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  • Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 12 - Two Favorites Win Big
    There were 4 upsets of Top 25 teams this week but none of them mattered. What did matter were two favorites winning big with implications as Ohio State topped Michigan and Oregon outlasted Arizona. These events caused changes in my Top 25 Poll. Here is how I see it this week:
    Published 27Nov2009, viewed 14 times
  • College Football Week 12 - Ohio State and Oregon Earn Big Victories With Big Implications
    In a great example of too little too late, there were 4 upsets of AP Top 25 teams in college football's 12th week and none of them had any real impact. On the other hand, two favorites won big time road games with big implications as Ohio State buried Michigan 21-10, and Oregon held off a very pesky Arizona team, 44-41. Read the full story.
    Published 26Nov2009, viewed 32 times
  • Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 11 - All Unbeaten Teams Win Again
    Stanford, North Carolina, Central Florida, California and Rutgers all recorded upset wins over ranked opponents in college football's 11th week of play, with the biggest upset going to 25th-ranked Stanford over 11th-ranked Southern California, 55-21. Ohio State and TCU won major victories over ranked opponents as well. These events caused changes in my Top 25 Poll. Here is how I see it this week:
    Published 21Nov2009, viewed 96 times
  • College Football Week 11 - Southern Cal's 7 Years of Excellence Ends, Stanford Wins, 55 - 21
    Southern California's streaks of 7 straight BCS bowls, 7 straight 11-win seasons, 7 straight top-4 AP poll finishes, and a 7-year stranglehold on the Pac-10 Conference title ended when Stanford's Toby Gerhart rushed for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns as the 25th-ranked Cardinals upset the Trojans 55-21 in an away game. Read the full story.
    Published 19Nov2009, viewed 48 times
  • Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 10 - Oregon Is Moving Down Fast
    Iowa, Oregon, Penn State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and California all lost ground in the AP Top 25 Poll this week. All of them also lost ground in my Top 25 Poll this week with the exception of Oklahoma—I kicked Oklahoma out of my Poll some time ago. Here is how I see it this week:
    Published 13Nov2009, viewed 58 times
  • College Football - The Train Has Left the Station, and Michigan State Missed the Departure
    When the train was ready to pull out of the station this year at East Lansing, the Michigan State University Spartans had a chance to enjoy every stop on their way to an unbeaten season. The Spartans had two of their three biggest hurdles—Michigan and Iowa—at home, and did not even have to face Ohio State. Instead of a glory ride this year, the Spartans are 4-5. Find out what happened.
    Published 07Nov2009, viewed 36 times
  • Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 9 - Oregon Is Moving Up Fast
    Oregon's 47-20 upset victory over Southern California was beyond huge this week, causing a significant shift in who is where in my Top 25 Poll for college football's 9th week of play. Here is how I see it:
    Published 06Nov2009, viewed 7 times
  • Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 8 - It's Teetering at the Top
    Alabama, Florida, Iowa, West Virginia and South Carolina all needed every ounce of effort to win games and hopefully retain their national rankings this week. Here is my Top 25 for college football's Week 8:
    Published 29Oct2009, viewed 35 times
  • Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 7
    It was a good week to be Florida, Alabama, Texas, Cincinnati, Boise State, Iowa and TCU—all won, and all are the only unbeaten major teams left in the nation. Every one of them are beatable, the only monster thing about any of them are the college publicity departments that promote them. Here's my Top 25 for the 7th week:
    Published 23Oct2009, viewed 59 times
  • College Football - Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 6
    Florida traveled to No. 4 LSU and its mighty defense and lukewarm offense and won 13-3. Now you know why the Gators are No. 1 and LSU will be sliding down in this poll. See the surprise newcomers in my poll.
    Published 16Oct2009, viewed 88 times
  • Movie Review - American Film Institute Rates Wilder's "Some Like It Hot" as the Best Comedy Ever
    In its day, "Some Like It Hot" was a hot ticket, being nominated for six Oscars and winning one. Released in 1959, this black-and-white film also served as the greatest comedy platform for its three main characters—Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe), Joe as "Josephine" (Tony Curtis) and Jerry as "Daphne" (Jack Lemon). Find out why AFI named the film the best comedy ever made.
    Published 13Oct2009, viewed 53 times
  • College Football - Ed Bagley's Top 25 Poll - Week 5
    Only 13 teams remain undefeated after 5 weeks of play, and it is time to seriously think about elevating some of them into my Top 25 picks, even if they have played mostly weak competitors. Some such teams are already there—like Boise State.
    Published 09Oct2009, viewed 74 times
  • College Football Wrap-Up Week 5 - Only a Baker's Dozen of Teams Still Remain Undefeated
    Only 13 among the 120 major teams remain undefeated after the 5th week of a 16-week college football season. They are Florida, Texas, Alabama, LSU, Boise State, Cincinnati, TCU, Iowa, Kansas, Auburn, South Florida, Missouri and Wisconsin. Unranked UTEP upset 12th-ranked Houston, 58-41, 17th-ranked Miami (FL) upset 8th-ranked Oklahoma, and unranked Michigan State beat 22nd-ranked Michigan 26-20.
    Published 09Oct2009, viewed 49 times
  • Bernard Lagat Fails to Win, But Does Gain Back Some Respect at World Championships
    Jamaica's Usain Bolt proved his 2008 Beijing Olympic world-record wins in the 100 and 200-meter dashes were no fluke. Bolt lowered both of his world records by taking the 100 in 9:58 (becoming the first man to ever run under 9.6), and the 200 in 19.19 (becoming the first man to ever run under 19.2) at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. Find out how the Americans did.
    Published 08Oct2009, viewed 81 times
  • College Football - Washington Scores TDs on Its First 5 Possessions, Drops Idaho 42-23
    It's a funny thing about winners—you never have to announce them, they announce themselves. That is exactly what happened when the University of Washington coaches and players stepped into the sunlight for the first time in 22 months, beating Idaho 42-23 at Husky Stadium in Seattle. For the Husky faithful, it was a breath of fresh air. Learn the full story.
    Published 06Oct2009, viewed 134 times
  • College Football - Michigan State Crushes Montana State, Both Sophomore Quarterbacks Look Good
    Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio's job became harder after his Spartans polished off 1-AA Montana State, 44-3, but it also became sweeter. It became harder because 1-AA Montana State is a far cry from the opponents the Spartans will face in Big Ten competition. It was sweeter because Dantonio's two sophomore quarterbacks—Kirk Cousins and Keith Nichol—both looked good. Read the full story.
    Published 06Oct2009, viewed 244 times
  • College Football - Michigan State Is Out-Coached, Out-Played and Upset 29-27 by Central Michigan
    Michigan State blew its chance to run the table this year by letting poor coaching and poor playing open the door for Central Michigan to upset the Spartans 29-27 on their home turf. The Spartans, a 14.5 point favorite over the Chippewas of the mid-level, Mid American Conference, will not go unbeaten this year despite getting both Michigan and Penn State and home, and not having to face Ohio State at all. Find out what went wrong.
    Published 06Oct2009, viewed 94 times
  • "Varsity Blues" Is Not Your Typical Texas High School Football Film - It Is Much Better
    Having seen a lot of sports movies that were over-hyped, over-rated and under-performed, it was a nice change of pace to watch "Varsity Blues", a football movie that actually had a message worth watching as well as some good acting along with the usual comedic moments and turf violence. This film is well beyond the usual Texas high school football presentation. Find out why.
    Published 05Oct2009, viewed 163 times
  • "Serendipity" Poses an Important Question: Can We Trust Fate to Bring Us Together?
    "Serendipity" begs the question, "Can you trust pure fate or destiny to bring two people together when the odds of doing so are impossible?" It is the idea of the movie—that we want to believe in the magic of two souls finding each other in the end—that draws us in and makes it work. On this score, I am just as big a sucker as the next guy. Find out why.
    Published 05Oct2009, viewed 116 times
  • One of the Great Travesties in Film History: Audrey Hepburn in "Paris - When It Sizzles"
    We may never know how Audrey Hepburn ended up playing opposite William Holden in the romantic comedy "Paris - When It Sizzles". What we can say without doubt is that it was the worst movie of her illustrious career. Is this film bad? Naw, it is worse than terrible; it is unconscionable, unnecessary and inappropriate. Find out why.
    Published 05Oct2009, viewed 84 times
  • Why "27 Dresses" by Aline Brosh McKenna Is Better Than the Average Romantic Comedy
    Make no mistake, "27 Dresses" is better than average for a romantic comedy with pure entertainment, but not quite able to garner a 3-star (good) rating. What separates out 27 Dresses from other romantic comedies is that the central character Jane (Katherine Heigl) does experience some personal growth in finding that special someone. Find out what it is, and why it matters.
    Published 05Oct2009, viewed 109 times
  • "Mama Mia!" - A Fun Film - Becomes the Highest Grossing Movie Musical in History
    Every now and then a movie comes along that makes no pretense of featuring great acting, singing, directing and writing, but seeks to be only what it is—just plain fun! The most recent of these rare movies is "Mamma Mia!", released in 2008. Based on the music of Abba, Mamma Mia! is not an artistic gem, but it did become the most successful movie musical worldwide by generating $610+ million in revenue.
    Published 05Oct2009, viewed 124 times
  • "Something to Talk About" Examines Critical Issues About Trust in Marriage
    "Something to Talk About" stars Julia Roberts, which immediately makes me think romantic comedy, but trust me when I said that this 1995 film has more drama than comedy as it tackles a subject prevalent in today's modern marriages—adultery. Find out how Grace (Julia Roberts) reacts to her wandering husband, and what she learns about her marriage.
    Published 05Oct2009, viewed 88 times
  • Great Writing, Directing, Acting and Music Make "Steel Magnolias" an Excellent Film
    It isn't often that a guy could get pulled into a movie about a bunch of women sharing their lives, loves, hopes, dreams, struggles and tragedies in a beauty shop, but Steel Magnolias reeled me in like a bait on a fishhook. This movie is no "chick flick"; it has great writing, great direction, great acting and great music that make it an excellent film. Find out why.
    Published 05Oct2009, viewed 93 times
  • "Chocolat" Is Moviemaking at Its Best: A Sweet Story With an Important Message
    It is rare when you can say that a movie is so warm and wonderful that it can even overcome a manipulative, vindictive authority figure and a husband guilty of spousal abuse, but "Chocolat" manages to do so with some great acting, writing and directing. Chocolat is everything that is right about moviemaking—don't walk, run to this film and warm your heart with a wonderful viewing experience you will remember.
    Published 05Oct2009, viewed 87 times
  • College Football Wrap-Up Week 4 - 7 Upsets Turn Top 25 Poll Into a Scramble With Few Survivors
    No win in College Football's 4th week of action was any bigger than unranked Iowa's 21-10 upset victory on-the-road over 5th-ranked Penn State. Iowa is now unbeaten at 4-0. The Hawkeyes ruined the Nittany Lions perfect 9-0 season last year with a 24-23 victory at home, and proved it was no fluke this year on Penn State's turf. There were 7 upsets this week among Top 25 teams, creating more confusion than clarity.
    Published 02Oct2009, viewed 69 times
  • College Football Wrap-Up Week 3 - Dream Season Ends for Southern Cal, Brigham Young and Utah
    The great difference why watching college football games is so much more enjoyable than watching pro football is not because it is exciting—heck, pro football can be exciting too—it's because college football is much more unpredictable. College football's third week of action is an excellent example. Find out why four teams got hung out to dry.
    Published 02Oct2009, viewed 39 times
  • College Football Wrap-Up Week 2 - Ohio State and Notre Dame Both Lose Big Time Games
    Only 7 teams remained on top at 2-0 and on track during the second week of the college football season—Florida, USC, Alabama, California, Boise State, Brigham Young and Kansas. Michigan upset Notre Dame, Houston upset Oklahoma State, and the Washington Huskies, who had lost 15 straight, beat Idaho, 42-23.
    Published 02Oct2009, viewed 43 times
  • College Football Wrap-Up Week 1 - BYU, Boise State, Alabama & Oklahoma State Are Huge Winners
    Brigham Young, Boise State, Alabama and Oklahoma State were college football's biggest winners in the opening week of the NCAA season. No. 20 BYU upset No. 3 Oklahoma 14-13, No. 14 Boise State whipped No. 16 Oregon 19-8, No. 5 Alabama beat No. 7 Virginia Tech 34-24, and No. 9 Oklahoma State turned back Georgia 24-10. Read the full results and see whose stock is rising and whose is falling.
    Published 02Oct2009, viewed 36 times
  • College Football - Dawgs Show Their Fangs, Washington Upsets 3rd-Ranked USC Trojans, 16-13
    A month of Saturdays hit the calendar when the Southern California Trojans traveled north to Seattle recently to face last year's 0-12 Washington Huskies. In just three games under the new coaching staff that inherited the 0-12 team, Washington has snapped a 15-game losing streak, upset No. 3-ranked USC 16-13, and vaulted into the AP Top 25 Poll at No. 24. Discover what's going on among the Huskies in the Great Pacific Northwest.
    Published 02Oct2009, viewed 33 times
  • Back-to-Back Winning Seasons and Bowl Appearances Say Michigan State Is Back
    When Mark Dantonio became the new Michigan State University football coach two years ago, he came to the East Lansing Campus with a pedigree that shouted success is on the way. He has not disappointed the Spartan faithful. Back-to-back winning seasons and two straight bowl appearances say Michigan State is no longer a pushover. Find out why.
    Published 25Aug2009, viewed 72 times
  • Look for Steve Sarkisian to Turn Around Washington's Woeful Football Program
    When the University of Washington Huskies went winless last year in 12 games and had some of the worst performance statistics among all NCAA teams, I immediately predicted success with the hiring of head coach Steve Sarkisian. Find out why "Sark" is a winner as a player and coach, and how he will surround himself with winners on his coaching staff.
    Published 25Aug2009, viewed 59 times
  • "Miss Congeniality" Had an Identity Issue, Sandra Bullock Saved It From Disaster
    "Miss Congeniality" has a real identity problem as a movie. Unfortunately for Sandra Bullock, the star of the film as FBI agent Gracie Hart, Miss Congeniality could not take her as far as her performance merited. Miss Congeniality was not a drama, an action adventure, a police flick, a comedy or a romantic comedy. It is a mismatch of all and a master of none. Find out why.
    Published 25Aug2009, viewed 227 times
  • "Radio" Is One of the Most Under-Rated and Under-Appreciated Films in Movie History
    "Radio"—the true story of high school football coach Harold Jones and a mentally-challenged young man named James Robert "Radio" Kennedy—might well be one of the most under-rated and under-appreciated movies in film history. Find out why this movie will tug at your heartstrings, and settle your soul.
