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Why Do Athletes Make So Much Money?92

Why Do Athletes Make So Much Money?

Introduction Alex Rodriguez is a 32 year old Miami native, and, having entered the workforce directly out of high school, currently holds down a job in New York City. Normally, at least for those entering the workforce right out of high school,...

174 comments    money sports economics
Is Jose Canseco really the Biggest Jerk on the Planet?87

Is Jose Canseco really the Biggest Jerk on the Planet?

This article provides a review of Jose Canseco's book "Juiced." Emphasized in the story is Canseco's advocacy of steroid use in Major League Baseball. The author also provides commentary relating to Canseco's personal life and tries to answer the question of whether Canseco is the biggest jerk on the planet.

13 comments    education sports celebrities
Will Steroids Destroy Major League Baseball?82

Will Steroids Destroy Major League Baseball?

This article explores the issue of steroid use in Major League Baseball and suggests that such usage can't destroy the game; only money has the power.

12 comments    steroids hall of fame babe ruth
Top 10 Skateboarders to Follow on Instagram80

Top 10 Skateboarders to Follow on Instagram

Here's a list of the top 10 skateboarders on Instagram... get an inside look into the lives and minds of these professional skateboarders by following them on Instagram.

0 comments    skateboarding tony hawk
Josh Hamilton, the Greatest Story In Sports.81

Josh Hamilton, the Greatest Story In Sports.

There have been so many great baseball players who have cheated and ruined their reputations with steroids. They do not belong in the Major League Baseball Hall Of Fame. Josh Hamilton's real life achievements in overcoming one of the greatest monsters in history - that's an achievement too big for any Earthly hall of fame.

10 comments    demons dragons hamilton
Amalia Rodrigues and Cristina Branco Sing Fado80

Amalia Rodrigues and Cristina Branco Sing Fado

If you've never heard fado your're in for a treat when you tune in to this video of Portugal's greatest fado singer, the late Amalia Rodrigues. I've also included a video of contemporary singer beautiful Cristina Branco. Fado is similar to Spanish flamenco or cante jondo, and it's content is in some ways akin to American blues and country music--lost lovers and other sad themes. Fado is a staple of Lisbon nightlife. Well worth a try after you've seen the Gulbenkian Museum in the afternoon.

7 comments    destiny portugal fate
The 5 Best Third Basemen in Baseball Today80

The 5 Best Third Basemen in Baseball Today

There have been many legendary third basemen in baseball history. Some still playing today. These are The 5 Best Third Basemen in Baseball Today.

7 comments    baseball mlb alex rodriguez
Orange Coats--A retro fashion revival79

Orange Coats--A retro fashion revival

Forget the typical dreary browns,greys,blacks for fall/winter dressing...add ORANGE to your wardrobe! Color Therapists call is 'sexy,' it's the choice of designers for two different Audrey Hepburn movies, it's the choice of designers, and a great inspiration from nature...Orange!

12 comments    women fashion style
ESD6 (Part 2):Volunteer Fire Departments and Rural Politics80

ESD6 (Part 2):Volunteer Fire Departments and Rural Politics

MOST DEFINITELY SOMETHING THERE...... Appointment of unqualified members with many aliases to ESD6 board spawns possibility of corruption.

74 comments    funds hazmat emergency service
San Diego: Places Worth Visiting79

San Diego: Places Worth Visiting

San Diego’s self-anointed nickname “America’s finest city” is maybe too cliché to underwrite what is in most respects a fine city. The weather in this city of 1.35 million is impeccable. With a dry, moderate year-round climate San Diego is...

4 comments    san diego zoo sea world
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