recreation & sports

Last-gasp Lahm goal puts Germany in final

homeandgardeninsights — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:09:14 +0000

“Defender Philipp Lahm scores a superb last-minute winner to earn Germany a place in the final of Euro 2008 with a 3-2 victory over a brave Turkey side in Basle on Wednesday.” full story .

A history of recruiting; how coaches have stayed a step ahead

homeandgardeninsights — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:34:53 +0000

Recruiting is not an exact science, it’s an art.

Strahan to join Fox’s NFL studio show

homeandgardeninsights — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:23:45 +0000

SI.com has learned that Michael Strahan, the garrulous just-retired Giants defensive end, has been signed by Fox Sports as an NFL studio analyst. A press conference is expected Tuesday in New York City to formally announce the hiring.

O.J. Simpson Arrest

homeandgardeninsights — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:43:12 +0000

O.J. Simpson Arrest Spurs Buying Frenzy

NFL fines Porter for Las Vegas scuffle

homeandgardeninsights — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:29:40 +0000

“HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter was fined nearly $150,000 by the NFL for his part in a Las Vegas scuffle with another player.

The team said Friday that Porter has to pay $141,176 for punching Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Levi Jones on March 18 after a disagreement in the Palms hotel-casino. Porter pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and paid a $1,000 fine in May.”

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Ten Best Automobiles Going (TBAG) 2007

homeandgardeninsights — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:56:04 +0000

The Truth About Cars features an article in the car reviews section of the ten best automobiles based on votes.

Bungee Jumping

homeandgardeninsights — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:18:15 +0000

Bungee Zone
Lists clubs throughout the world and strives to be your one stop resource for everything bungee.

Wikipedia: Bungee Jumping
Overview of the extreme activity, bungee jumping. With information on equipment, competition, and variations of bungee jumping.

Boating

homeandgardeninsights — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:16:58 +0000

Boattest.com
Features streaming video test rides and results with marine engines and electronics listed in comparison tables.

Discover Boating
General resource on boating. Includes a boat show calendar, articles, safety information, and more from the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

Boaters Dream
Offers news and information about boating, fishing, and sailing. Includes marine and weather forecasts, forums, fishing reports, events, and destinations. Also lists new and used boats for sale.

Boating Channel, The
Marine news and information on topics such as cruising, sailing, racing, fishing, diving, and more.

Trawler World
All about cruising, voyaging and living aboard trawlers, trawler yachts, passagemakers, coastal cruisers and motor vessels of all makes and types.

Birding

homeandgardeninsights — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:13:34 +0000

All About Birds
Covers the basics of birding, bird identification, attracting birds to one’s own garden, bird conservation, and scientific studies. From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Patuxent Bird Population Studies
Offers seasonal bird checklists, identification tips, migratory bird research, and large-scale survey analyses.

World Bird Guide
Digital guide to the world’s bird species with sound clips, video clips, and photographs.

Ornithology
Ornithology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of birds.

Ornithology.Com
Ornithology.com has been consulted by BBC, National Geographic, Weather Notebook, National Public Radio, National Canadian Television, Vanity Fair Magazine and more.

Base Jumping & Bridge Day 2007

homeandgardeninsights — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:55:13 +0000

Base jumping is the sport of jumping from fixed objects with a parachute.

On October 20, 2007, a base jumping event – Bridge Day – will take place in Fayetteville, West Virginia. This event takes place every year. Register to Jump

Base Jumping Resources:
Australian B.A.S.E. Association
BLiNC Magazine
BaseJumper.org
Bridge Day
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