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on February 14, 2011 -
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Tiger Woods Spits & Golf Throws a Fit

All right, so Tiger Woods isn’t playing the best golf of his life right now. He had one heck of a year in 2010 and is struggling to find his rhythm in 2011. But that’s all right, he is making cuts and he is playing in some pretty high-profile events as he gears up for the Masters this spring. Like the one he played in last week, an event that he loves to play in (and one that he loves to win), the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The event takes place [...]

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on November 28, 2010 -
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King James Bumps into his Coach

Oh no, here we go again. LeBron James is in the news again. He was in the news, headlines for that matter, earlier this basketball season when he decided to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. This was a big move for this hometown hero, but in my opinion was the right one. He was never going to win a championship in Cleveland. He had been close, but the team was just him. He had no support like Jordan had in Chicago and Kobe had in LA. Regardless [...]

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on November 17, 2010 -
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Arizona Football Fan Code of Conduct

On a recent trip to Arizona, I had the pleasure of attending an Arizona Cardinals football game. My cousin and her husband both have season tickets, and they asked me if I would like to join them. I am not that big into football, but there is nothing that beats tailgating before a game. Plus, the game was on Halloween, so the people watching would be prime. When we arrived at the stadium, we headed to a parking lot dedicated to those [...]

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on November 9, 2010 -
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Diving with Scuba Diving International

Training with Scuba Diving International gives you lots of options for personal development. Following your first scuba course, Open Water Diver certification, there are literally dozens of continuing education opportunities. These courses prepare you to have safe fun diving your local waters or in oceans worldwide. In addition, SDI offers an easy to follow educational system for personal development, and a proven pathway to dive leadership should you desire a career as a [...]

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on November 5, 2010 -
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Jonathan Byrd Cards an Ace to Win

Last weeks PGA Tour Fall Series event was the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. The PGA Tour Fall Series is a great chance for players trying to secure a tour card for the upcoming year since many of the worlds best players are not completing as they relax after completion of the FedEx Cup. This year’s event ran from Thursday, October 21st through Sunday, October 24, 2010 and was hosted at the TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada. The [...]

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on November 1, 2010 -
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Fine Dining at the Four Seasons Las Colinas

What I liked about Bar 19 was the outdoor patio. The weather is pretty much perfect year round here in Dallas, and you can sit outside with a great view of the pool and the poolside vistas. While I only had some appetizers here at Bar 19, you should definitely try the sliders. These little suckers are packed with flavor, and rather than putting the tomatoes and the pickle on the burger itself, they stack it high on the top of the bun for presentation purposes. Also grab an order of [...]

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on October 24, 2010 -
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Back to Bakas with Certified Sommelier Rick Bakas

I have not been drinking wine for long, but I understand why people get so excited over a bottle of vino. My cousin was actually married at a winery in the Napa Valley and while I sat there sipping on a Diet Coke, I could see the reaction from people who knew what they were being poured. I have since become obsessed with wines having visited numerous tastings and having read several books on what makes a good glass of wine, why certain years are better than [...]

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on October 11, 2010 -
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Learning How to Breathe Underwater

During my visit I looked at wet suits, snorkels, masks (not goggles), and fins as well as a wide range of diving accessories. It quickly became evident that this was not a cheap sport to get involved with. Similar to golf, I am used to spending a lot of money on something to pass the time. Just to give you an idea, including the class, a diver just starting out can expect to spend around $1,000 just to get started. Not to mention what it costs to get to [...]

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on October 1, 2010 -
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Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend

This even was being put on by Reis-Nicholas Jewelers and was sponsored by the Hilton Hotels, Z99.5, Geoffrey Chandler Videography, and Rupert’s Kids. The event was actually powered by SCVNGR, an application on the iPhone and other smart phones. It’s actually a pretty slick application and allows you to participate in various scavenger hunts in your city. Everything is based on GPS and you are not allowed to check in (or complete the assigned [...]

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on August 16, 2010 -
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Dustin Johnson & The Rules of Golf

Whistling Straits, designed by Alive and Pete Dye, features over 1,200 bunkers. Because of this the PGA had made sure all players and rules officials were aware of the rules of golf in regards to bunkers. If you play golf then you know there are a few rules you must follow. One of the most basic things to remember is you are not allowed to ground your club until you hit the golf ball. If you ground your club before in a bunker it is a two shot penalty. Most [...]

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