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‘A safe haven.’ Center of Hope begins operation for Columbus families in need Original
The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope in Columbus has 17 apartments to provide shelter for unhoused families. This past summer, the first families moved into the Salvation Army’s new $8.5 million Center of Hope facility, a 22,000-square-foot emergency housing shelter at 1718 Second Ave. in Columbus for families facing homelessness. Among those residents is a mother with a daughter who has cancer, Columbus Salvation Army development and communications manager Drew Hunt, told the Ledger-Enquirer.
Discover Engineering
This lesson introduces students to the diverse field of engineering, emphasizing its role in solving real-world problems and shaping the modern world. Students begin by exploring the definition of engineering and investigating its major disciplines: chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Through research and guided activities, they examine the unique challenges and contributions of each discipline while considering their impact on society.
Community Activist Vince Moorman Speaks Out On HIV Testing & More
National HIV Testing Day is coming up June 27th, and the Southeast Tennessee Community HIV/AIDS Partnership Council (TNCHAP) has teamed up with Olivet Baptist Church Health/Nursing Ministry & Gilead Sciences to present a Wellness Fair on that day from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church on Martin Luther King Blvd.
We Try Wednesday: Girl Scout Cookies
This week on We Try Wednesday, Gary welcomes in Sabrina Sammons from then Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians to talk about Girl Scout Cookies. Learn more and order today at iwantcookies.com. Tune in to Big FM 106.9 every Wednesday morning at 8:20 a.m. to see what they are trying. You never know what they’ll be bringing in. It could be a sweet treat, a healthy vegetable, a home-baked good, a visit from a local restaurant or chef, or something completely unexpected.
We Shall Rise
The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The world has been brought to its knees by the “zombie virus.” Nations have fallen, cities have been overrun by the infected, and the human race has come perilously close to extinction.
How Obama Is Reviving L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa's Career
When he was a young man, Antonio Villaraigosa dropped out of school, was in numerous street fights and had a tattoo inked on his right arm that read: "Born to Raise Hell." In 2005 he became the first Latino mayor of Los Angeles since 1872.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Is Coming to Network TV: Why It Matters
Fox just secured the rights to air mixed martial arts fights, marking the sport's official entry into the mainstream Ultimate Fighting Championship is coming to network television.
Why Mayweather Will Beat McGregor
This question: McGregor's gotta chance, right? The Irishman hasn't ever been in a professional boxing match, and on Saturday he will take on the best boxer of our generation. That is the simple equation. Conor McGregor doesn't have a chance in this mega-fight. Sport outlets have been working overtime—and with a lot of desperation—to inject some legitimacy into the event. Like, making it sound like McGregor has become an elite boxer in a couple months.
Chattanooga's Cultural Renaissance
Chattanooga has come a long way culturally over the past two decades The Pulse has been around for going on fifteen years, and over the time we’ve had a front row seat to the emerging renaissance of arts, music, film, dance and culture in this city. Our very first issue took a look at the ongoing plans to revitalize the Southside, which turned out to be quite prophetic. But it’s more than just one part of the city that has grown and become so vibrant.
A Life Very Well Lived
Coming to terms with the loss of a beloved father This may be the most difficult thing I have ever had to write: a eulogy for a lost parent. After a five year battle with cancer, my father passed away peacefully in his sleep last week. I was with him as he passed, and I hope that my being there helped make it easier for him. I was holding his hand and letting him know he was loved. He went gently in to the good night, which is the best we can all hope for. My dad lived an amazing life.
Tim Tebow Jersey Sales Numbers - How Can You Hate Tim Tebow? By Gary Andrew Poole
SAN DIEGO — So there were about four minutes left in regulation and Tim Tebow actually set still those miraculously restless feet of his for a goddamn second and threw an actual pass up into the Sunday sun. Somewhere underneath with his arms extended ran Eric Decker, a kid from Minnesota who is dating a pretty country singer by the name of Jessie James, but that's another story.
