10 Quirks, Facts, and Traditions of the University of Georgia
o “The Arch”, an iron gate found on everything from the UGA logo to jerseys, is representative of the Arch on campus, which was an original gateway to the school. Legend has it that if a freshman walks under The Arch during his first year, he will never graduate. o When the UGA Bulldogs win […]
One last act!
Growing up with your favorite athlete as he goes through the various stages of his luminous career does weird things to you. Every generation has its childhood sports idol: the one that makes you scan newspapers, t. v channels, internet and even radios in places where the technology hasn’t really caught up and where you’ve […]
Goodbye Barbarian
BARBARO (Dynaformer x La Ville Rouge) April 29, 2003 – January 29, 2007 Barbaro, winner of the 132nd Kentucky Derby last May, was laid to rest at approximately 10:30 am on Monday, January 29. More than 18,000 candles from 41 countries are lit on a virtual candle website, and people around the world are mourning […]
Conference Power Rankings
Now that the regular college football season has concluded, college football fans need a few topics to fill the conversation gap until the bowl games begin. Since all the prizes were awarded last week, they have to find another topic. The endless debate about the superiority of the conference always generates interest, if not heated […]
The most overrated Fiesta Bowl in recent history
Well here I am, excited and ready to see another blast at Ohio State! I mean, how many years does Ohio State have to be exposed publicly, until it’s finally admitted that it’s one of the most overrated teams in college football? So I’ll admit I’m not a Buckeye fan, nor a Big 10 fan, […]
10 Ways the USD Affects World Markets
The United States is the strongest and largest economy in the world. The US currency remains dominant over other global currencies in international markets. The behavior of the US dollar significantly impacts global markets, culminating in both positive and adverse consequences in these markets. Here are 10 ways the USD affects world markets: A stronger […]
Great 1970s racehorses
The 1970s represent one of the last decades when high-stakes Thoroughbred breeds dominated the public mind as they had during the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s, when great horses like Man O’War, Seabiscuit and Citation went from being sporty. page celebrities to bona fide cultural heroes, and Quote went from sports page celebrities to bona fide […]
It’s for the Birds – Pondering Bird Idioms
It is for the birds. Where did that phrase come from? Why is it something we consider worthless to birds? According to the almighty internet, birds generally eat seeds that aren’t worth much, so we think that something that isn’t worth much is considered “bird-friendly.” Have you ever called someone a bird brain? A bird […]
Big names in American football history
If you claim to be a big fan of American football, you must know the legendary names in the history of this sport. These legendary athletes continue to be an inspiration not only to soccer fans, but to aspiring players and athletes in general. The Pro Football Hall of Fame, selected each year by a […]
Can you use pH strips to know if you are pregnant? I’ll tell you
I recently received a question from a woman asking if pH test strips can tell if she is pregnant or not. I also wanted to know if these work better or sooner than the pregnancy tests you can get at any pharmacy or supermarket. I will address these concerns in the next article. What are […]