    Published 24Aug2009, viewed 102 times
  • "Kingdom of Heaven" Sought to Be an Epic Film, But Became a Disaster in Production
    Unfortunately for "Kingdom of Heaven", what started out as an ambitious epic film about a little known time in history, became an almost disaster at its release and was only average at best. There is probably enough blame to spread around. Find out the nine reasons why Kingdom of Heaven could not cut the mustard as a good film.
    Published 21Aug2009, viewed 142 times
  • Even With Sandra Bullock, "Two Weeks Notice" Becomes Only an Average Romantic Comedy
    "Two Weeks Notice" is just a tad too predictable to be a good romantic comedy, so it must take its rightful place as average when placed against other much better efforts such as "Sleepless in Seattle", "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and " Breakfast at Tiffany's". Find out why this film, even starring Sandra Bullock, does not really impress.
    Published 20Aug2009, viewed 213 times
  • Not Being Selected Among the Top 25 in the Preseason Coaches' Poll Is the Kiss of Death
    It is three weeks to the kick-off of the 2009 college football season, the preseason USA Today Top 25 Coaches' Poll is out, my favorite team is not among the top 25 teams, and has no chance to play in the national championship game. Say, what? Find out why if a team is not ranked in the top 25 poll, they will not play in the national championship game.
    Published 19Aug2009, viewed 136 times
  • "Annie" Rates as One of the Most Uplifting, Harrowing and Positive Broadway Musicals Ever
    "Annie" is certainly one of the most uplifting, harrowing and positive Broadway musicals in movie history. Based on Thomas Meehan's musical score of the enormously successful stage play, and Carol Sobieski's screenplay, Annie was directed by John Houston in his first and last effort directing a movie musical. None of their talent was wasted. Find out why.
    Published 19Aug2009, viewed 95 times
  • Henry James Led All Performers at the 2009 Washington State Senior Games' Track Meet
    Let there be no doubt about who was the star in the Track & Field venue at the 2009 Washington State Senior Games. Henry James literally knocked the socks off of his 50-54 age-group competition in the 400 and 800-meter runs, clocking 55.17 for the 400, and 2:03.55 in the 800. James electrified onlookers with his performance, smashing Bob Prather's 2:11.11 mark in the 800 to set a new Senior Games record. Get the full story.
    Published 05Aug2009, viewed 102 times
  • Two Funny Comedies, "Talladega Nights" and "Wedding Crashers", But Only One Is a Good Film
    There are comedies that can make you laugh that are not good films because they lack any meaningful substance or worthwhile message. Then there are comedies that can make you laugh that appear to have a lack of substance, but slowly pull you into a character as you become emotionally involved with his situation. Find out what makes the difference.
    Published 04Aug2009, viewed 174 times
  • Two Action Adventure Films, One Comedy and One Serious, Both Turn Out Average
    If you want some over-the-top laughs, see Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder", a very confused film that can't make up its mind whether it wants to be an action adventure, war story, comedy, satire, mockumentary or wannabe drama. If you want fantasy disguised as action adventure, see "300", a film with more animation than acting.
    Published 04Aug2009, viewed 145 times
  • Karen Steen Shatters World Steeplechase Record at the 2009 National Masters Meet
    Karen Steen traveled from Olympia (WA) to the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh intent on setting a new world record in the 2,000-meter steeplechase, and did exactly that in one of the most exciting races at the 2009 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Six world records and 21 American records were set at the meet.
    Published 02Aug2009, viewed 122 times
  • Best 2009 USA High School Track & Field Performances Feature 10 New Records - Part 2
    Ten new records were set this season when the automatic timers finally stopped and the best 2009 USA high school track and field competitive performances were in the books. The only double record-setter was not an individual, but the Track East Carolina relay team made up of New Bern High School sprinters from Raleigh (NC). The team led the nation in 4 relay events to dominate all high school performances.
    Published 30Jul2009, viewed 268 times
  • Best 2009 USA High School Track & Field Performances Feature 10 New Records - Part 1
    Ten new records were set this season when the automatic timers finally stopped and the best 2009 USA high school track and field competitive performances were in the books. The only double record-setter was not an individual, but the Track East Carolina relay team made up of New Bern High School sprinters from Raleigh (NC). The team led the nation in 4 relay events to dominate all high school performances. Part 1 of a 2-Part Series.
    Published 30Jul2009, viewed 265 times
  • Oregon Ducks Set School Records Aplenty in Sweeping Pac-10 Track and Field Championships
    The Oregon Ducks made school history at the 2009 Pac-10 Conference Track and Field Championships by sweeping both the men's and women's titles for the first time ever. Both winning teams set records for scoring the most points ever, and for the Oregon men it was their 3rd consecutive Pac-10 track title. Learn what else happened at the meet.
    Published 01Jul2009, viewed 96 times
  • Are California's Prep Athletes the Best in the Nation? Well, Yes, Absolutely
    There is a reason why California is continually the top-producing state in the nation for track and field talent. That reason would be a population of 36+ million people, the highest in the nation. When you know that the second most populous state in the nation is Texas with 24 million, and then New York with 19 million, well, you get the point. Find out just how good are the California prep athletes.
    Published 30Jun2009, viewed 98 times
  • Michael Kiley Most Impressive Performer at New York Prep Track Championships
    Senior Michael Kiley of Chaminade High School toured the 3000-meter steeplechase in 9:13.92 at the 2009 New York State Track & Field Championship Meet to set a new national leading time. Find out all of the winners, and who set state meet records and who pulled off upsets.
    Published 28Jun2009, viewed 98 times
  • Parkview Boys and Wesleyan Girls Crush Competition for Georgia State Track Titles
    Parkview High School got wins from Ethan Kasson, Julian Vann, Taron Squires, Davin Nash and Sean Stephenson and rode a bunch of depth in other events to dominate the competition and win the 2009 Georgia State Boys 5A Track Championship. Nine other boys and girls teams won titles. Get the full story and Stephen Hill's amazing 25-08.75 leap in the long jump.
    Published 25Jun2009, viewed 259 times
  • 2009 Prefontaine Classic Had Exactly One Great Leap from Dwight Phillips
    The 2009 Prefontaine Classic at legendary Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus came and went almost with a whisper. There was no bang and except for Dwight Phillips mighty 28-foot-8.25-inch long jump—the longest in the world this year—there was not too much to get excited about. Get the full story of what did not happen.
    Published 22Jun2009, viewed 201 times
  • Never Underestimate How Much Credit Reformers Will Accept for a Vote
    The recent legislation to help curb credit card provider abuse sounds better than it is. Yes, there are some restrictions, but there are many more important restrictions the bill does not cover. Find out why the bill is really a hollow bill without genuine substance, and why congressmen allowed it to happen.
    Published 20Jun2009, viewed 122 times
  • Here Is One Reason Why Newspapers Have Become Less Relevant to Readers
    There was an 8-year period of my life when I owned and operated a community publishing company that published a weekly newspaper, and I made it my business to separate news facts from the opinion expressed in our editorials and by our columnists. Most major newspapers today make no distinction between news and opinion, and this is one reason why fewer people today care what major newspapers have to say.
    Published 19Jun2009, viewed 96 times
  • Politics - Should Failing Major Newspapers Receive Government Bailout Money? Absolutely Not
    The demise of major American newspapers in our ordinary life could be seen as sad and tragic for a grandparent, and as an excellent opportunity to capitalize on another's misfortune for a plugged in, technological savvy grandchild. The distance in generational gap between the two is not so much a preference as a giant chasm. Learn how and why it happened.
    Published 02Jun2009, viewed 124 times
  • Politics - Stop the Bailouts of Businesses That Cannot Survive on Poor Management
    Stop this American nonsense of government bailouts with taxpayer money for businesses that cannot survive because of poor management. Let the poorly run businesses collapse and sink into bankruptcy, foreclosure or receivership, and be sold to businesses with better management that can take these distressed enterprises back to profitability. Learn why this is more important now than ever.
    Published 30May2009, viewed 131 times
  • Who Should We Really Blame for the Unfair, Excessive Pay of Underperforming Executives?
    With the collapse of our America economy and ongoing recession, hardly a day goes by without reading or hearing about an underperforming chief executive officer of a Fortune 500 company getting bounced out on his ear. Then the incompetent CEO walks away with millions in compensation while the company is all but destroyed. Why is this happening in America?
    Published 29May2009, viewed 62 times
  • Track & Field Heroes - Remembering Finland's Paavo Nurmi, the Greatest Distance Runner of His Era
    Finland's first great distance runner was Paavo Nurmi, who would do something no athlete had ever done before?win 9 Gold Medals and 3 Silver Medals while competing in the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games. Nurmi was also an innovator in track and field, introducing progression runs as a training technique. Learn more about one of track's greatest distance runners.
    Published 27May2009, viewed 132 times
  • Yes, There Is Phenom Jordan Hasay, and Here Are the Best Preps of the Rest
    Jordan Hasty wasn't the only high scholar at the U. S. Olympic Trials last year. Laura Roesler of Fargo South High School in Fargo (ND) was there as well. Roesler (pronounced "Race-leer"), a sophomore, clocked 2:03.08 in an 800-meter semifinal heat. Find out about Roesler and other outstanding prep athletes returning to action this spring.
    Published 29Apr2009, viewed 116 times
  • High School Spring Track Features Prep Distance Phenom Jordan Hasay
    You can call her "Destiny's Child" but the label would be inaccurate. Prep phenom Jordan Hasay understands that she will have to run her way to greatness, and would not have it any other way. Hasay attends Mission Prep in San Luis Obispo, California. Find out why she is the nation's top girls middle distance runner.
    Published 27Apr2009, viewed 112 times
  • Failures Would Be Surprised to Learn That Winners Failed Many More Times
    Thomas Edison said it and I believe it: "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." There are more losers than winners in the game of life because losers many times are people who tried something with all their effort and failed. Because they failed rather than succeeded, they became reluctant to try again. Thomas Edison was not one of those people.
    Published 17Apr2009, viewed 204 times
  • 2009 March Madness Final 4 Includes North Carolina, Connecticut, Michigan State and Villanova
    Three of the best teams in the country—Louisville, Pittsburgh and Memphis—have something in common with the three worst teams in the country—Grambling, Alcorn State and New Jersey Tech. Players from all six will be among the other 343 Division 1-A teams watching the NCAA 2009 National Championship game during March Madness in Detroit (MI). Read the full March Madness results.
    Published 16Apr2009, viewed 175 times
  • 2009 Simplot Games Showcase the Nation's Top High School Track and Field Talent
    It was not exactly a record-breaking year but the 2009 Simplot Games at Idaho State University's Holt Arena in Pocatello still showcases some of the nation's best high school talent. The Simplot Games feature the biggest indoor track and field meet in the West and the largest indoor high school meet in the West. Find out who did the best at this year's Simplot Games.
    Published 11Apr2009, viewed 151 times
  • Team Play Allows Washington to Win First Outright Pac 10 Title in 56 Years
    Jon Brockman and his University of Washington teammates arrived this year, winning their first outright Pac 10 Conference Championship title in 56 years. Brockman and Justin Dentmon were All-Pac First Team Players. Dentmon was the Pac 10's Most Improved Player, Isaiah Thomas made the All-Pac 10 Freshman Team and was selected as the Pac 10 Freshman of the Year. Lorenzo Romar was the Pac 10 Coach of the Year.
    Published 28Mar2009, viewed 77 times
  • 3 #12 Seeds Upset #5 Seeds as the 2009 March Madness Tournament Begins
    Fourteen top-four seeded teams made it to the Sweet 16 and three #12 seeds upset #5 seeds during the first two rounds of the 2009 NCAA Basketball Tournament March 19-22. . When you add up all 16 seeding spots, the total of 49 set a record for the lowest ever, besting the prior record of 50 set in 1989. Read all of the results now.
    Published 28Mar2009, viewed 138 times
  • An Open Letter - My Prayer for President Barack Obama and the Future of Our Great Nation
    My prayer for you, President Barack Obama, is that you will be able to answer the call of solitude when it beckons. It has been such a tumultuous start to your presidency. You came with an open mind, a clear conscience and a good heart. It may well have been your intention to make every decision in your presidency with right thinking and right motives. You have now discovered that the very people you trust can make it otherwise.
    Published 28Mar2009, viewed 132 times
  • Political Satire - "W" - The President Millions of Americans Hate With a Vengeance
    From Maine to California, from Florida to Washington, and from North Dakota to Texas, all across the country, there are at least 20, if not 40, million Americans who have hatred for the 43rd President of the United States, a man dubbed "W". From print publications as well known as the New York Times to the Internet site of the Huffington Post, the purveyors of the hate "W" campaign have let their invective out for the world to see. Find out why.
    Published 28Mar2009, viewed 117 times
  • "Sex and the City" Is, Barely, More Than a Fashionable Chick Flick
    Sooner of later even male movie reviewers who would normally avoid films like "Sex and the City" feel some sense of obligation to see what everyone is talking about. My mistake. Learn why Sex in the City is long on looks and short on substance.
    Published 28Mar2009, viewed 69 times
  • America's Best Female Comedian Is Irreverent But Hardly Irrelevant
    After experiencing a Wanda Sykes comedy routine for the first time, you might ask yourself, "How could a college graduate in a secure position with the National Security Agency degenerate into a foul-mouthed, unladylike joker with no job security. Then again, you might quickly realize that you have just been listening to and enjoying the most original, funniest female comedian in America today. Find out why.
    Published 28Mar2009, viewed 109 times
  • Poirot - "The Double Clue" Exposes Hercule's Facade as the Thief Melts His Heart
    These made-for-TV movies are among the 41 murder mystery novels originally aired by PBS involving the proper, obsessive little Belgian inspector Hercule Poirot. The character of Poirot (played to perfection by David Suchet) was created by the famous British author Agatha Christie, who wrote her first Poirot novel in 1920 at the age of 30 and her last Poirot novel in 1975, 55 years later and a year before her death in 1976.
    Published 27Mar2009, viewed 141 times
  • 2008 Cotton Bowl - Explosive Ole Miss Pulls Upset, Topples #8 Texas Tech, 47-34
    No. 20-ranked Mississippi made history New Year's Day by upsetting the No. 8-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders and their explosive offense, 47-34, in this year's Cotton Bowl. The unexpected victory gave first year coach Houston Nutt and his Rebels their second biggest win of the year. Earlier, the Rebels knocked off the then No. 4-ranked Florida Gators on their own turf, the only team to beat the eventual national champion this year.
    Published 24Jan2009, viewed 181 times
  • 2008 Champs Sports Bowl - Florida State Uses an MVP Punter & Heads Up Play to Rout Wisconsin, 42-13
    If you thought for a moment that 79-year-old Bobby Bowden was ready to retire as head coach of Florida State, forget it, especially after his Siminoles routed Wisconsin 42-13 in the Champs Sports Bowl Saturday (12-27-08). The Champs Sports Bowl game was Florida State's NCAA-leading 27th straight bowl game, improving Bowden's personal bowl game record to 21-10-1.
