McKinnie flagged off the field for too much partying

Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie has been blowing off his Pro Bowl responsibilities while updating his twitter account with well-documented proof of partying night by night. After missing the NFC team's Friday Pro Bowl Practice and team photo because of a late night of clubbing, Bryant McKinnie has been kicked off the NFC's Pro Bowl squad.

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No deadline for Favre's decision

Childress says Favre doesn't have a deadline for deciding whether he will return for his 20th season or retire. Brett Favre has returned home to his family after a great but upsetting end to the season. There are no expectations from Brad Childress or any of Brett's teammates. As Favre is resting and talking to his family and figuring out what he wants to do, the Vikings will go on this off-season with two game plans: one with Favre, one without him.

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Leads Do's and Dont's

What have I learned about leads?

I still need some work on creating leads and basically getting the whole idea about them. So far I have learned that leads are the most important part when writing a story. The lead must capture the readers attention immediately to get them to want to read the story.

For a perfect lead it must be specific, clear and brief so it doesn't lose the readers attention. The lead should be clear enough that the reader will understand from the beginning what the story is going to be about.

Journal Entry #1

Dome Alone?

It had seemed to be the Vikings and the Vikings fans to be the only ones in the Metrodome on Sunday, January 17th 2010 when the Vikings took on the Dallas Cowboys. Brett Favre is certainly back and this is what he came back to do. They are one game away from reaching the Superbowl.

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P.S. I had to make up a name for the article! Ha ha.

Introduction

What's up people! My name is Matt. I'm 21 years young. I am a very down to earth person and I always have a smile on my face. I've been working at Best Buy for about 4 years now. I have worked in about every department possible and am hoping to develop even more in the company. I'm a big football fan and yes, I am a huge vikings fan. I bleed purple and gole and dislike all cheese heads! Ha ha. I have a beautiful girlfriend by the name of Samantha and shes the best thing that has ever happened to me. I'm a big movie buff and watch a lot of movies. I just recently seen "Avatar". If you haven't seen it you need to see it in 3D! It's amazing! Will Smith is beyond the greatest actor in the world. I listen to all kinds of music. Pizza is by far the greatest food ever invented. Let's have a successful semester!