The Masters Championship at Augusta National in Augusta, Ga. has completed the first round and what a round it was! Surprises took shape in the opening round with an Aussie and a Spaniard leading at the end of the day with 6-under scores. Marc Leishman from Australia and Sergio Garcia from Spain, lit up the… Continue reading The Masters 2013 Recap of Round 1
Year: 2013
Texas Republican Wants to Hang All Who Votes For Background Checks
Thursday, 16 Republican senators voted to move forward with debate on gun control legislation. Texas Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman’s response: hang them. Smitherman, a Republican who oversees the state’s oil and gas industry (the name is a bit of an anachronism) retweeted an image listing all 16 GOP senators, along with an image of a noose with… Continue reading Texas Republican Wants to Hang All Who Votes For Background Checks
CENTRAL PARK 5
I’m certain many of you remember the Central Park West Jogger case in New York. I sure do. “Wilding” and “wolfpack” were words used the media used to describe it. In 1990 five Black and Latino teens — Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Antron McCray and Kharey Wise — were wrongfully convicted of raping,… Continue reading CENTRAL PARK 5
The Easiest Way To Sign A Contract With The NFL
It’s not difficult at all. Just be able to kick the football this way. This man’s name is Havard Rugland. He’s a Norwegian kicker and after his video went viral, the Detroit Lions quickly signed him to a contract.
T-Mobile Debuts The iPhone 5 For $99.00
T-Mobile USA Inc., the fourth- largest U.S. wireless carrier, began offering Apple Inc. (AAPL)(AAPL)’s iPhone for the first time today, providing the biggest showcase yet for its new installment-plan approach to selling phones. Customers line up to purchase the Apple Inc. iPhone 5 from a T-Mobile USA Inc. retail location in New York. Photographer: Scott Eells/Bloomberg… Continue reading T-Mobile Debuts The iPhone 5 For $99.00
Man Falls On Subway Tracks in Time Square And Is Electrocuted
A man fell onto the subway tracks in Times Square this morning and was electrocuted by the third rail, authorities said. The fire department first received a call of a person on the northbound 2 and 3 train tracks at 6:55 a.m. at the 7th Avenue and 42nd Street station. A second caller reported that… Continue reading Man Falls On Subway Tracks in Time Square And Is Electrocuted
Paleo 101: A Need-to-Know Guide to the Paleo Diet
Scrolling down the list of Amazon best-selling cookbooks & food books I was amazed at the amount of Paleo-related cookbooks and info. As a foodie, I’ve heard a lot about the Paleo diet but I really didn’t know what defined it- or why its followers are so passionate about it. At a glance it sounds… Continue reading Paleo 101: A Need-to-Know Guide to the Paleo Diet
The Texas Education Back-Step
From the state that gave the United States the worst idea in school reform since Joe Clark prowled the halls of East Side High School in Paterson, NJ, Texas, comes this remarkable admission: High stakes testing has taken over the curriculum to the point where the Lone Star State is now rolling back the number… Continue reading The Texas Education Back-Step
The Quik Cook! International Favorites: The Bahamas
The Quik Cook! continues with national cuisine favorites from around the world from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! Today’s port-of-call: The Bahamas for delicious Crack Conch Fritters with Peas & Rice! Crack Conch Fritters with Peas & Rice (Deep Fried Battered Crayfish with Red Beans & Rice) Total Time: 1 hour, 10 mins /Serves: 4-6… Continue reading The Quik Cook! International Favorites: The Bahamas
Accidental Racist – My Take
Famed rapper LL Cool J collaborated with country singer Brad Paisley on his newly released song, “Accidental Racist.” The country singer created the song to deal with the issue of race and help the current generation to overcome the ills of the past. However, upon the songs release immediate backlash followed suit. Many argued that… Continue reading Accidental Racist – My Take
The Masters 2013
The 2013 Masters Championship in Augusta, Ga. is underway! Halleluiah! I, being a golf fanatic, am So excited about this time of year. College basketball has completed its epic journey from the beginning of a dream season to the end of March Madness. Baseball season has begun and the NBA is about to begin with… Continue reading The Masters 2013
Sleep or Die?
Trying to do more, be more and achieve more has always been an American trait. If we can do more with less, we have achieved the accolade of all accolades. Many people talk of how they don’t sleep enough but “they are getting a lot done.” Startup businesses talk about sleepless nights. College students have… Continue reading Sleep or Die?