Scenic City Holiday Fun
Get into the holiday spirit with a plethora of seasonal events In case it’s snuck up on you, like it has me, Christmas is just 25 days away. I know...where has the year gone? It’s already December? Yikes! But if you’re having a bit of trouble getting into the holiday spirit, here are some events that will help get you ho-ho-hoing. Kicking off this Thursday, Christmas Underground returns to Ruby Falls.
Five Questions With Mayor Andy Berke
As part of new semi-regular series here at The Pulse, we will be reaching out to a wide variety of people in and around Chattanooga to find out what makes them tick and why they do what they do. For our first “Five Questions” feature, we reached out to Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke, who took some time out of his busy schedule to share his thoughts with us. The Pulse: What’s the best part of your job? Mayor Berke: To see progress in real time.
A Champion in Purgatory: Muhammad Ali Returns to Vegas
There it was, arguably the world's most familiar face, in a frozen stare. He didn't say a word. He didn't have to. Muhammad Ali is at a point in his life where he really doesn't do very much. There was much ado around him in Las Vegas on Saturday. Celebrities came to honor him with speeches and performances. His friend Stevie Wonder had sung at Whitney Houston's funeral and then took a flight to Vegas to sing "Happy Birthday" for his friend. Snoop Dogg, Common, Cee Lo Green, Samuel L.
The Pulse " Chattanooga's Weekly Alternative
The search for the perfect cup of coffee in Chattanooga Coffee: the elixir of life. It’s been claimed that Americans drink some 400 million cups of coffee per day (that works out to 146 billion cups per year), making the United States the leading consumer of coffee in the world. Yep, we drink a lot of coffee. But we all need to ask ourselves one simple question: are we drinking good coffee? And if not, why not?
What to Make of Manny Pacquiao's Alleged Retirement
And now it is time to walk away. And not soon enough. The man from General Santos City, who defined boxing for a decade, will hang up his gloves next year. Manny Pacquiao will have a farewell fight and then leave the sport that helped raise him from abject poverty to the world stage. And, hopefully, he can stay away because the Pacman needs to leave before he hurts himself anymore. Because every punch he takes might just impact 90 million people. And that is a scary thought.
Robert Guerrero survives knockdown to defeat Aron Martinez
CARSON, Calif. — It was supposed to be an easy fight for former welterweight champion Robert Guerrero. His handlers pitted him against Aron Martinez, an unheralded journeyman who hadn’t fought for more than a year. But Martinez challenged Guerrero almost every step of the way on Saturday at the StubHub Center. Guerrero went down in the 4th round but was able to get back up, and win a split decision. The bout raised questions about Guerrero’s future as a true title contender.
Jesus Cuellar retains featherweight title by TKO against Vic Darchinyan
CARSON, Calif. — WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar knocked out former world champion, Vic Darchinyan, 39, in the 8th round on Saturday afternoon at the StubHub Center. Darchinyan (40-8-1) showed his experience in the early rounds as his counter-punching ability made the typically hyper-punching Cuellar slightly less active. In Round 4 the veteran connected with an overhand left and Cuellar’s knees buckled, but the Argentine fighter stayed on his feet.
Fan Catches Foul Ball With Baby on His Chest
Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowThis could have ended much, much, much worse. A Phillies fan snagged a foul ball with one hand during the 4th inning at Citizens Bank Park yesterday—Mother's Day—all while balancing a baby on his chest. Moments after the barehanded snag, you see his wife covers her mouth in a genuine mix of shock/pride/awe/relief. Meanwhile, dear old dad flexes for the crowd, sunglasses never leaving his face, pacifier never leaving the baby's mouth.
Tom Brady Fires Back at Deflategate Report
On Wednesday, attorney Ted Wells released an NFL-commissioned report investigating potential wrongdoings that occurred around the 2015 AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. The potential scandal, dubbed "Deflategate" by football fans and commentators, accused Patriots employees of tampering with balls in order to give the team an upperhand.
Investigation Reveals Tom Brady Football Cheating Evidence
108 days after the New England Patriots crushed the Indianapolis Colts in the 2015 AFC Championship Game, results of an NFL investigation conclude that it is more probable than not that the winning team tampered with the game footballs, decreasing their gauge pressure to an amount under the league standard (12.5 and 13.5 psi).
