NHL Origins The National Hockey League was started in 1917 after team owners suspended the National Hockey Association and formed the NHL to oust one of the owners. The league spent the first quarter of the century battling the other two major leagues; Pacific Coast Hockey Association and Western Canada Hockey League, for the Stanley…
NFL origins The National Football League was founded in 1920, a deal was hammered out in an automobile showroom of downtown Canton, Ohio to establish the American Professional Football Association, starting with 11 teams, growing to the original 14 within the first season and hitting 22 in 1921. By 1922, the APFA became the…
NBA Origins National Basketball Association Basketball’s rich history is marked by pivotal triumphs that transformed the game and inspired generations. It began in 1891, when Dr. James Naismith invented basketball as a simple gym class activity, unknowingly laying the foundation for a global sport. In 1950, Earl Lloyd broke the color barrier as the…
MLS origins The MLS was founded in 1993 as a requirement to bring the FIFA World Cup to the United States. The first few years were rough, starting with just 10 teams and eventually having 2 fold, but as years grew on more teams were added and now the league actually takes in a profit…
MLB origins Major League Baseball is the highest level baseball in North America. It consists of the National League (founded in 1876) and the American League (founded in 1901).Baseball’s National League withstood challenges over the years from other leagues such as the American Association which began in 1882 and was a solid competitor to the…
BASIC TOOLS When it comes to work around the shop or home, in order to do it yourself you are going to need tools to get the job done. I have thrown together a list of basic tools that everyone should have at their disposal. You can purchase starter kits at Amazon for a fair…
Build Your Ultimate Retro Gaming Console for Under $100 Want to relive your favorite childhood games—from NES to SNES, N64, and beyond—all on one device? With a Raspberry Pi and some basic components, you can turn your living room into a retro arcade. Here’s how you can create your very own gaming system step-by-step—even if you’re…
Tips, Mishaps & Must-Knows from Hours Working on Electronics Working with electronics, especially personal computers, can be incredibly rewarding… and equally frustrating. After countless hours troubleshooting issues, upgrading systems, and yes—making a few painful mistakes,the biggest lesson is this: Success in electronics comes down to preparation, habits, and awareness. Whether you’re just getting started or…
Learning graphic design Ever wanted to make your own t-shirts? How about wooden plaques or tool holders? Learn the basics of graphic design and take your imagination a step further and bring them to life. For starters, just do more with your favorite photos, logos, and designs already out there. Affinity Designer Walkthrough Here is…
Conditional format/formulas & working with tables Now let’s throw out some numbers and add some formulas, conditional formatting, and some rules; Picture this as a sales rep sheet providing their quarterly sales and annual totals, but it looks like a pain to differentiate cells, especially with a bigger list so lets set some formatting like…