James Harden traded to the Brooklyn Nets
The Houston Rockets have traded eight-time All Star James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade. Brooklyn has received Harden in exchange for center Jarrett Allen, forward Taurean Prince, guard Caris LeVert, forward Rodions Kurucs, three first round draft picks (2022, 2024, 2026) and four first round pick swaps (2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027). With all the...
Put Your Best Face Forward! Men’s Grooming Tips.
Grooming above the neck, your hair, face and teeth, or as my mother used to say “fur, fangs and face” is something to be taken serious and guys lest face it, you don’t take it as serious as you should! So here are some simple yet life changing tips for getting the head you have always wanted –...
Choosing Between Apple CarPlay, Google Android, And Amazon Alexa For Your Car Smart Speaker.
A new trend in the automotive field is adding a smart speaker to/in your car. As most of you already know, most newer cars come equipped with an integrated voice assistant. However, these usually only control specific automotive functions such as climate control and navigation. What I will be discussing below are the pro’s and con’s of adding an...
Professional Sports Complicated Relationship with PED’s
Performance Enhancing Drugs have been involved in sports for over a century, famously being used by eastern Europeans (mostly East Germans & Soviets) during the Olympics in the 1950’s. Recently, Russian athletes have been banned from Olympic participation under the Russian flag due to positive test results as well as complicit/organized planning/use by their federation. Professional baseball has also...
Tesla, Nissan and Chevrolet Leading The Electric Car Era
Most would be surprised to hear that battery operated cars were more popular than fossil fuel combustion models in the early automotive days. Many of these over 100-year-old cars still operate mainly due to the low maintenance required compared to gasoline models. Mind you, low maintenance does not mean no maintenance! Most major car manufacturers are now offering all electric...
America Muscle Dips its Toe into the SuperCar Market With The New C8 Corvette
The new C8 Corvette is a mid-engine (not to be confused with rear-engine) America muscle car with nearly 500 horsepower priced at less than half of its competitors starting at less than $60,000. Although a fully-load model can near 6 figures, that can be said of its competition as well. Looking and performing like the Italian exotics, this mid-engine...
JetBlue, Virgin, Lufthansa to Offer COVID Health Pass to Passengers
The COVID-19 global pandemic has significantly impacted travel, most of all the airline carriers. Virgin, and Lufthansa are the latest airline companies to adopt CommonPass, a digital app that helps travelers show they are COVID-free. United Airlines who beta tested CommonPass in October 2020, had a successful run with the app which has led to numerous other airliners to adopt the...
Best tech for working from home in 2021
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, working remotely from home has gone mainstream. In making your home office, whether in your studio apartment living room, or 5 bedroom house many of the essentials stay the same. The must-haves for a remote office are: wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, desk (standing if possible), and a quality video cam. For the best wireless headphones, check...
What to expect from the James Harden – John Wall pairing in Houston
The 2021 season has started with a bang. Storylines of potential trades are shaking up the league and creating a number of exciting scenarios. All-Star guard James Harden has made it clear to the Houston Rockets he wants out, despite a favored pairing with John Wall that led to his trade. James Harden Skips Rockets Training Camp At the beginning of...
Andy Pettitte’s HOF argument comes to the forefront
Andy Pettitte is a multi-time World Series champion, and a pillar of the Joe Torre era Yankees. While there are many great accomplishments and statistics to Pettitte’s Hall of Fame credentials, there is still the spectre of the PED controversy that complicates his consideration and legacy. Let’s begin with discussing the main factor against him; his admission of HGH usage...
