Am I reading this right? Do sportsbooks have the Indianapolis Colts at 10-1 to win the Super Bowl? And 4-1 to get to the Super Bowl? You mean there’s still someone out there who will bet on Indy? That, my friends, is shocking. There is absolutely no way in the fucking world for the Colts…
Category: Sports
Some alarming statistics: CO 2 emissions
There are so many segments in our energy production and consumption pie that it’s hard to know where to begin a discussion. This report deals strictly with carbon dioxide emissions per capita purely from fossil fuel electricity, provided for domestic use. Remember, this is per capita, not nation by nation. If you thought the US…
Foundations of Communication
Most of the verbal communication you do is from one individual to another. This is true whether you are in a family, social, or work setting. One-on-one verbal communication gives the greatest opportunity for accuracy, because immediate feedback can tell you if they understood you accurately. But effective communication involves more than precision. The purpose…
Video games: the perfect escape?
Why oh why did you say yes to that last shandy? The kebab seemed like a good idea, but your mouth now looks like the inner lining of Phil Jupiter’s underpants. And to top it off, you’re trapped in a dungeon full of lava and some bastard has kidnapped your princess. Where did your life…
3 Vegan Grill Recipes Everyone Will Enjoy
Anything from heavy, juicy steaks to light, healthy dishes can be cooked on the grill. If you’re planning a barbecue and have vegan guests or healthy eaters, try any of these quick yet enjoyable vegan grill recipes. Balsamic Mushrooms and Grilled Garlic What do you need: 1 pound mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces 3 garlic…
Sports and hobbies in France
Sport is a popular pastime in France with soccer, judo, tennis, and basketball dominating the sporting arenas. France also gets involved in major car racing events, bike racing also makes its presence felt in the world of tennis and martial arts. popular sports The most popular sport is soccer, but the French have a known…
Canada
This year I will celebrate Canada Day in the Maritimes. Air Canada had a wonderful Mother’s Day seat sale and I couldn’t resist! Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, is known as the birthplace of Canada. From September 1 to 9, 1864, meetings were held to discuss the possibility of Confederation. Originally, the only ones to participate…
Win the retirement game
Consider yourself an athlete in the sport of investing. Physical endurance is important when it comes to sprinting, however mental balance will see you through in the long run. An investor may have the most reliable information available, but in the absence of emotional control, he may fall short. You should strive to be the…
San Diego Chargers – The mighty name behind the San Diego Chargers
When Benjamin Franklin took the risk to tie down that kite and try to capture the charge caused by lightning, he brought a revolution to our lives. Indeed, the “charge” and electricity has driven the progress of our society. From all of our home appliances to the driver of massive machines in factories and warehouses,…
Dallas Cowboys great Troy Aikman’s favorite receivers
Troy Aikman is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is also one of the most popular quarterbacks to play the position for the Dallas Cowboys, and that’s saying something. During his 12-year career in the National Football League, he spent all of them with the Cowboys, playing in several big games…