The Baja Races have made everything in the culture of Baja California seem so fascinating and exciting. After all, the beach-oriented Mexican peninsula is rugged, adventurous, and romantic, but the Baja Races make a visit there much more than just a vacation destination. It is the location of the Championship Desert Racing Series. You may […]
Back in March Penny Skateboards released their color options for 2012. The guys at Penny Skateboards did an amazing job with the colorways this year and we’re excited so let’s see what they come up with in the future as they always keep it fresh and original. So here’s a rundown of Penny Skateboards’ new […]
It definitely sounds like it’s too good to be true, but it’s not. Getting those perfect abs can help you grow taller and vice versa. This is because the elements of your body that are involved in both processes are anything but independent of each other and quite the opposite, they are actually very dependent. […]
You get into the latest dance craze, you ride your bike, you run, you lift weights. Or maybe all of that. You count calories like an Enron auditor. Calories in and out. You can even use a BodyBugg or Nike FuelBand to help you out. But your fat loss is minimal to none. Or maybe […]
What the hell is Mento? First, a quick mento lesson (with a little help from wikipedia.com): Mento is a style of Jamaican folk music that predates and has had a major influence on ska and reggae music. Mento generally features acoustic instruments, such as acoustic guitar, banjo, hand drums, and the caja de rumba, a […]
For quite some time now, there has been a huge debate about whether or not college athletes should be paid. Some people believe that a scholarship should be sufficient payment. After all, a scholarship can easily be worth $15,000 – $25,000 or more per year, plus a career after college that can be worth a […]
The accepted assumptions are that all pitchers must be a certain height, and that all starters have the same pitching and tackle limitations. Additionally, the definitions of an accepted number of pitches per inning and a “quality start” are metrics used throughout the Game, without confirming evidence of their validity. Yes, today’s athletes are bigger, […]
Who among us hasn’t had an unpleasant dining experience thanks to a rude waiter, lousy food, and poor service? From the phone to the table, customer service is defined by anticipating customer demands, and these days, customers demand more; specifically in the form of service, and the service begins as soon as the guest walks […]
If you had a barbecue the day before and had leftover food, don’t throw it away, you can use it to create new delicious dishes. Many people would agree that beef brisket is best on day 2! If you have no idea how to repurpose your leftover beef dish, here are some tasty leftover brisket […]
Who are these guys? Never before in my forty years of voting for starters in the All-Star Game had I asked that question, especially for American League first baseman. We’ve always had a wide variety of candidates to choose from, stars like Boog Powell or Norm Cash and Eddie Murray or Mark McGuire. Even as […]