    Published 24Jan2009, viewed 111 times
  • 2008 Meineke Bowl - Superstar Pat White Leads West Virginia Over North Carolina, 31-30
    Senior Pat White, college football's most prolific running quarterback ever, registered the best passing day of his 4-year career Saturday (12-27-08) in leading West Virginia to a 31-30 victory over North Carolina in the Meineke Bowl. While better known for his running than passing, White put on a show in the Meineke Bowl that begs the question of whether he could play effectively on Sundays in the NFL.
    Published 22Jan2009, viewed 131 times
  • 2008 Hawaii Bowl - Charlie Weis Era at Notre Dame Finally Arrives, Irish Speed Past Hawaii, 49-21
    It was a very, very long two years, but the Charlie Weis Era at Notre Dame finally arrived at the Hawaii Bowl when the Fighting Irish flew by a slower Hawaii team, 49-21, mercifully ending Notre Dame's negative, burdensome 9-game bowl losing streak. The Irish had not won since its 24-21 victory over Texas A&M in the 1994 Cotton Bowl, 15 years ago following the 1993 season.
    Published 22Jan2009, viewed 170 times
  • 2008 BCS Sugar Bowl - Alabama Came to Play, Utah Came to Win and Did So Too Easily, 31-17
    After more than 50 years of watching football it pains me to say it, but Alabama came to play in the 2008 BCS Sugar Bowl and Utah came to win the Sugar Bowl. Guess what happened? Utah made Alabama look like half the team it is, winning convincingly, 31-17, behind a great defense and the play of Ute quarterback Brian Johnson, the game's Most Valuable Player.
    Published 22Jan2009, viewed 166 times
  • 2008 BCS Championship Game - Florida's Tebow, Harvin and Defense Send Oklahoma Home a Loser, 24-14
    When on patrol in a war zone and we are suddenly ambushed and outnumbered 10-to-1 and I have my choice of any player on the Florida and Oklahoma football teams, give me Tim Tebow. Millions of television viewers found out why during the BCS national championship game when Tebow led Florida to a 24-14 win over Oklahoma for the national championship title.
    Published 22Jan2009, viewed 190 times
  • College Football - Steve Sarkisian - A Real Breath of Fresh Air for Washington's Huskies
    He is apparently half-Armenian and half-Irish, 34 years old and the new head coach of the University of Washington's football team. Meet Steve Sarkisian, young, energetic, successful and excited about the opportunity to turn around the fortunes of the Husky football program. That will not be as difficult a problem as Washington's current 0-12 season record might suggest. Find out why.
    Published 23Dec2008, viewed 115 times
  • College Football - Despite the Protestations, It Really Was All About Tyrone Willingham
    He would have made a great Roman soldier, the strong, disciplined, determined, unemotional type ready to go into battle. The problem at the University of Washington was that he went into battle with the responsibility of being a football coach, not a soldier. So Tyrone Willingham received an early retirement from Husky Stadium. Find out what happened to the grim warrior.
    Published 23Dec2008, viewed 112 times
  • Final BCS Standings Show Why It's Better to Lose Early Than Late
    The final, cumulative BCS Standings showed Oklahoma with a BCS Average of 0.976, Florida at 0.948 and Texas at 0.930, with a mere 18 one-hundreds of a point separating Florida and Texas. Learn why Texas became the odd man out.
    Published 22Dec2008, viewed 136 times
  • NCAA Cross-Country - Michigan State's Nicole Bush Wins the 2008 Great Lakes Regional Championship
    Michigan State brought the best runner to the 2008 Great Lakes Regional, but Michigan brought the best team and took home the trophy, winning the meet with 72 points to Wisconsin's 80 and Michigan State's 83 for 3rd place. Senior Nicole Bush beat 227 runners to claim the individual title in 20:48.5 over the 6,000-meter (3.72 mile) course at Purdue University in Lafayette (IN).
    Published 22Dec2008, viewed 113 times
  • NCAA Cross-Country - Washington Women Win West Regional Meet With a Stunning 3-4-5-6-7 Finish
    After winning the Pac 10 Cross-Country Championship with an unprecedented 1-2-3-4-5 perfect score of 15, the University of Washington's women runners ran away with the 2008 NCAA West Regional Championship with a 3-4-5-6-7 finish at Stanford University's course, scoring only 25 points to runner-up Oregon's 62. Find out why the Washington women are ranked No. 1 in the country.
    Published 22Dec2008, viewed 118 times
  • Wisconsin Men, Minnesota Women Win 2008 Big Ten Cross-Country Titles
    Wisconsin's men won their 10th straight title, Minnesota's women repeated as champs but Nicole Bush of Michigan State won the individual title Sunday (11-1-08) at the Big Ten Cross-Country Championship Meet in Ann Arbor (MI). Nicole Bush toured the 6,000-meter course (3.72 miles) in 20:15.8 to win by 12 seconds over runner-up Gwen Jorgensen of Wisconsin. Michigan State finished 3rd in the womens' competition.
    Published 16Dec2008, viewed 134 times
  • Cross-Country - Washington's Gig Harbor Girls Just Miss Another State Title and Chance at History
    Washington State's 2008 Prep Cross-Country Championships taught the Gig Harbor High School girls' team a really disappointing lesson in knowing just how close is not close enough. After winning 3 consecutive state titles in the 4A state championship competition, Gig Harbor fell 1 point short in the team competition Saturday (11-8-08) at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, settling for the runner-up spot. Learn what happened.
    Published 30Nov2008, viewed 165 times
  • Northwest Christian in Lacey Becomes a Washington Powerhouse in Cross-Country
    The Northwest Christian High School Navigators arrive at the starting line ready to not only compete but to win, and win they did Saturday (11-8-08) during Washington State's 2008 Prep Cross-Country Championships at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, taking home championship trophies in both the girls and boys B (small school) races.
    Published 30Nov2008, viewed 125 times
  • Cross-Country - Washington Women Win Pac 10 Title, Set Record Wtih First-Ever Perfect Score
    In was show time on Halloween at the Springfield (OR) Country Club for the 2008 Pac 10 Conference Cross-Country Championships and the University of Washington women runners showed why the Huskies are the No. 1-ranked team in the country, winning with an unprecedented perfect score of 15. Learn why the Washington women are so good.
    Published 30Nov2008, viewed 136 times
  • Political Satire - America's Presidential Election Coverage Is Biased and Steeped in Stupidity
    Those of us who have suspected that the media coverage of the 2008 Presidential Race has not been fair now have a study to validate our suspicions. The Center for Media and Public Affairs spent the past two months monitoring comments by sources, voters, reporters and anchors that aired on evening newscasts at America's three main national networks (ABC, CBS and NBC) and documented what many of us already knew. Learn the full story.
    Published 30Nov2008, viewed 140 times
  • College Football - In Just Two Years Nick Saban Has the Crimson Tide No. 1 in the Nation
    Goodbye Texas. Hello Alabama. It is now the Crimson Tide that have become the No. 1 coveted target in the nation for big-time college football programs in America. The Texas Longhorns, who were No. 1, took on their 4th top-ranked team in consecutive weeks and came up short to No. 6 Texas Tech 39-33. Read the full article.
    Published 29Nov2008, viewed 121 times
  • Washington's Athletic Director Finally Makes the Right Move - Fires Coach
    Scott Woodward, the University of Washington's newly appointed permanent athletic director, has made it official that Tyrone Willingham will not be back for another season as the Huskies' head football coach. Willingham will stay on to coach the team's 5 remaining games and then leave with a $1 million buyout. Willingham was in his 4th year of a 5-year contract. Find out what went wrong.
    Published 29Nov2008, viewed 120 times
  • Boise State and Ball State, Both 11-0, Are Really Unbeaten But Untested, Overrated Top 25 Teams
    Both Boise State and Ball State are 11-0 so far this season and have earned some bragging rights. After all, they are 2 of only 4 teams that remain undefeated among the 119 Division 1-A schools at this point in the college football season. Utah is 12-0 and Alabama is 11-0. I do not have any problem with Alabama and Utah's national rankings, but I do have some serious problems with Boise State and Ball State being ranked so high. Let me explain.
    Published 27Nov2008, viewed 156 times
  • Tulsa the 19th Best Team in the Nation? You Must Be Kididng and Here Is Why
    Entering college football's 10th week of play there were 8 unbeaten teams remaining—Texas, Alabama, Penn State, Texas Tech, Utah, Boise State, Ball State and Tulsa. Everyone paying attention knew that either Texas or Texas Tech would suffer their first loss as they were playing each other at Texas Tech. Few knew just how vulnerable Utah, Boise State, Ball State and Tulsa were to suffering their first defeat.
    Published 27Nov2008, viewed 112 times
  • "Waking Ned Devine" by Kirk Jones Is the Best Comedy I Have Ever Seen - Part 2
    Sooner or later one has to come clean. When pigeonholed about what is my favorite comedy, I said some time ago that "Meet the Fockers" was the best comedy I had seen in a long time. What I did not say was what is the best comedy I have ever seen. So let me say it here and now: as of Sunday, March 11, 2007 the best comedy I have ever seen is "Waking Ned Devine" and it is not even a close call. Find out why.
    Published 03Nov2008, viewed 84 times
  • "Waking Ned Devine" by Kirk Jones Is the Best Comedy I Have Ever Seen - Part 1
    Sooner or later one has to come clean. When pigeonholed about what is my favorite comedy, I said some time ago that "Meet the Fockers" was the best comedy I had seen in a long time. What I did not say was what is the best comedy I have ever seen. So let me say it here and now: as of Sunday, March 11, 2007 the best comedy I have ever seen is "Waking Ned Devine" and it is not even a close call. Find out why.
    Published 03Nov2008, viewed 93 times
  • Old Lodge Skins Makes "Little Big Man" a Perfect Blend of Comedy and Drama
    You know that "Little Big Man" has the makings of a good film when an historian visits Jack Crabb (Dustin Hoffman), a forgotten, 100-plus-year-old centenarian in an assisted living facility, to ask about how Native Americans lived in the Old West. Crabb lived among the Cheyenne. If you have not seen Little Big Man, you are missing it. Find out why in this review.
    Published 03Nov2008, viewed 100 times
  • Jamie Moyer at Age 45? Priceless. Put Him on a MLB Mound and He Wins
    Jamie Moyer became the oldest active player in Major League Baseball in 2008. He also posted a 16-7 record with a 3.71 ERA and won the final game of the season that earned the Philadelphia Phillies their second consecutive National League East Division title and post-season appearance. The Seattle Mariners, who lost 100+ games this year, dumped Moyer in 2006 because they thought he was too old and too expensive. Live and learn.
    Published 03Nov2008, viewed 112 times
  • A Jewish Family Flees Germany and Settles "Nowhere in Africa"
    Only Walter could see it coming. His extended family in Germany could not see that Adolph Hitler would turn on his own German citizens who were Jewish. Walter was a professional, a judge and a German citizen, not a Jew who happened to be a German citizen. He would leave Germany and take his family to Africa in 1938. "Nowhere in Africa" is his story.
    Published 01Nov2008, viewed 103 times
  • Any Day That Mcihigan Loses and Michigan State Wins Is a Great Day
    Any day that Michigan loses a football game and Michigan State wins a football game is a great day. When Michigan State beats Michigan (as happened today, Saturday, 10-25-08) it is a glorious day. That would be because Michigan State had not beaten Michigan at the Big House in Michigan since 1990, 18 years ago. The Spartans huge win Saturday pushed their record to 7-2 for just the 3rd time in 40 years. Read the details.
    Published 01Nov2008, viewed 109 times
  • "Friendly Persuasion" Finds a Pacifist Quaker Family in the Middle of a War
    If "Friendly Persuasion" was produced 52 years after its original release in 1956, it might have won some of the 6 Oscar nominations it received, such as Best Sound and Best Writing, not to mention Best Picture and Best Director. The technical advancements in moviemaking today are light years ahead of where they were when William Wyler directed this simple film about a simple family in a very complicated situation.
    Published 30Oct2008, viewed 95 times
  • "Forest Gump" Teaches Many Lessons, and Tom Hanks Earns Best Actor Oscar
    Everything that happens in "Forrest Gump" is worth seeing, and much of what happens through its central character Forrest Gump teaches us important lessons in life. This is a love story, a story of relationships and the story of one person in a very big world that is sometimes almost impossible to understand. Forrest Gump won 6 Oscars and another 7 Oscar nominations and remains one of the most successful films ever made. Find out why.
    Published 30Oct2008, viewed 671 times
  • The Silliness of Major League Baseball's Stupidity with Payroll
    Richie Sexson of the woeful Seattle Mariners is simply the latest example of the silliness of Major League Baseball's love affair with high-priced superstars whose production is pathetic. Sexson's lousy 30 RBIs this season have cost the Mariners $290,226 for each and every paltry one. Learn how stupid this policy is.
    Published 30Sep2008, viewed 131 times
  • Kathryn Martin Dominates on the Track at the 2008 USATF National Masters Meet
    The shining star in the prime running events at the 2008 USATF National Masters Meet in Spokane (WA) was Kathryn (Kathy) Martin, who won 5 national titles in the 800, 1500, 5000 and 10,000-meter races, and set an American record in the 2000-meter steeplechase. Get the full story.
    Published 30Sep2008, viewed 148 times
  • Meet the Illinois Fighting Illini - The Most Overrated Team in the AP's Top 25 Poll
    Coach Ron Zook's Illinois team took the Big Ten by storm last year, tying with Michigan for the runner-up spot at 6-2, and going 9-3 in the regular season. All of last year's fight and hype moved Illinois into this year's AP Top 25 Poll. Find out why Illinois should not be in the current AP Top 25 Poll.
    Published 30Sep2008, viewed 159 times
  • Forbes Touts Alabama's Nick Saban as the Most Powerful Coach in Sports
    So who is the most powerful coach in sports today? Nick Saban of Alabama according to Forbes magazine (9-1-08 issue). Forbes wastes no time in anoiting Saban as the best of the best and ahead of the rest when it comes to being the most powerful sports coach in our time. Find out why.
    Published 30Sep2008, viewed 197 times
  • Phelps' 8 Gold Medals Could Net Him $100 Million in Future Income
    Sports agents that should know decided some time ago that winning a gold medal in the Olympics could be worth $12 million in appearances and endorsements. Michael Phelps' 8 golds at $12 million apiece works out to $96 million in possible income. Phelps' agent, Peter Carlisle, agrees, but will Phelps be a success or a failure as a marketable personality for companies seeking his services?
