Oksana Masters is America’s most decorated Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who compete in both the Summer and Winter Games. WASHINGTON — Oksana Masters, America’s most decorated Winter Paralympic athlete, is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who have competed in both the Summer and Winter … [Read more…]
Rehab and Performance Lab Episode 18: “Hip Impairment: Is Rehabilitation the Best Way?” …Medbridge Podcasts In this 66-minute MedBridge podcast, host Phil Plisky sits down with Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu to explore the complex decision-making process behind the treatment of hip impingement and labral tears. Based on his dual perspective as an orthopedic surgeon and former … [Read more…]
Uptown Charlotte’s Romare Bearden Park has just been recognized as the 21st best city park in America in by MSN in their new 2023 America’s Best City Parks Ranked report. It ranked just behind Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York (#20) and Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois (#19). They ranked the sprawling Forest Park in St. Louis … [Read more…]
Charlotte-based Dole Food Company announced plans to offer fresh Ecuadorian Dragon Fruit to consumers across the western United States and Canada. Here in Charlotte, they will be offering the exotic fruit in Lowes and Harris Teeter locations. As the year 2024 approaches, ushering in the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese calendar, the … [Read more…]
Cowboys in action. Photo by Erwin Evans, via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. One day, I was on the phone with playwright and actor David Cale, and he was telling me about shooting a movie in Montana, where a cowboy gave him a cowboy hat. He wears it all the time. He wouldn’t let it go, … [Read more…]
February 27, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (25) shoots and scores against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the third period at the Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagne Images Chris Kreider scored with 13 seconds left in overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 5-4 win over the visiting … [Read more…]
After firing head coach Frank Reich yesterday, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper will soon pick the new leader who will hopefully guide us to some wins. Tepper will soon decide between a narrow field of candidates to strengthen player cohesion and find a way to develop our young quarterback Bryce Young. … [Read more…]
Sensation to compete There are moments in every match when the world narrows it becomes anything besides breathing, sweat, and instinct. The ball is in the air, your teammate shouted, and time slowed down only for one question to echo in your mind: Will I do it? That moment is what lives for every athlete. … [Read more…]
Hip impingement can leave patients caught between surgery and rehabilitation. How can you help them choose the right path? In this Facebook video, Dr. Nwachukwu explains his podcast with Medbridge, sharing his own experiences; currently under study for Hip Impingement. Hip impingement often leaves patients unsure between surgery and rehabilitation. In this MedBridge podcast, Dr. … [Read more…]
Rents fluctuate up and down with the seasons, but November is usually when rents fall the fastest. This year is no exception; prices nationwide dropped 1% this month, capping a second consecutive slow winter for the rental market. Today, rents are down $32 (2.4%) from their mid-year peak in August. Vacancies get harder to fill … [Read more…]