Because I watch a lot of movies, I sometimes see fascinating parallels and similarities between different movies, both in terms of general themes and specific plot points. In some cases, they are different films by the same director and the THEMATIC similarities are understandable. Take Woody Allen’s “Crime and Misdemeanors (1989)” and “Match Point (2005)” […]
Sports betting can be a fun and lucrative hobby for some people. The key is knowing how to detect the winning team in any sport. For people who actively participate in active games, they are in a much better position to spot winners. That’s because they already have a good understanding of the games. But […]
Anyone who has ever loved a narcissist wonders, “Does he really love me?” “Does she appreciate me?” They are torn between their love and their pain, between staying or going, but they can’t seem to do either. Some use that they are loved; others are convinced that they are not. It’s confusing, because sometimes they […]
The game of billiards has been around for centuries, with sources even attempting to trace its origins back to royalty in England. Today, there are millions of billiards lovers, whether they enjoy playing the game or just like to watch all the action. In fact, the Billiards Congress of America (BCA) states that there are […]
The Battle of Actium – Wasn’t John the Baptist beheaded? An ancient Memorial Day for Cleopatra and Antony – Historians talk about how the Battle of Tours kept Islam out of Europe. Charles Martel, Charlemagne’s grandfather, rounded up “unstoppable” Muslims in southern France in October 732. Historians speak of the significance of the Battle of […]
One of my friends recently confessed that he felt bad about not having any cash to put into the church collection on Sunday mornings. She says, “I never carry cash anymore… I pay all my bills online. I don’t even write checks… and I forget or am too busy with the kids to get cash […]
Nothing warms the hearts of Cubs fans more than a record 500 in August and when combined with a White Sox team so deep in the basement that they squint when they see the light of day it makes summer days happy. . But getting to August above 500 and playing not just well, but […]
I know that I know. I must be crazy for even asking the question. How can a guy who’s on pace to not only erase the one-season TD mark, but possibly go undefeated, not be MVP? Only someone with a personal grudge against the guy would think otherwise. Someone would have to be a die-hard […]
The vertical jump is an important component in a wide variety of sports. Regardless of the sport you play, the ability to jump higher will improve your performance; impress your teammates, opponents and coaches; and I will make you the star of the court. It seems almost unnecessary, for example, to specify what impact your […]
John Baker Muwanga, one of the most highly regarded Ugandan boxing champions, was born on April 2, 1956 in the vicinity of Kampala and grew up in Nsambya. Joseph Nsubuga, another of Uganda’s renowned former boxers, was Muwanga’s older half-brother. Equally unique and fascinating is how Muwanga started boxing, how he progressed and why and […]
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