Cris Collinsworth wondered during the Super Bowl last Sunday how many Pittsburgh fans were upset, even though the season had ended nearly a month ago for their beloved Steelers. The announcer was referring to the two controversial sacks that generated video reviews, only to have the Philadelphia Eagles touchdowns confirmed. Their opponents, the New England Patriots, had benefited from a […]
Too many 2009 Super Bowl TV commercials won’t get the full value and attention they deserve. This is because advertising companies still don’t fully understand traditional vs. non-traditional marketing and have yet to come full circle online with their consumers. My bias aside as a die-hard fan of the New England Patriots, who incidentally beat the Cardinals this season 47-7, […]
Music has always been an industry that many aspiring performers have dreamed of working in. From early cabaret shows and musicals to the modern craze of shows like American Idol, the allure of being the center of attention on stage while singing has captured the imagination of millions. However, the recording industry is not an easy business to break into […]
Kids these days often seem to have no appreciation for the history of golf. Unfortunately, with their smartphones and video games, many modern children don’t get much interaction with sports. However, for those youngsters interested in learning from the stories of the past, golf has a lot to teach. These are just a few highlights of the game’s exciting story […]
While watching Monday night football on a quiet afternoon on December 8, 1980, I was hungover when I heard Howard Cosell interrupt the game with a breaking news story. John Lennon was assassinated in New York City? Could that be true? That was true. Later, he was pronounced dead. I was shocked. Then my brother, Mark, called me on the […]
The History The national basketball association, like many other sports, has humble beginnings. It began as a Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1946. On August 3, 1949, the BAA merged with the National Basketball League (NBL), eventually forming the NBA. It allowed to expand its staff with seventeen franchises. Through the years, the game of basketball continually interested a […]
As I sat watching the Gustavus women play Wednesday night at Saint Mary’s, SMU athletic director Nikki Fennern briefly joined this crippled Gustie alumna in the stands. Our idle chatter was soon interrupted by the announcer happily informing us of the men’s score at Gus Young Court – Saint Mary’s 36, Gustavus 31 with two minutes remaining in the first […]
Listen, it’s around 4am right now, but I just had to give my review of the Lucky Bee NexGen 12g Custom Poker Chips. I’ve been going to my friend Mike’s apartment for the last five years on Saturday nights to play poker. We all work at a popular local restaurant and when the night is over, we take all our […]
As creators of reality, most of us have found something in life that helps us feel the essence of ourselves. Something that makes us feel alive and connected, comforted, inspired. When life gets confusing, uncertain, or fearful, we turn to our meditation—whether it’s music, art, fishing, or dance—to help us return to a state of normalcy. For me, it is […]
Football betting is a very popular form of betting that has both the fun of participating in sports and the fun of winning some money from it. Soccer betting has been around for as long as betting and soccer matches have coexisted in the country. Bettors are usually soccer fans who understand the game quite well, but this is not […]
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