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July 24, 2010

Tips About Residing In Alabama

In your life you encounter some principles that are golden, rules that actually apply. In Alabama, there is certainly another set of guidelines that you will not find anywhere else. As an Alabama resident, they will help you as long as you stay here.

Golden rules really exist to be applied, to be followed, to direct you. Regardless of what your primary goal is or what challenge you face, the rule is there. Just consider the golden rule that is applicable and accept it…

With that in mind, I considered of life in Alabama and a number of of its unspoken “golden rules”. Listed here are 5 of the best “Golden Rules” which apply to living in Alabama.

Golden Rule 1 Choose Between AU or UA! (Some folks may well declare it’s most critical!): You have to pick between Alabama verses Auburn. You’ll find that almost everyone you encounter in Alabama will ask you who “you are for” in the Iron Bowl. The rivalry is sizzling, and you must choose sides. Remember, if you don’t choose, folks will think you are strange. So, if nothing else, choose your favorite colors, crimson tide red for Alabama or orange & blue for the Auburn.

Golden Rule 2, You Have To Eat Grits… Grits are one of those awesome southern foods that you will find on the breakfast tables in Alabama. They are simply scrumptious with eggs, sausage, and homemade biscuits..

Golden Rule 3, Go To Church. At least two times a year, on Easter or Christmas, it is expected that you attend a neighborhood church. Folks will invite you over and over if you don’t go at all. So get used to it.

Golden Rule 4, Be Polite. Here in the south, we are not brash like Yankees. We treat neighbors like we would like to be treated. One of the ways of accomplishing this, include saying please, you’re welcome, & thank you.

Golden Rule 5, Alabama Based Music Gives You Pride! You have to love any music that has something to do with Alabama. This would certainly include every song that the country music group, Alabama recorded, especially “My Home’s In Alabama.” Also, don’t forget Lynyrd Skynyrd and “Sweet Home Alabama.” It is like a state anthem here!

Follow these golden rules to living in Alabama and you will probably find your life here much better in the heart of dixie, and you will live at peace with most Alabama folks, except maybe the fans from the other team! Personally, I am a roll tide man, myself!

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December 1, 2009

Sports History Of Arlington Texas

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , — Josh Barnes @ 3:04 pm

Arlington Texas is one of the largest cities in America. It has plenty of attractions for everyone, from Dallas Cowboys to Texas Rangers MLB team. Arlington is the home of the Texas Rangers baseball team, and is the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys’ new stadium will host Super Bowl XLV in 2011.

Local sports

As in the rest of Texas, Friday night high school football is a widespread obsession with fans of all ages. Arlington High School owns the city’s only state football championship, having won it in’51 under head coach Mayfield Workman. Lamar High School nearly pulled off the same feat in’90, but had to settle for a state runner-up title.

In recent years, Bowie High School, Martin High School and Mansfield Summit High School (a Mansfield ISD school located within Arlington) have enjoyed some success. The University of Texas at Arlington used to field a football team, but the program was canceled in’85 due to funding issues and waning attendance. The football vacancy at the campus stadium, Maverick Stadium, was quickly filled by Arlington High and subsequently Bowie High School. Cravens Field, on the campus of Lamar, and Wilemon Field, on the campus of Sam Houston, are home to the other four teams in the city. Both have enjoyed a history of close and dramatic games.

Did you know that Arlington is the home of several notable athletes.’98 American League Rookie of the Year Ben Grieve graduated from Martin High School in’94. Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells grew up in Arlington and attended Bowie High School, Houston Astros outfielder Hunter Pence attended Arlington High School and played collegiate baseball at UTA, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher John Lackey also played for UTA. Lamar High School alumnus Jeremy Wariner won two gold medals in the 2004 Athens Olympics, and the 2005 world championship in the 400 meters in Rome. UTA also produced Doug Russell, who won two gold medals in swimming at the Mexico City Olympics in’68 and for whom a park on campus is named.

Champion bodybuilder (Mr. Olympia’98-2005) and former Arlington police officer, Ronnie Coleman resides in Arlington. Houston Comets Guard Erin Grant grew up in Arlington and attended Mansfield high school where she became the first high school basketball player to win four state championships. She currently holds the Big 12 assist record. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton graduated from Sam Houston High School in 2000 and was part of the University of Oklahoma’s 2001 national championship team. Jared Connaughton, sprinter for the 2008 Canada Olympic team, was a sprinter for the UT Arlington team.

Arlington Texas has a wide variety of sports to go to. So why no plan the perfect trip with Arlington Hotels there is a wide variety for all budgets. Eve better if you book through Arlington Cheap Hotels for extra discounts on your stay.

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