By Dealman
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Loose Change
Though the U.S. is now out of the World Cup, Landon Donovan's goal last week against Algeria was another shot heard around the world. The goal felt like a major sea change in how Americans view soccer.
Will it now become America's fifth team sport, after football, baseball, basketball and hockey?
What Donovan's goal did was show just why soccer is popular in other countries. The tension throughout a game builds and builds so that a single goal can be far more triumphant than a touchdown or home run. The thing with soccer is that watching the game takes a different type of skill set: a near miss can be exciting too. For Americans, that may be asking a lot--similar to asking baseball fans to be excited about a ball with home run distance that goes just foul. That's just not the way we think. "Almost" is not really a part of the American Dream.
The other major issue is how this all plays out financially. Because soccer's played in two 45-minute halves without a break, there's no time for commercials, so networks can't make the same kind of killing as they do in Super Bowl ads. However, there's a huge opportunity for merchandising and other revenue-getters.
By SavingsIQ
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a year ago
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Shop Smarter
The temperatures are rising which means that summer is right around the corner. Time to break out the shorts, skirts, tank tops and sandals. But alas, having fun in the sun comes with precautions. The last thing you want after a fun day at the beach is peeling the blistering skin off your back.
I've compiled a list of five summer first-aid essentials to get you ready for lazy summer days and hot summer nights.
By psutton
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a year ago
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Loose Change
Camping here I come! I've got my regular list of things to pack and it's long. Included are toilet paper, sleeping bags, tent, flashlights and the list goes on and on. It's definitely a chore to get everything together, but once I'm at the campground, tent set up, ahh...heaven!
By JulianaWeissRoesslerGuest Blogger
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a year ago
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Stuff We Like
September is one of the nicest times of years to go camping. It's not too warm but not too hot in most parts of the country. And my favorite part of camping is the food!
Here are a few yummy snacks for you to enjoy:
By ChuckGGuest Blogger
at 8:24AM,
a year ago
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Stuff We Like
You're lost. You're in a big city like L.A. and you make a quick stop at the nearest gas station to get directions. The attendant tells you to go west on Wilshire then south on Highway 1 down a way and hook back west to find that Tex-Mex restaurant you want to try out. Question is, which way is west? But before you can ask for further detailed directions, there's a huge line formed behind you.
Not everyone has a good sense of direction. That's why tools such as MapQuest are so popular. But what if you're a naturalist and love to go camping and hiking. You can't MapQuest a beaten-trail path. If you wander off too far you can get lost rather quickly in a National Park.
I know just the right gadget for you.
By Rebecca.DaleGuest Blogger
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a year ago
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Shop Smarter
As school winds down and the days get warmer, my heart starts to beat a little quicker. The kids and I both know what's coming: weeks and weeks of summer camp. From church camp to band camp to nature camp, they've tried it all. And loved every minute (except for the time I forgot to send soap AND shampoo). As a responsible, if forgetful, mother, I always try to make sure they've got the gear they need to make it through a week of adventure.
These are some of the essentials I've already started packing.