There has been a lot of speculation about the man-eaters of Tsavo with a fair amount of sensationalism and dramatization, especially in the film based on the story. “The Ghost and the Dark” was an entertaining movie, but definitely a spicy version. “Tsavo” translates into “Place of the slaughter” which is aptly named if it […]

We’ve gotten used to seeing New Zealand headlining the annual World Series of Sevens as they have finished as winners of 12 out of 15 tournaments, but we may have a change soon. Although they are once again defending champions, it has become apparent that they are no longer the force they once were and […]

Each year, charity events raise significant amounts of money for non-profit groups. More than $ 40 billion was raised in the United States through charity events in 2005 (according to Charity Navigator, a nonprofit watchdog group), accounting for 15 percent of total charity profits. Charity events, big or small, have an impact. Here are 10 […]

Scheduled to begin on October 22, the 2008 World Series is one that many odds makers didn’t see coming. 2008 will mark the Tampa Bay Rays first World Series appearance and the Philadelphia Phillies first Series appearance since their heartbreaking 1993 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Different paths Heading into the 2008 season, Tampa […]

As far as I’m concerned, there are two seasons in America (who cares what the meteorologist says!). There is the football season and the low season. Then there is everything else in between. Why do I say such a ridiculous thing? Because I “my die-hard soccer fan! Heck, I love everything, as long as it’s […]

Do you notice anything about the NCC tournament play? Well, sure, the obvious is all the upsets and surprises. But that is common at this time of year. Something less noticeable, but important from a handicap perspective, is the whole defense. On Friday and Saturday the tournament matches were below the total by 17-8. This […]

Let them play! Last night, I was able to attend a Butler Bulldogs vs. The Princeton Tigers men’s basketball game at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler campus, an exceptional place to watch a game, a cozy 10,000 seats close to the action, amid some of the original beautiful architectural features from 1928, that […]

Artists often want to know if there is an exact formula they can follow to ensure success in the music industry. Is there a formula like this? What can artists do to help ensure a successful outcome? Is it possible to follow an exact business plan to become a successful artist or is the outcome […]

It was 1972 when the Miami Dolphins set multiple records and became possibly the best team in professional soccer history. They completed the perfect first season by winning 14 regular games, two playoff games, and Super Bowl VII. They were also victorious in Super Bowl VIII, although for the next two to three decades they […]

One of the keys to winning your fantasy football league is the ability to recruit Sleepers. The “sleepers” are NFL players who are drafted in much lower rounds in their fantasy football drafts than their final stats warrant. In terms of shopping, this is like getting a bottle of Sam Adams Utopias for Budweiser prices. […]