The win-at-all-costs culture has existed in professional sports for decades. Winning is ingrained in the minds of professional athletes. They are trained to win. They want to win. They have to win. But, sometimes winning comes at a cost. Sometimes professional athletes ultimately pay the biggest price — their own lives.
Month: September 2010
Lone “Killer” on the loose
Every man must one day face his destiny, alone. For Brandon Flowers, that day has come.
Site of the week: Giltgroupe.com
Being in style doesn’t have to go hand in hand with being broke.
Contrary to popular belief, not every student just parties in college
Compile a list of overexposed stars and 24-year-old Lindsay Lohan will be near the top. She has gained more fame for her partying and personal troubles than she has for her acting.
“Horriblarious” additions to Merriam-Webster
The English language is constantly evolving. The way we speak today would have baffled and confused people 400 years ago. However, I fear that with the recent inclusion of Web speak and slang in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, that evolution is happening faster than even Darwin could have predicted.
ArtSharks circle NSU waters
Step into the waters, if you dare, and explore your artistic side with ArtSharks, the new art club.
On the Scene: What kind of dance moves attract you?
A study published this month in the journal, Biology Letters, concluded that most women are attracted to flamboyant male dancing. What kind of dance moves attract you? “I like coordinated dancing. Everyone likes someone who can dance and is coordinated. When you flow while you dance you get the moves in it. I like that.” Patrick […]
Please make them stop
“I’d like a table away from any children, please.” Saying that to the host or hostess in a restaurant is sure to garner either a confused look or hateful glare. I speak from experience.
Popular magazine goes from erasing cellulite to erasing color
Elle magazine recently published a cover of actress Gabourey Sidibe, star of the film Precious. And I was shocked by the altered photograph. Sidibe, who is African-American, had a dramatically lighter skin tone.
Devil: My Advice is to take the stairs
And you thought being trapped in an elevator was frightening enough.