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Badasses - Melissa Minners reviews a book about the 1970s Oakland Raiders.
Excerpt: "...but if I am a true fan of the team, I should know everything about my team, right? I mean, I know everything about the my favorite baseball team, New York Mets, and I wasn’t even born when they came to light. It was time I learned a thing or two about my Raiders. It was time I read Badasses!..."
The Express: The Ernie Davis Story - Melissa Minners reviews a movie about the first African American Heisman Trophy winner.
Excerpt: "...Years ago, I reviewed a musical score Mark Isham created for The Express: The Ernie Davis Story. I was intrigued by the film based on a book (Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express by Robert C. Gallagher) about Ernie Davis, the first African American football player to win the Heisman Trophy. I really wanted to see this film, but never got around to doing so…until it aired during the day recently and I just happened to be home to watch it..."
30 for 30: Believeland - Melissa Minners reviews the documentary about Cleveland's sports teams through the years and the fans who believe in them.
Excerpt: "A little over a year ago, I was bored and found a documentary on ESPN about a football player whose hard life as a kid didn't stop him from going after his dreams. I thought the documentary was well-done, showing the perspective of the player himself, co-players, coaches and even family members, including the father who had abused him as a child. I was amazed and I often check out films in the ESPN 30 for 30 series. This time around, I learned all about Believeland..."
Talking Irish - Dorothy Doremus reviews a book about the history of Notre Dame football.
Excerpt: "I am one big Notre Dame football fan. I try to catch every televised game and if I am not home, I tape it to enjoy later. It started with my grandfather, one of the biggest sports fans I have ever seen. He would literally have two televisions and a radio going on any given day, tracking what teams were playing. He loved the Fighting Irish and, since Saturday was my mom’s laundromat day, I was with grandpa. We would sit for hours hoping that Notre Dame would win and be on their way to another national championship..."
Greater - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the film about Brandon Burlsworth.
Excerpt: "...The music of Greater expresses both sides of Brandon Burlsworth’s life – the grit and determination that made him a star on the college football field as well as the hardships and struggles he had to face in order to get there..."
A Raiders Fan on the East Coast - Melissa Minners discusses what it is like to be a fan of a football team on the opposite coast.
Excerpt: "I have a confession to make – I’m a fan of the Oakland Raiders and I live on the East Coast. It’s not easy to be an East Coast Raiders fan. People look at you strangely when you say you are a fan of the Oakland Raiders. They say things like, “How the hell did that happen?” and “You should support your local team.” Well, I support my local teams…unless they are playing against the Raiders. As to how I became a Raiders fan and why it’s so hard to be one, well, read on..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of August 2016 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
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The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.
Badasses - Melissa Minners reviews a book about the 1970s Oakland Raiders.
Excerpt: "...but if I am a true fan of the team, I should know everything about my team, right? I mean, I know everything about the my favorite baseball team, New York Mets, and I wasn’t even born when they came to light. It was time I learned a thing or two about my Raiders. It was time I read Badasses!..."
The Express: The Ernie Davis Story - Melissa Minners reviews a movie about the first African American Heisman Trophy winner.
Excerpt: "...Years ago, I reviewed a musical score Mark Isham created for The Express: The Ernie Davis Story. I was intrigued by the film based on a book (Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express by Robert C. Gallagher) about Ernie Davis, the first African American football player to win the Heisman Trophy. I really wanted to see this film, but never got around to doing so…until it aired during the day recently and I just happened to be home to watch it..."
30 for 30: Believeland - Melissa Minners reviews the documentary about Cleveland's sports teams through the years and the fans who believe in them.
Excerpt: "A little over a year ago, I was bored and found a documentary on ESPN about a football player whose hard life as a kid didn't stop him from going after his dreams. I thought the documentary was well-done, showing the perspective of the player himself, co-players, coaches and even family members, including the father who had abused him as a child. I was amazed and I often check out films in the ESPN 30 for 30 series. This time around, I learned all about Believeland..."
Talking Irish - Dorothy Doremus reviews a book about the history of Notre Dame football.
Excerpt: "I am one big Notre Dame football fan. I try to catch every televised game and if I am not home, I tape it to enjoy later. It started with my grandfather, one of the biggest sports fans I have ever seen. He would literally have two televisions and a radio going on any given day, tracking what teams were playing. He loved the Fighting Irish and, since Saturday was my mom’s laundromat day, I was with grandpa. We would sit for hours hoping that Notre Dame would win and be on their way to another national championship..."
Greater - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the film about Brandon Burlsworth.
Excerpt: "...The music of Greater expresses both sides of Brandon Burlsworth’s life – the grit and determination that made him a star on the college football field as well as the hardships and struggles he had to face in order to get there..."
A Raiders Fan on the East Coast - Melissa Minners discusses what it is like to be a fan of a football team on the opposite coast.
Excerpt: "I have a confession to make – I’m a fan of the Oakland Raiders and I live on the East Coast. It’s not easy to be an East Coast Raiders fan. People look at you strangely when you say you are a fan of the Oakland Raiders. They say things like, “How the hell did that happen?” and “You should support your local team.” Well, I support my local teams…unless they are playing against the Raiders. As to how I became a Raiders fan and why it’s so hard to be one, well, read on..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of August 2016 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.