The lure of big money has always been an overwhelming temptation to seek means, sometimes illegal, to reap financial desires. In sports, especially professional sports today, with so much money at stake, many have been looking for that big payday. After watching the NFL Championship game, a game Green Bay was expected to win hands down, troubling questions arose. NFL…
In light of the assassination of the man likely to become the next president of the United States, the man in the Oval Office declared a national day of mourning on June 9. Out of sadness and to share their respect for the assassinated senator, a group of players decided to boycott their games scheduled for that day. Although such…
It’s time for a big summer party. Maybe you’re planning a big outdoor event, like a family reunion, garden wedding, or major birthday party. Or perhaps you’ve decided on the spur of the moment to invite a few friends over for a small gathering. Here are some helpful tips to turn your average summer party into a real blast. 1.…
The Boston Bruins philosophy is simple: play hard, responsibly and tenaciously, or you’re out. Possessing one of the most defined organizational ideologies in the National Hockey League ensures that the Bruins have a clear plan to build on, making player personnel decisions fairly simple. Is he a Bruin or not? For the past eight years, the Bruins have not been…
Investing today is not as easy as it seems. Whether investing directly in stocks or through mutual funds, each way requires a considerable amount of research and effort to choose the right stock or fund, manage it, and earn returns. In the case of mutual funds, it becomes difficult for a person if the chosen fund fluctuates based on market…
We all like a little adventure in our lives, which is why many people turn to skydiving as the way they get the thrill of their lives. However, some like the excitement so much that they turn to the activity as a sport. Although skydiving does not require a lot of effort, there is some physical activity and a lot…
A review of the book ‘The Sett’ by Ranulph Fiennes. Published in 1996 by William Heinemann. London. This incredible biography leaves the reader wondering ‘could this really be true?’ This mild-mannered archetypal man named Alex Goodman (not his real name), surely should be the hero of the next action-packed blockbuster. An accountant by profession, his life changes irrevocably on the…
If the sportsbook is full of action, it must be football season. Whether it’s the NFL or the NCAA, the football betting action is fast and furious throughout the season. For the novice sports bettor, it may seem a bit confusing, but soccer betting really boils down to two types: straight bets and combination bets. Soccer Betting – Straight Betting…
Stock Market – It is a place full of speculations, dreams and more for millions of people who invest here with the sole aim of making a profit in a short period of time. Whether you call it a gamble or a platform where you can fulfill your dream depends on your own vision. However, it is your mental image…
Let’s go ahead and face it: not all states are the same. There are thousands of reasons why a person might have to settle in a given region, and some regions get an unfair share. Some states may have the advantage of a beautiful or mild climate, or a low state income tax. Others may have large, diverse cities with…