GOOD ADVICE FOR EVERYONE, EVERYDAY!

OBVIOUS RETREAT FOR SERIAL CHEAT

Nobody on this Earth is perfect. That's what makes us human.
Lance Armstrong beat cancer, beat the odds, inspired people to be the best they could be. Along the way on his road to stardom, he ditched those who stood by him in his darkest days (like his wife) and became a different dude.
He called people scumbags, liars, jerks, you name it, for questioning his and his sport's widely rumoured drug use. Science and his closest friends eventually contradicted everything that came out of his mouth.
Armstrong called for people's jobs. He mocked them, he sued them, he bullied them. He questioned their manhood, their motives, their integrity, perhaps not understanding how ironic that would become.
So, while he might tell Oprah he's sorry, and apologize to the loyal souls at Livestrong who do awesome work for a great cause that he was a sham on wheels, he did it because he got caught, not because he is a good man.
Had Lance admitted his cheating when all the facts removed the doubt, people might have forgiven him. But his decade of denials, his contempt, his behaviour, his in-your-face meanness will permanently make him a class ass.
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While the following quote is about relationships, it can also be used for Lance when it comes to lying, excuses and shallow apologies:
“Earthquakes just happen. Tornadoes just happen. Your tongue does not just happen to fall into some other girl's mouth!” 
― Gemma Halliday, Deadly Cool

DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY!

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. . . January is almost halfway done!

HOCKEY AND LIFE RETURNING TO "NORMAL!"

WILD-CARD WEEKEND IN NFL

Four games, four cities, four states, eight teams, two days: Welcome to Wild-Card Weekend in the National Football League.
On Saturday, the Cincinnati Bengals are in Houston to play the Texans at 1:30 p.m., while the Minnesota Vikings travel to Green Bay for a 5 p.m. date with the Packers.
On Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts play the Ravens at 10 a.m. in Baltimore, while the Seattle Seahawks   face the Redskins in Washington at 1:30 p.m.
So, who will prevail? Glad you asked.

Bengals at Texans

A lot of NFL experts like the surging Bengals to beat the fading Texans by at least three points.
Not being an expert, I like the fact Houston is playing at home, in a meaningful game, with awesome fans and a healthy lineup.
Yes, the Texans have lost three of their last four, while the Bengals have won six of their past eight. Methinks the Texans took their foot off the gas once they knew they had secured a playoff date, and will put pedal to the metal and win by at least seven.

Vikings at Packers

Last week the Adrian Peterson-led Vikings beat the Packers in Minnesota to qualify for the playoffs.
This weekend the action switches to Mr. Aaron Rodger's Neighbourhood in Green Bay and that will make all the difference in deciding this game.
Pick the Packers to prevail by at least seven points.
Funny story about Packers' receiver Greg Jennings:  Guess his sister was not impressed with Rodgers' play last week and trashed him on Twitter, proving pushing "send" requires less effort than trying to save face after!
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TRASH-TALKING SISTER

Colts at Ravens

Ray Lewis announced this week that his Hall of Fame career will end when his Ravens are finished with playoffs. The menacing defender has his mind on a Super Bowl exit, not a loss to the Colts this weekend.
Quarterback Joe Flacco of the Ravens doesn't get much respect, but his experience should provide enough to get past rookie QB Andrew Luck and his Colts by at least three points.

Seahawks at Redskins

Vancouver's adopted Seahawks take their confidence and swagger to Washington to face RG3 and the Redskins in what promises to be THE GAME of the weekend.
Both teams have star rookie quarterbacks, great running games and exciting game-changers, but the Seahawks have the defence to get the job done.
A lot of the experts figure the 'Hawks can't win on the road and don't count the blowout against Buffalo in Toronto as enough proof to change that theory. So they pick the Redskins to win by at least three.
I will pick the Seahawks to win by at least seven as Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch will prove to be the difference on Sunday. Order the Skittles for Round 2, baby!