The NFL has officially reported that their investigation into the New Orleans bounty scandal includes the information that Carolina Panther star quarterback Cam Newton was specifically targeted by the Saints for injury. New Orleans head coach Sean Payton was suspended a year without pay this morning for his knowledge of the bounty program. The Saints also had two second round draft picks taken [...]

St Patrick’s Day 2012 will be observed on March 17, 2012. St Patrick lived during the fifth century and is the patron saint of Ireland. He was born in Britain during the time of Roman occupation, and was actually kidnapped and brought as a slave to Ireland when he was only 16 years old. He is remembered for returning to Ireland after his escape and promoting Christianity to the Irish, bringing [...]

Spring turkey hunting season begins in April in the Carolinas. Most local spring turkey hunters try to locate their quarry before sunrise, setting up near a tom on the roost and using either calls or decoys to lure him into range. If that fails to get you a gobbler, however, you have to adapt. It’s true that most gobbling takes place during the nighttime hours, but gobbling may continue [...]

Each state in the USA regulates its own fishing licenses and has given recreational anglers the ability to buy a state fishing license online. There is no national fishing license although states are subject to federal regulation or oversight regarding fishing and fish stocks. States that have access to coastal waters often offer a freshwater fishing license and a saltwater fishing license. Most [...]

The North Carolina state record for spotted bass has apparently been broken, and not surprisingly it is again a Lake Norman fish and angler that will hold the title. Before moving part time to this area I had never caught a spotted bass, but I can tell you they are an aggressive fish that is more fun and feisty than a largemouth. Norman is full of them and they are a terrific wintertime bass. The [...]

Want to make a fruit punch that is easy and tasty without alcohol? Here are three delicious recipes. Fruit Punch is a wonderful treat for parties and special occasions, or just because it’s a change-up from having another diet coke! Easy non-alcoholic fruit punch recipes

Are your football party friends getting sick and tired of the same old chips and salsa at your annual Super Bowl party? Want an easy solution? Switch things up with these easy but distinctive appetizer recipes to serve at your Super Bowl party! Try out these Super Bowl party recipes and switch things up! For main courses during the game check out Easy Recipes for Your Super Bowl Party Easy Super [...]

The famous drawing of the Vitruvian Man, an image virtually synonymous with the name of Leonardo da Vinci, has come under unexpected fire as new research suggest that it may be a copy of an earlier drawing by da Vinci friend Giacomo Andrea de Ferrara, a Renaissance architect. The older drawing was discovered in Ferrara, Italy in 1986 by architectural scholar Claudio Sgarbi. Decades of study have [...]

Baseball season is right around the corner, and no major leaguer will face any more pressure in spring training than Tyler Pastornicky. The Atlanta Braves are handing the untested rookie the starting job at shortstop on a team that missed the playoffs by only one game last year. Patornicky’s sole experience in the major leagues was a call-up in a game he didn’t play-last season’s [...]

The Westminster Dog Show will feature six new dog breeds, including a hairless Mexican breed and the American English coonhound, according to the Associated Press. The elite and eagerly anticipated dog show will be held Feb. 13-14 at Madison Square Garden and will air live on the USA Network. There will be 185 breeds competing in the show, a number that has risen from 142 in 1990. The new breeds are [...]