Did Pacquiao Really Lose Because of a Shoulder Injury?
LAS VEGAS—There seemed to be an ever-growing desire for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to get his ass knocked out, but that didn't happen Saturday night, and it probably never will. The kid from Grand Rapids has an uncanny ability to avoid almost everything, from public condemnation of his domestic abuse record to Manny Pacquiao's flailing punches. But the weirdest subplot to a fight full of them—and maybe one of the most colossal fuck-ups in boxing history—was revealed hours later.
The Mystery of Manny Pacquiao’s Calf Muscles
It should have been a fairy-tale ending to a classic boxing trilogy. Manny Pacquiao had just won his November 2011 fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacquiao won on the scorecards, but there was no postfight euphoria. Against Marquez, the Filipino boxing icon didn’t seem himself. His trademark flurries of punches and tireless work rate in the ring weren’t there.
Manny Pacquiao's Knockout - December 8, 2012
LAS VEGAS—Manny Pacquiao was face down on the canvas, leg twitching, his wife screaming, everyone in the MGM Grand Garden wondering if he was dead. It felt like 16,000 people were gasping in unison. Sitting ringside that evening, I wasn't sure Pacquiao would ever rise again, and it took him a full minute to open his eyes, and even longer to stand.
Trainers, Staff in Saturday Fight
LAS VEGAS—Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will fight on Saturday. It is the "fight of the century" between the two most recognizable boxers of the last 20 years. Most people know their stories. Mayweather, 38, is the brash "Money" Mayweather: undefeated (47-0) and could earn $180 million for Saturday's fight.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao
Reporters, bloggers, and 140-character typists have been saying that boxing has gone away, that boxing needs a comeback, that only a big event can save it, and it better be on network television. Make it something more than your father's sport. That'll save it. Earlier this week, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao—the two biggest stars in the sport—strolled down a red carpet in downtown Los Angeles to officially announce details of their May 2 megafight.
The Anatomy of a Violent Knockout
On Saturday at about 10 p.m., the most exciting fighter on the planet will go for his 18th straight KO. At his last fight Gennady Golovkin (30-0 with 27 KOs) destroyed a guy named Daniel Geale. You've probably never heard of Geale because no big name boxer dares fight the kid from Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Julio César Chávez Jr. Miguel Cotto. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Canelo Alvarez. This is a list of fighters that are all scared of Golovkin, like the way boxers used to be afraid of Tyson.
The Scariest Man in Boxing Can't Find Any Worthy Opponents
Gennady Golovkin, potentially the best fighter in the world, handily defeated Marco Antonio Rubio on Saturday. It'll be a while yet before he faces a real challenge. It happened again on Saturday night. Gennady Golovkin knocked out his challenger. It was his 18th straight knock out. And that is as amazing as it is a problem. In recent months, Golovkin has become like Mike Tyson at his height—the scariest man in the sport.
The Anatomy of a Violent Knockout
On Saturday at about 10 p.m., the most exciting fighter on the planet will go for his 18th straight KO. At his last fight Gennady Golovkin (30-0 with 27 KOs) destroyed a guy named Daniel Geale. Youve probably never heard of Geale because no big name boxer dares fight the kid from Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Julio César Chávez Jr. Miguel Cotto. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Canelo Alvarez. This is a list of fighters that are all scared of Golovkin, like the way boxers used to be afraid of Tyson.
The Feud That's Endangering Boxing
A hostile rivalry between two promotion companies is preventing some of the most intriguing potential matchups in boxing from happening—including Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. LAS VEGAS—On Saturday at the MGM Grand, Manny Pacquiao took down Timothy Bradley for the WBO welterweight title. Pacquiao—a congressman in his native Philippines—is one of the most popular fighters in the world, and Saturday’s rematch against Bradley will go down as one of the biggest fights of the year.
It's Official: Manny Pacquiao Still Has It
LAS VEGAS -- So the boxer Manny Pacquiao is back in the conversation. As a fighter this time. As still one of the worlds best. He dominated Tim Bradley on Saturday in Las Vegas. It wasnt as easy as it had been in their first meeting two years ago when Pacquiao had thoroughly dominated but controversially lost on the scorecards. And he couldnt knock out the Desert Storm.
