Sunday, November 25, 2012
With end of the Maya's "long count" calendar set for Dec. 21, there have been predictions about the world coming to an end. Will you be having an End of the World Party on Dec. 21 or do you still expect to be around the next day.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
There are reportedly many parties planned for Dec. 20 or 21 this year, just in case. With the "long count" calendar of the Ancient Mayans coming to an end that day, some people are a little pessimistic about any calendar continuing past that date. Experts on the matter, however, say we've got nothing to worry about. According to an article on nbcnews.com, "Experts estimate the system starts counting at 3114 B.C., and will have run through 13 baktuns, or 5,125 years, around Dec. 21. Experts say 13 was a significant number for the Maya, and the end of that cycle would be a milestone — but not an end." Some people believe the Maya may have predicted "impending astronomical disasters that would coincide with 2012, ranging from explosive storms…
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Here are my picks for the finish in tonight's caucuses. What are yours? Use the poll below to vote for a candidate and the comments section to tell us why you think that person will finish on top.
Editor's Note: Todd Richissin is Patch's regional editor for Iowa. He shares some special insight on today's caucuses in that state. Georgia's vote on the Republican primaries will be on March 6. So, who cares about the caucuses anyway, then? Check out the attached video. Today, the end is here. After dozens of town hall meetings, hundreds of candidate campaign stops and way, way too many political commercials, the 2012 Iowa GOP caucuses are all over but the voting — and the counting. Which means there’s still time for some predicting. We want to know who you think will win the Iowa Caucuses -- and we want to know why. Vote below in our poll, then go to our comments section to tell us why you think that candidate will win. Here is a …
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Will Parkview beat Archer and secure a playoff berth? You bet!
Every week, I pick high school football games that are played in Patch coverage areas from Cumming to Stone Mountain. Check out this week's predictions, then let us know how you think your team will fare in the comment box below ... if you dare. Last week’s best picks: King’s Ridge 21, Mount Pisgah 20 (actual score, King’s Ridge 20, Mount Pisgah 14, OT); Tucker 50, Redan 10 (actual score, Tucker 54, Redan 7). Last week’s worst picks: Forsyth Central 28, Creekview 27 (actual score, Creekview 27, Forsyth Central 17); Parkview 21, Brookwood 20 (actual score, Brookwood 23, Parkview 19). Last week's record: 20-2. Overall record: 163-42-1. Are you ready for another round of picks? Archer at Parkview: This is how important this game is for the …
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Who's going to win the big Parkview-Brookwood game? It's a coin-flip pick.
Every week, I pick high school football games that are played in Patch coverage areas from Cumming to Stone Mountain. Check out this week's predictions, then let us know how you think your team will fare in the comment box below ... if you dare. Last week’s best picks: Chattahoochee 37, Sequoyah 10 (actual score, Chattahoochee 31, Sequoyah 12); North Gwinnett 35, Mountain View 17 (actual score, North Gwinnett 35, Mountain View 7). Last week’s worst picks: Norcross 28, Peachtree Ridge 24 (actual score, Peachtree Ridge 41, Norcross 14); Mt. Pisgah 24, Lovett 17 (actual score, Lovett 32, Mt. Pisgah 14). Last week's record: 19-4. Overall record: 143-40-1. Are you ready for another round of picks? Parkview at Brookwood: The annual Battle of …
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Parkview has the ability to upset Grayson in the Big Orange Jungle.
Every week, I pick high school football games that are played in Patch coverage areas from Cumming to Stone Mountain. Check out this week's predictions, then let us know how you think your team will fare in the comment box below ... if you dare. Last week’s best picks: Peachtree Ridge 28, Collins Hill 24 (actual score, Peachtree Ridge 28, Collins Hill 27); Parkview 21, Central Gwinnett 14 (actual score, Parkview 22, Central Gwinnett 15). Last week’s worst picks: Shiloh 17, Archer 14 (actual score, Archer 35, Shiloh 0); Lambert 21, Johns Creek 20 (actual score, Johns Creek 23, Lambert 0). Last week's record: 17-6-1. Overall record: 124-36-1. Grayson at Parkview: These Grayson Rams may be undefeated and nationally ranked, but they only get …
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
Parkview can make it four in a row with win at Central Gwinnett.
Every week, I pick high school football games that are played in Patch coverage areas from Cumming to Stone Mountain. Check out this week's predictions, then let us know how you think your team will fare in the comment box below ... if you dare. Last week’s best picks: Grayson 42, Shiloh 14 (actual score, Grayson 42, Shiloh 14); Blessed Trinity 21, Westminster 17 (actual score, Blessed Trinity 21, Westminster 14). Last week’s worst picks: North Forsyth 21, Northview 20 (actual score, Northview 39, North Forsyth 13); Stone Mountain 24, Columbia 12 (actual score, Columbia 21, Stone Mountain 7); West Forsyth 24, Alpharetta 21 (actual score, Alpharetta 27, West Forsyth 14). Last week's record: 10-6. Overall record: 107-30. Are you ready for …
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
History says Parkview will beat Berkmar again for the annual football game between Lilburn rivals.
Every week, I pick high-school football games that are played in Patch coverage areas from Stone Mountain to Cumming. Check out this week's predictions, then let us know how you think your team will fare in the comment box below ... if you dare. Last week’s best pick: Tucker 60, Douglass 6 (actual score: Tucker 60, Douglass 8). Last week’s worst pick: Roswell 20, North Forsyth 10 (actual score: North Forsyth 24, Roswell 21). Last week's record: 20-4. Overall record: 97-24. Are you ready for another round of picks? Berkmar at Parkview: The annual “Battle of the Green Flag” for the unofficial Lilburn championship has been dominated by Parkview over the years. Parkview has a 27-6 record in the series and has won the last 11 meetings. Berkmar …
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Parkview is favored vs. Shiloh; Berkmar has tall task in Grayson.
I was leaving church Wednesday night when I heard the beautiful words: “Thank God for football season.” “Amen,” I thought, as I felt a comfortably cool breeze hit me under the striking golden hues of sunset. “That’s right,” I was still thinking. The summer heat has broken and become Chamber-of-Commerce quality. College and pro games have started, there’s a game on TV almost every night and our favorite sons are playing high-school ball every weekend in our neighborhood stadiums. I took a deep breath to take it all in. How great it is! “Football season is beautiful,” I said in agreement with my fellow church member. She rolled her eyes. The mother then rattled off what it’s like to have a young boy playing in a youth league in Gwinnett …
Friday, August 26, 2011
How do you think Parkview and Berkmar will fare as varsity football opens in the area?
Ah, the optimism of a new football season. Teams that struggled last year just need some confidence to turn things around. Teams that fell short of their goals are dedicated more than ever to get it done this time. Teams that won it all have the swagger that comes with knowing how to reach the top. You may not see your favorite team in a better light than you do right now … before the reality of game time can change everything. Each week through the high school season, Patch will share our predictions on local football games — and ask for yours. Think you’ve got what it takes to pick a winner? Let’s get it on. Parkview at Stephenson: There’s nothing in this matchup that says Parkview can beat the Jaguars. Stephenson is state-ranked in …
Steve Holzman
9:21 am on Monday, November 26, 2012
Misinterpretation of the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar is the basis for a popular belief that a cataclysm will take place on December 21, 2012. December 21, 2012 is simply the day that the calendar will go to the next b'ak'tun, at Long Count 13.0.0.0.0. The date on which the calendar will go to the next piktun (a complete series of 20 b'ak'tuns), at Long Count 1.0.0.0.0.0, will be on October … more ›