This month I would like to start with a little story. It dates back to my days as a competitive weightlifter. I competed for 12 years in weightlifting and I remember many contests where I had to lose weight. Towards the end of my weightlifting career I weighed about 196 pounds. He could have raced at 198 pounds. class, but…
THE PENNSYLVANIA MURDER RATING STATUS After our American independence, several of the new states initiated legislative reforms to codify the crime of murder. One of the first states to do so was Pennsylvania. In 1794, that state enacted a homicide degree statute that divided murder into capital murder in the first degree and murder in the second degree. The Pennsylvania…
This is a cycling enthusiast’s dream, for beginners as well as the more experienced. Bring a camera and lots of water. This is also home to the annual Palm Springs Tour, which raises money for many local charities. The bike trail systems, which are some of the most beautiful in Southern California, are divided into sections called “Loops.” These loops…
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular dogs in the world. This popularity is due to some unique characteristics present in this breed. Labrador Retrievers are famous for their intelligence, kindness, and friendly demeanor. Although there are several breeds of dogs, the Labrador Retriever has an advantage over many other breeds for 7 compelling reasons that I will…
Glass block is a beautiful architectural detail, often found in bathrooms such as windows or shower walls. It is a very durable and low maintenance product that diffuses light and adds value to any home. One of the best uses is as a window in a shower or over a bathtub, where privacy is essential, but light is desired. I…
Fortnite is one of the most popular games today, with an estimated 12+ million monthly active players. While its “free” price is obviously a major draw, one of the other aspects was its versatility across many different platforms. If you are running the game on PS4, PC, or Nintendo Switch, you can play it with millions of people around the…
For the elite athlete, the bronze ring of immortality and a professional sports championship, it often moves a little beyond its clutch. The more you drop out, the more the audience highlights what you haven’t refined rather than what you have. LeBron James knows all about this ruthless incongruity. For eight bewildering seasons, he was the ruler of the NBA…
Get out of New York for a while and head west to a city like Denver. You can experience a lot of fun at “Mile High City” and its outdoor adventures. The city is located around the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. There are also many nice hotels and resorts. When looking for flights from JFK to Denver, you can…
When we make a list of the most addictive things in the world, we rarely remember including graphic novels on that list. However, graphic novels certainly deserve to be there. Once a person starts reading graphic novels, they become totally addicted to them. The reason for the success of graphic novels lies both in the creativity of the villain and…
Introduction There was a time when Google developer conferences buzzed around Google Maps, the web toolkit, etc. But from the last conference onwards, the spotlight was on Android and Chrome in that order. Perhaps the huge opportunity to rest on smartphones has sunk deep into Google. A fact recognized by Larry Page himself when he joked that he would like…