Are the Lakers Hexed in Oregon?

Call it one in a million, blame the weather (Phil Jackson did), call it whatever you will, but the results can’t be altered: The Lakers have a strange curse when they’re playing in Portland against their default rivals, the Trail Blazers (or their home court, at least.) The truth: Starting since the Lakers acquired KB back in ‘96, they’ve lost 23 times and won only 6 in the Rose Garden arena in Portland in the regular season. They tend to surrender to the Trail Blazers time and time again. So what can we expect for their next match? The Trail Blazers seem to be uncharacteristically awesome this season, holding Kevin Durant to only 19 points on 8 for 26 shooting in a win with a lead of 10 points in Oklahoma City. On top...

The Finest Way to Choose a Getaway Destination

Choosing where to fly to on a getaway might be a real problem. Trips can be a nice way to take it easy, get thrills, or explore, but if you want to get the most out of your getaway, you need do it right. No matter if you’re planning on going to Australia or maybe Texas, it’s best if you try to incorporate your interests into your destination. While one person might thrive being in the mountains, someone else may much rather be in a five star resort in NYC. Everyone has different ideas. Here are five things to help you decide:First, try to shake down your hunt in big ways. Do you want to getaway to the concrete jungle, or the country? If you like to be around the masses, the city might be a nice fit. If you might rather kick your...

Hair Feather Fad is Flying Back this Summer

With the onset of summer even on the horizon, you best have those feather extensions close at hand. Many have stated that feather hair extensions are a accessory of 2011, but that is very wrong. Hair feathers were a popular accessory in 2011, and the only reason they haven’t been flaunted a lot lately is just because Winter isn’t a big time for hot hair pieces–girls would rather wear hats. Though the last few months haven’t been a popular occasion for feather hair extensions in the North, the style has shown growing popularity in many other countries of the world. As hair feather sales expressed a subtle slump for Winter in the North, Feather Extension sales in Australia jumped as Summer showed its face down under. The...