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John Williams: The NFL Star Who Fell Hard and Then Redeemed Himself as a Dentist

Posted on 07/12/2012 by Patrick Kiger | Who's News | Comments

Bulletin Today | LegacyWe’ve heard the story too many times: A professional athlete has his moments of glory, and then, after leaving the game, goes astray and pays a heavy price for it. But John Williams had a different story. Williams, who died July 8 at age 64 while taking a walk near his home, earned All-American honors at the University of Minnesota in 1967 and then went on to play 12 seasons (and in three Super Bowls) as an offensive lineman in the …

Super Bowl: Top 5 Car Commercials

Posted on 02/6/2012 by Julie Lee | The Road Well Traveled | Comments

Home & FamilySunday’s Super Bowl featured some intense competition—and not just between the Giants and the Patriots. As usual, advertisers went above and beyond, showcasing creative, elaborate (read: expensive), and celebrity-infused ads. It’s no surprise that the auto industry had a strong presence during the big game, and nearly every commercial break featured at least one car commercial. Here are five of the most memorable:

The Takeaway: Why Is Madonna’s Age (Or Coach Coughlin’s) Such A Big Deal?

Posted on 02/6/2012 by Elizabeth Brown | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsMadonna is continuing a recent trend of older acts taking to the spotlight for the Super Bowl halftime show. Could Super Bowl coaches be trending up in years, as well?

Super Bowl Commercials: Can They Help Burn Calories?

Posted on 01/23/2012 by Candy Sagon | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthJust in time for Super Bowl party planning — news to help you with your menu, as well as figure out what to do during all those clever ads. A new study shows that you can burn more calories if you stand up and walk in place during commercials, instead of just sitting on the couch watching this year’s funny VW commercial in which dogs bark the “Star Wars” Imperial March theme. And, speaking of calories, if you’re planning on serving chicken wings at …