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The Greatest Loser
The Joplin Family Y

If they want to win, first they¹re going to have to lose. The 12 men and women selected to participate in The Greatest Loser feel like they¹re up to the task.

 

Let's Be Reasonable
Sherry Woitowitz

“Establishing a lifestyle of health and fitness in today's world is nearly impossible. Finding ways to remain active and disciplined is a full time job. Sherry's goal is to lose 70 pounds, join in the journey.”


Party Lines

John Mcknight discuss politics.

 

Thinking Out Loud

A good laugh, food for thought or a random rant, you are sure to get a mixed bag when dealing with me.


8-Bit Samurai
By Brian Huntley

Here is all you need to know from the old and the obscure to the new and mainstream.
Reviews, tips, industry news and more about everything that is videogames.

 

Hi-Fi Junkies

hi-fi (plural hi-fis) ~ n:
1. mid-20th century shortening of high fidelity

junk-ie [jung`kee] ~ n:
1. somebody whose interest in or liking for something resembles an addiction
(informal) * a music junkie.


Retro Express
By Alan Matthews

Alan Matthews discusses three decades of pop culture.

 

The Open Mic Blog
The Cyber Diary Of A Recovering Comedian,
By Marian Kelly

Marian Kelly has been a professional standup comic since 1988. She has appeared on network television programs, including “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.” In 2002 she made a career-altering decision: that she never cared to see the inside of a smoke-filled comedy club again.


 

 

Vintage Blog Archives:

These blogs are no longer active, but still a good read!
 
A Day at a Time
By Carol Stark

Joplin Globe Editor Carol Stark was diagnosed with uterine cancer on Dec. 17. 2005. Follow her as she undergoes treatment and faces the emotional highs and lows of the disease.
 

Diary of a newsroom intern
By Brenna Collins

"My name is Brenna and I am a senior at Missouri Southern State University. For my last semester, I am doing an internship here at The Joplin Globe and hope to continue a career in journalism after I graduate. Through my blog I hope to let readers in on a typical hectic day at school, the stresses that come along with graduating, and any other interesting facts or subjects that I learn at school. It is true--I learn something new every day!"


Tech Talk

Thomas Jefferson Independant Day School staff member Elaine Taylor and TJ students talk computers and classroom technology.

 

Something For Nothing
By Chris Younger

"Entering and winning contests is my hobby. I don't smoke, drink, or chase women (there are people at work who would disagree with the last one), contests are my one obsession. In 2004 and 2005 my income from various radio, TV and Internet contests was over $2,000 in cash and prizes."


Idol Chatter
By Tim Chiles

Joplin resident Tim Chiles was able to audition for the fifth season of “American Idol” after winning a contest held by the local Fox affiliate. He advanced through the Chicago auditions and made it to the next round in Hollywood before being cut. Each week, he’ll offer his picks and pans during the countdown to the naming of the season five winner.

 

Play Hooky With Us

Can’t get away for opening day of trout season?
Then play hooky with The Joplin Globe. Take a virtual fishing trip to Roaring River. Log on throughout the morning of March 1st for photo updates and reports. From the first light of day to the opening shot to the fish fries celebrating a successful catch, experience it all without ever leaving your desk.


Behind The Lights

Hello Joplin area and welcome to Behind the Lights, a Globe reporter's view on local sports.

 

The Joplin Public Library,
Young Adult Advisory Council

Cari Boatright, and members of her Young Adult Advisory Council offer book reviews and insight into the programs and materials in the Joplin Public Library.


Father Knows Best
By Father Steven Wilson.

If you have questions, Chances are, Father Steve has answers.
  Everyday Dude:
Jeremiah Tucker's Web Log.

Read his opinions on life, the world, and everything else. 

Outdoor Adventures

Area outdoorsmen take on the great outdoors.

 

Swimming Against The Tide

By all rights, I should be a flaming liberal. My father was a college English professor and a published novelist and my mother a published poet. I am a former public school music teacher and children's librarian. Now I am a free-lance musician/storyteller.


Carthage Stream Team

Volunteer water quality monitoring is what we are all about. Whether it is chemicals or bacteria in the water, or other environmental issues, join us for educational information about the health of our Missouri water resources.

  The Way We Were
By Brad Belk, The Joplin Museum Complex

 

 

 

 
 

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