On the road, again
Last Sunday, Shawn Matthias played his first game in Florida as a Vancouver Canuck. It was not his first game in Sunrise, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, as he had played 312 games for the Florida Panthers. Needless to say, it was different for the former Belleville Bull. “It was very emotional for me,” he […]
Eagles fall to Mercer
Once again last Sunday, the city of Fort Myers came out in force to show their support for the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles. It is Spring Break time at the university; nonetheless, the students also packed the arena to cheer for the Eagles. Again on Sunday, a record number of 4,702 basketball fans filled […]
Rise of the clones
Talk to winemakers and you will discover there is a lot more to making wine than simply planting vines. In the mid-1930s, California growers noted that vines were becoming less productive, and increasingly susceptible to disease. A program to create, and certify, rootstock sold to growers was not developed, unfortunately, until after the Second World […]
Chess: Get ready to rumble
Have you seen how many poker shows are on TV? It’s sure got a following. So, mind you, do darts and bowling, so you have to figure there is room for another ‘sport’ to add to the mix. Like chess. Chess? Yes, chess. “Do you realize,” says Andrew Paulson (of whom more later) “there are […]
We have met the enemy
Stop it. Just give it a rest. Enough already. I am tired of people slagging fast food and fast food companies. Nope, you didn’t misread anything. Let’s be honest about fast food. It’s here. It’s been here for years and years and years. It’s not going to leave any time soon, and I think you […]
100 Greatest Sports Photos of All Time
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the […]
Sochi 2014: Olympic Committee
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the […]
Lets Give Nadal Some Credit
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in […]
Pure Gold
Jonathan Toews struggled to make his way to the Swedish blueline, and, according to commentator Pierre McGuire, should have headed to the bench. Toews decided to stay on the ice to forecheck in the opponent’s zone. Good thing, as well. The Canadians freed the puck from the Swedes, shuffled it to Toews, and he scored […]
Sunlight in a glass
We have been struggling to control the unruly grapevine since approximately 6,000 B.C.—when humans first began to cultivate this new source of food and beverage. Early grape growers had to learn ways to control its vigorous growth, and then train it to produce fruit. For the first three years of its life, a grapevine will […]