Certain activities define the character of a nation. Likewise, the National Football League (NFL) defines the American character probably more than anything else. Conceived as the American Professional Football Association in 1920, it soon adopted the name of the National Football League in 1922. Arguably the largest of all professional football leagues in the United States, the NFL is made […]
When talking about culture or business etiquette, Asian countries are often grouped together. However, it is not necessarily true that cultures or ethnic groups in the same area of the world share the same traditions or values. While there are some similarities in history and culture between Asian countries, each country and the way its people conduct business is unique. […]
There have been hundreds of sports video games over the years. In less than forty years we’ve gone from Pong to MLB 2K6 for Xbox 360. But the evolution of gaming hasn’t always meant better games. Just because a game has flashier interfaces and better graphics doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good gameplay. That’s why so many PS2 and Xbox games […]
John Akii-Bua of Uganda was promoted by dictator Idi Amin Dada to Assistant Inspector of the Police Force and the main road in Kampala is named after the renowned Welsh-American adventurer-soldier-explorer-journalist Henry Morton Stanley was renamed for the dictator as “Akii-Bua Road”. This was just a few months after Akii had lowered the 400m hurdles world record to 47.82 seconds […]
Have you ever wondered how to start a duck decoy collection but don’t know where to start? Look no further than this article will explain the principles behind the hobby of collecting duck decoys, and start your collection today! The story behind the duck decoys: Native Americans used cattails, sedges, and other aquatic plants to mask floating decoys to entice […]
There is no doubt that at one time or another you have bet on your favorite basketball, hockey or soccer team, or the favorite in a horse race, or any other sporting event, but how do you know for sure who is going to win If you can predict the winner, with a high degree of accuracy, you can win […]
You may know Sebastian Telfair from the documentary “Through the Fire.” So you know the 23-year-old guard can play. You know he’s got some crazy handles. But did you know that the 5’11” guy can dunk? I don’t remember him dunking in the NBA, but there is a video on YouTube showing him in high school. Actually, you don’t need […]
Going into Year 3 for any young quarterback is usually the barometer for whether or not he will be a successful quarterback in the league. Very often, what they do in this crucial year determines their immediate and future success. Is it time to panic, is it time to rejoice, or is it time to give the child a break? […]
MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts, which deals with full contact combat and is a combination of the techniques of many other forms of fighting. This form of martial arts is particularly popular because it has scope for all forms of fighting styles. The combination of world famous karate with lesser known street fighting styles makes it highly entertaining and […]
Consider this scenario; he spends most of his weekdays at his job and feels tired and exhausted after a hard day’s work. Do you think you still have the energy to leave your house, drive your car and stand in line in front of a plane ticket office? Certainly not! For people who have little time to spend or are […]
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