show brings to light the struggles that the police go through at every level of the job. Frank has to battle the everyday politics of being PC while also remaining true to his beliefs and to the officers and detectives he represents. Danny is often accused of having a “shoot first and ask questions later” mentality but his passion for finding the truth always gets him through. Jamie is out on the frontline. He deals with the day to day situations that many cops find themselves in. Whether it be a robbery, domestic violence, or even an issue with another officer in the department, he always tries to find a way to resolve the issue. Being on the frontline though, he often gets targeted by the public and other cops for the decisions his dad makes as Police Chief. Erin, while not out on the beat, hunting down criminals, or instituting the policies of the department, plays a major role in the process. She is the one who is actually responsible for bringing to justice the perpetrators caught by police. Finding out about the personal lives behind many of the criminals sometimes bring up the hard decision on finding a middle ground between the law and helping the person to change. As the Assistant D.A. she too can get caught in the politics of the department, getting stuck between her dad, the D.A., and the Mayor. It’s not just the family members on the job that are the only ones affected. We often forget that behind every police officer, detective, assistant D.A., Police Chief, and politician is a family. They are often the ones affected most. The show reminds us of this. That the cop that shot that teenager has a teenager of his or her own. That when we publicly mock or call names a politician, or in this case Police Chief, they have a grandchild they have to explain to why their being ridiculed. The news often leaves that side of the story out and this show does a tremendous job of reminding us.

So if you’re home on a Friday night at 10, I encourage you to give Blue Bloods a try. It’s not one of those shows you have to watch every episode to know what’s going on, but after you watch one or two I think it’ll become part of your weekly lineup. It’s certainly on mine!

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One Monday a month myremARCs will spotlight a featured movie. It might be a a classic, new, relatively unknown, upcoming, or just a movie that's really awesome! You'll get a little bit of background on the movie, the main actors and actresses, and what we love (or hate) about it, but I promise, no spoilers! For our first installment we'll take a look at director Sam Wood's "The Stratton Story" from 1949. With Opening Day of MLB season upon us this is great film to get you in the baseball mood! James Stewart plays White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton who holds the record as winningest right handed pitcher in the American League with a 39-19 win-loss record over three seasons. After being forced into an early retirement due to a hunting accident he finds himself struggling with the loss of his leg, ability to provide for his wife Ethel (June Allyson), and his ability to play the game he loves. As Ethel sees his growing frustration she becomes determined that Monty will play baseball again! It's truly an inspiring story of the dedication and love between a wife and her husband and between a man and the game of baseball! Now, it's not all seriousness in the the movie. Stewart and Allyson play off each other wonderfully providing laughs throughout the film to lighten things up. So after the games today are over, and that other sports game that I think a few people are talking about is over tonight, check out The Stratton Story. I think you'll be glad you did! Oh and... Go Braves!

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I'm Back!

I know, it's been a while but myremARCs.com is revamped and back in action! Notice the snazzy new logo and look. Like the description says, I'll be posting on News, give you my opinion on current events, and talking about sports, entertainment, and just my everyday life. A little something for everyone. Don't worry, the old posts are still here so you can still peruse those but I'll be posting some new stuff in the coming days and weeks so be on the lookout for that!... and please feel free to share and give your comments.