    Published 30Sep2008, viewed 152 times
  • America's Middle Distance Running Disaster at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
    Despite all of the United States' great success in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, there was next to nothing to cheer about its middle distance runners in the track and field competition. If it was not for Shalane Flanagan's third-place finish in the 10,000, the United States would not have won a single medal in the middle distance events. Her 30:22.22 clocking was good enough for the bronze medal and an American record.
    Published 30Sep2008, viewed 163 times
  • So How Long Has Michael Phelps Been Training to Be a Champion?
    Stories about teenage phenoms winning gold medals and setting world records at world-class swimming competitions are legion. The list is long and you can add Michael Phelps' name to the list. Find out what Phelps had to do, and how he did it to get where he is today.
    Published 30Sep2008, viewed 227 times
  • Michael Phelps' 2008 Olympic Legacy: 8 Gold Medal Victories, 7 World Records
    Is there anyone who watched the Beijing Olympics on television who does not already know that Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals, setting 7 world records and 1 Olympic record in the 8-day swimming competition? Get all the facts, records and race information on Phelps' historic effort.
    Published 30Sep2008, viewed 137 times
  • "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Ends Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Western Trilogy
    From virtually no acclaim at the time, Sergio Leone's "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" is now regarded as a classic by many critics. It was part of Time's "100 Greatest Movies" of the last century. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is currently ranked no less than 5th among the Internet Movie Database Top 250, all of which is not too shabby for an Italian guy directing an American Western.
    Published 30Aug2008, viewed 210 times
  • Too Many Overpaid CEOs Are Really Smooth Operators Who Produce Little
    When you understand that the average CEO in America makes 400 times what the average worker makes, you could get upset. When you have an environment where chief executive officers of companies can rack up a pitiful financial performance and still continue to rake in millions of compensation for being essentially incompetent, it is even more upsetting. What are we to do?
    Published 29Aug2008, viewed 133 times
  • In an Educational Bureaucracy, It Is Hard to Weed Out Incompetence
    My level of being appalled rose dramatically the other day, fortunately, my blood pressure remained the same. The cause of this happening was an editorial in USA Today (7-17-08) titled the "Teacher Protection Racket". It seems that getting rid of teachers in the public school system is almost as difficult as quickly solving any perceived problems involving global warming. Find out why.
    Published 28Aug2008, viewed 132 times
  • Director Giuseppe Tornatore Wins Best Foreign Film Oscar for "Cinema Paradiso"
    In my search for films that are not well known but tell a great story with an excellent presentation, I discovered "Cinema Paradiso" by Italian Director Giuseppe Tornatore. Many critics credit Cinema Paradiso with reviving Italy's movie industry, which would later produce "Mediterraneo" and "Life is Beautiful". Discover why this film is so special.
    Published 27Aug2008, viewed 199 times
  • "A Fistful of Dollars" Started Sergio Leone's Masterpiece Trilogy of Spaghetti Westerns
    Is it possible for an excellent, groundbreaking film in a specific genre to be overlooked at award ceremonies? Absolutely, and a perfect example is "A Fistful of Dollars" that gave rise to what we commonly identify today as "the spaghetti Western". A Fistful of Dollars was the first of Director Sergio Leone's masterpiece trilogy. Learn why Director Sergio Leone made movie history.
    Published 26Aug2008, viewed 185 times
  • NFL Football Preview - Here Come the Seahawks: Stumbling and Bumbling into Holmgren's Last Year
    Just when Seattle's Mike Holmgren is entering his last year as head coach, his Seahawks are now stumbling and bumbling their way into the regular season. After dusting off the Minnesota Vikings 34-17 in their first 2008 preseason game on the road in Minneapolis, the Seahawks narrowly escaped defeat in their home preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, winning 29-26 in an error-prone display of ineptness.
    Published 25Aug2008, viewed 263 times
  • "For a Few Dollars More" Establishes Leone as a Master of Creating Emotion
    After the unexpected, smashing success of Sergio Leone's direction in "A Fistful of Dollars" with the newly-found presence of Clint Eastwood as the gunfighter who would become The Man With No Name, Leone 's direction in "For a Few Dollars More" was even more successful, artistically and financially. Learn why a film that could not garner a single award in its day has become a classic western film with a faithful following.
    Published 24Aug2008, viewed 225 times
  • Kathryn Martin Dominates on the Track at the 2008 USATF National Masters Meet
    The shining star in the prime running events at the 2008 USATF National Masters Meet in Spokane (WA) was Kathryn (Kathy) Martin, who won 5 national titles in the 800, 1500, 5000 and 10,000-meter races, and set an American record in the 2000-meter steeplechase. The 56-year-old from Northport (NY) was virtually unstoppable in the 55-59 age group competition. Get the full story.
    Published 23Aug2008, viewed 275 times
  • Could the Way Food Looks Give Real Clues as to What Is Really Healthy for Us to Eat?
    The next time you sit down to lunch or dinner, you may be surprised to learn that many of the foods that we eat look similar to vital organs in our body, and in fact provide nutrients that actually help the organ in question function. Carrots, tomatoes, grapes, oranges, figs, walnuts, kidney beans and onions are just a few examples. Find out more.
    Published 14Jul2008, viewed 502 times
  • Karl Rove's Sly Deal With Fox? Wow, This Is Really Inside Stuff No One Could Discern
    Imagine my surprise when I went online recently and encountered this headline: "Karl Rove's Sly Deal With Fox". Think of a conservative, right-wing political hack with slight-of-hand magic out to pull a fast one over on American voters. You get the picture. Could this be some great political insight on the Presidential election? Get the full story and learn why it is anything but.
    Published 13Jul2008, viewed 220 times
  • How to Attack the Lakers "Triangle" Offense? Run Smack into the Celtics "Angle" Defense
    The Boston Celtics recent NBA title effort capped an amazing turnaround. A year ago the Celtics finished at 24-58 and dead last in the NBA Eastern Conference. This year they went 66-16, won the Atlantic Division title and the Eastern Conference title before disposing of the Los Angeles Lakers, 131-92, to win their 17th NBA title.
    Published 12Jul2008, viewed 263 times
  • Should We Be Concerned About the Apparent Violence of Our Children?
    Two incidents in the United States in recent days have caused me to wonder if we should be more concerned about the apparent violence among our children. Both sets of young women in both incidents had a choice to make. The difference between the two choices is clear: you can choose to be self-centered or other-centered. What caused some young women to make a great choice and others to make a poor choice? Find out why.
    Published 11Jul2008, viewed 192 times
  • Several Track and Field Girl Athletes Prove Their Great Sportsmanship and Substance
    Two separate events recently showed once again how incredibly impressive our young women in American can be—one an instance of pure sportsmanship at its best, and the other an instance of pure desire, determination and substance. Find out how Nicole Cochran and Bonnie Richardson become the centerpieces for these extraordinary events.
    Published 10Jul2008, viewed 231 times
  • Is "Black Liberation Theology" Really Helping African Americans?
    Rev. Jeremiah Wright of Trinity United Church of Christ has sought to minister to the needs of his congregation, exhibiting a perfectly normal and natural sense about what a minister should be doing. His unexpected exposure on national television has caused umbrage with some viewers, who found his remarks to be unpatriotic, inflammatory and offensive. Are there other lessons to be learned in addition to "black liberation theology"?
    Published 09Jul2008, viewed 153 times
  • You Must Answer Three Questions to Find Your True Purpose in Life
    There have been times in my life when I have sat down and wondered: What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? Is this what my life is going to be? To find my reason for being, I was forced to answer in writing these three questions: Who am I? What am I meant to do here? What am I trying to do with my life?
    Published 08Jul2008, viewed 227 times
  • USA High School Track & Field Records and the Best 2008 Prep Performances
    Eight high school athletes set 6 new records during the 2008 track and field season. The shinning star of the boys had to be German Fernandez of Riverbank (CA) High School, who set 2 new records and led all boys by taking the top spot in 5 of 6 middle distance races—the 1,500, 1,600, 3,000 and 3,200-meter runs and the 2 mile. Read the complete article and get all of the facts and times.
    Published 07Jul2008, viewed 1757 times
  • America's Marketing Nightmare - The Foreign Runners Who Dominate the Boston Marathon
    They ran the 112th Boston Marathon Monday (4-21-08). The triumph was that Robert Cheruiyot (try to say something close to Cherry-ott) of Kenya won his 4th Boston Marathon. The tragedy was that America hardly noticed. It is flat out difficult, nay impossible, to market world-class foreign athletes on American soil, no matter how much they win or how many records they set. Nobody in America seems to care.
    Published 15Jun2008, viewed 337 times
  • Is There a More Winning NCAA Coach Than UCLA's John Wooden? Well, Yes
    Any discussion of the NCAA's winningest coach naturally begins with UCLA's legendary basketball guru John Wooden, who won 10 NCAA championships in 12 years and 7 straight titles from 1967 to 1973. However, Arkansas's John McDonnell, who coaches the Razorbacks' cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track teams, has won 42 NCAA championships and 12 consecutive indoor track titles from 1984 to 1995. Learn more in the full article.
    Published 14Jun2008, viewed 249 times
  • Travel Review - We Were Blessed by Visiting Manzanillo, South of Puerto Vallarta, and Vida del Mar
    I had some serious doubts about whether my first trip to Mexico would be a success. Now I can report that my first trip to Mexico was fantastic because I found a slice of heaven at Vida del Mar in Manzanillo (Mon-zah-knee-oh). I almost selfishly thought about not writing about my trip to Manzanillo and Vida del Mar as word may get around and then everything that makes it a little slice of heaven might be less so in the coming years.
    Published 13Jun2008, viewed 292 times
  • Job Interviews - When He Asked, "How Do You Motivate Yourself?," I Was Without a Good Answer
    A reader emailed me with this question: "I was in an interview, and was asked this question: How do you motivate yourself? I could barely answer the question. What would you suggest?" That is a great question that deserves a great answer. After managing dozens of employees over the years, I can tell you not what I think, but what I know. Get the full story.
    Published 12Jun2008, viewed 228 times
  • Social Commentary - Should We Be Concerned About the Apparent Violence of Our Children?
    Two incidents in the United States in recent days have caused me to wonder if we should be more concerned about the apparent violence among our children. Both sets of young women in both incidents had a choice to make. The difference between the two choices is clear: you can choose to be self-centered or other-centered. What caused some young women to make a great choice and others to make a poor choice? Find out why.
    Published 11Jun2008, viewed 240 times
  • 2008 NCAA Title - For Kansas Coach Bill Self, the Long Wait Is Over as His Jayhawks Outlast Memphis
    The only guarantee going into the 2008 NCAA National Championship Game was that one of two very good coaches—Bill Self of Kansas or John Calipari of Memphis—would win his first national title. In the end, Bill Self, who had more NCAA tournament wins—18—without reaching the Final Four than any other active coach, would lead his Jayhawks past Memphis 75-68 in overtime to win the national championship.
    Published 10Jun2008, viewed 240 times
  • Meet "Pre" - America's Greatest Running Legend and Greatest Middle Distance Hero
    It has now been 33 years since the untimely, tragic death of America's greatest running legend and its greatest middle distance runner, Steve Prefontaine, and his legacy continues to grow as the void he filled remains open. It is rare but true to say that his legacy may never be matched again. Find out why.
    Published 09Jun2008, viewed 378 times
  • Legendary High School Coach Pat Tyson Becomes New Coach at Gonzaga University
    Gonzaga University Athletic Director Mike Roth made the most astute move since the hiring of Mark Few as his basketball coach by recently hiring legendary high school coach Pat Tyson as his first full-time running coach. Pat Tyson does not only eat, sleep and live running 24 hours a day, he is not only a high school coach with no peer, he is a coaching legend before he starts. Gonzaga is about to make an impact in its running program.
    Published 08Jun2008, viewed 453 times
  • Look Out SEC - Alabama Rates No. 1 as Nick Saban Prepares to Go to War
    If you think football in the Southeastern Conference is just a game that generates a ton of money for the schools and the NCAA that regulates it in a highly publicized environment, you do not understand what success is about in the SEC. SEC games are not battles between teams, they are outright warfare with a fight to the last man standing won by heavy artillery (talent). Learn why fans of Alabama are smiling today.
    Published 01May2008, viewed 183 times
  • Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon Make "Walk the Line" Better Than the Film
    "Walk the Line" is the story of Johnny Cash (Joaquin Phoenix) and June Carter Cash (Reese Witherspoon). Born poor in Arkansas, Cash rises to fame in the country music world and destroys a lot of relationships along the way with drinking, drugs and pandering. Phoenix and Witherspoon are outstanding in this film, even though the movie production could have been better.
    Published 30Apr2008, viewed 273 times
  • Pardon Me, I Am Gushing Again About Movie's Incomparable Audrey Hepburn
    Like a lot of shoppers at supermarkets, I look at the magazine displays while waiting in line to check out. Recently I was thrilled to see a recent edition to LIFE's Great Photographers Series: "Remembering Audrey 15 Years Later" with photographs by Bob Willoughby. You better believe I bought a copy faster than a single heartbeat, and remain a better person for having done so. Let me share why.
    Published 29Apr2008, viewed 266 times
  • For Romance Without Any Stress, "Sleepless in Seattle" Is the Cure
    If you were celebrating Valentines Day with a candlelight dinner for two at home and settled in to watch a movie, "Sleepless in Seattle" would be a great choice because it provides a pleasant experience and is already becoming a romantic comedy classic. Sleepless in Seattle stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan and reminds many viewers of "An Affair to Remember".
    Published 28Apr2008, viewed 256 times
  • The Best Psychological Thriller Since "Wait Until Dark" Is "Dressed to Kill"
    "Dressed to Kill" is the most horrific psychological thriller I have seen since "Wait Until Dark" with Audrey Hepburn as a recently blinded woman who is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment. Dressed to Kill is just as well done and adds indiscriminate sex, adultery and a razor-slashing murder to the mix in a tense drama.
    Published 27Apr2008, viewed 291 times
  • For Kansas Coach Bill Self, the Long Wait Is Over as His Jayhawks Outlast Memphis
    The only guarantee going into the 2008 NCAA National Championship Game was that one of two very good coaches—Bill Self of Kansas or John Calipari of Memphis—would win his first national title. In the end, Bill Self, who had more NCAA tournament wins—18—without reaching the Final Four than any other active coach, would lead his Jayhawks past Memphis 75-68 in overtime to win the national championship.
    Published 26Apr2008, viewed 270 times
  • First 2 Rounds in 2008 NCAA Tournament Produce 1 Major Upset in Every 6 Games
    The first two rounds of the 2008 NCAA College Basketball Tournament underscored just how far parity has come in the men's competition as at least 1 major upset occurred every 6 games (8 major upsets and 3 minor upsets in 48 games). Who was smoking hot? North Carolina and Davidson. Who was not? Duke, Georgetown, Drake, Clemson, Vanderbilt, Connecticut, Pittsburgh and Southern Cal. Get results and highlights during the first two rounds here.
