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10 Things to Improve Soccer OfficiatingDo you think improving soccer officiating is long overdue? Have you seen some botched international or professional league soccer officiating jobs recently?
Old Guy Still Pining for More!No job! Need Money! Become an amateur sports official. Here's a tip you can use to get onboard.- Getting Paid to ExerciseA couple of years ago I decided I needed to do two things: 1) exercise more, and 2) make more money. I decided to become a basketball referee so I could get both.
- My Funny Online Wedding Officiate StoryWhen working as an Instructor for adult refugees in Kentucky, I was in a unique position to perform weddings. In order to accomplish this, I used online resources to legally officiate weddings.
- TIPS FOR NEW WEDDING OFFICIATESThe market for independent wedding officiates is growing day by day. If you are contemplating becoming a wedding officiate these tips may help.
What is to Blame for the Trends in Poor Officiating?Could advancements in technology play a role in what appears to be a growing trend in poorly officiated sporting contests?- Poor Officiating Becoming a World Cup NormWith the U.S.A - Slovenia game exemplifying what has become a regularity in the World Cup, poor officiating needs to be dealt with, and fast.
- The Officiating StinksFrankly, I don't know whether Donaghy was right or not. A criminal's credibility doesn't make a great hat rack, so I found myself hanging my chapeau on a different set of principles...the officiating just plain stinks.
Tips for Better Slow Pitch Softball OfficiatingKnowing the rules is great, but that's only half the battle.- What Do NFL Fans Think About the Officiating of the Saints Vs Vikings Game?What are fans of the NFL saying about the officiating of the Vikings vs. Saints game on Sunday? Everyone is still talking about it. It's just a game, just football, but this game seems to be creating a large divide and generating angry comments.
- How to Become an NBA RefereeIt's almost as hard being an NBA star as it is to become an NBA referee. Here are the steps to this fun and rewarding career.
- How to Fix Officiating in the NBAPoor officiating is the NBA's best problem. Referees are supposed to enforce the rules of basketball fairly for both teams. However, in the NBA referees do not fairly enforce the rules. This is leading some people to compare the NBA to the WWE.
NBA Coaches Critical of Officiating, Subsequently FinedThis op-ed piece takes a look at the NBA imposing fines on coaches for being critical of officiating crews and why the NBA should welcome that, as opposed to frowning upon it.
Officiating and Bad Calls Should Not Be the Focus of the NCAA TournamentImagine you're underneath the basket, watching Kevin Love pound it inside against Tyler Hansbrough. Think you'd be able to call a foul if it happened? It's not an easy job, but the officials do an excellent job in the NCAAs and they shouldn't be causing a panic.
Video: Did Tim Donaghy Fix Game 3 of Spurs, Suns in the 2007 Playoffs?On May 12th Game 3 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals, the Spurs battled the Suns in San Antonio. This game could go down as the worst officiated NBA game in all of history.- Hiring a Priest and Rabbi to Co-officiate an Interfaith WeddingMany interfaith couples decide to incorporate a combination of religious traditions. They also decide to hire both a Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest to perform the wedding ceremony.
- How to Select a Wedding OfficiateSelecting the right person to perform your wedding ceremony is the most crucial aspect of your wedding day. Asking the right questions will be sure to help you make your wedding ceremony as meaningful as your relationship is.
Problems with NBA OfficiatingA look at the problems regarding NBA officiating and how to possibly fix them.- Officiating in Super Bowl Not so SuperThe Seattle Seahawks could'nt overcome the Steelers, the crowd and the Referees in Super Bowl XL.
- Referee Ruins 2010 FIFA World Cup FinalA look at the disgraceful performance of referees during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, including the final match between Spain and The Netherlands.
- What Direction is the NBA Going?Is the NBA a watered down version of what it used to be?
How to Become an Ordained MinisterHow does a person become ordained? What is ordination anyway? I explain what it means to be ordained and give you instruction on how to get ordained for free!- Become an Ordained Wedding Officiant Online Free of ChargeI chose ordainment online by the Universal Life Church, which instantly ordained me free of charge. Being ordained offered me the opportunity to begin my own ministry project online, and to visit with the sick and injured in the hospital when needed.
- Can We Get the Call Right?A reflection on how sports officials just seem to be getting it wrong. Why is it suddenly a problem?
- Robot Officiates at Japanese Wedding Ceremony (Video)The raw video below depicts a recent wedding that took place in Japan and was officiated by a humanoid robot. Japan has a rather advanced robotic industry and has pioneered in the use of robots for very unusual functions.
- Facing LossI am an only child. My parents passed away within six months of one another. They never discussed anything with me. I navigate the waters of loss alone.
- Relationship Advice Part 2An analogy between sports officiating and social life whistleblowers.
- NFL Officiating: Does it Just Keeps Getting Worse?I have watched NFL games consistently for more than 40 years now. Even with seven officials on the field and with the aide of Instant Replay reviews, the overall officiating continues to deteriorate.
- Basketball Officials: Pre-Game and Post- Game ResponsibilitiesThere are more responsibilities than just officiating a Basketball game.
- The NBA Under FireFormer NBA referee Tom Donaghy is under investigation for allegedly betting on games and attempting to fix those he officiated.
- A Lack of Integrity: The Greatest Sports Scandals of All TimeIn recent weeks, NBA referee Tim Donaghy has been accused of betting on games he officiated in. This isn't the first threat to a sport's integrity, and other leagues have found ways to regain the trust of their fans even after devastating scandals.
- How to Be a Good Sports OfficialFocus is an aspect of officiating, just like rules knowledge or mechanics.
NBA Officiating and the New Ball: Good Move or Bust?The NBA has made 2 major changes to the league. Being the change on how the officials look at player complaining and the new ball. One was just pointless, and the other was taken way to far.- Why College Students Should Challenge AuthorityMuch like football coaches with their little red "challenge" flags in their pockets, students also have the ability to challenge authority - professors. When I talk about challenging authority, I'm not talking about inciting mass riots in the classroom.
- Why Jason Whitlock Should Be Renamed Jason "Brain Lock"It always amazes me when some "nationally respected" sports columnist promptly opens his mouth before firmly inserting his foot in it.
