The oddsmaker and sports have gone hand in hand for over a century. The odds for a prize fighter to retain his title against an up and coming, spirited nobody. The chance or percentage of chance for a major college basketball powerhouse to win the NCAA tournament. The statistical probability for a baseball team to... Continue Reading →
The Cleveland Cavaliers Have Put Themselves On The Doorstep of Boston Sports History
In the first two games of 2017 Eastern Conference finals of the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers have completely dominated and downright humiliated the Boston Celtics. The Cavaliers took both games at the Boston Garden by 13 and 44 points, respectively, to take a commanding lead going back to Cleveland. To make matters seem even more... Continue Reading →
When NBA Stars Decide to Rest, The Fans Lose Big Time
The Boston Celtics lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers this past week 114-91. LeBron James played 38 minutes and score 36 points, grabbed nearly 10 rebounds and had 6 assists. Another great performance by one of this generation's most outstanding players. I didn't attend that game, nor will I pay to go see another NBA game... Continue Reading →
The North Kingstown Blog Endorses the Shark Rotator True Pet Vacuum
Here at the North Kingstown Blog, we hesitate to put our name on any product unless we truly stand behind it. We have interviewed hundreds of local and RI businesses who offer a wide range of products and services. From health and beauty products to fitness equipment to hair and makeup, The North Kingstown Blog... Continue Reading →
Hidden Figures – A Must See Biopic on the American Dream
The challenge every biopic film has is mixing fact with Hollywood's influence. A biopic film is based on actual events, recent or historical, which give depth to the story through interesting dialogue and sometimes sensationalism of these events. It is the filmmaker's task to educate the audience, whether they were alive during the events or... Continue Reading →
My New Year’s Resolution – Learn How To Make A Difference Every Day
I was driving to work recently and thinking that I had a pretty full day ahead. It was a cold, frosty morning on Old Baptist Road and I had my coffee and breakfast with me in the car. I wasn't speeding but my urgency to get to work was definitely heightened. After all, it is... Continue Reading →
Have A Great Christmas Day Kids, See You on Tuesday
The holiday season brings so many emotions to the surface. Being a parent, those emotions include not only your own childhood experiences, but those of your children - no matter what age they are. The thrill of gift giving and brightening the day of your child is a priceless memory that will last a lifetime.... Continue Reading →
RISD Young Artist Program and The Comic Artist
My son Griffin has developed an keen interest in comics over the past few years. Marvel and DC Comic movies, various comic books, and all of those great characters have really captured his attention. And he has been drawing these characters for some time now. And he is a phenomenal cartoonist. I am not just... Continue Reading →
The Lights, The Tree, The Shops, The Mayhem – A Holiday Weekend in NYC
For past few years, Rachel and I have traveled to New York City during the Christmas holiday season. New York City is about 3 to 4 hours from North Kingstown, depending on traffic. It is a special trip we look forward to all year. Rachel and I try to stay close to the midtown area so we... Continue Reading →
Shopping, Ferries, Senor Frog’s – All In Playa Del Carmen
My aunt Kathy has been a member of the Palace Resorts group for close to 3 decades. One of the incredible perks of her membership is free transportation from your hotel to another Palace Resorts property. So you could have lunch at one hotel one day and enjoy an afternoon by the pool at a... Continue Reading →