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Detroit Lions Draft Army Lieutenant

Posted by Jeff Barnett on April 28th, 2008

This weekend the Detroit Lions drafted a recent West Point graduate, Army strong safety Caleb Campbell.  It appears this is creating a stir in some parts of the media, with many outlets reporting that he is being “spared serving in Iraq” by being allowed to enter the NFL.  Curious about the Army’s rules regarding this, […]

Contraband Beer

Posted by Jeff Barnett on April 16th, 2008

It appears that the latest lot of Flying Dog Snakedog India Pale Ale (IPA) contains 7.1% ABV.  Somehow this escaped the attention of Alabama’s tightly controlled alcohol distribution system (we need the government’s help in controlling things like that) and it has been offered for sale in our fair state when the legal limit for beer […]

Crossfit Group on Facebook

Posted by Jeff Barnett on April 2nd, 2008

If you are one of my readers who is interested in fitness, I challenge you to take a look at the Facebook group I have started called “Crossfit Huntsville.” I intend to use it to promote Crossfit in my area and share ideas with local fitness enthusiasts.
What is Crossfit? First, throw out any […]