Category Archives: General

Walker escapes with a win at Pebble Beach!

The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am wrapped up yesterday after a weekend of great golf.  Jimmy Walker emerged as the overall winner, almost losing his lead shooting 2+ on the day.  Coming in to the final round, Walker had a …

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Shake up with the Late Night line up

Move over Leno, your time is up! Jay Leno, the former host of the Tonight Show on NBC, has said good-bye for the last time (again) and handed the reigns of the Tonight Show over to his new successor, Jimmy …

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Has ‘The Biggest Loser’ gone too far? Recent winner described as skeletal and unhealthy.

The winner of the most recent season of ‘The Biggest Loser’ has sparked much criticism after losing 60% of her body weight during the 12-week reality show. Rachel Frederickson starting weight was 260 pounds and throughout the course of the …

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The Problem With Orlando’s Public Transport

This weekend as I was coming back home I had to take the Lynx bus from downtown Orlando to UCF. I was appalled when I noticed how disorganized this bus line is. I took the 104 bus whose last stop …

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Mixed Feelings of a NASCAR Fan; Part 1: Why NASCAR Almost Lost a Lifelong Fan

I’ve been a NASCAR fan all my life, having grown up in a ‘NASCAR family’, but over the last several years, I’ve felt like NASCAR just isn’t the same anymore. I’ve been so unsatisfied with so many things in NASCAR …

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Positive vs. Negative Protests Towards Anti-Gay Laws in Russia during Winter Olympics

I have been keeping up with [pro-gay] news about the winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, as it relates to the safety of LGBT people. Last year, President Vladimir Putin instituted a law in Russia essentially banning gay propaganda. That has …

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Olympic snowboarders unimpressed with Sochi halfpipe

It’s no secret that this year’s Olympic host has not been up to par when it comes to amenities and accommodations for the athletes.  Athletes and attendees alike have been heavily utilizing social media, posting comical pictures on Twitter and …

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CVS Pharmacy to Stop Selling Tobacco Products

America’s largest pharmacy chain, CVS Pharmacy, has announced that they will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products in their pharmacies.  This move was made because CVS Pharmacy decided that selling tobacco products, such as cigarettes, does not go along …

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Everglades Restoration Underway as Saving the Savannas Gains New Focus.

In recent years, lawmakers have paid closer attention to environmental issues after the passing of Pres. Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) Initiative.

The Everglades National Wildlife Refuge, a project of AGO created in order to protect lands spanning from Orlando …

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The American Mud Race is Back!

If you are the kind of person that does not mind getting down and dirty, then the American Mud Race is an event that you cannot miss! The event features one of the craziest obstacle courses ever put together, and …

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