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The spread of political instability in countries around the world has raised fears about the rise of political violence in democratic societies. There is a theory that political violence is the kind of thing a democracy is supposed to prevent and, if it occurs, will be remedied through the exercise of the vote, the protection …
No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten Matchup on CBS
The No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats come together for a nationally televised Big Ten showdown at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Saturday (1 p.m. ET, CBS) The Fighting Illini (15-7, 10-10 ATS, 5-4 Big Ten) were able to snap a brief losing streak in their last game, but will need to put together …
Sports dice games that are fun
This is an introduction to a world of incredibly fun dice games. No, I’m not going to teach you how to bet. Rather, I am going to show you how just 2 to 8 dice can allow you to play various sports. In this first installment I’m going to teach you how to play the …
The Super Bowl should be a national holiday
The championship game of the National Football League is the Super Bowl. American football has celebrated this annual tradition since 1967, and on Sunday, February 7, Super Bowl XLIV kicks off at 6:25 p.m. But you don’t have to wait until 6:30 for your football fix because CBS will cover the excitement of Super Bowl …
Understanding Male Psychology: Why Ignoring Your Ex-Boyfriend Works
You’ve heard the same advice over and over since the breakup. You are supposed to ignore your ex boyfriend if you want to get him back. At first glance it makes no sense at all. How can ignoring a man make him decide that he wants you back? The opposite seems much more likely, doesn’t …
kickers are weird
I was a sports broadcaster for 35 years, mostly covering the National Football League. I learned many things in that time, but one thing stands out and I am going to share it with you now: kickers are weird Go back and read it again, several times. I put it in large print for a …
Modified yoga increases upper arm strength in men and women
Celebrities like Ashley Judd, Jenifer Aniston, Adam Levine, Madonna, and LeBron James have long known that an intense yoga class increases arm strength, endurance, and improves focus. But as a modified yoga instructor for twenty-two years, I know the truth. It’s not just a strenuous yoga class, which will build muscle. Modified yoga will steadily …
Staycation Guide: 5 places in the UK that will make you feel like you’re abroad
Holidays at home are on the rise again, and more Britons are choosing to stay home on holiday. But which part of the UK should you go to if you’ve never had a holiday at home before or feel like trying something new? Here is my vacation guide that is here to help. The UK …
Big trades within the division have always been a part of baseball
As the trade deadline approaches, most broadcasters are naturally discussing full and possible transactions in Major League Baseball. During a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins, the announcers had just received word that a big trade had been completed. The Orioles had traded Zack Britton to the New York Yankees, prompting …
Jason Seeley’s War – Book Review
“Jason Seeley’s War” centers on the heart of a small American town where two young men have been deeply in love since high school. Jason and Natalie’s love flows with a supple force that supports their recovery from a horrible drug addiction. Jason, a very promising student and athlete, is welcomed to college, but Natalie …