Who Is Your Simon Cowell?

When Jennifer Hudson was a contestant on American Idol, Simon Cowell told her that basically she was not good enough and she wouldn’t get any better. Now, whatever you think of Simon–he offers a professional eye and he certainly has been correct more times than not in identifying musical talent.
She is now not only starring in [...]

Troy Smith and Ted Ginn:How Do You Identify Superstars?

Troy Smith won the Heisman Trophy.
Ho-hum you might say. Another super jock wins an award.
Look again, there is a lesson to be re-learned by all of us. Troy Smith was not a primary high school recruiting target. His teammate and friend, Ted Ginn Jr. was the highly recruited side of this dynamic duo.
Troy was recruited [...]

This Good Idea Never Saw the Light of Day

I thought it was a good idea. Leaving for Mexico in less than 24 hours, wouldn’t it be great to get their tan. Won’t have to worry about wearing a bathing suit, or sleeveless, or shorts.
What I did not know, nor did they tell me, was that getting a spray tan would repel the sun. [...]