I’m sure you are familiar with the “butterfly effect,” which in chaos theory refers to “the phenomenon whereby a minute localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere.” (Dictionary.com) No system has become more complex than the college bowl season. What began as four football games on New Year’s Day, now consists … Read more
As bitcoin continued its downward slide Tuesday, U.S. regulators are reportedly looking into whether its record-breaking rally last year was the result of market manipulation. ~Kate Rooney, CNBC.COM What a difference a year makes. On December 17, 2017, Fortune Magazine writer David Morris reported: The price of one bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of $19,783.06 … Read more
During Tuesday night’s coverage of the Yankees/Red Sox baseball game, the post-game analysts wondered how the potential acquisition of free agent Bryce Harper would change the Yankee’s future championship fortunes (which for 2018, had just ended with a 4-3 loss to Boston). One panelist compared the addition of Harper to the current roster as approaching … Read more
What do the Democratic Party and the United States Professional Golf Association have in common? They both continue to bet on individuals who have not been able to demonstrate the ability to win. Let’s start with golf since the European drubbing of the U.S. team is so fresh in our consciousness. What was the … Read more
This is going to be short and sweet. If you think golf is elitist, Saturday it lost its oft-deserved title to professional tennis. This is not to take anything away from Naomi Osaka who demonstrated her star power and class and who I believe would have won her first grand slam title without the … Read more