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NFL Preseason Handicapping Basics
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... »
1977 Triple Crown Winner Seattle Slew
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... »
Learn Speed Reading For Only $20 in 11 Minutes
I am sure you know how to read, after all you are reading this article. But just how long will it take you to read this short article. 2 minutes, 5 minutes, longer. Twenty bucks, and 11 minutes of your time will change your life in ways you never imagined, just by reading. You... »
Minnesota Loses First Game of Season
Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings are undefeated no more. The Pittsburgh Steelers' used a couple of big plays from their defense in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and defeat the Vikings by a final score of 27-17. Favre put up decent yardage in the loss, throwing for 334 yards... »
The True Story Of The Ali/Inoki Fight
Decades before mixed martial arts became popular in the United States, events matching fighters of different fighting disciplines were very common in Japan. They weren't called "mixed martial arts" at the time, but that's essentially what they were.There's an entire history of pro wrestlers fighting specialists from other martial arts (particularly judo) that were... »
Del Mar Racetrack: ‘Where The Surf Meets the Turf’
Southern California's Del Mar Racetrack has been somewhat forgotten by the general public in recent years, overshadowed by East Coast venues like Churchill Downs and Belmont Park. The reality is that the 72 year old track has a history to rival their better known counterparts. Operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and located... »
Bengals Make Short Work of Bears
Former Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson got revenge on the team that let him go in the best possible way. Benson amassed 189 yards rushing and led his new team, the Cincinnati Bengals, to a 45-10 rout over the visiting Bears on Sunday. Carson Palmer threw for five touchdowns with no interceptions in... »
Helicopter Pilot Training – Guide To Helicopter Flight School
Are you a flying aspirant? If you have a passion for flying an aircraft then you need to enroll yourself at a helicopter training school. There you can be equipped with the right skill of flying an aircraft. Once you have finished the course curriculum of the training school successfully then you are eligible... »
Find Out About Pilot License Pre Solo Flight Requirements
If you have begun your research into becoming a licensed private pilot then you have discovered that there are two major training segments that you must complete. First the pre solo segment then the post solo segment. »
How To Be A Helicopter Pilot – Helicopter Pilot School
Becoming a Private Pilot is certainly an adventure but becoming a Helicopter Pilot is intriguing as well as exciting. In the case of this particular venture, you can make a career out of flying. Of course, it will entail professional training for flying and in particular the type of aircraft, you will be doing... »