A school mascot can be an animal or an insect for one type of person, flower, or other entity. Mascots have been associated with athletic teams since interscholastic team competition began in the post-Civil War era in the late 1800s. The school mascot in its essence is a symbol of pride in the school and…
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Real soccer trivia that will make you sound like a pro
If you play trivia and are interested in facts related to the sport of American football, then you are in the right place. As I’m sure you know, there are thousands of resources for trivia, especially in relation to soccer. So in this article, I will give you a brief overview of this information, as…
History of online poker: the story behind the sensational success
Online poker is defined as the type of poker game played on the Internet by one person or several participants. The ease of access is what has made online poker very popular due to its attractive nature which has caused many people to use it as a major form of entertainment. It is estimated that…
Qualities of a placekicker: how to become a college kicker
The qualities of a top-tier position kicker can be divided into physical and mental readiness. Without these attributes, a kicker will have a difficult time developing his kicking game and coping with pressure. The qualities of a top-tier position kicker can be divided into physical and mental readiness. Without these attributes, a kicker will have…
Ness Notes for August 8
The Dodgers continued to maintain the proverbial “full pedal” last night, winning their 10th straight game with a 7-2 victory over the Rockies. MLB’s longest active winning streak is also the Dodgers’ first 10-game winning streak since May 2003. Jeff Kent returned after missing 18 games and had one HR and three RBIs. My free…
Why you should have your taxes done by a professional
Many people opt for online software or websites that allow you to do your taxes on your own. These services are easy to use and do a good job for what they offer, but the real question is, are you getting the most out of your income tax or do you even know what you…
Data Analysis: March Madness Predictions
I didn’t really pay attention to college basketball this year, so I decided to take a different approach to completing my picture. I started by downloading the full Division 1 men’s basketball schedule (pulled from rivals.yahoo.com), along with each game’s score, date, and home team. In the model, I assume that each team has two…
Florida Win avoids the BCS nightmare
The big question everyone is asking is: what happened to the state of Ohio? Everyone talks about how the Gators demolished the Buckeyes to win the 2006 BCS college football championship. The Gators seemed to be in a different league than the Buckeyes. And the truth is that they are. The final score of 41-14…
Is bankruptcy a good business? Lessons Learned from Donald Trump
Donald Trump has filed for bankruptcy four times. None of those moments were personal. Recently, Trump declared through Twitter and other sources that corporate bankruptcy is a good business strategy. Is this really true? Here’s a closer look at Trump’s Chapter 11 past and why it worked. Atlantic City: A Good Lesson on Corporate Bankruptcies…
How to Prepare to Become a Successful Coach in Australian Football
So you want to be or have been asked to be a junior coach in Australian football. Here are some suggestions on how best to prepare for and continue your development as a coach. Obviously, you should have played the game on some level. You don’t need to be a talented or above-average player. Less…