    Published 25Apr2008, viewed 245 times
  • The Final 4 for the 2008 NCAA Tournament: North Carolina, Memphis, UCLA and Kansas
    For the first time in the history of the NCAA National Basketball Tournament, all four No. 1 seeded teams made it safely through the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 brackets to the Final 4—UCLA, Memphis, North Carolina and Kansas. Three #1 seeds have advanced to the Final 4 only three times in NCAA history, most recently in 1999. Get the full story.
    Published 24Apr2008, viewed 301 times
  • Female Executives Who Are Too Bold and Too Aggressive Do Not Rise as Fast
    Female executives who are bold and aggressive do not rise up the corporate ladder as quickly as you may think. Female executives who use a self-confident but much softer, indirect approach do not highlight or reinforce any pre-conceived notions that they might be too bold, too aggressive or too judgmental for a higher position. Learn why it matters in dealing with male executives.
    Published 07Apr2008, viewed 275 times
  • Potential Hires Who Are Quick to Judge May Be Quickly Eliminated by Interviewers
    Female executives who are bold and aggressive do not rise up the corporate ladder as quickly as you may think. Female executives who use a self-confident but much softer, indirect approach do not highlight or reinforce any pre-conceived notions that they might be too bold, too aggressive or too judgmental for a higher position. Learn why it matters in dealing with male executives.
    Published 06Apr2008, viewed 232 times
  • 2 Things We Cannot Teach Employees: Judgment and Personality Development
    We can teach people a lot of things, but there are two things we cannot teach people, potential hires or employees—judgment and personality development. We acquire judgment by making judgments, but unfortunately, some people have better judgment than others. Personality development cannot be taught because it is not driven by professional development but rather by personal growth. Learn why it matters.
    Published 05Apr2008, viewed 189 times
  • Before You Interview, Learn and Practice Ed's "Zip a Lip" Theory
    My best advice to clients about to interview for a job is to treat the interview like an IRS audit. When the Internal Revenue Service thinks you are cheating on your annual tax return, and they ask you a question during an audit, it is a real good idea to answer the field auditor's question and shut up. The same strategy works during job interviews. Learn the technique in this article.
    Published 04Apr2008, viewed 163 times
  • The Biggest Mistake Potential Hires Make While Interviewing for a Job
    While interviewing, sometimes the potential hire talks himself or herself into an offer and then right back out. The reason why is they commit the biggest mistake a person could make when interviewing for a job, and this is it: They are asked a question, they answer the question, and then they feel compelled to explain or justify the answer they have given. Get the full story.
    Published 03Apr2008, viewed 206 times
  • The Greatest Explosion Can Only Occur When Opportunity Meets Preparedness
    There is probably not a day in America when at least a million employees wonder "When am I going to get promoted?" or "I am so upset that they promoted him and not me?" These workplace sentiments tend to happen because employees tend to look only at opportunity, and employers tend to look only at preparedness. The reality of life is that the greatest explosion can only occur when opportunity meets preparedness.
    Published 02Apr2008, viewed 154 times
  • How to Make an Incredible Impression During Your Most Vulnerable Moment
    When you start a new job, even if it is a part-time job, you can be thrust into a needy situation that could cause harm to your psyche and confidence. This real life story tells you how you can make an incredible impression during your most vulnerable moment. There is a real lesson to be learned in surviving in the work-a-day jungle of everyday life.
    Published 01Apr2008, viewed 174 times
  • What Is the Most Critical Career Choice Graduating Students Make?
    After reading The Tao of Warren Buffett, I discovered that Buffett had some very valuable information on what students should know when selecting their first job after graduating. According to Buffett, one not only needs to learn what kind of business to invest in but what kind of business to work in. Learn why.
    Published 31Mar2008, viewed 194 times
  • Michigan State's Nicole Bush Finishes 5th at NCAA Nationals, Best Spartan Run Ever - Part 2
    Senior Nicole Bush put the finishing touch on an outstanding cross-country season by finishing 5th in the NCAA National Championship meet, leading the Michigan State women to a 5th place team finish, the second best showing ever for the Spartans. Learn why Michigan State's women middle distance runners are among the rising stars nationally. This is Part 2 of a 2-Part Article.
    Published 09Mar2008, viewed 230 times
  • Michigan State's Nicole Bush Finishes 5th at NCAA Nationals, Best Spartan Run Ever - Part 1
    Senior Nicole Bush put the finishing touch on an outstanding cross-country season by finishing 5th in the NCAA National Championship meet, leading the Michigan State women to a 5th place team finish, the second best showing ever for the Spartans, topped only by the 4th place finish in 1981 at the first-ever NCAA women's championships. This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Article.
    Published 08Mar2008, viewed 450 times
  • Walt Drenth Becomes Director of MSU's Cross-Country and Track & Field Programs
    Michigan State University's cross-county and track & field programs have taken a really positive step forward with the appointment of Walt Drenth as the director. Just as Tom Izzo has led the Spartan basketball program back to national prominence, and new first-year coach Mark Dantonio has already dramatically improved Michigan State's football fortunes with a bowl appearance, Walt Drenth will create a winning tradition among Spartan runners.
    Published 07Mar2008, viewed 282 times
  • Meet Michigan State's Newest Dynamo - Associate Head Coach Rita Arndt-Molis
    During the changing of the guard for Michigan State University's cross-country and track & field programs, Rita Arndt-Molis was named Associate Head Coach following Walt Drenth's appointment as director of the programs. Arndt-Molis will coach both men and women middle-distance runners. Her impact was immediate. Learn why the Spartans will benefit every day she is coaching.
    Published 06Mar2008, viewed 343 times
  • If You Are Looking for Leeches, Skip the Pond, Go to Your Credit Card Company
    Two seemingly unrelated stories caught my attention yesterday. One was about corporations stockpiling cash and the other was about consumer savings rates, which moved into negative territory for the first time according to the U. S. Commerce Department. Credit card companies have no legal limits on what they can charge for interest and fees.
    Published 05Mar2008, viewed 179 times
  • "Meet the Fockers" Gets a Real Boost From De Niro and Hoffman
    Meet the Fockers is the best comedy I have seen in a long time. This movie could have been easily over-the-top with its descriptive title, but there is no hint of it in the presentation. A believable story line and an all-star cast with former Oscar-winners gave this comedy a real boost of professionalism.
    Published 04Mar2008, viewed 298 times
  • "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" Is Difficult to Understand But Rewarding
    "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" is the story of Eddie (Jon Voight), a simple man living a simple life as a maintenance man who has a regret and an ache in his heart. He dies while trying to save a little girl in an accident, and does not know if he saved her life or not. He awakens in Heaven and finds out the real meaning of his life. A complex but rewarding story and movie.
    Published 03Mar2008, viewed 1712 times
  • Famous Quotes by Lou Holtz During Football's Annual Bowl Season
    College football's annual bowl season is full of surprises and spectacular moments. Famous coaches have had some memorable remarks about American's most popular sport, and here are some of them by Lou Holtz, who some consider to be the best of the best college coaches and for good reason. Find out why.
    Published 02Feb2008, viewed 270 times
  • Famous Quotes by Knute Rockne During Football's Annual Bowl Season
    College football's annual bowl season is full of surprises and spectacular moments. Famous coaches have had some memorable remarks about American's most popular sport, and here are some of them by legendary Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, who many consider to be the best of the best.
    Published 01Feb2008, viewed 285 times
  • Famous Quotes by Vince Lombardi During Football's Annual Bowl Season
    College football's annual bowl season is full of surprises and spectacular moments. Famous coaches have had some memorable remarks about American's most popular sport, and here are some of them by legendary Green Bay Packer coach Vince Lombardi, who many consider to be the best of the best.
    Published 31Jan2008, viewed 644 times
  • Coach Was Color-Blind, He Only Wanted to Know If You Could Play Basketball
    Basketball Coach Don Haskins does not have to wait for his legend to happen. He was the coach at Texas Western in 1966 when his 27-1 team played Adolph Rupp's 27-1 University of Kentucky Wildcats for the NCAA title. Haskins would become the first coach in NCAA history to start an all-African American lineup which beat Kentucky 72-65 to become the NCAA champion. February is Black History Month.
    Published 30Jan2008, viewed 437 times
  • "Coach Carter" Sends an Outstanding Message About a Coach with Integrity, Honor and Goodness
    Samuel L. Jackson plays Coach Ken Carter in a good sports drama with an outstanding message for today's high school basketball players who see playing with the pros as their only objective in life. Carter believes that a basketball scholarship and ethics should go hand in hand. This is an incredible story of a coach who will not compromise his values by not compromising his integrity.
    Published 29Jan2008, viewed 674 times
  • Four Average Movies That Do Not Get Any Better the Second Time Around
    Here are four average movies that do not get any better the second time around: Anger Management with Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler, The Emperor's Club with Kevin Kline and Emile Hirsch, The Fast and the Furious (a totally mindless guy flick about macho wannabe men street car racing), and Five Easy Pieces with Jack Nicholson and Karen Black (both Oscar nominees in a depressing film about a guy going nowhere 1,000 miles an hour).
    Published 28Jan2008, viewed 227 times
  • "To Kill a Mockingbird" Exposes the Destructiveness of Bigotry
    Gregory Peck won a Best Actor Oscar in this adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about white lawyer Atticus Finch defending an innocent African American man accused of raping a white woman. This is a story that illuminates everything that is wrong about hate, prejudice, bigotry, ignorance, stupidity, lack of backbone and lack of a heart.
    Published 27Jan2008, viewed 241 times
  • Two Films Offer Great Examples of What Not to Do With Your Life
    Kiss the Bride centers around four sisters from an Italian Catholic family in Rhode Island trying to work out their childhood hang-ups as three of them-all self-centered, self-absorbed and out of touch with reality-return to help their little sister get married. Sideways focuses on two men in midlife crises taking a one-week excursion through California wine country.
    Published 25Jan2008, viewed 280 times
  • "Tipping the Velvet" Is First Alternative Lifestyle Film with an Educational Message - Part 1
    "Tipping the Velvet" is what some viewers would consider a terrible film about a sinful, raunchy lifestyle, and what I would consider an excellent film despite any apparent raunchiness. The BBC brought this controversial movie to a 5-millon strong mainstream television audience in England. Tipping the Velvet is an incredibly unusual firm because you rarely, if ever, see an alternative lifestyle movie with a happy ending.
    Published 30Dec2007, viewed 208 times
  • "The Quiet Man" Is a Love Story Set in the Emerald Isle of Ireland
    No one ever said that filmmaking was easy, only that it could be very good and sometimes enduring, as in "The Quiet Man", starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara with legendary Director John Ford. The Quiet Man was the first American feature to be filmed in Ireland's picturesque countryside. Ford earned his 4th and last Best Director Oscar for The Quiet Man in 1952. See the film and understand why this love story will touch your heart.
    Published 27Dec2007, viewed 253 times
  • "Nanny McPhee" - An Excellent Movie with Magic and a Message for Children
    In an entertainment world full of trashy and violent video games and movies, Nanny McPhee is everything good about movies for children. You and your children can watch this film without fear of unpleasant and unwanted garbage rooted in sensationalism for ratings and greed. Nanny McPhee is an excellent film with a wonderful message for all children to recognize and understand.
    Published 26Dec2007, viewed 218 times
  • "A Lot Like Love" Is Light Enough to Fly Away and Never Be Missed
    "A Lot Like Love" chronicles the indecision of two young adults who are misguided and muddled in both their careers and love life. They haul off and do nothing with themselves and then wonder why they are not happy. No wonder they are confused about love. They deserve each other. See this film once and move on.
    Published 25Dec2007, viewed 249 times
  • A Disturbing Trend in Our Society: The Lack of Trust in Our Institutions - Part 2
    The lack of trust for institutions in our society may be reaching epidemic levels. A recent survey shows trust in banks and financial institutions has dropped from 35% to 28% in 40 years, major companies from 26% to 17%, the nation's press from 24% to 9%, educational institutions from 36% to 27%, and organized religion from 35% to 24%. Learn why this is happening.
    Published 19Dec2007, viewed 237 times
  • A Disturbing Trend in Our Society: The Lack of Trust in Our Institutions - Part 1
    The lack of trust for institutions in our society may be reaching epidemic levels. A recent survey shows trust in banks and financial institutions has dropped from 35% to 28% in 40 years, major companies from 26% to 17%, the nation's press from 24% to 9%, educational institutions from 36% to 27%, and organized religion from 35% to 24%. Learn why this is happening.
    Published 18Dec2007, viewed 228 times
  • "A Man for All Seasons" Demonstrates What Integrity Should Be in the Middle Ages and Now
    A Man for All Seasons poses the question: What would a man sacrifice for his principles? When Henry VIII seeks approval to divorce his wife and marry Anne Boleyn, his new Chancellor and Cardinal—Sir Thomas More—stands in his way. In the end, Sir Thomas becomes the only person in England who will die for his principles. A Man for All Seasons won 6 Oscars at the 1967 Academy Awards.
    Published 04Dec2007, viewed 624 times
  • "Ryan's Daughter" Is a Love Triangle with Passion, Adultery, Rebellion and a Village Idiot
    "Ryan's Daughter" is a love story that evolves into a love triangle set in the epic splendor of an isolated village on Ireland's scenic Dingle Peninsula. Like all love triangles, it ends in a disaster that becomes a tragedy. Cinematographer Freddie Young captures the raw beauty of Ireland with its ocean cliffs, green countryside, lazy pastures and hidden forest love nest. He won an Oscar for his filming.
    Published 03Dec2007, viewed 571 times
  • College Football - If You Thought SEC Was the Toughest NCAA Conference, Think Again
    There is so much buzz and hype about the Southeast Conference—better known as the SEC—you would think there are no other NCAA football conferences that can compare. I did a little investigating into the strength of schedule for the various conferences. Turns out that the toughest conference is not the SEC, it is the Pac 10. Find out why.
    Published 02Dec2007, viewed 218 times
  • College Football - How to Ferret Out Which Teams Are Rising and Falling in the Polls
    Many sports fans who anxiously await the release of the weekly football polls really miss one of the best parts of the poll when searching only to see where their favorite is ranked. Many newspapers and online services list only the Top 25 picks. You have to dig a little deeper to discover which teams received votes but not enough votes to make it into the Top 25. Where to find the rest of the poll.
    Published 01Dec2007, viewed 176 times
  • The Sagarin College Football Ratings: What They Are, How to Read Them and What to Do With Them
    While betting on sports is only legal in a few places in the United States, such as Las Vegas, millions of office workers are involved in sports pools every week now that the football season has arrived. For those who wager, it may be helpful to put some science on your side when you wager, and one of the best places to do that is with the Sagarin College Football Ratings. Here is what you need to know.
