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Moosin MMA on Pay Per View: The Aftermath

As we await news of the second Moosin MMA pay-per-view, we can see that the fighters from the first show have gone on to great success.
Tim Sylvia won the Moosin main event by forcing Polish strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski to tap out to strikes in the second round.
Sylvia (27-6) moved on to headline another pay-per-view in [...]

Strikeforce Crowns Two New Champs on a Night of Upsets

King Mo Lawal was dethroned as Strikeforce light heavyweight champion last night in Houston.
Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante is the new champion after a third-round TKO win.
King Mo was in control of the first two rounds, but Feijao came back with kicks and punches before putting the champ away with a series of elbows.
Bobby Lashley, the former [...]

Strikeforce Shines Spotlight on Women’s MMA

Strikeforce Challengers 10 was the biggest showcase of women’s MMA ever presented by a major American promotion  on Aug. 13 from Phoenix.
Miesha Tate was the star of the Showtime telecast, winning a pair of unanimous decisions over Finland’s Maiju Kujala and Japanese veteran Hitomi “Girl Fight Monster” Akano.
She won a shiny gold belt and the [...]

Tim Sylvia Should Win “War on the Mainland” Tonight on PPV

Tim Sylvia, the two-time UFC heavyweight champion, will be in action tonight on the War on the Mainland pay-per-view at 10 p.m. Eastern.
I’m going to make up for my incorrect prediction on the Moosin broadcast by picking Sylvia to win tonight.
Sylvia used his experience and punching power to dispose of Polish powerhouse Marius Pudzianowski in [...]

Galactic Blast

Our 2010 VBS at MZUMC was Galactic Blast.
A GREAT time was truly had by all!
The theme was space; obviously.  Julie and Iris did an AWESOME job at decorating.  Ruth did AMAZING with crafts.  Every teacher who had something they were in charge of was just wonderful!  Every helper was even wonderfuller!  HA!  Say that .. [...]

Tuscora Park

Ever since I heard of  Tuscarora Park in New Phildelphia, Ohio I’ve always wanted to take the munchkin there.
Then I found out a friend used to go there all the time because that’s their hometown.  She said that they usually try to go once a year at least.  So in the beginning of the summer [...]

It’s Time To Take the Kids to the Circus

I wrote about an old-fashioned circus which can be enjoyed by all.
Richfield will host the old-fashioned, one-ring Kelly Miller Circus under the big top on July 31.
You can read about that here.

Best Nature Centers in Cleveland

Perfect places to bike, hike, or meet some new animals and plants
Clevelanders have a variety of options when it’s time to get out of the house and enjoy nature.
Read about the best nature centers in Cleveland.
Our fav naturalist!

Enlarge My Territory

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My family has been going through some very difficult hardship for almost two years now.  It’s an incredible story that actually started about four years ago.
In a nutshell, we’ve been pretty viciously attacked by someone we once called friend.  As all vicious attacks, this one too is filled with lies and cheats [...]

Tennis Lessons

There is a professional tennis coach who is willing to give tennis lessons to a group or to individuals.  Obviously if we can get a group together the cost becomes less.
If we can get a group of 4 together each child would be $15/hr.  If we could get a group of 5 or 6, it’ll [...]

Feel the Heat LeBron

LeBron James states that he’s going to the south beach and feel the heat with Miami.  He’s not leaving Cleveland, he’s wanting to go and win.  This is where he believes he will win.
LeBron’s decision
Wish him well!?!

NBA fans battle to lure (or keep) LeBron James

NBA franchise owners aren’t they only ones preparing their best pitch for when LeBron James becomes a free agent.  Fans from coast to coast are coming up with crazy ideas to influence James’ decision.
Find out who’s winning the battle.

Gifted Students in Cleveland find a Home

Menlo Park Academy in the West Park area of Cleveland is attracting gifted students in growing numbers as it approaches its third school year this fall.
Find out how.

