The Harlem Globetrotters are a basketball team that combines athleticism and comedy to create one of the best-known sports entertainment franchises in the world. Created by Abe Saperstein in 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the team adopted the name Harlem because of its connotations as a leading...
I live in Texas, and during the summer months the heat can be unbearable. I love fishing, but during that time of year, I can not stay out in my boat very long before I am miserable. However I love fishing so much that I usually force myself to go out at least a two or three weekends a month,...
In addition to a fishing pole, tackle box, fishing net, and cooler to store the fish you catch in, you will also need clothing that is appropriate when on the water. Websites that specialize in the sport have full lines of clothing that you can use on the boat or when wading in the water....
How it all began
What comes into your mind when you hear the word baseball? For those of you who have been in a real baseball event would it lead you to think of a huge stadium, an open field, the heat of the sun, the cheer of crowds, the cracking of the bat as it hits the ball, or the...
Whitewater rafting can be a very dangerous activity. Thats because the water is very rough. A whitewater rafting river is rough and is often riddled with rocks and rough terrain. For this reason, you should always follow the correct precautions while on a whitewater rafting river and always use...
Barry Sanders was born on July 16, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas. Although Sanders was never the biggest player on the field, he always found a way to get the job done time and time again. With great balance and strength he racked up yards at every level of football imaginable. And for this reason...
To real baseball fans, Babe Ruth is the greatest home run hitter of all time. When he hit 60 home runs in 1927, he hit more home runs than any of the other (7) American League TEAMS. When Bonds hit 73 homers in 2001, every team in the National League out-homered him. Of course they did,...
Picture it: standing knee-deep in a cool, sun-drenched stream, trout or salmon breaking the surface of the water all around you while you cast your line to catch one of those babies, heart racing with excitement. Such an image is not at all far-fetched when it comes to fishing in Canada, and...
Try whitewater rafting for your next vacation. You can take a whole family along, go with a big group, or you can do alone. There are many different trips you can take, to many different locations. There are many advanced sites for the more experienced, as well as many places to whitewater raft...
Barbados is an island situated in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean and east of the Caribbean Sea measuring only 166 square miles. However, its small size does not stop the tourists from all over the world to pour in every year in order to enjoy its beauty and rich culture.
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In the culture of “no child left behind” we are leaving countless children in the dust of our inattention, and on the swings of media leadership. Beyond standardized testing and social work scrutiny, our children need parents and friends to spend quality time teaching life’s...
The beautifully diverse state of Wisconsin is crossed with beautiful and scenic rivers frequented by both kayakers and canoeists, as well as those enjoying a day of tubing, rafting, or just relaxing on the river. With more than 40 rivers for kayaking and canoeing, it is no wonder the whitewater...