You Can't Take Manny Pacquiao to the Bank
"This could be one of the big moments of your life; don't make it your last." John Dillinger LAS VEGAS He was a robber-baron.
What Vitali Klitschko, the Boxer, Tells Us About Vitali Klitschko, the Ukrainian Revolutionary
Back in 2003, Vitali Klitschko fought Lennox Lewis in one of the more memorable heavyweight fights of this century. Klitschko was winning the fight but sustained a deep gash above his left eye. In the corner after the sixth round, his cutman put the swab into the cut to stop the bleeding and the cotton disappeared into his forehead. The doctor called off the fight. The boxer they call Dr. Ironfist walked around the ring screaming, NO! He wanted to keep going. He was ahead on the scorecards.
Boxing's Boy Wonder Is from Kazakhstan
Up until about a year ago, Triple G was a YouTube sensation. We'd seen Gennady Gennadyevich Golovkin win the silver medal in the 2004 Olympics, and then it was just whispers and grainy YouTube clips of the Kazakhstan kid fighting in Germany, Panama, the Ukraine, and God knows where else. Almost out of nowhere he came to the United States. He made his ring walks wearing an oversized robe resembling a flying carpet and then annihilated his opponents with technically perfect power punches.
The Son of Jor-El Also Plays Beach Volleyball
The Highest Level of Sport Rosenthal was on the number one ranked team in the world in 2012, he went to two Olympics, which he counts as his greatest memory -- “Seeing so much red white and blue out there, in China, and knowing that everyone is at home is watching. Surreal.” -- and now, at age 33, he has teamed up with Phil Dalhauser -- the best player in the world -- to ultimately win gold at the next Olympics. “In my opinion Phil is the best player to ever play,” says Rosenthal.
How Can You Hate Tim Tebow?
SAN DIEGO So there were about four minutes left in regulation and Tim Tebow actually set still those miraculously restless feet of his for a goddamn second and threw an actual pass up into the Sunday sun. Somewhere underneath with his arms extended ran Eric Decker, a kid from Minnesota who is dating a pretty country singer by the name of Jessie James, but that's another story.
Floyd Mayweather, Again
LAS VEGAS There is not much more to say about the kid from Grand Rapids. Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s fights are starting to follow the same script. On Saturday Lil Wayne led the ring walk, rapping about "The motherfuckin' Money Team," which is what Mayweather calls the people around him, and Justin Bieber was there again, too, hanging with "Money" Mayweather, and the Biebs looked nervous and out-of-place, just like the last time he was with Floyd. Mayweather wore blue snakeskin trunks.
How Good Is Floyd Mayweather Jr.? Maybe Too Good
It's lonely—and boring—at the top for the champion welterweight, who easily dismissed a supposedly worthy opponent Saturday to go 45-0 and continue a 17-year winning streak. And Floyd Mayweather Jr. has won yet another boxing match. The American boxer hasn’t lost in 17 years, and he handed 23-year-old Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez his first loss in Saturday’s super welterweight mega fight. Mayweather, who was guaranteed $41.5 million, is now 45-0.
Mayweather vs. Canelo: The Boxing Event of the Year
So, in case you haven't heard, there is a fight tomorrow. The kid from Grand Rapids against the redheaded Mexican they call Canelo. (That's Spanish for cinnamon.) It is the biggest boxing event of the year, maybe the biggest in almost a decade. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, 23, is the most popular boxer in boxing-mad Mexico, and his innocence, toughness, and good looks make him an attractive opponent in the personality-hungry boxing game.
Boxing: How Manny Pacquiao Knocked Out by Juan Manuel Marquez
There was one second left in the sixth round of Saturday’s big fight in Vegas between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Márquez. Pacquiao, one of the best boxers in the world, had been picking apart his old nemesis Márquez with darty punches that the Mexican, an expert counterpuncher, couldn’t seem to counter. The Filipino fighter had connected on 94 punches to Márquez’s 52, had broken his opponent’s nose and dropped him in the previous round.
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