    Published 30Nov2007, viewed 379 times
  • "Lost in Translation" Makes the Meaning of Life Sound Elusive
    "Lost in Translation" was written and directed by Sofia Coppola and won enough awards to fill a grocery cart. Seeing this film, I would not have guessed it would have won so many awards. I gave this film an average rating rather than a good or excellent rating. I wanted real substance in this film and I was left wanting. Learn why in my review.
    Published 29Nov2007, viewed 349 times
  • Facts About the Second Most Controversial Topic in America - The First Is Abortion
    Many who read the title to this article might think that the second most controversial topic in America today is whether the United States should continue its war in Iraq. Those who thought that would be, in fact, dead wrong. This article is really about facts, not about our involvement in trying to make Iraq and its people adopt a democratic society, but to revisit the place God occupies in our public institutions and in our society.
    Published 28Nov2007, viewed 290 times
  • Nancy Meyers Comes Up With a Winner: A Romantic Comedy that Really Works
    Christmas is coming soon and everybody is busy getting ready for another holiday season. A movie can be great comic relief. We want to be entertained and interested by a story that keeps us attentive and has a happy ending. Nancy Meyers delivers what we need as the writer/director of "The Holiday", a romantic comedy with Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black and Eli Wallach.
    Published 27Nov2007, viewed 304 times
  • "Breakfast on Pluto" Is Really Not About an Alien from Outer Space
    "Breakfast on Pluto" is a gender preference movie about a boy who really wants to be a girl, and settles for being a transvestite trying to find a place in a world that curses his very existence. I endured Boys Don't Cry and Transamerica and am pleased to say I did not have to endure Breakfast on Pluto. I think that Neil Jordan is the reason why. This film is worth viewing for its message: to thine ownself be true.
    Published 27Oct2007, viewed 338 times
  • Want a Six-Figure Income Without Getting a College Degree of Any Kind? Here Is How
    I have a client making $350,000 a year with a high school diploma. I have another client making $144,000 who is a high school graduate with two additional years of technical training. A third client is making $250,000 with a high school diploma only. If you are a high school graduate and have zero interest in getting a bachelor's degree at this point in your work career: go into sales if you have any people skills or personality.
    Published 26Oct2007, viewed 277 times
  • "Transamerica" Transsexual Tale Misses Opportunity to Inform and Educate Viewers
    There are easier films to review than productions involving alternative life styles, and Transamerica is an example. It is one thing to make a comedy or romantic comedy with no other purpose than to entertain viewers, it is quite another to tackle a difficult, controversial subject without assuming some responsibility for making its presentation a positive, productive impact upon viewers. To do less is entertaining but useless.
    Published 25Oct2007, viewed 346 times
  • Who Has Had the Greatest Influence on Your Life and Why?
    A lot of us remember our mother, and for good reason. I would never hesitate to talk about the most important person in my life, my mother. She was the biggest backer that I ever had. She was not a movie star, she was not famous, and she was not rich. She simply had the most important job in the world, she was a mother. There will be no greater calling, and there will be no greater reward.
    Published 24Oct2007, viewed 254 times
  • You Cannot Forget Captain Jack Sparrow, But National Treasure Is One Heck of a Hunt
    It took an inordinately long time for movie land to bring us a modern day treasure hunt worth watching, but Director Jon Turteltaub delivered big time in National Treasure, the story of a secret treasure that crosses the centuries. National Treasure is full of obscure clues. National Treasure stays focused on the clues with the actors not upstaging the treasure hunt story line.
    Published 23Oct2007, viewed 457 times
  • Dantonio Finally Arrives on the Big 10 Stage as Head Coach at Michigan State
    Michigan State University has a football history of folding when it counts. By unloading John L. Smith and hiring Mark Dantonio as their new head football coach, the Spartans have put themselves in a position to perform better than any time since the legendary Duffy Daugherty coached Michigan State to a combined 19-1-1 record in 1965 and 1966, winning back-to-back Big Ten and National Championships.
    Published 21Oct2007, viewed 364 times
  • Nick Saban: A Great College Football Coach Who Might Bring Alabama Back to Greatness
    Nick Saban recently became the University of Alabama football coach by signing the richest contract ever awarded to a college football coach: 8 years for $32 million. Ah, it is good to be Nick Saban in Alabama today. Now he must win and win big, something he has been able to do at other college coaching positions at Toledo, Michigan State and LSU (Louisiana State).
    Published 20Oct2007, viewed 943 times
  • Running - How Popular Running Magazines Are Constantly Giving Very Poor Diet Advice - Part 4
    Running magazines are great for recommending one-type-fits-all diets for runners, but they are dead wrong and their O blood type readers who follow their advice will not benefit from their recommendations. I used to swear by the advice of running magazines, and now I swear at their diet advice, especially regarding diets for runners. Learn why in this article.
    Published 03Sep2007, viewed 248 times
  • Running: How Lectins (Proteins in Foods) Are Very Negative in O Positive Blood Types - Part 2
    Dr. Peter D’Adamo’s findings are critical to understanding why Americans have become some of the most unhealthy and overweight people in the world. An inordinate amount of our children are walking about today as examples of obesity before they are even teenagers. When you know that there are more O blood types than any other type, you can then better appreciate the extent of our problem.
    Published 01Sep2007, viewed 278 times
  • Running: How Wheat Products and Sugar Can Be the "Kiss of Death" When Trying to Lose Weight - Part 1
    As a high school, college, master’s and senior competitive runner, I used to often wonder why it was so difficult to lose extra weight as I grew older. Now I know why. That is why I feel so blessed to have read Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo’s book Eat Right for Your Type which chronicles the four basic blood types, and why each thrives on a different diet, stress/exercise profile and personality type.
    Published 31Aug2007, viewed 222 times
  • Baseball: Craig Biggio Punches His Ticket to the Hall of Fame with His 3,000th Hit - Part 3
    Earlier this year Craig Biggio of Houston Astros became the 27th player in major league history to get 3,000 career hits. If it were easy to get 3,000 hits, many players would have done it, however, three factors stand in the way: 1) Injuries. 2) Longevity. 3) Consistency. Craig Biggio has it all and proved it by punching his ticket to the Baseball Hall of Fame when he retires.
    Published 29Aug2007, viewed 235 times
  • Baseball - Barry Bonds Is a Whole Lot More Than Just a Home Run Hitter and Record Setter - Part 2
    When Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron's major league career home run record with his 756th dinger, he had hit homers off of 447 different pitchers. Bonds also holds the major league career records for walks with 2,540 and intentional walks with 679. He holds the all-time single season major league records for most home runs (73), on base percentage (.609), slugging percentage (.863), and walks (232). Could he be the best ever?
    Published 28Aug2007, viewed 209 times
  • Baseball - Tom Glavine, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez and Craig Biggio All Reach Milestones - Part 1
    It has been a year of milestones for Major League Baseball. From Tom Glavine to Barry Bonds to Alex Rodriguez to Craig Biggio the records have been piling up like poker chips in a major tournament. Glavine won his 300th game, Bonds captured the career major league home run record, A-Rod (Rodriguez) hit his 500th career homer, and Biggio picked up his 3,000th hit. Check their stats. All are headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
    Published 27Aug2007, viewed 218 times
  • Pride and Prejudice Among 5 Films That Are Just Terrible
    Pride and Prejudice is among 5 flims that are just terrible. They include Pride and Prejudice (with Keira Knightly, who was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar), Punch-Drunk Love (with Adam Sandler), The Royal Tenenbaums (with Gene Hackman), Rumor Has It (with Jennifer Aniston) and Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (which leaves out much of the best of Chris Farley).
    Published 01Aug2007, viewed 235 times
  • Your Credit Score: FICO Plans to Eliminate Authorized Credit Card User Accounts - Part 3
    For years young adults with no credit history, limited credit history or blemished credit history have worked around the problem by having someone with good credit—usually a parent, spouse or good friend—added as an authorized user to their credit card. All of this is about to end as Fair Isaac (the developer of the FICO credit score) will create a new scoring formula to eliminate the authorized user tactic.
    Published 27Jul2007, viewed 214 times
  • Your Credit Score: 6 Actions You Can Take To Improve Your Contract Terms - Part 2
    The three top credit reporting agencies were too cheap to offer a toll-free line and better service on their own, and would not even continue to maintain the toll-free line system they were ordered to implement unless faced with prosecution by the Federal Trade Commission. Here are 6 things you can do to help protect yourself and your credit score.
    Published 26Jul2007, viewed 222 times
  • Your Credit Score: How It Can Cost You Thousands More on Your Mortgage - Part 1
    A sharp rise in the delinquency of subprime mortgages has caused lenders to tighten up their standards and actually reject applications. Should you attempt to refinance your present mortgage or seek a new mortgage, your credit score has become more critical to your loan approval. Can it make a difference? Yes, it can make a significant difference in payment. Find out how and why.
    Published 25Jul2007, viewed 210 times
  • "Ed Wood" Is a Very Strange Movie About a Very Strange Real Life Director
    "Ed Wood" is a biographical movie about Edward D. Wood, Jr. who has been dubbed the worst director in the history of filmmaking. The movie depicts the life of Ed Wood in the 1950s and shows Wood as a very determined director with virtually no financial backing and no real talent. Wood liked to direct really bad films and enjoyed dressing as a woman on the set. Johnny Depp stars as Ed Wood.
    Published 24Jul2007, viewed 209 times
  • Arthur Lydiard, the World's Greatest Middle Distance Coach, on How to Train Effectively
    As a lifelong runner, master's and senior competitor in track, I have read hundreds of stories on techniques addressing specific aspects of training. It was not until I bought and read Running, The Lydiard Way that training philosophy became more important than individual workouts to achieve specific results. Lydiard's work is a textbook not only on his philosophy of running but also on the physiology of exercise.
    Published 22Jul2007, viewed 319 times
  • "The Departed" Is Best Mob Film Since Mario Puzo's "The Godfather" in 1972
    Let me get to the most important thing first: Director Martin Scorsese won an Oscar for "The Departed". Scorsese, one of the most accomplished directors of our era, has been nominated for 7 Oscars—5 for Best Director and 2 for Best Screenplay—before winning with The Departed. The Departed is simply the best mob film since Mario Puzo's original Godfather in 1972.
    Published 21Jul2007, viewed 260 times
  • NAACP Decides to Symbolically Bury the "N" Word in a Major Move Forward
    The NAACP has put to rest a long-standing expression of racism by symbolically burying the "n" word in a ceremony. The NAACP recognized that the very word that was being buried is also used by blacks when referring to other blacks, especially in comedy routines, rap and hip-hop music. The move could potentially do more for race relations than anything in recent years.
    Published 15Jul2007, viewed 238 times
  • American Consumers Are Short on Discipline When it Comes to Parting With Their Income
    Like a 4-year-old child at the checkout counter in a supermarket, American consumers want just one more impulse buy to make their buying day complete, and apparently the more expensive it is, the better. All of this impulse buying is detailed in a recent USA Today article with this headline: "Spending is hotter than the 4th of July". And indeed it apparently is, but is this good cash management?
    Published 14Jul2007, viewed 222 times
  • Loss of Odor Perception Might Signal Alzheimer's
    Imagine my recoil when I read the above Associated Press headline recently: The story went on to detail the first study that linked loss of smell to Alzheimer's. Difficulty identifying odors was associated with a higher risk of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's. As someone with very little sense of smell and taste, perhaps I should be worried.
    Published 11Jul2007, viewed 235 times
  • Could You Be a Fan for a Team That Loses 10,000 Baseball Games?
    Philadelphia Phillies' fans are arguably the least patient and most volatile in baseball, and I know why. A report in USA Today (7-3-07) notes that the Phillies are on the verge of becoming the first pro sports franchise to record 10,000 losses. They had 9,996 losses as of July 3, 2007. The next nearest teams in losses are the Atlanta Braves (9,675) and Chicago Cubs (9,421). I would have guessed the Cubs but not the Braves.
    Published 09Jul2007, viewed 303 times
  • The Apparent Murder-Suicide of Chris Benoit Really Creates More Questions Than Answers
    News of the apparent murder-suicide of well-known and well-liked WWE wrestler Chris Benoit left me with mixed emotions: sadness and dismay. I do not believe that Vince McMahon, the World Wrestling Entertainment owner and arguably the most gifted of sports entertainment promoters ever, could really tolerate a person so quiet and respected as Christ Benoit. There are no words to describe my anguish over Chris Benoit.
    Published 08Jul2007, viewed 253 times
  • Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto" Brings the Past Violent Mayan Life into Our Consciousness
    Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto" shows the raw, violent face of the advanced Mayan civilization in its decline, with its rulers insisting that the key to continued prosperity is to build more temples and offer more human sacrifices to their Gods. The result is innocent Mayans being viciously attacked and their communal way of life being destroyed to meet an insane desire. Will they be able to survive the onslaught?
    Published 07Jul2007, viewed 210 times
  • Is There Anything More Disingenuous Than a Whining, Petulant Political Party in America?
    Presidential elections provide a lot of humor when you can recognize the joke. Every few days some new, outrageous flap kicks another outrageous flap off of the front page of our nation's daily newspapers. I do not care if political parties whine about the events of the day. What I do care about is the righteousness with which the Democrats and Republicans do whine and complain. Please spare me the soap opera
    Published 06Jul2007, viewed 221 times
  • Four Average Movies: Two Messy and Two Unpretentious
    Here are four average movies, two of which are pretty screwed up (The Family Stone with Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson and Rachel McAdams, and Mona Lisa Smile with Julia Roberts) and two of which are unpretentious and easy on the eye (Indian Summer with Diane Lane and Unlikely Angel with Dolly Parton) Despite being pure fluff, I would rate the last two better than the first two.
    Published 05Jul2007, viewed 280 times
  • On Politics- We Are a Nation Divided When It Comes to the "a" Word - Part 5
    There comes a time in a person's life when you have to start thinking for yourself rather than be a lemming to politics, a political party, politicians, pundits, predators and a phony press. We are a nation divided when it comes to the "a" word. We are all about rights, and little about responsibilities. Rights crushed responsibilities a long time ago, and now we remain content to kill our unborn. It is really all about us.
    Published 06Jun2007, viewed 224 times
  • On Politics - Propaganda Is Now Disguised as News - Part 4
    There is probably nothing that disappoints me more than the current sad, sorry state of newspapers in America today. There is more personal journalism in newspapers than news. Name brand newspapers that once had proud heritages with outstanding reporters have become nothing more than pandering sluts who cannot get enough of their personal journalism and politics into the news side of the paper.
