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Michael Jordan buys Bobcats
Published on 5 Mar, 2010 at 18:48 in Sports | Viewed 81 views times | No Comments
There was a lot of speculation about the possibility, or probability, that a group led by Michael Jordan was going to purchase the Charlotte Bobcats. That speculation has become reality, as Jordan was able to close a deal and buy the team in the eleventh hour of his negotiating window on Friday night. He takes
Football, wardrobes, and perspectives
Published on 5 Mar, 2010 at 18:39 in Sports | Viewed 128 views times | No Comments
Remember when Janet Jackson suffered through that “wardrobe malfunction” when she performed at the Super Bowl a few years ago? Colin Powell’s son Michael, who happened to be head of the FCC at the time, called the incident “a classless, crass and deplorable stunt.” Imagine children seeing a woman’s naked breast! Oh, the horror! Personally,
Triple Crown is a rare feat
Published on 5 Mar, 2010 at 18:37 in Sports | Viewed 362 views times | No Comments
The Triple Crown series is one of the most exciting and highly anticipated succession of events on the horse racing slate each and every year. These classic horse races that feature the cream of the crop of the three-year-old racehorses in any given year capture the imagination of serious fans of horse racing, but the
Visit Daytona Beach for value under the sun
Published on 5 Mar, 2010 at 18:29 in Travel | Viewed 69 views times | No Comments
When I lived down in southwest Florida I had the occasion to travel up through the state to conduct business up in Georgia and North Carolina quite often, and I had the opportunity to spend a little bit of time in Daytona Beach while I was traveling. Subsequently, I have had some family members relocate
A trip to Boston
Published on 23 Feb, 2010 at 15:10 in Travel | Viewed 177 views times | No Comments
When you are looking for a place to spend some time on a full scale vacation or even a weekend getaway, a great destination that many people may overlook is Boston, Massachusetts. Unlike some of the typical popular tourist spots like Florida and California, it is indeed frigid in New England during the winter months.
Learning to play an instrument
Published on 23 Feb, 2010 at 15:09 in Entertainment | Viewed 83 views times | No Comments
The best way to be sure that you always have viable, and affordable, entertainment options at your disposal is to be able to entertain yourself. In our technology-soaked culture, instant gratification seems to be the order of the day, and that can lead to people never having the focus to live up to their full
Allen Iverson done as a Sixer?
Published on 23 Feb, 2010 at 15:08 in Sports | Viewed 155 views times | No Comments
Certain pro athletes provide fans with that familiar Yogi Berra-ism “like deja vu all over again,” and what I am referring to is the ne-er-do-well types who are supremely talented, but doggedly committed to engaging in a never ending succession of dramatic, uh, distractions. If you ever played sports in school, or even in Little
Travel deals benefit the flexible
Published on 23 Feb, 2010 at 15:02 in Travel | Viewed 78 views times | No Comments
A lot of people are very conscious of making stringent plans and sticking to them, and that can be a good quality. If you put a good bit of thought into where you would like to go on vacation, and do your research concerning the best place to stay while crafting an enjoyable itinerary, there
Allman Brothers headline 2010 Wanee Music Festival
Published on 23 Feb, 2010 at 15:01 in Entertainment | Viewed 190 views times | No Comments
There are some seminal rock bands that fans of the genre really need to see at least once in their lives, and without question the Allman Brothers are one of them. If you love the Allmans, and you enjoy the festival atmosphere, there is fantastic opportunity coming up at the beautiful Spirit of the Suwanee
Johnny Damon signs with Tigers
Published on 23 Feb, 2010 at 15:00 in Sports | Viewed 93 views times | No Comments
We like to bring a different slant to the news and events of the day, and we may not always be “right,” and everyone may not agree with everything we float out there, but that’s okay. Fresh perspectives are necessary, even in the world of sports, and today we will toss out a few notions
