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As a young girl, Leilani Caamal longed to trade her pom-poms for a helmet, shoulder pads and a football. She got that chance at age 9 and hasn’t looked back. Over the past two seasons she’s emerged as an All-American linebacker for the Mile High Blaze, a local women’s semi-pro tackle team that plays in the Woman’s Football Alliance. Caamal, 17, represents the future of women’s tackle football, which has steadily grown over the past decade. The Blaze has been a local catalyst in that growth. Now in its 10th season, the Blaze morphed from a recreational team into a bonafide contender, with Caamal and Mile High set to play in the WFA Division II national championship July 9 in Canton, Ohio. “I hated cheerleading,” Caamal recalled with a laugh. “I would run away from my cheer practice and go watch my younger brother’s flag football practice. I started learning by watching him practice, then I started drawing up some basic plays of my own. “Initially I was pushed to do … [Read more...] about Mile High Blaze, one win away from a national championship, brings credibility to women’s tackle football

In the earliest days of the United States, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, about the celebration of independence: “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires, and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” “Bonfires and illuminations” refer directly to what we know today as pyrotechnics and fireworks displays. advertisement advertisement I’m a chemist and also president of Pyrotechnics Guild International, an organization that promotes the safe use of fireworks and using them here in the U.S. to celebrate Independence Day and other festivals throughout the year. As a chemist, and someone who leads demonstrations for chemistry students, I consider fireworks a great example of combustion reactions that produce colored fire. But the invention of colored fireworks is relatively recent, and not all colors are easy to produce. Early history of … [Read more...] about The science of fireworks colors, explained

Want to catch the attention of consumers? New research from MAGNA|IPG and Twitter says you'd better be culturally relevant, according to AdAge. Particularly if you're aiming at younger people. It might not seem like a surprise if you've been following news of marketing programs over the last year. SC Johnson found itself on the wrong side of a case of brand identity that unfairly tied it to the opioid crisis. Nike and Colin Kaepernick had a hit in a massively successful ad campaign last year that pointedly embraced a political view. Heck, Domino's took up fixing potholes . Talk about getting involved. According to the study , none of it is surprising because people want more of brands. Twenty-five percent of consumer purchase decisions involved brand cultural involvement, versus 44 percent on price and quality and 31 percent on brand perceptions. However, hold off on the assumptions for a moment. Cultural involvement is a broad concept that can include … [Read more...] about Consumers Want Culturally Relevant Brands Says New Research, But That Brings Its Own Problems

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone was in prime form with the media Thursday ahead of his fight against Conor McGregor at UFC 246. Cerrone vs. McGregor is the biggest event in the sports world this weekend, and everybody is locked in for it. It’s going to set Las Vegas on fire, and the whole fighting world can’t wait. (SLIDESHOW: These UFC Women Really Hate Wearing Clothes) The two have been doing a lot of press over the past couple days, and Cerrone hasn’t disappointed with his answers. (SLIDESHOW: These Are The Greatest Ronda Rousey Photos On The Internet) He was asked if he’s abstained from alcohol ahead of the fight like Conor, and replied with, “No. What? No.” (SLIDESHOW: These Are The Sexiest Paige VanZant Photos On The Internet) Reporter: Conor says he’s been abstaining from alcohol, have you? Cowboy: No. What? No. — Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) January 16, 2020 Cerrone didn’t just stop there. When talking about his future and the possibility of … [Read more...] about Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone Says He Hasn’t Stopped Drinking, Tells Retirement ‘Not Today, Motherf**ker’

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Telluride, Colorado has been a premiere winter sport destination since the mid-1970s. But it’s emergence as a world-class outpost for food and beverage is a far more recent phenomenon. If you haven't visited in a few years you’d be surprised at just how much there is to savor along these streets—and the eclectic variety of those options. In service of that impressive evolution, this weekend the resort’s five star Madeline Hotel & Residences is hosting its second annual Alpine Cookout . The event is aiming to become a local tradition by attracting a global array of talent. The 3.5 hour long event takes place in Reflection Plaza at Telluride’s Mountain Village, under the shadows of the majestic San Juan Mountains. This year it includes celebrity chef Viet Pham—who will be preparing his signature hot chicken sandwich—along with James Beard Award-winning chefs Dean Fearing and Mark Kiffin, and Mark Tarbell, a two-time … [Read more...] about World Famous Chefs Come To Telluride, Colorado For July 4th Culinary Celebration

Every picture on Kyle Freeland’s right arm tells a story. A pocket watch on his bicep commemorates a defining moment in his professional life. His wife, Ashley, their dogs, and his beloved grandmother are also celebrated in ink. Love for his native state is tattooed up and down his arm. A columbine celebrates the state flower. The numbers 303 and 5,280 need no explanation for any Colorado native. “I was born and raised here and I’m proud of that,” the Rockies’ left-hander said. “And there are so many elements about Colorado that you can incorporate in your tattoos. The mountains, the beautiful summers, the state flower, the snow, all of that, including the Mile High City.” Freeland, 29, was born and raised in Denver and attended Holm Elementary, Hamilton Middle School and Thomas Jefferson High School. He grew up snowboarding at Keystone and will spend this month’s all-star break chilling out in Vail. He’s a huge fan of the Stanley Cup champion Avalanche, Broncos and … [Read more...] about Rockies’ Kyle Freeland wears his heart for Colorado tattooed on his arm