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Well Played: “The Freeze” and USA Bobsled and Skeleton…

October 6, 2017 by eastwin5

The Winter Olympics have always been a challenge to draw attention in the run up to the games, and this year in the US, given the crowded marketplace and the fact that the Games are in South Korea, the buzz seems to be even less so thus far. Still early, but it is a little …

Simple Idea, Big Results: Blessings In A Backpack Feeding Kids…

June 16, 2017 by eastwin5

Sometimes the simplest of ideas can solve some of the biggest issues. That’s what Blessings In A Backpack has done in helping kids stay healthy, fit and ready for school. In short, BIB mobilizes communities, individuals and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry.. …

From Bergen To The Bigs And Back Again; Catching Up With Mark DeRosa

May 1, 2015 by eastwin5

He never in his native New York area during his 17 year Major League career, but former MLB outfielder, infielder and catcher Mark DeRosa grew up nearby (Passaic), and starred in high school (Bergen Catholic) before going on to Penn and is now back in the New York area, at least during the week, as …