Japan’s Pro Wrestling Icon: Mitsuharu Misawa

June 14th, 2010 by Ross Everett


Mitsuharu Misawa died in Hiroshima, Japan earlier this year less than a week before his 47th birthday. Akitoshi Saito hit a back suplex on Misawa, which appeared to knock him unconscious. Medical staff attempted to revive him in the ring, but when CPR failed he was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Initial reports in the Japanese media suggest that he was pronounced dead at the hospital, but a number of eyewitness accounts have speculated that he may have died in the ring.

A Legend Of English Soccer: Sir Bobby Robson

May 27th, 2010 by Ross Everett


One of England’s most beloved sporting figures, Sir Bobby Robson, yielded to his courageous fight with cancer recently at the age of 75. British soccer fans mourned his passing after a lifetime in the game, first as a player and then a team manager and elder statesman.

London Tourist Advice To Know About Before You Tour There

April 10th, 2010 by Matt Denks


Traveling to London requires that you keep in mind some basic things that will make your trip worry-free and more enjoyable. The more you’re prepared for this great excursion, the better time you’ll have.

The Basic Operations of Taking Off For Private Pilots

March 23rd, 2010 by Bruce Hogan


Every individual when in a plane always has a little apprehension when taking off and landing. This is the time that if something is going to go wrong it will most likely be now. Usually though the lesser of the two evils is the take off with mishaps occurring more during the landing process. It has been determined though if an accident occurs when the plane is departing it is much more substantial.

How To Choose The Ideal Fashion Store

March 15th, 2010 by Don Sloan


Are you interested in revamping your wardrobe? If you’re looking to update the clothing or clothing accessories that you own, you could be inquisitive about incorporating some of the most recent fashion trends into your wardrobe. If you’re, you’ll need to get a fashion store to buy at.

NFL Preseason Handicapping: Pros and Cons

February 28th, 2010 by Ross Everett


There’s not much ‘middle ground’ when it comes to the desirability of betting NFL preseason games. The overly conservative handicappers suggest that its a poor wagering opportunity, while the ‘boiler room’ sports touts try to suggest that short of a fixed game there’s no more sure thing than preseason football. There’s a degree of truth in both views. Handicapping preseason NFL football is a unique discipline unto itself, but with knowledge and caution it can be a profitable endeavor.

Rio De Janerio Wins 2016 Summer Olympic Games

February 21st, 2010 by Ross Everett


South America will host the Summer Olympic Games for the first time in 2016, as Rio De Janeiro, Brazil was awarded the honor on Friday. Rio beat out the US choice of Chicago, Illinois along with Tokyo, Japan and Madrid, Spain to earn the right to host the games. Despite a high pressure effort from the American power elite–ncluding President Barak Obama and TV gabfest queen Oprah Winfrey–Chicago was the first city eliminated from contention. Tokyo was the next to go, before Rio got the nod over Madrid in the final round of balloting.

Seattle Slew’s Legacy Of Horse Racing Greatness

February 4th, 2010 by Ross Everett


Seattle Slew–the last living Triple Crown winner–died on May 7, 2002 at the age of 28. As one of only 11 Triple Crown winners in history, he is by default one of the greatest horses in the history of thoroughbred racing. Of those 11 legendary animals, Seattle Slew was the only one to complete the Triple Crown with an undefeated record, as well as the only one to have been purchased at a public auction. After retiring in’78, Slew became one of the most important and successful stud horses in the history of the sport. He sired 1,066 foals including 102 stakes race winners. Among this impressive group of offspring was the’84 Kentucky Derby winner, Swale. All told, Slew’s offspring have won an amazing $76 million dollars at the race track. Slew’s stud fee of $300,000 made him a very profitable horse even after his racing career was over. Slew wasn’t a particularly attractive horse, but he had the toughness of a championship boxer and the sort of intestinal fortitude and desire that can only be given by The Creator.

Gay Travel Ideas For Switzerland

January 21st, 2010 by Howie Holben


Considered as potential market in recent issue for tourism, gay tourists are finding their way towards contributing revenue in the destination market. So the reason why gay travel tours to Switzerland will give you the hint of why is this such.

The History Of Reno’s Mapes Hotel

January 12th, 2010 by Ross Everett


On January 31, 2000, the historic Mapes Hotel in Reno was imploded by 75 pounds of explosives tucked into the art-deco structures support columns. The destruction of the Mapes put an end to years of efforts to preserve the building via lawsuits, redevelopment proposals, and grass roots action. The National Trust for Historic Preservation took up the cause of the Mapes, and challenged the destruction in a suit that eventually reached the Nevada Supreme Court.