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My Thoughts on UCLA in the Final Four
The last time I attended the NCAA Finals was in 2006 when UCLA played the Florida Gators for the championship. As I was walking down the tunnel with Bill Walton to enter the stadium my...
Exclusive Interview With Donald Trump on the Eve of ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ Finale
(Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Donald Trump and Deborah Morales) My interest in "Celebrity Apprentice" is more than just the fun of seeing these dignified celebrities battle it out with such intensity. I’m also interested in how these...
Dr. George Grant: Golf Fit Him to a Tee
(Tiger Woods for the WGC CA Championship at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, in Miami.) My relationship with golf is rather distant. I can enjoy watching but I don’t have the desire to spend...
James Forten: A Man With the Wind at His Back
James Forten (1766-1842) was born in Philadelphia, the grandson of slaves. Forten began working with his father at Robert Bridges’ sail loft when he was only 8 years old. When his father was killed in...
Obama, the Rev. Wright and the Legacy of Emmett Till
The recent uproar about Barack Obama’s former pastor has pushed a very explosive issue into the presidential campaign. The issue of our country’s history with regard to race is one that Sen. Obama literally embodies...
Common Myths About Me: Why Was Kareem So Mad?
(Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson) Photo Credit: Malek Mansour Which of the following is not true: A. You can catch a cold from going outside with your hair wet. B. You have to drink eight...
The Care & Maintenance of the Over-50 Athlete: Strength Training
Whether you’re still trying to be competitive with much younger athletes or are just looking for the maximum health benefits from a fitness routine, strength training is a must. The problem is that strength training...
