For almost 20 years working in the media business, I’ve always had a great deal of respect for all coaches. Their jobs are tedious and the hours they put in are mind-boggling.
Kris Boyd was the Hampden hero once again as Rangers ended a roller-coaster season on a high note by claiming the Scottish Cup. The striker set the ball rolling with the opener against Queen of the South before DaMarcus Beasley put his injury hell firmly behind him with a goal of his own.
What makes ESPN the WorldWide Leader in sports television, besides having the rights to just about any sporting event possible, is their always solid production of live events and the sheer amount of coverage that’s produced.
LIA TARACHANSKY, RABBLE, CANADA - Once the catastrophe hit it was a long time before people started to understand what was really going on. By then, the world had abandoned the already marginalized communities, leaving them to fend for themselves while being
"A Day in May" To honor the change of season, the Portola Art Gallery artists present paintings and photographs depicting the elements of spring. The exhibit will run through the end of May. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 650-321-0220 or visit www.portolaartgallery.com . Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park
Over the past year, Brussels has burgeoned with stylish hotel openings, among them this retro-chic haven in the up-and-coming area near the Eurostar terminal. Described as the city's first five-star boutique hotel, it's the latest in the sleek yet good-value chain owned and run by the Poulgouras family.
Top Regional Attractions Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-299-1000. www.ansp.org. Includes Dinosaur Hall, Egyptian mummies, interactive, live animals, educational exhibits for children & more. North by Degree - Fe