Book Review I enjoyed Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune. The book traces the Astor family from John Jacob Astor’s arrival in America and his meteoric rise to become the nation’s wealthiest man, to the subsequent generations who both maintained and squandered the family’s vast fortune. Anderson Cooper’s narrative is engaging, making […]
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Premier League Championship Sunday lived up to the hype. My son and I got up early and watched the fabulous pregame show together. He was hoping his Arsenal would get the break it needed to win the Premier League. I knew Manchester City was going to be unstoppable, but anything can happen in the Premier
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The 2023/2024 Premier League season is nearing its thrilling conclusion, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome of one of the most exciting title races in recent memory. The title race will be decided on Sunday, May 19. Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, arguably the greatest manager of all time, are on the verge of
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Credit: PostSecret About 15 years ago a friend of mine told me about a blog called PostSecret. The premise was simple: (1) an anonymous individual sends in a postcard, and (2) the postcard contains a true secret the sender has never revealed. The postcard may get posted on PostSecret. The idea sounded interesting, but I
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I have written about how exciting and wonderful the English Premier League title race can be. As I watch more about soccer in Europe, I am learning more about the fans and terminology. This past weekend I became familiar with the terms “bottling” and “bottle jobs.” The term “bottle jobs” is a slang expression often
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch When my wife asked me if we should get a Nintendo Switch for our son, I had to think about it. Was he too young for a gaming console? Would the Switch affect his motivation to go and play outside? On the flip side, I knew playing the Switch
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As you know, I am in love with the Premier League. As a result of falling in love with the Premier League, I started to watch and got hooked on the UEFA Champions League. The UEFA Champions League is organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the governing body for football in Europe.
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EPL’s Current Standings The English Premier League (EPL) 2023/2024 season is now in Matchweek 25, and the title race is neck and neck. There are only 13 weeks to go, and the title is up for grabs. Who will take the title this year? Are the reigning champs Manchester City (currently in 3rd place) going
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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her: It Doesn’t Have to Be Flowers Again Buying flowers every year for Valentine’s Day is a nice gesture. But flowers are predictable and they don’t last. That money you spend on flowers, can go to a gift your wife, girlfriend or daughter makes use of – more importantly, they may
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When the kids and I are getting ready for bed, the first song we listen to is “Hey Jude” by The Beatles. My son or I ask Alexa to play the song every night. If we forget, my daughter, from her crib, will point to Alexa and try to pronounce it. I have to thank
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