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Joseph “JoePa” Paterno

The collegiate as well as the professional football world, are mourning the loss of Joseph Vincent Paterno, the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, who led them to victory from 1966-2011. “JoePa” as he was called, holds the record for the most victories as an NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision football coach with 409 wins. He’s the only FBS coach to reach 400 victories. JoePa coached five undefeated teams that won major bowl games and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2007.

It’s Tebow Time!

Talk of Tebow has swept the country.  Tebow’s the 11th athlete to be named favorite athlete for at least one month in an ESPN poll that dates back to 1994.Best known for his devout Christian faith, American football star Tim Tebow has caused quite a media frenzy! The Denver Broncos quarterback who may been blessed with more piety than passing skills, took 11 seconds to pull off the longest overtime touchdown pass in the shortest overtime period in play-off history, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, and lofting his team into the second round of the American NFL play-offs.  Though heavily criticized for it, he gives credit to Jesus Christ for his random spurts of success.

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Too HOT for Hollywood!

It’s been blazing quite a bit in the city of Hollywood, California! Literally. Hollywood area resident and native of Germany, Harry Burkhart has been connected to more than 50 fires over four days, that spread fear and panic across Los Angeles and caused an estimated $US3 million in damage! Prosecutors investigating an October 2011 house fire in the central German city of Marburg confirmed yesterday that they would also like to speak to the 24-year-old. Continue reading ‘Too HOT for Hollywood!’

Misdemeanor for Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather, has recently been sentenced to serve 90 days in jail for a 2010 domestic violence charge; hence, his anticipated fight with 8-time world champion Manny Paquiao  will be further delayed. The talk surrounding this fight has been growing since 2009. Continue reading ‘Misdemeanor for Mayweather’

The Death of Kim Jong Il

Since Kim Jong Il’s death was announced on December 19, two days after he suffered a fatal heart attack, North Korean television has broadcast clips of mourning citizens falling to their knees in front of pictures and statues of Kim. Kim Jong Il was the supreme leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011. North Korea’s constitution was amended to refer to him inevitably as the “supreme leader”. Continue reading ‘The Death of Kim Jong Il’

Model’s Tragic Accident

Lauren Scruggs a 23 year old model, blogger and online fashion editor at www.lolomag.com, was seriously injured on Saturday when she walked into a small plane propeller. Lauren had flown over Dallas, TX on Saturday evening to view Christmas lights with a friend. She exited the plane after it had ended and another passenger was getting in, she somehow walked directly into the path of the spinning propeller. Continue reading ‘Model’s Tragic Accident’

Occupy All Streets

The Occupy Movement has caused quite a stir all over the world. This international protest movement has grown rapidly since its first demonstration that took place on Wall Street in New York City on September 17, 2011. Due to its involvement in the economic crisis of 2008, which resulted in the Great Recession, protesters targeted Wall Street. Its focus is primarily directed against economic and social inequality. Continue reading ‘Occupy All Streets’

The Penn State Scandal

Jerry Sandusky, former defensive coordinator for the Penn State football team, was arrested on November 5, 2011 on charges of sexually abusing eight boys over a 15-year period. Sandusky had worked with needy children through his Second Mile foundation. Hw was prominent  in  the college football world as well as in the university’s community. Penn State’s legendary head coach, Joe Paterno, was fired in the wake of the scandal. Continue reading ‘The Penn State Scandal’

Smokin’ Joe Frazier

Former world heavyweight boxing champion, “Smokin’ Jo” Frazier died after a battle with liver cancer. He was 67. His professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a one-fight comeback in 1981. In the late 1960′s, Frazier became the top contender after defeating fellow boxers that included such as Jerry Quaru, Oscar Bonavena, Doug Jones, and Jimmy Ellis. Frazier  defeated Muhammad Ali. in the highly-anticipated “Fight of the Century” in 1971 and became the heavyweight champion of the world. Continue reading ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier’

‘America’s Favorite Grouch-In-Chief’

American journalist, Andy Rooney, was most notable for his witty assessments of American life during his weekly segment on CBS’s “60 Minutes” entitled “ A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney.” Andy Rooney joined CBS in 1949 as a writer for Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts, which was a hit on both radio and television. From 1959 to 1965, he wrote for The Garry Moore Show, which also became a hit TV program for CBS. He also wrote two CBS News specials that year as part of the series Of Black America. He received an Emmy for his segment “Black History: Lost, Stolen, or Strayed.” Continue reading ‘‘America’s Favorite Grouch-In-Chief’’