Archive for the 'sports-and-recreation' Category

2008 NFL Season Outlook

The 2008 NFL season is upon us and as always, there is plenty of excitement in almost every NFL city across the country. Every fan is hopeful about their team at the start of the season, but when it comes down to it, the best teams will always end up at the top of the […]

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The Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics

When I watched the Opening Ceremony, I was entranced. It began with giant footprints in the sky made of fireworks, leading the way to the stadium. The stadium was built specifically for the Olympics in the shape of a bird’s nest, which is considered a lucky symbol in China. Once at the stadium, fire appeared […]

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The Wild Wild NFC West

Schedule wise the NFC west draws the very tough NFC East, and somewhat less challenging AFC East as common division foes. We see the non-common foes as having a significant impact in what looks to be a wide open division race. The Vegas pre-season favorite, Seattle, simply has too many questions on offense to pencil […]

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Fly Fishing 101: Learn Everything You Need to Know to Get Started on a Fly Fishing Adventure

Fly fishing is an ancient angling method in which artificial flies are tied onto a hook to imitate naturally occurring food. These artificial flies are made out of materials such as fur and feather. Rods are generally light while the lines are heavy in weight, providing the proper weight and momentum for casting. Because of […]

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The Heart Of The Thoroughbred Horse Can Only Be Found In Competition

If you have ever watched the Kentucky Derby or other events in racing’s Triple Crown, you have had the opportunity to see Thoroughbred horses. If you’re not a racing fan, but watch the news on a regular basis - particularly after the 2006 running of the Kentucky Derby and on through the rest of the […]

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The Resurgence of Scrabble

Invented and designed by Alfred Butts during the great depression and originally known as “Criss-Cross Words”, Scrabble was renamed into the board game we know today in 1948.
Today, Scrabble is not merely just a board game. It is an internationally competitive “mind sport” with an active competitive circuit, Scrabble Clubs, National Associations and World Championships.
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Planning Your River Rafting Trip With The Kids

Most kids will be thrilled to go on a whitewater rafting trip or adventure, and it’s a terrific opportunity for a family vacation or get-together. You’ll need to pack a few extra items to make sure the trip is fun and safe for everyone involved, and kids will need to dress appropriately for both water […]

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