India, the land of countless shades and colors, never ceases to amaze you. The seventh largest nation in the world, bounded by the mighty Himalayas in the north and caressed by the sparkling Indian Ocean in the south, India is a paradise for tourists. Its rich flora and fauna; ancient cultures and traditions; delicious cuisines; imposing forts and havelis from […]
Everywhere I look, someone says to me, “Oh, Ed, what’s the matter with you? Communism is dead.” Don’t worry, the communists went out of business in the early 90’s when the old Soviet Union fell apart. And don’t we all wish that were true? The communists are like snakes in the grass, slithering around until the right moment to strike. […]
Where else but in Mexico can you park two blocks from the ballpark, buy a couple of marbles next to the dugout, sit down for a personal-size pizza, have a beer, pastries, lollipops, and tic-tacs, and stay entertained for over three hours on a warm and windy afternoon, all for around $15 USD. The Mexican baseball season begins every March, […]
The Sweet 16 kicks off tonight with four games, followed by four more games on Friday. While Duke is a regular at this party (ninth straight Sweet 16 appearance), he is the only one of the top 10 winningest shows in the country to be a part of this year’s regionals. St John’s, Temple and Utah were not invited this […]
Many parents across the country who want the best high school education for their children have made the decision to invest in their students’ future by enrolling them in private high schools. For many kids, this is the best way to start a high-quality education and get them on the path to a great college experience and a successful career. […]
These routes and names taught are in accordance with the West Coast offensive scheme (Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Bucanneers, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers). This information is not intended to replace terminology or execution that may be taught by a high school, high school, or Pop Warner coach. However, every pass receiving route taught today at […]
The first Thanksgiving in 1621 featured no turkey or pumpkin pie. There were also no sweet potatoes or cranberry sauce served during that original three-day celebration. In fact, the holiday wasn’t even called Thanksgiving until 1863. According to Edward Winslow, who actually attended the first holiday party, what we now call “Thanksgiving” was simply considered a harvest festival. Twenty years […]
Discarded Baseball Hitting Technique! Have you ever heard of squashing the bug? Sometimes in sport, as in life, we do things and we don’t really know why. Our techniques and responses have been ingrained in us for so long that we just accept that it’s the way to go. There are countless examples of this in the great game of […]
If you’re a serious sports fan, fairly serious gamer, or work in some aspect of high finance, you may have heard your friends or co-workers kicking around the term “Calcutta auction,” especially if you’re around ” March madness”. time (I first came across the Calcutta auction during my years as an electronic banking analyst). What the hell are they talking […]
Is your boss a Dragon Lady? Everyone has had a bad boss or two in their day. But have you ever worked for DRAGON LADY? What is a Dragon Lady boss, you ask? Here are some examples of what a Dragon Lady boss does: There’s the story of a female boss who didn’t pay her workers before Christmas vacation and […]
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