    Published 05Jun2007, viewed 247 times
  • On Politics - One of the Most Lucrative Jobs in America - Part 3
    Being a politician in America today is one of the best paying jobs a person could have. If you do not know that the vast majority of politicians lie, cheat and steal as necessary to get elected and stay elected, you do not understand much about politics in America today. The best job most national politicians actually do is helping themselves get rich legally at the expense of the electorate they are supposed to be representing.
    Published 03Jun2007, viewed 285 times
  • On Politics: News Writers Are Really Political Hacks - Part 2
    When reading Krauthammer, I am reminded that Henry Ford said "the hardest thing to do in the world is to think, and that is why people do so little of it." This is especially true during Presidential elections which start about a year too early and end about a year too late. It is often hard for me to decide which is wearier, the droppings of a contentious person or a Presidential election. Yikes! We have 18 more months to go in this election.
    Published 02Jun2007, viewed 236 times
  • On Politics - Giuliani Is a Pro Choice Republican - Part 1
    It is possible that Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani has infuriated his Democratic rivals to the point of distraction. As a good Republican Giuliani should be pro life but he is pro choice. Only Democrats are supposed to be pro choice. Giuliani is now under searing attack from every Democrat and flaming left-wing Democratic news organization worthy of the name.
    Published 30May2007, viewed 223 times
  • These Two Films Create Confusion or Unbelievably Overblown Drama
    Ocean's Eleven is a confusing film about a $160 million heist of three Las Vegas casinos from an impenetrable safe 200 feet underground. Is Ocean's Eleven supposed to be an action flick, a comedy, a crime story or a drama? The Hours features three depressed women from three different generations trying to cope with life, some Academy Award-winning performances and a story line that is even more depressing and repugnant.
    Published 29May2007, viewed 238 times
  • Two Films With Tons of Recognition That Leave This Viewer Unfulfilled
    A lot of moviegoers saw Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World as a great picture with great acting and pretty much a shoo-in for a handful of Oscars. I did not see it the same way, nor did the Academy. The Lion in Winter is a 2 Star movie with some 4 Star (Excellent) performances. Both movies stir no emotion in me, foment ill will and breed confusion when clarity should rule the day and resolution should be the result.
    Published 28May2007, viewed 362 times
  • If You Think Little League Baseball Does Not Teach Important Survival Skills, Think Again
    Sometimes as parents we forget how simple and subtle the lessons in life can be. With all of the violence we are now seeing with youngsters, I am reminded that some of our children today seem less able to cope with adversity, and even less so with patience. How is it that they clearly lack coping skills and patience, two necessary traits for survival as an adult?
    Published 26May2007, viewed 255 times
  • Whatever Happened to Helen Hunt After Making What Women Want?
    What Women Want is a romantic comedy light enough to float away. Helen Hunt is a real talent with real hardware and seemed so on top of her game after the release of What Women Want in 2000. Heck, I figured, move over Julia Roberts and hello Helen Hunt as America's newest sweetheart, but Hunt did Cast Away with Tom Hanks and then returned to Broadway. The two rising stars today are Reese Witherspoon and Hilary Swank.
    Published 01May2007, viewed 959 times
  • A Romantic Comedy That Works With a Couple of 60+ Senior Citizens
    Something's Gotta Give is a romantic comedy without substance that works because of Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. Keaton is one the few actresses at age 60 who has been able to partner with bankable leading men. She seems to have found the secret to staying young, alive and attractive while Nicholson at 69 and counting appears his age and has not benefited from the passage of time. Keaton is one fine looking 60-year-old woman.
    Published 30Apr2007, viewed 487 times
  • Five Movies That Try Hard Yet Still End Up As Terrible
    Here are five movies that try hard but are rated terrible for the effort. They include Napoleon Dynamite (with Jon Heder), Once Upon a Time in Mexico (with Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp and Salma Hayek), The Notebook (with James Garner, Gena Rowlands and Rachel McAdams), Of Human Bondage (W. Somerset Maugham's novel with Leslie Howard and Bette Davis), and The Prince and the Showgirl (with Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier).
    Published 29Apr2007, viewed 432 times
  • Put These 5 Films Together and Spell Terrible 5 Times
    Here are five more movies you think would be really better than they are, unfortunately for the films, the scripts, the direction, and the actors, they are not. All five get my terrible rating; they include Love Letters, Monster-in-Law (with Jennifer Lopez, Michael Vartan and Jane Fonda), The Fast Runner (about Eskimo life and culture on the tundra in Alaska), Myths and Logic of Shaolin Kung Fu, and Myra Breckenridge (with Raquel Welch).
    Published 28Apr2007, viewed 467 times
  • Four Romantic Comedies That Will Not Stress Your Emotions
    Here are four romantic comedies that will not stress your emotions: Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker in Failure to Launch, Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo) in Maid in Manhattan and The Wedding Planner, and Michael J. Fox and Gabrielle Anwar in For Love or Money. Just sit back and be entertained. If you want great stories, great acting and great direction, try other movies.
    Published 27Apr2007, viewed 494 times
  • Another 5 Movies You Think Would Be Better Than They Are
    Here are another five movies you think would be really better than they are, unfortunately they are not. All five get my terrible rating; they include Gods and Generals (with Robert Duvall, Jeff Daniels and Stephen Lang), Mr. and Mrs. Smith (with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie), Just Like Heaven (with Reese Witherspoon), Miracle (the U. S. Hockey Team victory at the 1980 Olympic Games), and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (with Kate Hudson).
    Published 26Apr2007, viewed 290 times
  • The Real Heroes of Our Time Are Those Who Serve Others
    Words on a card are so inadequate to express how we feel when describing a tragedy. I find it difficult to accept the notion that death is part of life. One seems so alive and real, and the other so quiet and distant. I would be totally lost in accepting what is so natural and normal were it not for the fact that my life journey is also my faith journey. Thank goodness that God is in my life. He stands with us at our greatest hour of need.
    Published 25Apr2007, viewed 323 times
  • Two Award-Winning Films That Are Pretty Average
    Antonia's Line won the 1995 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but its postscript fails to reveal a dark side that Hollywood typically ignores, making it an average film at best. The Aviator earns 11 Oscar nominations and wins five, including Cate Blanchett's portrayal as Katharine Hepburn, but was simply too negative and too graphic in its presentation to become a great film.
    Published 24Apr2007, viewed 440 times
  • "Camelot" Is a Magical Movie, and a Primer in Civilized Human Relationships and Growth
    Camelot, released in 1967, celebrates its 40th anniversary this October, and was based on the 1960 musical play Camelot written by Alan Jay Lerner with music by Frederic Loewe. Camelot became a modern day legend when it was immortalized after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Camelot the play and Camelot the film were both truly inspirational musical productions.
    Published 16Apr2007, viewed 544 times
  • "Prada" Boss Drives Away Everyone and Everything But Blind Ambition
    Meryl Streep, one of Hollywood's best actresses, carries The Devil Wears Prada like the namesake handbag we see early in this movie, which is about Miranda Priestly, a powerful New York fashion magazine editor who hires Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a recent journalism grad, to be her new gofer. In the end, she ditches the job when she realizes that life without her boyfriend, her friends and family are not worth the price of being exclusive.
    Published 15Apr2007, viewed 450 times
  • Five More Movies You Think Would Be Better Than They Are
    Here are five more movies you think would be really better than they are, unfortunately for the films, the scripts, the direction, and the actors, they are not. All five get my terrible rating; they include Imagine Me & You, Down With Love (with Renee Zellweger), In Good Company, It Runs in the Family (with Michael Dougles and Kirk Douglas) and Laws of Attraction (with Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore).
    Published 14Apr2007, viewed 426 times
  • Harvard Rejects 91% of Student Applications
    I opened my Friday newspaper and was reminded again that life is full of rejection. Take Harvard University for example. No less than 22,955 eager applicants applied for admission to Harvard this fall and only 2,058, or 9%, were accepted. A whopping 20,897 applicants came up short of admission. Hundreds of the applicants had perfect SAT scores on their verbal or math portion, and 3,000+ ranked first in their high school class.
    Published 13Apr2007, viewed 336 times
  • Hollywood's Most Perfect Actress Had Beauty, Fashion, Grace and Humility
    Was there ever an actress who combined these four timeless qualities—beauty, fashion, grace and humility—better than Audrey Hepburn? I think not, especially when I see her again in Breakfast at Tiffany's. We shall not see another like her in our lifetime and by then the film industry may be on the way out when some newer, better technology unknown to us today arrives. Audrey Hepburn was a model of grace and humility.
    Published 11Apr2007, viewed 369 times
  • An Iranian Foreign Film Fails To Promote Real Understanding
    Children of Heaven is an Iranian movie with subtitles about a boy who accidentally loses his sister’s worn out shoes after being sent to get them repaired, and must share his own worn out sneakers with her in a sort of relay while each attends school at different times during the day. Unfortunately, Children of Heaven has an unsettling ending. If it were not for this terrible ending, I would rate this film higher.
    Published 10Apr2007, viewed 413 times
  • Two Excellent Films That Could Not Win an Oscar
    Secondhand Lions is a masterpiece of storytelling written and directed by Tim McCanlies (remember the name). Near as I can tell, this film had absolutely no nominations for Oscars. First time French Director Christophe Barratier has given us an incredibly good movie in The Chorus, which was nominated for two Oscars but came up empty handed at the presentations. No matter. It did not affect the effort and excellence of The Chorus.
    Published 09Apr2007, viewed 308 times
  • Two Excellent Films With Oscar Nominations
    A Man for All Seasons poses the question: What would a man sacrifice for his principles? When Henry VIII seeks approval to divorce his wife and marry Anne Boleyn, his new Chancellor and Cardinal - Sir Thomas More - stands in his way. In the end, Sir Thomas becomes the only person in England who will die for his principles. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl becomes the best pirate picture every made, thanks to Johnny Depp.
    Published 07Apr2007, viewed 299 times
  • An Independent Film Production That Became an Excellent, Big Fat Paycheck
    My Big Fat Greek Wedding is simply one of the best movies ever made about close families and their traditions. The estimated $5 million budget for the film generated worldwide revenue of $368 million, making it the highest-grossing independent film of all time, and the the highest grossing movie never to have hit number one at the box office.
    Published 01Mar2007, viewed 366 times
  • There Is No Huge Correlation Between Education and Income and Here Is Why - Part 2
    A client e-mailed me yesterday about her student loan debts that netted her 3 college degrees and a job without a commensurate income and future. I had to break the news to her that there is no real correlation between education and income, and that not all degrees are equal. How can a person with a high school degree earn a six-figure income without any degree? Learn how it happens in this second installment of a two-part article.
    Published 28Feb2007, viewed 261 times
  • There Is No Huge Correlation Between Education and Income and Here Is Why - Part 1
    A client e-mailed me yesterday about her student loan debts that netted her 3 college degrees and a job without a commensurate income and future. I had to break the news to her that there is no real correlation between education and income, and that not all degrees are equal. How can a person with a high school degree earn a six-figure income without any degree? Learn how it happens in this first installment of a two-part article.
    Published 27Feb2007, viewed 338 times
  • Secrets Men Don't Want Women to Know: Four Realities in a Man's World - Part 3
    Some men say they cannot live with women and they cannot live without women. I think they mean they do not understand women. Women are God's third most important gift, following the gift of life and the gift of free will. Since women are a necessary and wonderful addition to a man's world here are 14 things that every woman should know about men and why some men are more interesting than others. Part 3 of 3 Parts.
    Published 23Feb2007, viewed 312 times
  • Secrets Men Don't Want Women to Know: A Man's Five Basic Tendencies - Part 2
    Some men say they cannot live with women and they cannot live without women. I think they mean they do not understand women. Women are God's third most important gift, following the gift of life and the gift of free will. Since women are a necessary and wonderful addition to a man's world here are 14 things that every woman should know about men and why some men are more interesting than others. Part 2 of 3 Parts.
    Published 22Feb2007, viewed 340 times
  • Secrets Men Don't Want Women to Know: A Man's Five Basic Jobs - Part 1
    Some men say they cannot live with women and they cannot live without women. I think they mean they do not understand women. Women are God's third most important gift, following the gift of life and the gift of free will. Since women are a necessary and wonderful addition to a man's world here are 14 things that every woman should know about men and why some men are more interesting than others. Part 1 of 3 Parts.
    Published 21Feb2007, viewed 470 times
  • Five Average Movies That Are Worth a Look, But Only Once
    Here are five movies that are worth a look, but only once. All five get my average rating; they include The Bourne Supremacy (with Matt Damon), Catch Me If You Can (with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks), The Breakfast Club (with Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy), The Christmas Child, and Arsenic and Old Lace (with a very young Cary Grant).
    Published 01Feb2007, viewed 370 times
  • Five More Movies You Think Would Be Better Than They Are
    Here are five more movies you think would be really better than they are, unfortunately for the films, the scripts, the direction, and the actors, they are not. All five get my terrible rating; they include Imagine Me & You, Down With Love (with Renee Zellweger), In Good Company, It Runs in the Family (with Michael Dougles and Kirk Douglas) and Laws of Attraction (with Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore).
    Published 31Jan2007, viewed 333 times
  • Five Movies You Think Would Be Really Better Than They Are
    Here are five movies you think would be really better than they are, unfortunately for the films, the scripts, the direction, and the actors, they are not. All five get my terrible rating; they include About Schmidt (with Jack Nicholson and Kathy Bates as Oscar nominees), The Anchorman (with Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate), Before Sunset, Cocktail (with Tom Cruise) and Corky Romano (with Chris Kattan of Saturday Night Live fame).
    Published 30Jan2007, viewed 361 times
  • Two Excellent Movies You Could See Over and Over and Not Miss a Beat
    The 1964 musical My Fair Lady is one of the best movies ever made, earning 12 Oscar nominations and winning 8 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director (George Cukor) and Best Actor (Rex Harrison) among major awards. See My Fair Lady with your children at home, and enjoy a Broadway musical. The Phantom of the Opera has it all: a story line, plot, great writing, great presentation, and even better music and lyrics. Phantom is a must see.
    Published 29Jan2007, viewed 342 times
  • Million Dollar Baby: This Is One Fight Where You Get Your Money's Worth
    After watching so many pay-for-view fights on the tube and being disappointed, watching Million Dollar Baby was refreshing because I really got my money's worth. When the 2005 Academy Awards presentation ended, Million Dollar Baby, nominated for 7 Oscars, won 4, including Best Picture, Best Director (Clint Eastwood), Best Actress (Hillary Swank as Maggie Fitzgerald) and Best Supporting Actor (Morgan Freeman as Eddie "Scrap Iron" Dupris).
    Published 28Jan2007, viewed 309 times
  • Why "Ghost" Appeals to Our Fervent and Subtle Imagination
    Ghost is everything that is right about a really scary movie. There are clearly good guys and bad guys, there is uncertainty about whether all of the good guys will be standing at the end of the movie, there is romance, there is sacrifice, there is redemption, there is the surreal to deal with, there is trying to stay grounded in reality, there is good and evil, and there is the eternal question of whether good will triumph in the end.
