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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Super Bowl XLII Analysis: New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots: 1 of 43
The New York Giants are the 2007 NFL Champions, after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII 17-14 with 14 points in the 4th quarter.The game was tight throughout and one of the lowest scoring title tilts in NFL Super Bowl history; coming into the game 14-point underdogs, it was also a one of the biggest upsets... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Commentary: Best Super Bowls in NFL history: 1 of 19
The Super Bowl and "Super Sunday" has become a true American holiday, a spectacle where even those who have no rooting interest in either participant come together with family and friends to watch the biggest football game of the year, and maybe catch a funny commercial or two.From this uniquely American spectacle springs a t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Superbowl contenders square off: Indianapolis Colts vs. the New England Patriots: 1 of 18
A quick read through sporting message boards and one will find a great deal of anger and animosity toward the New England Patriots for running up scores. I'm a long time Patriots fan - I lived through the abysmal 1990 season at 1-15, the 2-14 seasons, all that.That said, I'm slowing becoming convinced that Patriots' coach Bil... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2008 Super Bowl: 3 of 51
Week 21. The Super Bowl. The apex of the NFL season. The Championship of the World on the line. This year, the stakes are higher than a trip to DisneyWorld: The Perfect Season, The World Championship, The Greatest Team Ever - the Patriots vs. Team of Destiny, Upstart, Spoiler - The Giants.The Patriots are on a roll. They have... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Taking a chance and winning the lottery: 1 of 7
very so often the multi-state lottery in which my state lottery participates reaches a level that catches my eye: $95 Million, $250 Million, et cetera. Of course the jackpot is never expressed as so-and-so-many-million dollars, it's expressed as $95,000,000 or $250,000,000. The jackpot amount for the March 28, 2008 drawing of... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Readers share favorite songs: 11 of 61
Sesame Street has been on the air since 1969. In the 38 years since Sesame Street has hit the airwaves, many a classic song has been sung. I am of the age that not only have I grown up with the television show, but the Sesame Street Muppets have all been a favorite of my children at different times. Anyone approaching age 40 ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) NFL: What is a perfect season: 1 of 5
On December 29, 2007, the New England Patriots did something no other team in professional football history has ever accomplished - completed a 16-0 regular season. In part because the history of the 16-game regular season is relatively short - 30 years - However, there have been only 4 teams in the history of the NFL that ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Assessing the New England Patriots' chance of winning Super Bowl XLII: 2 of 9
The computer simulations are in and the New England Patriots have won Super Bowl XLII. Well, not exactly - the one that counts is played on Sunday, February 3, and everyone knows anything can happen. After all, this author cannot recall anyone - computer simulation or otherwise - picking the Patriots to win in Super Bowl XXXV... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Are the 2007 Miami Dolphins worse than the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers?: 1 of 4
The 2007 Miami Dolphins spent the majority of the season trying to do what no other non-expansion team has accomplished since the 1940's - have a season unmitigated in its futility. Just how bad does a team have to be to go winless/un-tied? It actually has to be put together without a chance to win.Truly remarkable is this Do... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Which is larger: Yankees Nation or Red Sox Nation?: 1 of 4
Which "Nation" is larger: The Institution of The New York Yankees or Red Sox Nation? According to Hank Steinbrenner, The Yankees organization is less a baseball club than an American institution and that Red Sox Nation is a bit of a joke.So, a company named "Compete" took a look at tracking metrics and consumer behavior at bo... More..