Five cool facts about Doug Flutie’s touchdown passes
Doug Flutie seemed to be a fan favorite wherever he played. He captured the attention of a nation for his play at Boston College University, was one of the most popular and successful quarterbacks to ever play in the Canadian Football League, and was even popular on the charts...
Breaking your ball glove: myths and truths
I want it now There are many young people online these days asking all kinds of questions. Recently, I have seen many posts and questions asking: How do I break my new softball glove or baseball glove? Most want to know how to do it in a few days....
Tim Tebow – The Most Interesting Man in the World!
Sorry, brewer Dos Equis, you are no longer the most interesting man in the world. That distinguished honor now goes to Jesús en tacos, or Cletus. Formerly known as Tim Tebow or The Tebownator. Everywhere you look you see his mug (ooh sorry the mug could be associated with...
Kelly Calabrese – Innovative Massage Therapist
Most have heard of massage therapy and understand the basic premise of what massage is. Yet how many even named three widely known massage therapists off the top of their heads? After some reckless comments directed at her, one of those masseurs, Kelly Calabrese, found herself overnight becoming one...
Baseball: An Alternative View of Success
I really love baseball. I know other sports are good too and can be fun and exciting to watch, but for me, none of them can match baseball. There is no part of the game that I don’t like. I love reading about the history and lore of the...
What do you, Gaga, Spielberg, Oprah and Rowling have in common?
Lady Gaga began singing and playing the piano at age 4. She worked 3 part-time jobs to make ends meet, played bars she didn’t want to get by, and was even dropped by a record label. Steven Spielberg was rejected by the University of Southern California three times. Then...
6 fascinating stories behind the names of six NFL teams
Have you ever seen pirates while hanging out in Tampa Bay? Probably not. Regional pirate legends influenced the team that became the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A special board reviewed 400 options for team names, before settling on “Buccaneers.” Every NFL has a story behind its name. While the origin...
Pilanesberg Game Reserve: Ten Things You Should Know Before Visiting
If you plan to visit the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, you should know a few things about it before you arrive. The game reserve is relatively new, but offers many opportunities for animal watching, recreation, learning, and nature photography. 1. Uniqueness – The game reserve is located on the remains...
Driving under the influence of minors in Texas
As driving schools throughout Texas are doing their best to stand out; the lone star state has problems with drunk driving. For the past several years, Texas has led the country in drunk driving fatalities. Texas is also the only state in the country that consistently eliminates 1,000 deaths...
The Dick Leftridge Story: A Forgotten or Simply Ignored Pioneer
Quick, raise your hand, how many of you have heard of Dick Leftridge before today? I must confess that I never heard of Mr. Leftridge until recently, when his son Jack Richard Leftridge Jr. contacted me. The younger namesake is on a quest to have his father’s name and...