One Year Later: Remembering the Vegas Massacre
DK ONLINE: One year has come and gone that fast. It is unbelievable. This time in 2017, I was on the ground in Las Vegas covering the worst mass shooting on American soil. Stephen Paddock unleased scores of rounds out of high-powered rifles from the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay hotel and resort, just … Continue reading
British Steel: The Legend of Judas Priest and guitarist K.K. Downing
DK ONLINE: It certainly is no secret music has changed dramatically in the last fifteen years or so. Nowadays “musicians” loop a few chords on a home laptop production system, add in some vocals with nonsense lyrics and call it the next big Billboard chart topper. What’s worse, sometimes they actually make it to the top … Continue reading
Witness: Seeing Presidential History Up Close
DK ONLINE: Every president has an immense impact on American history. That impact consists of many layers: from the philosophy of a president to their world view. It’s in the speeches, the dignitaries they’ve met with, and the legislation they signed or refused to sign. Perhaps more broadly, it is the spirit a president can … Continue reading
Is Anybody Really Listening Anymore?
DK ONLINE: I have a confession. There is a deep, burning desire that simply must be shared with the world (or at least whoever reads this). I badly want this country to feel a sense of unity, or at least some kind of common ground. I’m not crazy though, nor am I naive. Not everyone … Continue reading
Phil Collins: Not Dead Yet? Thank God!
DK ONLINE: Some of the best entertainment news I’ve heard so far this year is that legendary pop rocker Phil Collins will be touring the United States this fall. While I don’t usually equate fall with prime concert season (usually the best shows are during the summer), I am anticipating few other shows as much … Continue reading
Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes in New Jersey
(Pictured Above: Officials and medical staff of Cooper University Hospital gather after honoring Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes (in the tan suit) as the first ever Cooper Military Employee of the Year. Army Sergeant Corey Terry spoke at the event and is standing second on the left). DK ONLINE: It is always an honor and … Continue reading
I Believe That We Still Won…
It was a tough loss last night for American soccer fans but what a journey it has been, and what a national following at that! The United States mens national soccer team fell 2-1 to the Belgians in the end of the Round of 16. In typical form for this year, Belgium rallied towards end … Continue reading
Epic Battles in Big Ten Hoops
It’s a civil war in Big Ten country right now. It has been years since the conference has been this knock-around, throw down competitive! Most recently, Number 1 Indiana suffered a stunning upset at the hands of Illinois. Number 3 Michigan tried to hold on against the Wisconsin Badgers but fell in overtime. The Wolverines … Continue reading
2012: A Great Year For Classic Rock
2012 was a great year for the return of good ole’ American classic hard rock. We saw some of the greatest bands from the 1970s and beyond release what should be considered more than mere comeback albums. They offered up inspired material fusing their classic sounds with a renewed passion for what they do; an … Continue reading
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