The Country School Farm Camp

The Country School Farm Camp, or TCS Summer Camp has kicked off!  TCS is a residential farm camp experience in Ohio’s Amish settlement.
This is from their site:
The farm is for children who love animals and who, themselves, choose to attend. The experience is not for the socially troubled. Most children enroll in one session each [...]

Thoughts on Calling Play-by-Play for the Moosin MMA PPV

Broadcasting the Moosin: God of Martial Arts pay-per-view Friday May 21, 2010 in Worcester, Mass., was the best experience I’ve had in my broadcasting career thus far!
We had a super hot crowd that was especially vocal for the Polish guys. Mariusz Pudzianowski had a spectacular Polish rap entrance that brought the house down.
We had a [...]

Moosin Main Event in Boston Massachusettes

I am announcing the main even of Moosin’s debut.  Tim Sylvia vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski.

Moosin USA PPV Tonight! Weigh-In Results and Preview

I’m in Worcester, Mass., preparing to announce tonight’s Moosin: God of Martial Arts pay-per-view
at the DCU Center.
Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. The fights start at 8 p.m., and the pay-per-view comes on at 9.
MAIN EVENT: Tim Sylvia (305) vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski (273)
The two-time UFC heavyweight champ, Sylvia, battles the five-time World’s Strongest [...]

Can the World’s Strongest Man Win Two Fights in Two Weeks?

MMA fans in Poland have been thrilled to see national hero Mariusz Pudzianowski kick off his career in the cage with a pair of wins in his homeland.
Two weeks after a unanimous decision win over Yusuke Kawaguchi, the “Dominator” will battle former UFC champion Tim Sylvia in the main event of the Moosin: God of [...]

NFL Legend, Wall ST Rollercoaster and Elisabeth Hasselback

What do they all have in common?
TODAY’S HEADLINES!
At the end of the each year, news shows and papers always talk about the Top Events of the Year.  Also, at the end of each year, I want to write my own Top Events, but I can never remember what happened that made that year so eventful.
I’ve [...]

Moosin MMA Pay-per-view Countdown to May 21: Tim Sylvia

Tim Sylvia will face the unknown on May 21 as he battles the pride of Poland, Mariusz Pudzianowski, in the main event of the Moosin: God of Martial Arts PPV in Worcester, Mass.
Over the next three weeks, I’ll be profiling the fighters and previewing the bouts on this show, which I will announce along [...]

Kent State May 4th Expressions

Professors speak on a forum and citizens are invited to express their feelings and thoughts through art in celebration of May 4th 1970 tragedy.
I went to Kent State University, my wife’s alma mater, and interviewed students and professors as we come upon May 4th’s 40th anniversary.
Here’s two articles I wrote about how this memorial will be [...]

Jesus Christ Superstar!

Image via Wikipedia

Tonight’s the first night of Jesus Christ Superstar dinner theater at Montrose Zion United Methodist church.
Here is a flier for it!
You will not want to miss it!

Montrose Zion United Methodist Church

We’ll be married for 8 years this May 4th.
It’s taken us this long to finally find a church of which we can call home.  We’ve searched for quite a few years, practically all our married life.  We’ve been attending Montrose Zion United Methodist Church on Cleveland-Massillon Rd. for a year now.
We’re so happy there!  Finally [...]

Homeschooling: What About Socialization?

If you have ever homeschooled, or been homeschooled this is the most common question you hear!
You’re right!  So “What About Socialization”
Isn’t that just a terrible thing!  Those who go to brick ‘n mortar schools don’t get to learn proper socialization?  They don’t get to learn how to socialize properly with other adults who are moms [...]

Top Wrestling Tag Teams of All-Time

These are my bottom 5:

DUDLEY BOYZ – Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von
HARLEM HEAT – Stevie Ray and Booker T
DEMOLITION – Ax & Smash
HARDY BOYZ – Jeff & Matt
STEINER BROTHERS – Rick & Scott

Here is the rest of the list and why: