What’s in a name? The origins of the names of some NBA teams have a history. For example, did the Houston Rockets get their name because Houston, Texas is home to NASA? In fact, the Rockets originated in San Diego. The “Rockets” franchise thing in a “team name” contest. He based this choice on San Diego’s motto, “A City on […]
Seeing an NFL football game in person at the stadium is one of life’s greatest experiences. If you are a football fan, you know what I mean. Being in one of the best stadiums in the NFL is even more enjoyable. Which football stadiums are the best? Of the 31 NFL football stadiums, these are the top 5. #5 – […]
When the last out was made and the floodgates opened as the entire New York Yankees team ran to the mound to celebrate, it wasn’t Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” playing on the speakers, it was Sinatra followed by Jay Z and Alicia. Keys “Empire state of Mind” as the Bronx Bombers once again returned to the top of the threshold […]
Golf is steadily losing its elite status, as a new consumer demographic is introduced to the sport. Today, golf continues to witness the active participation of people of all ages in different parts of the world. The growing popularity of this sport has led to an increase in the number of international sporting events organized around the world; the Ryder […]
Many high school athletes choose a college based on the likelihood that the one they choose will improve their chances of having a professional career. Similarly, many high school students choose a school based on the likelihood that it will help them rise to the top of their chosen field after completing their studies. You may have heard that less […]
Free parking is available in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. You really just need to know where to look. Let’s start with the $2 garage. 1. If you’re tight-fisted like me, one of the best places to park is the garage on 6th St. near Broadway. The great part is that it is never crowded. The other nice thing is that […]
Until last fall, I didn’t even take aspirin for pain. I remember telling the doctor that “pain is a messenger” that helps the body heal. Oh baby. That was before I broke 4 ribs surfing in Australia, got pneumonia and had to have lung surgery to save my life. The open ribcage kind of pain isn’t a message, it’s a […]
I really love baseball. I know other sports are good too and can be fun and exciting to watch, but to 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 game. Players of yesteryear like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle […]
We all have problems in life. For the most part, we can solve them without much trouble. But some problems take us by surprise, leaving us disoriented and confused. Sometimes knowing where to start is the hardest part. Solving problems isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to be complicated either. Even the most difficult problems can be solved with […]
Black snakes are popular firework novelties that are fun to light, sit back and watch “slither”. Use a punk or lighter to light the black snake, the resulting effect is a long black tube of brittle ash that “snakes” as it grows larger and larger. Because these items are considered fireworks novelties in most states, the snakes don’t have a […]
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