The advent of cell phones has rendered many products either completely obsolete or no longer as essential as they once were. Here are some examples: cameras, calendars, pens, notepads, maps, photo albums, calculators, envelopes, compasses, fax machines, CD players, radios, televisions, and watches. One other item that can be added to this list is the […]
I grew up in a household where my dad loved boxing, and my grandmother loved wrestling. From watching these two sports, I learned of the various ways in which the fight is declared over, two of which are: Wrestling – holding the opponent’s shoulder and back down while the referee counts to three, slapping the
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One of my favorite game shows is ‘Deal or No Deal.’ The show’s appeal lies in the contestants’ propensity for high-risk taking. The lure of making a deal to exchange what is sure for what is unsure is often mind-boggling. But it is triggered by an insatiable appetite for more. The risk lies in the
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Sports have the potential to produce such incredible swings in emotions when seeming victory turns into defeat or vice versa. Sometimes this happens because one team makes an incredible, unlikely play, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. But sometimes, these pendulum swings of fate occur because, unfortunately, a team or player is determined to
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A few days ago, as I was preparing for travel, an unexpected opportunity arose to change my flight itinerary. This was a welcome change because of more convenient flight times and a layover city that allowed for a visit with family and friends. As I pondered the blessings afforded by this sequence of events, I
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The sport of competitive running has been around for centuries, beginning in Ancient Greece in 776 B.C. It began with sprints, and then later on, marathons were added. Since that time, sprint races have attracted even more anticipation and hype. This is due to the prestige of being labeled the world’s fastest male or female.
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During my time as a cadet, we had night excursions where designated squads engaged in mock battles. Moving and operating undetected was paramount to gaining an advantage over the enemy. The best-laid plans became useless if the opponent detected them at an inopportune time. This meant that you had to be able to function in
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During my teenage and young adult years, I was an avid sports fan. I would have my VCR (Video Cassette Recorder for the younger ones who have no idea what that is) set to record games and also buy the newspapers when my team won, to preserve the history of the occasion. I followed and
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Christmas is a wonderful time of year, with an emphasis on goodwill, time spent with family and friends, and plenty to eat and drink, all in a festive atmosphere. However, for many, the most distinctive and anticipated aspect of the Christmas season is the giving and receiving of gifts. As a child, opening gifts on
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Sports is a billion-dollar industry in which much time, effort, and, of course, money are invested. As with any investment, a return is expected. The ultimate goal is to win. When a team or individual is winning, all is well with the world. When losing is the result, not so much. As an older sports