A few days ago, I heard an announcer talk about what a hero a certain player was for making a game winning shot to lift his team to victory. The term hero is used very frequently in the world of sports. But in the grand scheme of life, these so-called heroic acts of making a […]
It seems like just yesterday when the league and players association announced a deal in the labor lockout. Now, after a shortened, condensed season with many games in a short period of time, the NBA is about to have its finalists for the conference championships. The Western Conference playoffs pretty much have gone as expected […]
Last week, leaders from several countries met to discuss the ongoing financial and economic problems of many European countries. Rising unemployment and staggering debt have gripped many countries across the sea and the ripple effects are sure to hit the United States soon. I found it rather interesting to listen to some of the leaders […]
If you’re an avid golfer like myself, you probably have a few clubs in the your bag that you absolutely detest and try to find ways of not using them. An example would be the driver. You would figure that a club with that huge of a sweet spot and the potential to sent the […]
Last week, President Obama finally came out and offered his support of same-sex marriages. The announcement really came as no surprise to me given Obama’s left-wing view on many topics. The whole issue of gay marriage is becoming a hot topic in this country and many states have or will be holding referendums on whether […]
Of all the pathetic professional sports teams in this town, a new one is quickly making its way to the top of the ladder. Yes, none other than those beloved Minnesota Twins. In fact, this team will be hard pressed to win more games than last year’s dismal 63-99 squad. They are simply a bad […]
Recently, I read an article in one of the local papers about a young high school girl and her battle with cancer. She had lymphoma and battled the disease for nearly 2 years before her life ended at the young age of 17. It was extremely touching and inspirational to read about the young lady’s […]
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