    Published 27Jan2007, viewed 275 times
  • Surprise Ending Turns Spanglish Into a Triumph for James Brooks
    Spanglish is a relationship movie with a surprise ending in that the two principal characters in the movie actually do the right thing. Essentially, a housekeeper for a family becomes emotionally involved with the husband. They manage to almost lose it but do not act on their impulses, separating at the end with the husband going back to his dysfunctional wife and two children, and the housekeeper moving on to another chapter in her life.
    Published 26Jan2007, viewed 373 times
  • 2 Movies About Young Adults That Prove Their Integrity and Substance
    Pretty in Pink is a classic high school story of first love and prom night, starring Molly Ringwald as Andie, a girl from the wrong side of tracks who falls for Blaine, a rich preppie. Andie proves to be a girl of truth, courage and integrity rather than a push over. Saint Ralph is the story of Ralph Walker, a 14-year-old boy who has an epiphany that tells him if he wins the Boston Marathon his mother will come out of her comma and recover.
    Published 24Jan2007, viewed 311 times
  • Why Lenders Are Not Your Friends - Part 2
    The next time you go borrowing, and your friendly banker smiles as you walk into his office, be aware that you may be snookered by someone not worthy of your trust. For the uninitiated, there are more real surprises at loan closings in America than when opening gifts on Christmas morning. One client of mine went to a loan closing and learned that $10,000 had been added to the loan closing costs without prior notice. Why you should be aware.
    Published 30Dec2006, viewed 370 times
  • Why Lenders Are Not Your Friends - Part 1
    The next time you go borrowing, and your friendly banker smiles as you walk into his office, be aware that you may be snookered by someone not worthy of your trust. For the uninitiated, there are more real surprises at loan closings in America than when opening gifts on Christmas morning. One client of mine went to a loan closing and learned that $10,000 had been added to the loan closing costs without prior notice. Why you should be aware.
    Published 29Dec2006, viewed 351 times
  • How Online Surveys Prey On New and Unaware Marketers
    When I first became involved in Internet Marketing I was looking for some way to make money without a lot of time commitment and investment. This led me to online surveys and the lure of cash for giving my opinions. Alas, I was snookered. The truth is most online surveys involve identifying and qualifying people to be sold goods and services that in many cases they do not want or need.Read this article to find out why.
    Published 28Dec2006, viewed 453 times
  • Affiliate Marketing Opportunities: Assessing SFI - Part 3
    The Internet is a sprawling expanse that covers the Earth. If there are two companies that could arguably be identified as the best and the biggest prowling the Internet they might well be Empowerism and the mighty Strong Future International Marketing Group, better known as SFI. Here is my experience with each of these affiliate marketing opportunities.
    Published 27Dec2006, viewed 383 times
  • Who Earns the Most Based on Their Educational Level
    Colleges and universities are fond of reminding anyone who will listen that there is great value in earning a bachelor's degree. Results from the 2004 Census Bureau report shows a $23,000 difference between the average annual salary of adults with a bachelor's degree ($51,554) compared to adults with a high school diploma ($28,645). Find out the Top 12 Paying Jobs Overall in the nation today.
    Published 26Dec2006, viewed 380 times
  • Affiliate Marketing Opportunities: Assessing Empowersim - Part 2
    The Internet is a sprawling expanse that covers the Earth. If there are two companies that could arguably be identified as the best and the biggest prowling the Internet they might well be Empowerism and the mighty Strong Future International Marketing Group, better known as SFI. Here is my experience with each of these affiliate marketing opportunities.
    Published 25Dec2006, viewed 354 times
  • Affiliate Marketing Opportunities: Assessing Plug-In-Profit (PIP) - Part 1
    The Internet is a sprawling expanse that covers the Earth. If there are two companies that could arguably be identified as the best and the biggest prowling the Internet they might well be Empowerism and the mighty Strong Future International Marketing Group, better known as SFI. Here is my experience with each of these affiliate marketing opportunities.
    Published 24Dec2006, viewed 414 times
  • Is There a Better Way to Serve Newcomers Who Need Traffic?
    Newcomers to Internet Marketing may not be faced with a more daunting task than trying to figure out search engine rankings. There seems to be no shortage of sellers who spend a great deal of time and effort trying to convince newcomers that their particular software program is the answer. Should you simply bite on the sales page bait because it is there, or figure out a different way to effectively compete with the gurus?
    Published 07Dec2006, viewed 348 times
  • Become a Parent and Witness a Real Miracle
    Become a parent and witness a real miracle. After 17½ hours of contractions, I watched my wife as the baby's head pushed into the new world. The doctor noted that the cord had a knot and then, with one final push, Kristin Ann came into the world. I felt like I could have reached out and touched the Hand of God.
    Published 06Dec2006, viewed 295 times
  • Many "Free" Offers Online Can Scare Newcomers to the Internet
    Can a guru help an Internet Marketing newcomer too much? Maybe. The guru is not giving you a free web site, hosting and all of the other amenities because he is feeling rich. He is giving you all of this because he can stuff his pockets 100 or 1,000 times more with affiliate web sites than without them. It is called leveraging your time and money, his (the guru's), not yours, he is bleeding you dry.
    Published 05Dec2006, viewed 287 times
  • Internet Marketing Advertising Needs a Police Patrol
    You will always know a leader when you see one. Leaders, you see, announce themselves, just as naturally as they step forward the instant they perceive that something should be done in a certain situation when nothing is being done. So it is with Internet Marketing advertising today, it is, in a word, a "mess" waiting to be cleaned up, so an Internet Police Patrol may be in order.
    Published 04Dec2006, viewed 344 times
  • In America, We Are Really Silly About Our Instant Gratification
    When it comes to Internet Marketing offers, we are obsessed with instant gratification. Newcomers hang on every word of a sales page offering, hoping that this opportunity, among all of the other opportunities they have tried, will be the one that works. Alas, it usually does not work for them. Learn how to separate the good opportunities from the bad by following Mark Twain's advice: "I never let schooling interfere with my education."
    Published 03Dec2006, viewed 443 times
  • It Is Internet Marketing Doublespeak: The Offer Is Free (But It Is Not Free)
    Almost any Internet Marketer can open his or her e-mail tomorrow and read a popular formula for writing a sales pitch repeated in 100 different advertisements for another opportunity to provide a product, service, or attend a seminar. You will be introduced to Internet Marketing Doublespeak: The Offer Is Free (But It Is Not Free). The pitch will be in English, the language will be in doublespeak.
    Published 01Dec2006, viewed 392 times
  • Can a Guru Match Wits with the Mighty Yahoo! Search Marketing Machine?
    Who would have the best read on which day of the week to send your e-mail offers to get the best results: Yahoo! Search Marketing or an Internet Marketing Guru? One analyst knows the recommendations of both, has tried both, has noted the results, and says this: I will go with the guru in this case, and skip the Yahoo! brain trust.
    Published 30Nov2006, viewed 403 times
  • On Cars, Baseball and the Halcyon Days of Summer
    A 10-year-old boy reminisces about the summer of 1954, remembering the cars (Nash, Hudson, Studebaker and Packard) 10 year olds today never knew, and remembering how, with his best friend, they played baseball on the scorching blacktop for hours before stopping at the drugstore fountain for cherry Cokes, baseball cards and bubble gum. Those were the days.
    Published 29Nov2006, viewed 401 times
  • Career Fairs Best Serve Everyone But the Jobless
    Reading my Sunday newspaper yesterday reminded me of how Career Fairs do little to substantially increase local employment. Three special interest groups benefit the most, not the unemployed looking for work. You could hold Career Fairs for the unemployed every other week in Flint, Michigan and it still would not affect their depressed economy. It is likely that when people benefit from these Career Fairs it is more by accident than design.
    Published 06Nov2006, viewed 385 times
  • Forced Matrix Opportunities: A Slippery World of Sinkholes - Part 2
    The idea has been around since we first ditched the barter system for a monetary system of coinage. You could create a system of growing money by making entrance to the system affordable, rewarding people for bringing others into the system, and using leverage to build volume and profit. It is called a forced matrix. An analysis of one offering would result in 8.5 billion people being involved after 33 days. Does this make a lick of sense?
    Published 05Nov2006, viewed 419 times
  • Forced Matrix Opportunities: A Slippery World of Sinkholes - Part 1
    The idea has been around since we first ditched the barter system for a monetary system of coinage. You could create a system of growing money by making entrance to the system affordable, rewarding people for bringing others into the system, and using leverage to build volume and profit. It is called a forced matrix. An analysis of one offering would result in 8.5 billion people being involved after 33 days. Does this make a lick of sense?
    Published 04Nov2006, viewed 479 times
  • Mailing Lists: If You Must Err, Then Err on the Side of Caution
    Almost any recognized Internet Marketing guru making you an offer today will mention somewhere in his sales pitch that a mailing list is really important, however, his primary objective is to get you to buy whatever he is selling. Competition is stiff in acquiring names, and some Internet Marketers have less resourcs than others, resulting in some pitches to sign up without being given any information on which to make an intelligent decision.
    Published 03Nov2006, viewed 486 times
  • Shopping Online = Caveat Emptor (Latin for Let the Buyer Beware)
    Internet Marketers shopping online are presented with a problem because they cannot examine the goods before they commit to buying. This fact of purchasing works in the seller's best interest, and the seller, not the buyer, will do anything to keep it that way, including, but not limited to, exaggerating claims, playing upon your emotions, pressuring you to make buying decisions, and being disingenuous in an attempt to relieve you of your money.
    Published 01Nov2006, viewed 446 times
  • USPS: It Reminds You of the Army, and its Call to "Hurry Up and Wait"
    Why aren't those postal lines moving faster? If you thought it was because the front counter people at your post office are slow and inefficient, think again. Usually in the battle between men and machines, it is the man that slows down the machine; in the case of the USPS front counter processing software, it is the machine that is slowing down the man, not to mention annoying customers and aggravating postal employees.
    Published 31Oct2006, viewed 402 times
  • Man's Biggest Love Affair May Be With His Car
    The love affair with men and their cars is legend. More than one divorce has been blamed on a man spending more time with his car than his wife. A guy that may know how to make an engine purr may not know that the opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. Communication is the glue that holds a good marriage together. If you ignore communicating with your wife, Ed Bagley gives today's Internet Marketers a sobering thought to think about.
    Published 30Oct2006, viewed 409 times
  • Financial Predators: Vermin, Rodents and Other Insect Pests
    While there are predators all around us, we generally do not think of our financial providers as predators. When Ed Bagley receives a postcard in the mail advertising a $5,000 loan you can receive tomorrow with only your signature as collateral, he digs a little deeper, uncovering the source of the loan and the fine print terms of the loan. What he discovers is shocking, and fair game for exposure so that unwitting borrowers know the score.
    Published 29Oct2006, viewed 415 times
  • Job Interviews: What Do Employers Really Want When Hiring? – Part 4
    If you have some trepidation about job interviews, relax, you are normal. Who among us wants to be interviewed by someone we do not know, controlling an interview with their questions and concerns, and sit in judgment of us without an opportunity to prove ourselves? Learn how to turn that negative feeling into positive energy by getting the answers to the 15 most frequently asked questions in a job interview. Here are the quality answers
    Published 18May2006, viewed 460 times
  • Job Interviews: How to Handle Job References – Part 3
    If you have some trepidation about job interviews, relax, you are normal. Who among us wants to be interviewed by someone we do not know, controlling an interview with their questions and concerns, and then sit in judgment of us without an opportunity to prove ourselves? Learn how to turn that negative feeling into positive energy by getting the answers to the 15 most frequently asked questions in a job interview. Here are the quality answers.
    Published 15May2006, viewed 512 times
  • Job Interviews: How to Answer When Asked About Your Strengths and Weaknesses – Part 2
    If you have a some trepidation about job interviews, relax, you are normal. Who among us wants to be interviewed by someone we do not know, controlling an interview with their questions and concerns, and sit in judgment of us without an opportunity to prove ourselves? Learn how to turn that negative feeling into positive energy by getting the answers to the 15 most frequently asked questions in a job interview. Here are the quality answers.
    Published 13May2006, viewed 460 times
  • Job Interviews: It Is Not What You Say But How You Say It That Counts – Part 1
    If you have a some trepidation about job interviews, relax, you are normal. Who among us wants to be interviewed by someone we do not know, controlling an interview with their questions and concerns, and then sit in judgment of us without an opportunity to prove ourselves? Learn how to turn that negative feeling into positive energy by getting the answers to the 15 most frequently asked questions in a job interview. Here are the quality answers.
    Published 12May2006, viewed 389 times
  • Why Benjamin Franklin Was So Awesome
    Almost everyone who has graduated from high school knows that Benjamin Franklin was a famous American. Most folks can also come up with one of Benjamin Franklin's famous sayings (A stitch in time saves nine). Few of us, however, know that Franklin was America's best scientist, inventor, writer, business strategist and diplomat of his time. Benjamin Franklin was indeed awesome, and now we find out how he became was so awesome.
    Published 03May2006, viewed 356 times
  • Power Secrets: How to Make Money Without a College Degree – Part 3
    Many people who work for a living continue to do so without a college degree. Many of these same people believe that they will never be able to generate a $100,000-a-year income without at least a bachelor’s degree in hand. Nothing could be further from the truth. They need to know what acquired trait they could develop that could lead them to a $100,000-a-year income without a bachelor’s degree.
    Published 18Apr2006, viewed 336 times
  • Power Secrets: Why You Will Not Be Able to Relate to Everyone – Part 2
    We all want to be liked, accepted and appreciated for who we are and what we do. In the real work-a-day world, this need for appreciation not received is the number one reason why people quit their job. It is important that you understand why you will not be able to relate to everyone, why this happens, and why it is important for you to protect yourself from mental harm to your psyche.
    Published 16Apr2006, viewed 327 times
  • Power Secrets: Do Not Fill Out Job Applications - Part 1
    How often has a friend of yours complained about not getting an interview for a job when their experience matched the job announcement requirements? More often than not, filling out a job application is the reason for their disappointment. The potential hire unwittingly, inadvertently filled out the application under stress and in a hurry, and their information created a seed a doubt, causing their application, and opportunity, to be trashed.
    Published 12Apr2006, viewed 385 times
  • The Easiest Way to Become an Internet Article Writer
    Many newcomers to Internet Marketing learn early on that it is a good idea to promote their website of choice by becoming an Internet articles writer, using an automated article submission service to distribute their article, gain readership among interested readers, and send these same readers back to their website of choice. The drawback is many of these same new Internet Marketers can not write effective articles, that is, until now.
    Published 30Mar2006, viewed 333 times

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