Articles written by Antonio Martinez

Where Knowledge Rules

What is Helium

About me - Antonio Martinez

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Sports & Recreation > Olympics (Other) Was it a good idea to choose Russia for the 2014 winter Olympic games?: 1 of 7
I was excited to hear the news that Sochi would host the 2014 Winter Olympics over Pyeongchang and Salzburg, the two finalists who also lost to Vancouver for the right to host the 2010 Winter Olympics. There are three reasons why I believe Sochi was the right choice. One was Sochi's climate, but the other two reasons may sur... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Possibility of an African country winning the 2010 World Cup: 4 of 23
As the World Cup qualifying reaches its climax in Africa, one can begin to wonder what surprises await the world as South Africa and the continent invites the world to the biggest tournament. Can Africa shock the world and produce an unlikely champion? First, consider South Africa. They may not have lost a lot of their luste... More..
Sports & Recreation > World Cup Soccer Predictions for 2010 FIFA World Cup: 2 of 8
It is roughly 312 days until the World Cup comes to South Africa, and I am more than excited to see what unfolds from here until the final at Johannesburg. We know that besides South Africa, five other nations have qualified for the World Cup: South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Australia and the Netherlands. Who do I think wil... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: The Simpsons: 7 of 19
What one episode can I honestly say was not only my favorite episode, but also an episode that impacted my life, and even became an inspiration for a music piece? That episode was one of the first episodes in the inaugural season, titled "Homer's Night Out." It may seem difficult to find why I chose this episode as my favori... More..
Sports & Recreation > World Cup Soccer 2010 World Cup qualifying draw for the European Zone: 2 of 4
A fortnight from now, Europe will begin its quest to award the last four remaining World Cup spots for the tournament in South Africa. With the match-ups for the last four spots already drawn, it seems that any of the eight remaining nations have what it takes to get far in South Africa. Of the four match-ups to take place b... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software Software reviews: Rosetta Stone Russian: 1 of 1
Four years ago, I began studying the Russian language to earn a minor in Russian Area Studies at Montclair State University. I learned many words and many techniques in the two semesters that I studied beginner Russian through Golosa, which means "voices" in Russian. Last year, I re-ignited my interest in the Russian languag... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer Premier League expansion: Good or bad?: 4 of 6
The English Premier League is by far the best competitive league there is in Europe. The thought of expanding the league by two teams would only make things more complicated. Given England's prestige in European football, along with the excited of the final round of regular-season matches, the league should retain its 18-tea... More..
Sports & Recreation > World Cup Soccer Comparison of the World Cup to the Euro Cup: 3 of 4
Many soccer pundits will admit that World Cup and the Euro Cup are the first and second most popular tournaments in the world, respectively. But which is the tougher tournament to win outright? No doubt it is the Euro Cup. Since the Euro Cup began in 1960, no European nation has successfully defended the title in successive ... More..
Education > College Life College Life: How to deal with the pressure of being a freshman in college: 6 of 6
When I graduated from Seton Hall Prep in 2004, I was eexpecting pressure in college, both social and academic aspects of college life. Although I was well-liked in high school, I did not know what to expect in college. By attending an all-boys high school, I lost significant time understanding girls in general. How would I c... More..
Education > College Life What to do before you join a sorority or fraternity: 4 of 4
To join a sorority or fraternity can be a difficult decision anyone can make during their college careers. I must admit I had a hard time deciding what fraternity I wanted to join when I began college. It was not easy. But one thing is certain, and it became the basis for me joining three fraternities. it may sound misleadin... More..