Anyone could predict that Michael Jordan would be inducted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Fame, as he was this month. But could you guess who is the first person he would credit, outside of his family, for providing the motivation that led to his extraordinary career? Perhaps his college coach, the legendary Dean Smith of the University […]

We’re getting closer to the return of the Dew Tour, and I can’t wait! On June 25 you have to hurry up and get here so you can see all the crazy tricks I haven’t figured out yet! The tour kicks off in Boston and should give us some of the best skateboarding, BMX and FMX the world has ever […]

After thirty-five years of running my company, Mid-Hudson Marketing, I’ve come to realize a few truths about what makes for success in business. No matter what business you’re in, if you give customers what they want, customers will be happy. And happy customers come back. They also refer you to other customers. Now, one would think that in a marketing […]

Fall camps are underway and the regular season is here soon, which means getting an early jump on the 2006 NCAA football season. Knowing the teams now will save you time, and Matt Fargo is here to help you understand. what to expect next year. We go from worst to first in this 2006 college football preview. #18 – Arizona […]

The final night of NBA action before the four-day All-Star break featured two old-fashioned blowouts! The Bulls beat the 76ers 117-84 for their biggest win of the year and the Suns defeated the Rockets, 109-75. Believe it or not, that game wasn’t as close as the end result. Phoenix led by 32 at the half (the biggest first-half lead of […]

Sides and totals bets on major sports like baseball, basketball, and football are the most common bets available everywhere. However, many sportsbooks also offer proposition bets (or short props) for betting on non-team sports such as golf, tennis, boxing, and auto racing, including NASCAR, due to its growing popularity. The two main ways to bet on non-team sports are “Betting […]

Traveling should be fun and exciting, but if you’re traveling with your kids, the trip could be stressful. With careful planning, traveling with your children will be easier. You also have to anticipate any problems that may arise during the trip that affect the safety of your children so that the trip is pleasant and hassle-free. Here are some tips […]

The NBA Playoffs didn’t need any more fuel, but Shaquille O’Neal to the Phoenix Suns, combined with Pau Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers, set up a battle royale this spring. Say, with the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers… it’s on. Shaquille O’Neal won a title with Pat Riley and the Miami Heat. Now, as the Miami Heat rebuilds, […]

In 2008 alone, the country lost $20.7 billion in oil revenues due to militant violence in the oil-rich but volatile Niger Delta region1. A Presidential Technical Committee report to the Nigerian government attributed the fiscal loss to armed militant activity at oil facilities that resulted in closures and spills. The conflict has significantly crippled oil exports, the country’s main source […]

Sachin Tendulkar looks different these days. And no, I’m not talking about a change in his hitting style, or a drastic change in mood reflected on his face, no! Actually I mean his hairstyle. Yes, while Rahul Dravid is making headlines these days with the news of his retirement, another great cricket legend paints the columns of the heart red […]