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Archive for June, 2008
Game Six, a possible elimination game in the Celtic-Lakers series, will be played in Boston. The key Lakers player may be Lamar Odom. Over the last two games, the Celtics have been able to contain Kobe Bryant. The Celtics have limited him to an average of twenty one points over Games Four [...]
With the rising cost of fuel and food, many people are finding that the family budget is not able to stretch far enough. One of the casualties of this economic downturn is the family pet. Pets are being sent to animal shelters because of the family economics.
Some shelters are trying to keep the [...]
Until today, I had not heard of a conference bike. Now, not only do I know what a conference bike is, I have used one. It is a pedal vehicle for seven people. The conference bike takes seven people out of the office, provides some exercise and allow a unique environment to [...]
It is a noisy venue. Over two hundred basketball fans were watching Game Four of the series between the Lakers and the Celtics. As usual, there was the banter between the Lakers fans and the Celtics supporters. Then came the second half and the venue become more and more quiet. Most [...]
Teaching a Dog to Swim: Answering Questions
Published by June 12th, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsThere have been recurring questions from the three part series that was done on how to teach the dog to swim. Since that series has been found again and questions are being asked, I thought I would address some of the most frequently asked questions here:
do you use a leash or a long rope? [...]
United Airlines is joining other air carriers in charging for all luggage. Every item checked will be charged:
“NEW YORK (CNN) — Citing higher fuel prices, United Airlines said Thursday it will begin charging domestic passengers $15 each way for one checked bag.
The carrier, based in Chicago, Illinois, said the fee to check a second [...]
Sergey Brin Reserves a Five Million Dollar Seat
Published by June 11th, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsEver wonder what billionaires buy? For Sergey Brin, one of the Google guys, it is a ride in space:
“NEW YORK — The company that sends wealthy tourists into space announced plans Wednesday for a private flight in 2011 to the international space station on a Russian-built Soyuz rocket and said Google co-founder Sergey Brin [...]
Game Three of the NBA championship series was characterized by missed shots and disappearing performances. It was a game that raised more questions and provided few answers. The Lakers won: 87 - 81; and perhaps they won in spite of themselves:
Kobe Bryant missed seven free throws. Usually, for Kobe Bryant, [...]
In July, in searing heat, one of the toughest, most grueling athletic events will be held. It is an extreme sport and finishing is an accomplishment. The Badwater 135 is a run like no other:
“…Recognized globally as “the world’s toughest foot race,” this legendary event pits up to 90 of the world’s toughest [...]
