The Today Show is an NBC morning news program that most recently profiled Jane Fonda and her usage of the dreaded “C-word.” By that I mean the actress was talking about a monologue in which she was asked to perform that was titled with a word known as an offensive term referring to the vagina ...
With the first overall pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft, the Phoenix Mercury selected guard Diana Taurasi. Taurasi made an immediate impact for the team, scoring 26 points in her WNBA debut versus the Seattle Storm. She kept on that torrid pace, averaging 17 points for the season and collecting the WNBA Rookie of the ...
Commercialism often takes over what were once serious religious traditions and they become money-spinning opportunities. The French practice of celebrating one’s “saint’s day” is no exception although it is one that is becoming less common as people feel they have more choice in the naming of their children. The concept originated in the days when ...
When looking for the best Mahatma Gandhi quotes, you have to realize it is a matter of opinion. Many people have their own ideas of which Mahatma Gandhi quotes are the best. Here, in my opinion, are the best Mahatma Gandhi quotes. BEST MAHATMA GANDHI QUOTES NUMBER ONE A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction ...
Around holiday time every year, children (adult and otherwise) struggle with what to buy for the Mom who has everything. You’ve bought the cookbooks, the earrings, the clothes, and goodness knows what else. As a matter of fact, some of the gifts you’ve probably bought Mother in the years previous have not even been used ...
New England Patriot’s owner, Bob Kraft, has had more than his share of success in business. To most New England football fans and even football fans nationwide that occasionally see a Patriot’s game, Kraft appears to be a likable, well spoken, family oriented professional . And he is. But Bob Kraft is much more. He ...
November 22, 2009 marked the 20 year anniversary of the abduction of Junko Furuta, a 16 year old Japanese girl who was raped and tortured for 44 days before finally dying. The boys who committed this crime are now free, and one of the boys changed his name after being released to Jo Kamisaku. He ...
This feature has been written with the optimistic assumption that the lockout will be resolved in the near future. If that doesn’t happen, bookmark this link for next fall. It should be generally relevant then as well. Yes, goaltending Everyone knows that goaltending is key to the Philadelphia Flyers’ 2012-13 season. So, of course this ...
Steve Martin is a comedian, author, actor and film director. From his first appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1975, he has become a legend. He’s appeared on the show 14 times, more than any other guest host. He’s won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Comedy Awards; a 1969 Emmy for being part ...
Even years after Roberto Clemente played in his final game, his memory is as clear as ever in his fans minds. Some think of Clemente standing on second base after collecting his 3000th hit. Others think of his amazing throws from the outfield to nail runners attempting to score. Still, there are others who remember ...
