Home remedies for cold sores and how to save pain, embarrassment and a lot of money
Researchers say that 70% of Americans at one point or another will be affected by a cold sore or fever blister somewhere on their body. A cold sore is also known as herpes simplex. Your work, daily stress and certain activities can cause them. Too much alcohol is a contributing factor. Eating too many acidic […]
College Football – 9 AP Top 25 teams lose, 6 unranked teams, USC, Georgia and Florida all lose
The fifth week of college football revealed the 6 luckiest teams in the nation: Missouri, Texas Tech, Brigham Young (BYU), Kansas, Boise State and Vanderbilt. It was the 6 teams from the AP Top 25 Poll that had a bye week, saving them from possible defeat. The other 19 Top 25 teams did not fare […]
Should chess be banned?
In today’s politically correct (PC) world, everything is under review for potential offense. While I find such offensive witch hunts offensive, I would like to offer a brief argument as to why the game of chess may come under scrutiny from the “PC police” and be banned. First of all, let me clarify that I […]
“One For the Gipper” – The Original Story
President Ronald Reagan is affectionately labeled “The Gipper” as a result of his film portrayal of the legendary Notre Dames football player. The nickname is so firmly attached to the president that the real Gipper is almost forgotten. The true story is clouded by the fog of time. His hometown of Laurium, on Michigan’s Upper […]
Four different Baltimore professional football teams have won championships
Winning the championship is the main objective of any soccer team, or of any sports team. There is only one reason to go out and play and that is to win the championship. A championship season is not only rewarding for the players fighting on the field, but also for the fans who cheer for […]
LA Lakers Kobe Bryant: one of the greatest?
The Lakers are high, feeding off a boisterous crowd that will now be in a Kobe-induced frenzy. I imagine the hottest ticket in the NBA is in Los Angeles when the Lakers play at home. Tickets are selling like hotcakes these days as a lot of people will want to see what Kobe does every […]
Chicken pot pie recipe with that master chef twist
No one can resist a delicious cake. While apple pie generally ranks as a favorite, chicken pie ranks in a very close second. Why is the chicken pot pie recipe such a popular dish for the housewife and their families? On the one hand, chicken pot pie can already be considered a complete meal due […]
2008 San Diego Chargers Preliminary Report
The San Diego Chargers have vastly improved their game in recent seasons, finishing last year with a solid 11-5 record and a victory in the divisional playoffs. The team’s defense is among the best in the league and has in fact earned first place among many statistical rankings. Will the team improve its record and […]
Charter away from the Preakness
The Kentucky Derby is in the books. One horse won and is now the favorite (usually) in the second race of the Triple Crown derby: The Preakness. It is a flat horse race run by three-year-old thoroughbreds and occurs every year two weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks before the last jewel in […]
How to write a Super Bowl ad
Well, it’s that time of year again. No, not the holidays. It’s time to write Super Bowl ads. And all the greats of all the fancy ad agencies across the country are, as we speak, camping out at Starbucks and abandoning all thoughts of REM sleep, and disappointing spouses (once again) in the unrealistic hope […]